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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
18th 1 (22) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove. |
11/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Three runs in course handicaps feature a win (soft) last June and two seconds (1m1f/1m), latterly when claimed late by Hostility on good ground 19 days ago; solid. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 (7) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
C&D win 12 months ago and better form when second on his next two starts; not quite hit those heights this year but returning to this track may help. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (8) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Three AW wins and 0-18 on turf after finishing second to Travis at Redcar; the winner comfortably had his measure but a 5lb pull could make it interesting. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins have come on AW and he is 0-17 on turf, though he has been placed in both visits here including when beaten just a short head over this trip last October; each-way claims again. |
10/1 |
|
5th 14 (16) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-16 on turf but he went mighty close at Redcar (good) in October; narrow winner at Southwell (also 7f, AW) on next start in December and it was a good effort when third to Wrydcroft over latter C&D last time; that did come after another two-month break but he's a player if backing it up 17 days on. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts. |
4/1 |
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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