16.42
StandardBetUK All-Weather Championships Marathon Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £90195
- 2m 0f 56y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
Form: 231-21
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (1) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has raced only four times on turf, with a soft-ground win on first occasion but lesser shows since, already dropping out when he was hampered in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last time (50-1; pulled up); reliable and progressive on AW, surging to new heights with his two handicap wins (1m6f/2m) this March/April, but he's now 8lb higher than for latest win. |
12/1 |
|
5 (3) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Has raced only three times on turf, with a soft-ground win on first occasion but lesser shows since, including at this meeting on good ground two years ago; on the other hand he's been reliable and progressive on AW, surging to new heights with his two handicap wins this March/April; latest was for a big prize at Newcastle (2m) and he did it in good style, so he's not miles away on ratings today but still has a lot to prove. |
25/1 |
16/1 (Won)
Form: 4-2312 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Thriving since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Southwell (1m4f) in February and bettering that form when beaten 1l by Son Of Man over C&D 24 days ago; enjoys a 2lb weights pull now so he's a likely player. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Running well this year, winning at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in February and going down by a neck in two starts over this C&D either side; up another 1lb, but another big effort is expected. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Had a bit so spare when seeing off ten rivals in a 1m4f Southwell handicap last week; has a bit of class for this level and he's likely to make another bold bid. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: 4312-2
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (11) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and good effort back on turf at Chester last month, only fading late on over 2m3f; upped in grade here and could go well with rider's claim. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Seen mostly on AW, including fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m) last June; running well on AW this year and although he's 0-6 on turf, that includes a close third here (2m, good to soft) in September; each-way player. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Runner-up in this last year and also ran well over C&D when fourth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate last June; he's been running pretty well at Dundalk this year and could build on those efforts now back here. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 8014-1 C
Last run: 66 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (10) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide. |
14/1 |
|
6 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 38311- D
Last run: 128 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (8) |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Progressive on AW in the winter with 2m handicap wins at Kempton and Newcastle; however, only fifth of 12 at Newcastle (2m) last month and the suitability of turf is questionable. |
40/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Second in this in 2024 and fourth last year; won at Kempton (2m) in December and followed up by 3l over this C&D in January; this 6yo is on a career-high mark but is clearly thriving and has to be respected. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Ran on well to seal the deal over 2m at Kempton last month, taking his record there to 5-7; only 3lb higher and has plenty of form here, including a placing in the Northumberland Plate; player. |
7/2 |
3/1
Form: 21/111 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
A poor show last May prompted a second wind operation and it was a solid campaign otherwise; never better than when second this February in 2m AW handicaps at Wolverhampton and Lingfield, but peak turf form isn't far behind it and he'll probably be on the premises. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Developed into a useful handicapper on the Flat for Hugo Palmer last year; having rejoined Olly Murphy, he continued the good work when second on 2m Wolverhampton reappearance three weeks ago, with reopposing pair Enemy and Brasil Power narrowly behind in third/fourth; likely to go well again. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Developed into a useful handicapper, including on AW, last year for Hugo Palmer; close third in the Mallard at Doncaster on final outing; however, needs a career-best performance to defy current mark on first run since rejoining Olly Murphy. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 22-212 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Third in this race last year off 11lb lower; competitive almost every time last season, ending on a major high with 4l win at Haydock (1m4f, good) in July; however, there have been a couple of blips and last month's poor show in Listed race at Kempton was one of those; needs to bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 1f 219y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who won twice last year, the latest a handicap at Haydock (1m4f, good) in July; never out of the first two in five completed starts on the AW, but not seen in nine months and there has to be a doubt over the suitability of a sharp 1m2f like this for him now. |
11/2 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
5th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who was progressive on AW prior to a blip at Newcastle in April, and he bounced back from that when third at York (1m4f, good to firm) in May; now 8lb better off with York runner-up Stressfree (who won next time) and he could be involved. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 6320-5
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Capable of useful form on Flat and over jumps; however, hasn't scored under this code since 2022 and needs to improve on his 2025 AW efforts; admittedly this 8yo may benefit from today's drop back in class. |
20/1 |
|
4 (2) |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Capable of useful form on Flat and over jumps; however, hasn't scored under this code since 2022 and needs to improve on his 2025 AW efforts; admittedly this 8yo may benefit from today's drop back in class. |
20/1 |
|
5 (12) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Fine servant to his team but hasn't got his head in front since winning a four-runner chase in late 2023; 33-1 and never dangerous back on the Flat three weeks ago at Kempton (2m). |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 221614 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 6lb
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 |
20/1
Form: 432311 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (16) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
24 visits to Newcastle have yielded nine wins, seven over C&D; the latest came on New Year's Day when beating five rivals; fifth of 12 at Southwell since and could better that performance now back here, but there's a suspicion today's contest will prove too competitive. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Enhanced his outstanding Newcastle record (all nine AW wins there) on New Year's Day when fending off five rivals; only 2lb higher and he'll probably be ridden positively as usual; has only raced twice here (unplaced). |
13/2 |
18/1
Form: 36-356 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (7) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 (14) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Often a front-runner; 1lb lower than when twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and didn't enjoy much luck when behind a couple of these there last month, but the outside stall won't make things easy. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who was well beaten over hurdles last time but had previously twice finished runner-up here (1m6f/16.5f); may be happier back in this sphere, but likely to face competition for the lead. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 3331-5 BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (9) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up to Golspie over C&D and then did well (fourth) from a poor track position at Southwell, before things slotted neatly into place for a cosy 12.5f win here (7-4 favourite; from 3lb lower) 11 days ago; given a decent gallop to aim at, should be there or thereabouts. |
7/2 |
|
1 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Won novice at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last December but he's 0-10 in handicaps since and was last of 12 at Southwell on his final run in the summer; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove after a break; equipment returns including first-time tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
|
1 (10) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Won novice at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last December but he's 0-10 in handicaps since and was last of 12 at Southwell on his final run in the summer; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove after a break; equipment returns including first-time tongue-tie. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 525-11 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (1) |
19th Feb 2026 2m 0f 57y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Three Class 5 C&D wins, the latest by a nose on penultimate start; ran respectably in a Class 2 C&D contest (fourth, 16-1) latest; likely to give his best, although others make more appeal. |
12/1 |
|
4th 11 (7) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Behind New York Minute at Southwell before edging home in a Class 5 over C&D; will do well to follow up in this higher grade. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 057-60 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten in three runs for new stable (Flat/hurdles) this spring; now 4lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival; blinkers return and visor is removed. |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner for James Owen last summer but well beaten on both starts for new stable last month (hurdle/Flat); might be aided by refitted visor and/or first-time tongue-tie here but has lots to prove. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (4) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £87.95 |
| Tricast | £1806.70 |
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