16.45
StandardGB Civil Engineering Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly sunny
8/1
Form: 6428-6
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (10) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened gradually from over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
1 (10) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still to get his head in front but he resumed from sixth months off with an encouraging sixth of 11 in 7f Doncaster handicap six days ago; he's very much one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
pressed leader, lost position 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 711263 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (5) |
17th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has done all his winning over C&D, most recently off 4lb higher in February; midfield in the latest of his two starts since returning from summer break; good chance if staging a full revival. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 (8) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time 7f winner here and on his last winning mark (February); wasn't in great form back in the spring but has gone well after a break. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 23/68-
Last run: 330 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (2) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two good runs here (1m and 1m1f, good ground) in midsummer but he has finished out the back in both subsequent runs, latterly when 17l behind Zermatt Star at Ripon last week; risky. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
13th 11 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap. |
4/1 |
5/2
Form: 4/0-11 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (17) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
He has been placed in all three outings here, including when caught close home in this race last year; last success came on AW in December but he was second again over C&D (good) in June and comes here off after a good effort over 1m on AW (reapplied cheekpieces) three weeks ago; can go well providing those drawn low aren't favoured. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed a few times over 7f this term, including at Newcastle latest start when shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; possibilities off last winning mark. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
All three wins have come over 7f on Tapeta including one here; just 1lb higher than when successful at Southwell in December and very much respected back on this surface. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 331347 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around. |
25/1 |
|
5 (9) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance. |
14/1 |
|
13 (2) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 33-650 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
An 11yo having his 99th start but doesn't arrive in much form and would be a surprise winner. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Done most winning earlier in the year and doesn't arrive in any form; on the positive side, he has three wins and a couple of seconds to his name from ten runs over C&D, which counts for something at a track that's always produced specialists. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Veteran who proved he still had what it takes when making virtually all at Southwell in April and is back off the same mark; has won three times over this C&D and no surprise were he to run well. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 322112 C BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark. |
9/2 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
19th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 541121 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (9) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Only seventh over C&D last time but she's usually reliable here and was a winner in March; nothing wrong with her mark. |
13/2 |
|
7th 4 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three most recent wins have come over C&D, the latest in March; has remained in form, though she bled from the nose when third at Southwell (7f) in April; if showing no ill effects she shouldn't be too far away. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual 7f winner at Wolverhampton this year, latterly when holding on well in first-time cheekpieces last month; probably bettered that form when second from wide stall there 18 days; respected in current mood. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 849-75
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (6) |
4th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
2-34, but ran her best race for a while returned to turf when beaten 2l into third of ten behind Raft Up over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off so each-way claims if stepping forward from that. |
14/1 |
|
8 (2) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Holds weak claims on 2025 AW form and hasn't raced on turf for nearly two years; 0-9 in this sphere; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
27th May 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Hold-up performer who should get the strong pace she needs but not in much form lately and a record of 2-32 doesn't inspire confidence. |
25/1 |
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