17.45
StandardSteve Gregory 65th Birthday Handicap
- Prize money: £16748.8
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 42-21 C
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 (7) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Up-and-coming handicapper last summer when winning first two starts at this level before finishing an excellent second of 24 in the 5f handicap here (good to firm) last June; first home of the 3yos when fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September and may do better this year; not ruled out now fitted with a tongue-tie on second run back. |
28/1 |
|
14th 1 (13) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Second of 24 in the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June and he showed good speed before fading into sixth of 19 over 6f here (good) last October, when last seen; wind op since; the drop back in trip could be a positive move on his reappearance; can make a bold bid. |
8/1 |
|
1 (8) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Classy front-running 3yo who was runner-up in the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, when 6f on soft ground probably stretched his stamina; today's conditions should be ideal and he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; big player. |
11/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 3315-6 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though. |
3/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix. |
15/8 |
|
6th 4 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 2134 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (9) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who is holding his form well in handicaps, third of nine at Chelmsford (7f) in October; needs considering after a break. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
6f winner who still has low mileage and a generally consistent record; close second upped to 7f on Lingfield AW most recently; unexposed over this trip; highly respected. |
5/2 |
|
7 (2) |
12th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won 6f AW maiden at Chelmsford in February; some fair handicap runs since and, as he was picking up nicely late on in a recent Racing League race on Wolverhampton AW, he looks worth a go at 7f; can be involved. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 31-30 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list. |
4/1 |
|
13 (8) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show. |
12/1 |
|
4 (5) |
30th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 64173-
Last run: 231 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D event when last seen two months ago, taking AW record to 541; may show further progress in the retained headgear; respected. |
7/2 |
|
9 (2) |
20th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to win this season but has posted some good efforts, most recently when fourth (just behind Golden Redemption) at Newbury (7f, good) last month; should be fine back at 6f; each-way claims at least. |
6/1 |
|
3 (3) |
28th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Bath maiden (5.7f, firm) last June; 0-7 in handicaps since but it was a solid run when second of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; chance off the same mark. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-2146 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (12) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Two AW wins to his name and his close second over C&D (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in May was up with his best turf form; back on that latter mark after two lesser efforts so can't be readily dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual 6f winner on the AW; decent efforts last two turf runs, notably when neck second on good to soft at Carlisle last month (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); fair fifth in first-time blinkers at Thirsk last time (6f, good); cheekpieces the preferred option this time; could go well. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 215-06 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two heavy defeats in Dubai in January and she was also beaten a long way at Southwell on last month's return to Britain; down in class and tried in cheekpieces (wore tongue-tie latest, absent today) but others may prove better treated. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two heavy defeats in Dubai in January and she was also beaten a long way at Southwell on last month's return to Britain; down in class and tried in cheekpieces (wore tongue-tie latest, absent today) but others may prove better treated. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up in her two runs in Britain (5f fillies' events at Thirsk and Ascot) last spring; won a fillies' Listed event in Italy (6f, good) last June but well held in France and Dubai since; others look more appealing on her handicap debut. |
20/1 |
Form: 731-4 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 22254-
Last run: 195 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 22 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win (5f AW at Newcastle) from 17 goes; not seen since respectable fourth over same C&D on New Year's Day; others have stronger claims. |
25/1 |
|
1 (3) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
0-13 but he retains plenty of the ability that saw him earn a mark of 80 after his first three starts; both C&D runs have been encouraging and he's high on the list. |
7/1 |
|
4 (7) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
12-race maiden but he was beaten only a length when third of 15 at York (5.5f, good) in July and was a close seventh of 16 at Doncaster (5f, soft) under Warren Fentiman ten days ago; has claims dropping in grade. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 1967-5 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won first two starts last summer (6f) but, although not added to tally since, shaped with more encouragement over 5f at Redcar last time; down a further 2lb and should be suited by the extra yardage; interesting. |
10/1 |
|
7 (5) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
A dual 6f juvenile scorer but her more recent form is much less encouraging, tried visored when last of seven at Ripon (6f) 34 days ago; others are preferred. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 32210-
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful 2yo form, including a 7f novice win on AW; three heavy defeats in handicaps this year have seen him drop down the handicap and he now tackles his first Class 5 handicap; a revival may be foretold by the betting. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (11) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Landed the odds in a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last September but he's struggled in three subsequent runs, including two handicaps; record is now 1-7 and has plenty to prove back in trip. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (7) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Came good with 7f Tapeta novice win in September, his fourth start; well down the field when dropped back to 6f on that surface for seasonal/handicap debut in April, though, and arrives here with a point to prove. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 17470- D
Last run: 218 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (7) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
12th 1 (7) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
11th 5 (8) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
midfield in centre of group |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 834-21 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
On a long losing sequence but he got back on track with second of 11 in 6f Carlisle handicap eight days ago; needs to reproduce it here. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
He hasn't run badly in Class 6 handicaps on his last two starts but is still operating below his best; likely to run well all the same. |
4/1 |
|
5th 2 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 4yo who has dropped 15lb since the autumn; kept on pretty well from the rear for third of seven at Ripon (6f, good) last week, though, and this stiffer track ought to suit him better. |
100/30 |
Non-runners
Rare Change
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £27.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.79 |
| Tricast | £125.92 |
| Trifecta | £193.70 |
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