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Ladbrokes ‘Get Rewarded With Ladbucks’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘Get Rewarded With Ladbucks’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 032-68 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Spent most of 2024 contesting strong handicaps and he rarely failed to give his running; should be sharper with a recent Newcastle run behind him (caught in the middle of the track) and he has run well over C&D in the past; one to be interested in back down into a Class 4.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 1-2217 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He's had a good winter at Newcastle, winning three times, and latest Lingfield disappointment doesn't take much forgiving; no reason why he wouldn't be equally effective on turf and he's not ruled out.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5362-8 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had some strong handicap form for Andrew Balding last summer; sold for 67,000gns in October and gelded; the combination of 7f and returning from 190 days off may have contributed to his weak finish at Doncaster on his stable debut five weeks ago; better expected back at 6f.
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8th

1

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to win for this trainer (0-11) and readily outpaced on recent seasonal reappearance at Carlisle (5f, good; eighth of ten); visor added - has won blinkers in the past - seeking a revival on first venture into a Class 6 handicap.

8/1

8th

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-10 for current stable; made the frame three times last May but wasn't in the same form afterwards in 2025; turnaround would give him a good chance off current mark.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Essentially disappointing for his new stable this season; continues to drop down the weights but others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

9/1

Form: 716-55 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; back to his last winning mark and both runs this spring suggest he retains ability; yard amongst the winners and better expected from him soon.
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3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

7th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple 6f winner, mainly on softer than good, most recently off current mark at Carlisle last May; inconsistent since and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back on much the same mark as his latest win, an amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (good to soft) last May; has won on reappearance but he tends to need the run these days.

9/1

Form: 033-00 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner; often flattered to deceive last year and he has been well beaten at 33-1 in two 7f handicaps this time around; should be well treated back at 6f but he's not alone in that regard.
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10th

15

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Another Investment

8st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here.

40/1

11th

11

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has become unreliable but is well treated on his standout performance of 2025, namely a comfortable win off 1lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in June; scored over 7f in 2023.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Another Investment

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Easy win at Doncaster in June (6f, good to firm) but generally struggled since; even if he's back in top form he could do with the ground drying out.

16/1

Form: 1215-7 CD BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Big improver on turf last summer, winning three handicaps, two of them over C&D; couldn't live up to market billing on his return to action in March but he was drawn wide over 5f; much better expected back under these conditions.
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7th

2

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Kings Merchant

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won four times in 2024, but losing run up to 14 despite a tumbling mark; fair effort when fourth of 13 at Catterick (7f, good) 18 days ago, though, and the winner has gone in again since; each way claims.

7/1

4th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Kings Merchant

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Philip Kirby

He needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed over 6f on his four starts this spring but he hasn't been running badly and is dropping down the weights; showed promise over 7f at Carlisle last September and the step back up in trip may be a positive move; possible player.

9/1

6th

6

(10)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Merchant

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

On a dangerous mark now and his three runs this year have offered hope that his losing run could be snapped imminently; effective on AW and likely to be involved.

8/1

Form: 5/0-66 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second run for new yard was better than his first, beaten under 2l in a 13-runner Class 3 at Newcastle last month; more will be needed to win but he's got handicapping scope if you go back far enough.
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2nd

8

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Tough Enough

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in August 2023 but unplaced in 13 starts since and last of 12 here (7f) in January; mark continues to fall but he has a lot to prove back in trip after a break; regular hood removed.

25/1

16/1

Form: 034-98 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Pontefract off this mark last July; yet to shine in 2025 and others bring more pressing claims.
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9th

11

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Havana Rum

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Went close at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on reappearance but had no obvious excuses at Doncaster next time; more exposed than some of these and 6lb above his highest winning mark.

14/1

6th

4

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Havana Rum

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

String of solid efforts for Ethan Tindall, including two wins, in the past nine months; on a career-high mark, having been nudged up another 2lb, but there was nothing wrong with his comeback effort at Pontefract early last month (5f); has to be considered.

4/1

2nd

12

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Havana Rum

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Successful on AW in most recent 5f attempt and is far less exposed at this trip than 6f; however, he's rather in the deep end at this level returned to turf; yet to win above Class 4.

25/1

40/1

Form: 0431-7

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Low-key stable debut at Catterick ten days ago (6f, good to firm; 50-1); will be of more interest back at 5f.
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9th

10

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Soul Seeker

10st 2lb

J: Mr Daniel Perrin

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Soul Seeker

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals.

33/1

7th

8

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Soul Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive.

25/1

Form: 29242- C

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ended a barren spell in a small-field 6f handicap at Redcar last August; ran well off this mark over C&D three weeks later; can go well fresh and he's one to consider.
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10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

10th

4

(6)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:23 Thirsk

Makanah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield, weakened over 2f out, tailed off

11/4

2nd

5

(9)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:48 Newcastle (AW)

Makanah

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

midfield against near rail, waiting for room halfway, switched left 1f out, good headway inside final furlong, switched right and squeezed through final 110yds, went second post, eyecatcher

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £62.70
Straight Forecast £61.12
Tricast £210.74
Trifecta £314.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kings Merchant

The Guardian:

Imperial Guard

POSTDATA:

Pals Battalion

Telegraph:

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RP RATINGS:

Makanah

D Express:

Secret Guest

THE NORTH:

Kings Merchant

The Times:

Kings Merchant

Daily Mail:

Kings Merchant

The Sun:

Kings Merchant

The Star:

Imperial Guard

Daily Record:

Pals Battalion

Daily Mirror:

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TOPSPEED:

Makanah