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StandardWin £1M With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 1m 0f 5y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Showers
8/1
Form: 03000- CD
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (6) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this. |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (6) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Saddle slipped when pulled up last time; best form on the AW and hasn't been running well enough before that to suggest he can take this. |
14/1 |
|
10 (6) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Ran well on AW as recently as last November and he's tumbled down the weights since, but for good reason; needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: -51212 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
All five wins have come here, the latest over C&D in December, and he was short-headed over 7f here on March 12; this hold-up horse was on the wrong end of a pace bias when 2l sixth over C&D last Saturday and could play a leading role if this pans out more favourably. |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 (9) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
All of his five wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a strong finish to go close over 7f here last Thursday; only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip and he's an interesting contender. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (6) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Two Class 6 wins here (including this trip) in late 2025 but recent efforts no more than respectable, including at Wolverhampton on Monday. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 8768-4 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (8) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Six of his seven wins have been on AW and yet to win beyond 8.5f; second of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) ten days ago where he stayed on to suggest this longer trip should suit. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader from over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Probably better on the AW but won on turf for David O'Meara in July 2021 (6f, good); good second over 1m at Newcastle two runs back and not beaten far when seventh of 13 at Thirsk last week (7f, good to firm). |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 746-97
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (2) |
13th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still a maiden and she came in last of 11 in 1m handicap here three weeks ago; cheekpieces are reached for now. |
8/1 |
|
4 (7) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Posted best effort over similar trip on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last March but below that level since and makes little appeal. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
31st Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
ducked right start, took keen hold, prominent early, led after 2f |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 434-35 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (2) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 01256- CD
Last run: 73 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (10) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Scored at Carlisle (1m) last May but her more recent form is much less encouraging, beating just one in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; this C&D scorer needs to take a major step forward. |
25/1 |
|
11th 9 (2) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Creditable third at Southwell in January (1m) but not so good since; seems to stay 1m2f and wouldn't rule out. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 (8) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Both AW wins have been at Newcastle (1m/1m2f) but her last success was 11 months ago and she's been out of sorts in two runs this spring; down the list. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 45-215 C BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Five-time AW scorer who opened his turf account in Redcar contest (1m, good) on penultimate start; respectable third, despite not getting the clearest of runs, at Newmarket latest; remains in form. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 11 (2) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four 1m AW wins earlier this year and he's run really well in this headgear combination on turf on his last two starts, coming from the rear to win with authority at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday; unexposed on grass and he's ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; key player. |
7/2 |
|
9 (12) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has done most of his racing on the AW, winning five times at 7f/1m; was having only his third turf run when a good second at Newmarket on latest start last month (1m, good to firm; wore today's combination of headgear for first time), keeping on well after starting slowly when his blindfold came off late; interesting. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 81700- D
Last run: 115 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Still seeking her first win for this yard but she has often run well, including over C&D, and her second here three weeks ago was on the back of a 190-day layoff; that form has been franked and she should make another bold bid. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
1-27 on the Flat; some of last year's best efforts came here but she's still opposable for win purposes after 190 days off. |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 (7) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
1-26 on the Flat and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; takes on better company from 5lb out of the weights; up against it. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-5942 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6 (6) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
In consistent form in the spring when finishing a close second five times, including over C&D, as well as winning a 1m classified event at Newcastle; however, he hasn't been in the same form since back from a break, drastically so last time out; others are much preferred. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 8-2535 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Winner at Wetherby in April 2025 (7f, good to firm) and some fair runs since; hasn't been in much form on the AW this year and perhaps best watched for now. |
33/1 |
|
7th 13 (7) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Triple C&D winner but he's finished in rear in his last three runs and and his last win was 12 months ago; one of three runners for the yard and he needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 (2) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A three-time C&D scorer but he arrives out of sorts, beating only one in classified event over C&D 40 days ago; he needs this change of headgear to spark a resurgence. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 05-476 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Hasn't troubled the judge since returning in December from a short break and finished well behind Spirit Of Bowland over C&D last time. |
33/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Last win away from Newcastle was in 2021; slow starts have been holding him back so both classified fourths over C&D this month can arguably be upgraded; chance rests largely on the start. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
It has been a long time since he won away from Newcastle and he has run to just a modest level in two Southwell runs this year; others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
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