13.55
Good To SoftWilliam Hill NRMB On The Grand National Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
- Prize money: £5960.4
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 21 runners
Runners: 21 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 9-6121 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific winner who was in fine form through the winter but progress was stalled by a three-month absence when well beaten at Carlisle (1m, soft; ground no excuse); would have each-way claims if back on song a month later. |
25/1 |
|
11 (14) |
25th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has won three of his last four regulation races, two on the AW and the other at Doncaster in March (1m, good); won the charity race at York for the second time 12 days ago, goes well on soft ground and one to take seriously. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (18) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 660-73
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (12) |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won two in a row over C&D (good) in May/June; merely mid-division over 1m2f the next twice, here then at York, but the drop back down in trip and return to Ripon could both be positives and he's not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
9th 17 (14) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has form over 1m2f but was below par (behind Westernesse) returned to this trip last week when bidding for a Ripon hat-trick; still seeking first success beyond 1m. |
20/1 |
|
5 (8) |
19th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back 1m handicap wins here recently; up 3lb but he's effective at this longer trip and not taken lightly in his current mood. |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: -24272 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (1) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 3-3435
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (5) |
26th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
7/2 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
26th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 (10) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
blindfold off late, slowly away, towards rear |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: -54423 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (14) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead. |
3/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 7-1578
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Versatile trip-wise, he ran well when third of 11 at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in June but was a shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (14.5f, good) last month when longer trip was expected to suit; still not out of this if putting his best foot forward. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 115y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Multiple winner and a versatile sort trip-wise; shaped as though coming to hand over 1m2f (under Bradley Furniss) at Newbury last time, a race that threw up several winners, and won't mind the step back up in distance; seems to handle most ground and is a player. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 (10) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Four wins last year (1m2f-1m6f, including on turf) and this versatile sort was back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January; fair efforts on last two starts (1m/1m6f) and he might not be far away. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 853516 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out |
8/1 |
|
11th 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
slowly away, in rear, headway from 4f out |
8/1 |
|
7th 4 (9) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Southwell (1m, AW) last month and kept on for good third there (7f) on Sunday in a first-time visor (now left off); he's 8-52 on AW as opposed to 1-13 on turf but he ran fairly well on grass at Doncaster two starts ago and could have a part to play in this less competitive race. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 3-0306
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 19 (19) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Chance on this winter's AW best but he failed to fire back on turf at Goodwood last week (5f); return to 6f can help but others are stronger. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
His three wins have come over 6f/7f including at Goodwood (good to soft) last summer and at Kempton (off 3lb lower) in January; made some late gains when a creditable third at Kempton last month but this is a different test and his tactical speed will be tested on this first try at 5f. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (6) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ran on well to win a Class 4 over C&D in January; respectable efforts since, including when sixth of seven behind Em Four and Brazen Idol here two weeks ago (held up in a race where the front two dominated); still feasibly weighted. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 6556-
Last run: 245 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (4) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Unplaced in six attempts on turf and not seen since last April; probably best watched on AW debut, unless market vibes are strong. |
33/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hasn't threatened across his five starts (handicaps the last twice) but he ran okay when ninth of 21 on last month's reappearance at Doncaster (1m, good) and the visor is a possible source of improvement; not discounted. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 8-5817 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (10) |
17th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded his 12th AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he flopped under a penalty there eight days later; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat but he has won three of his last seven starts and is capable of bouncing back. |
10/1 |
|
10 (2) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Beat a serial loser of late over C&D three weeks ago, taking Hector Crouch's record on him to 2-2; 4lb rise is of no great concern considering he's been rated much higher in the past; handy draw. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Nine of his 12 wins have been on AW, the latest from 5lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in March; not beaten far into fourth of 13 at Brighton (1m, soft) last month and he has to be of interest in this field. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 22225-
Last run: 155 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (3) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Dual Sandown winner last summer (1m, 1m2f), latterly off 5lb lower, who stays a deal further; 66-1 when only having stablemate Good Speed behind on his C&D comeback last month and may need some help from the handicapper. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
In good form in blinkers last summer, winning twice at Sandown (1m and 1m2f) before placed efforts at Epsom and Newmarket; has tended to need his reappearance in the past so perhaps one to watch with an eye to the future; cheekpieces on today. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 1141-5 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Fourth and fifth in his two big-field C&D races last term; Newcastle win in March ensures a career-high mark today but it's hard to judge him harshly on last week's C&D result as he didn't see daylight at various stages. |
20/1 |
|
16th 17 (12) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Couple of sound performances on Newcastle AW this year, winning over 7f latest; back on career-high mark but he's a five-time turf scorer who has form over C&D and appears to hold solid claims. |
10/1 |
|
1st 11 (5) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Spring has been quite a productive time for him which provides hope that he can build on a promising reappearance third over 6f here 15 days ago; has raced mainly at 7f/1m in recent years so the step back up in trip should help if anything. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 354-32 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (11) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Winless in 18 months and has regressed in recent times; quite happy on Tapeta but most wins have come after a recent outing and he's been off since a poor one on turf in March. |
6/1 |
|
19th 22 (20) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Drew a blank in 2025; runner-up at Wolverhampton (7f) last month but that was in a 0-55; opposable at this level. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: -08604
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (13) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner who bounced right back to form when second of ten back here eight days ago; already due a 2lb rise for that but stall 13 is far from ideal. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 8 (5) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Three Tapeta wins, including C&D; recent form figures not inspiring but she didn't run too badly when sixth of 14 over C&D on her first run back from wind surgery and an excuse emerged last time (reportedly lost action). |
18/1 |
|
9th 10 (7) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Three Tapeta wins at other venues; finished behind Twilight Diamond at Southwell 24 days ago (first run after a wind operation); may get closer this time. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 6605-
Last run: 160 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (10) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Competitive in 1m2f handicaps on last three outings and came from off the pace to win by a nose at Yarmouth (good) on latest, getting off the mark at eighth attempt; back up 2lb and has each-way chance. |
5/2 |
|
2 (5) |
9th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden; beaten around 5l by the same prolific winner in 1m2f amateur riders' races the last twice, latterly at Bath (firm) in early May; edging down the weights; a possible. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Six-race maiden; beaten around 4l when fourth behind Beauld As Brass at Lingfield (1m2f) 12 days ago but she ran well for a long way and has a big swing in the weights with her old rival here; could pose a serious threat if she backs up that last run. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 40906- D
Last run: 91 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Still quite lightly raced after only eight starts but ended 2024 with two disappointing AW runs and was well beaten on turf when returning in March; refitted visor the headgear of choice today; needs to turn a corner. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 14-423 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won a Sedgefield handicap hurdle in May (2m1f, good to firm) but has been rather disappointing over hurdles and on the Flat since; needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
4 (6) |
5th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and forget Chester last week as the saddle slipped. |
8/1 |
|
9 (3) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including last month; has winning form on the Flat and placed on the AW earlier this year, but has no form here and others have more going for them. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: /6650- D
Last run: 330 days
W: 10st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (2) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 (2) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 (2) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
11-84; runner-up at Carlisle (1m, soft; joint-favourite) in July on last turf appearance; 0-4 on AW (1m-1m2f) since, not doing enough to suggest his turn is near; blinkers are added on this attempt for first win since April 2023. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 64927- D
Last run: 145 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Rolled back the years with a front-running 1m2f win at Ripon ten days ago; only has a 4lb penalty to deal with and Jake Dickson is good value for his 7lb claim; unlikely to get a soft time of things up front though. |
9/4 |
|
1st 10 (1) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Grand veteran striving to maintain his record of winning at least once every year since 2017; not the force of old and although he is down to a career-low mark, this looks a tad too competitive for him nowadays. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 67-287
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December but has struggled for form since. |
25/1 |
|
9th 8 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
He went desperately close at Newcastle (6f) in December off a 6lb higher mark; well beaten since and unseated his rider having reared as the stalls opened (not for the first time) at Southwell 18 days ago; capable but too risky for comfort. |
33/1 |
|
5 (1) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Record of 1-26; shown nothing in two runs after wind surgery and too risky to contemplate. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 6137-7 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 18 (14) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (9) |
27th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, on outer back straight, soon some headway |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £55.11 |
| Tricast | £1302.03 |
| Trifecta | £1135.50 |
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