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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (7) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Absent since running well in major AW handicap in April 2025; very useful in that sphere but his turf form is less convincing; enough to prove on belated reappearance. |
16/1 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Probably acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; reliable 7yo who's never been better than this season (1m2f-2m); also seems to have found his limits but perhaps a handicap such as this will suit him better than the much smaller-field Group/Listed race's he's contested on last three starts. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Six-time winner on the Flat over shorter trips than this (1m1f-1m4f), including at this track in 2023; beaten about 5l when fifth of seven in a Group 3 over this C&D in May (behind Lazy Griff and ahead of Furthur and Duke Of Oxford) but that was steadily run and he didn't fully prove his stamina; stable won this with Trueshan in 2024 but this 7yo has a bit to find to reverse placings with Lazy Griff. |
5/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
One-time useful AW handicapper but 0-8 over hurdles, though he went close at this level a couple of times over the summer; appeared to stay this sort of trip when a 5l third of ten at Downpatrick last time and looks sure to be involved. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 7lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company three times in Britain this summer; well beaten back in handicap company at Galway earlier this month but okay fourth of eight in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time (2m1f, good to yielding); place chance. |
15/1 |
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4th 2 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain this summer at Stratford (twice) and after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); no show on handicap debut at Galway and back into maiden company probably with a bit to find. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (6) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
7yo who has had only six races, winning four; not discredited in April 2025 (1m2f; best form at 1m4f) when last seen but this graduation from handicaps seems a stiff task and it's also his turf debut. |
25/1 |
|
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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (6) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Campaigned at York of late, winning in July then running creditably at the Ebor festival; disappointing when back down in class last time; contrasting results (close third; only midfield) in this race for the last two years. |
14/1 |
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13th 10 (2) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
A regular over C&D and was beaten only a length in this last year; won here in July and his close sixth two weeks ago (good to soft; just behind Castle Stuart) can be upgraded as he came from a long way back; exposed but respected. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (12) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Dropped into a Class 3 when making all at Windsor (extended 1m3f, good to firm) and well beaten off this 5lb higher mark at Newmarket; he can be up and down, and could finish only eighth in this last year. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Often front-runner; won well over C&D on good to firm last July; somewhat back down the weights and in class when winning another Class 3 in seven-runner race at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm; made all) last Saturday in good style; back up 5lb for this Class 2 but each-way claims. |
12/1 |
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1st 1 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
A two-time 1m4f scorer in 2025; returned from a spell in Meydan with a solid fifth of 12 in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle four weeks ago; not out of things with Billy Loughnane now up. |
9/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (9) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Placed on both starts here and he continues to slide down the weights, but was beaten 17l into seventh of eight at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time and will need to do a good deal better than that; no headgear today. |
14/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Regressive and inconsistent in recent times, finishing well held a couple of times since a surprise Epsom win off 1lb lower in July; the return to the AW won't hurt, as a four-time Tapeta winner, but others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
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7th 1 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
A tongue-tie was added to cheekpieces when off the mark for this yard, getting up late at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) in July; weak in the market under a penalty when beaten 5l in amateur riders' event over C&D (good) the following week; combination of this trip and slow ground will be new to him. |
8/1 |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 208y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Campaigned mainly over further and has done most of his winning on AW; form has dipped of late and his losing run continues to mount up; wears new headgear. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 (7) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Six of his seven wins have been on AW; may just have needed the run after a break when fifth at Ayr on Thursday (1m5f, soft) and has an each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
5th 12 (1) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Went close to snapping long losing run in Queen Mother's Cup at York (1m4f, good) in June; a danger to all if in that form but three lesser runs have followed. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £64.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.62 |
| Tricast | £244.53 |
| Trifecta | £518.20 |