16.07
StandardBetUK All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £90195
- 1m 2f 42y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £16.70
- Place: £4.00
Form: 251V-4 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
16th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve. |
11/2 |
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2 (5) |
16th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Looked a useful prospect on good ground last spring and confirmed it on AW in recent outings; dictated a steady pace when winning the Easter Classic Handicap at Newcastle (1m2f) four weeks ago; 4lb higher today but lightly raced and could continue on his upward curve. |
11/2 |
|
1st 10 (12) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
made all, set steady pace, faced challenges from over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, gamely |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 073-21 CD
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (13) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear, good headway over 1f out, pressed winner final strides, did well in the circumstances |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 (13) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Cruised into contention and breezed clear for an easy win over C&D in January when last seen, taking AW record to 3-6 and looking a suitable type for this prize; could well defy a 9lb rise. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 (5) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
travelled strongly, held up in rear, steady headway when short of room from 2f out, switched right and led final 110yds, soon niggled along briefly and went clear, readily |
7/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 111-12 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Made her breakthrough at Listed level over 1m4f at York (good to firm) in August; soft ground may have been an excuse on latest outing; player if straight back to form. |
9/1 |
|
8th 1 (6) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Mostly progressive filly who followed a close third in a York Listed event (1m2.5f, good) in July by making her breakthrough at that level with a narrow but fairly convincing success over 1m4f at that track (good to firm) last month; should be fine back at this trip and she's a threat if soft ground proves no barrier. |
9/2 |
|
1 (3) |
21st Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Highly progressive in AW handicaps prior to creditable third of six in Group 3 at Newcastle (again AW) in June, all at about 1m2f; she's failed to match that back on turf (good; unraced on firmer) for her last two outings, but kept on steadily for a close third of 12 (on the heels of Rainbows Edge) in Listed race here on latest to give some hope for this new trip. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 031-15 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
7yo who has a good record here and has been better than ever in AW handicaps this year, and he wasn't beaten far when fifth of six in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, his form needs to go to a new level and he's unraced beyond 1m4f on the Flat. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 (6) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
In the form of his life this winter with a win at Lingfield (1m4f) in February and close calls in his other three outings; those were on AW, which does seem to suit him particularly well, and also in handicaps, which leaves him with something to find in his first Group venture. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Fourth in this last year on sole previous visit to Newcastle and he's now 3lb higher; went close on first two starts this winter before winning at Lingfield (1m4f) in February; could run well but may prefer a longer trip. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 3V6-41 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (11) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when runner-up off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) recently on his second start for this yard; however, he's 5-22 on AW as opposed to 0-11 on Flat turf, and needs to back up that latest performance now back on grass. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Has been a smart performer in his time (rated 18lb higher), but well below form in his last two starts including on stable debut here (1m2f) last month; tongue-tie removed after one use; look elsewhere. |
11/1 |
|
11th 7 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: 1/3-11 C
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect. |
7/2 |
|
6th 6 (10) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who won going away at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; taking record to 4-5; beat Old Harrovian there (1m3f) the time before; improving and commands respect. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders early, midfield after 1f, ridden when headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, went clear inside final 110yds, won going away |
7/4 |
40/1
Form: 2V62-0 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
9yo who was down the field at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last time but was running consistently well prior to that; this C&D winner has an each-way chance if bouncing back. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 (10) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Hearty strike-rate on turf, adding another in a Racing League race at Yarmouth (1m2f) in July; less of a win machine on AW but both wins have come on this track, over C&D and 1m4f in early 2024, and he was involved in a tight finish back on AW at Wolverhampton two starts ago; not far away. |
9/1 |
22/1
Form: 3012-3
Last run: 91 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (2) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
C&D winner in 2023; no joy anywhere last season (mostly at this track) but the closest he came was a neck defeat here (1m2f; 4lb higher today) on final start; not far away on AW last three starts this year and the same may be possible on today's return to turf. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Losing run now up to 14, but his last couple of efforts have been encouraging as when second of six in a slightly stronger contest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; still on his last winning mark and holds each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Drew a blank in 2025 but he ended that campaign with a good second in a big-field 10.2f handicap at York; two respectable AW runs this year but he will need to raise his game to take this. |
5/1 |
22/1
Form: 36-936 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Campaigned in the UAE this winter, last seen finishing tailed off at Meydan; still 4lb higher than for his last win in Britain and probably best watched after three months off. |
20/1 |
|
2 (2) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses next time and not disgraced at Ascot last Saturday, so he needs a second look. |
10/1 |
|
2 (5) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 1lb |
Career highlight was at Royal Ascot 2022 but he capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last month; long list of possible excuses at Yarmouth 12 days later, so he remains of interest. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 6541-4 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (11) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
His form deteriorated last year and he went 0-9; however, he's dropped down the weights and could improve for his recent comeback in a Listed race at Kempton (fourth); this C&D winner is not ruled out. |
15/2 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 1f 219y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Useful handicapper on his day including on AW, but unplaced in all nine starts since reappearing a year ago and would be receiving weight from all his rivals in a handicap. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: 0614-3 D
Last run: 90 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (6) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Has finished out of the frame in her last five outings, but is back off the same mark as when successful over C&D last November; needs a resurgence but that's not out of the question, especially if responding positively to the first-time cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
|
3 (9) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Well handicapped on AW form as recent as January; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her four starts since April (AW/turf) and needs something extra if she's to capitalise on this mark. |
12/1 |
|
5 (11) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Trained by Sir Michael Stoute when pipped in this race last year on handicap debut; made a successful start for Ralph Beckett on AW in November and went close in January (2lb lower today); however, she's not beaten many in her three starts since, back to turf for the last two; trainer won this race in 2020, 2022 and 2024. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 495-11
Last run: 76 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Upped in distance for two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) early this year, with plenty in hand on second occasion but he was well beaten off this 9lb higher mark in a valuable Newcastle race 11 weeks later; has a little bit more more to prove back on turf as well. |
12/1 |
|
1 (2) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Upped in distance for two wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.4f) early this year, with plenty in hand on second occasion but he was well beaten off this 9lb higher mark in a valuable Newcastle race 11 weeks later; has a little bit more more to prove back on turf as well. |
12/1 |
|
12th 9 (1) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Two from two since upped in distance, both wins at Wolverhampton (8.5f/9.5f); had plenty in hand last time and should cope with 9lb rise; interesting with further progress plausible. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 62-633 CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
28th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Good second off this mark in better race over C&D on Derby day, having scored at Chester the time before; not in the same form since and suffered a heavy defeat last Sunday. |
16/1 |
|
4 (11) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 14y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Has only won over 1m4f at Chester in his last 26 starts; feasibly handicapped but he hasn't threatened in last four runs and others are more persuasive; 0-2 here. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 163-13 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (2) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Prolific French performer whose record of 8-18 on AW includes several Listed wins, the most recent in January; creditable third off this mark in this race last year; fighting chance. |
10/1 |
|
14th 2 (2) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Prolific French performer whose record of 8-18 on AW includes several Listed wins, the most recent in January; creditable third off this mark in this race last year; fighting chance. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (10) |
29th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, steady headway and went second 2f out, lost second and no extra inside final 110yds |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 221614 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Tough 6yo with seven wins to his name; beaten favourite at Hamilton (1m3f, good) last time but shaped quite nicely, keeping on into second place after a slow start and meeting trouble; place possibilities again at the very least. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 6 (7) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Held up; exposed 6yo who is 6-27 on AW surfaces but 1-13 on turf; however, that solitary turf win was over C&D (2024) and he wasn't far away back on turf for last three outings; case can be made. |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £64.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.62 |
| Tricast | £244.53 |
| Trifecta | £518.20 |