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Good To FirmMotivator 20th Derby Anniversary Handicap
- Prize money: £8191.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £41.10
- Place: £6.40
Form: 35137-
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 10 (17) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Nursery winner at two but a sharp improver this season with two wins including one over C&D; needed a stronger pace when his hat-trick bid came up shy and the drop back to 6f found him when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) at the Shergar Cup; remains of interest off this sort of mark. |
16/1 |
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9 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive 3yo; made a winning seasonal return in a C&D handicap in May (strong form) and followed up over 7f at Doncaster; came up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Newmarket four weeks ago (7f, good to firm) but that race was slowly run early and he turned in another rock-solid effort (the third has won two major handicaps since); now 5lb higher but it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling and new cheekpieces could help too; big chance. |
5/1 |
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2nd 10 (8) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in a couple of Class 4 events under Kieran Shoemark this term, latest at Doncaster (7f, good), taking record in turf handicaps to 1311; upped in grade but could well improve further; highly respected. |
5/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -11144
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Three runs at Newcastle, winning two of them and desperately unlucky in the 3yo handicap last Good Friday on the other; looked set for another productive season when scoring at Kempton in March and a subsequent York defeat shouldn't be used as conclusive evidence the handicapper has caught up; leading claims back on AW. |
4/1 |
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6th 5 (5) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Five wins last year (AW/soft) and he improved again to win in good style on his reappearance at Kempton (6f, AW) in March; he's 5-9 on AW as opposed to 1-7 on turf but there can be optimism that he is just as good on grass (has shown promise on various ground) and he's firmly in calculations. |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Hold-up sprinter who won five times in 2025; fifth in a big-field event at the Curragh last September when he had to wait for an age for a gap to appear; appeals as the type to progress again this year and he's high on the list, for all he will need luck in running. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 14047- D BF
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and followed up in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago to make it four wins from his last seven starts; climbing the weights but this thriving 4yo could give another good account. |
10/1 |
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1st 5 (4) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Added to his two AW successes since joining these connections when winning over this C&D 25 days ago (good to firm); best form has been on quick ground and he's a contender off this 3lb higher mark; cheekpieces, worn once previously, now return. |
11/2 |
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1st 5 (8) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well. |
6/1 |
11/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: -31518 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (10) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more. |
11/2 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Five 6f wins in 2025, on AW and turf (good); now 14lb higher than his final run on grass last year and, although he faced difficult tasks in two Newmarket starts this spring, he might have run better in the second of them; needs to raise his turf game. |
9/1 |
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6th 7 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 84521- D
Last run: 212 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show. |
3/1 |
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4th 5 (2) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won a couple of useful 6f 3yo handicaps in the first half of 2025; no progress since but he is edging back down the weights; returns from four months off and he will need to be at his best. |
14/1 |
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1 (6) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Jolt of improvement this summer, winning a strong Leicester handicap in May and following up at York in June (both over 6f on good to firm); well beaten on his last two starts though and returns from a 12-week break with something to prove. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 327-14 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (11) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Clung on for dead-heat in Chelmsford maiden (6f, AW) in March but he's not gone on from that and was always in rear here (7f) two weeks ago; on reduced mark with Oisin Murphy booked but he needs to rediscover his spark back in trip. |
11/1 |
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9th 10 (9) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Short-priced favourite on each of his first four starts and clung on for a dead-heat at Chelmsford in March; smidge frustrating in handicaps since. |
10/1 |
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12 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Most of his best form has come on the AW, including when dead-heating in a Chelmsford maiden (6f) in March and when third of 12 at Lingfield (7f) last month; needs to show he can produce a similar performance back on grass; stable won this last year. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 62-211 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (3) |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Both wins over 6f on the AW but he confirmed he stays this far at Doncaster (good) in June, when chasing home one who is going the right way; looks likely to have more to offer. |
3/1 |
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2nd 8 (1) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Dual 6f AW winner this year, latterly in valuable Lingfield handicap in April; didn't run badly when back on turf at Ascot last month (race won by Up The Pace) but needs to find something extra on this return to 7f. |
10/1 |
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7th 12 (2) |
9th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
2-2 since dropped to 6f, notably when pouncing late in a Lingfield handicap on Good Friday (Kiniro third); 3lb rise not excessive and his stable have some useful 3yo sprinters this year; high on the list. |
11/2 |
9/2
Form: 1-4
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (4) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Won 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) on his first two runs for Ed Bethell last September; beaten favourite in both starts this year, latterly at York six weeks ago which is a strong piece of form; no obvious reason why he won't handle AW and he is one to take seriously. |
3/1 |
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3rd 7 (11) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Very lightly raced, ex-Godolphin 4yo; won on stable debut at Haydock (5f, good) last September and followed up later that month (5f, soft); reappeared with close third to Air Force One at Beverley (5f, good to soft) four weeks ago and this unexposed sort could still have plenty more to offer. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Purchased for 60,000gns from Charlie Appleby last July and looked very useful when landing 5f handicaps at Haydock (good) and Hamilton (soft) for Ed Bethell in the autumn; only had five career starts so it'll be a surprise if there isn't more to come this year; leading claims with the stable among the winners. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 315-62
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
10/1
Form: 21922- D
Last run: 223 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Made a successful AW debut on final start for previous yard but has failed to back up the form kept to that sphere for new connections; returns from a layoff and reverts to turf; follow the market signals. |
20/1 |
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6th 3 (8) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice for Ed Walker, including on Tapeta (1m), but she has finished down the field in two runs for this yard (in season latest); has a point to prove for now. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: 855-22
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (7) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Three wins last June/July, the third over 5f here (good to soft); just as effective over 6f on fast ground and AW; neck second at Hamilton (5f, good) on Saturday and one to consider. |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Completed a hat-trick at Ayr (5f) last summer; built on earlier promise this season when a very good third of 12 at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; big shout off a 2lb lower mark here. |
4/1 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer (5f-6f, turf and AW) and went close to landing a four-timer when second at Bath in August; below form this term (unable to live up to his market position on last two starts) and he is due to be 2lb lower from the weekend. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 94-123 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended 2025 with 6f success at Lingfield in October for Harry Charlton; comes here in good nick for his new yard, finishing runner-up in 6f Newbury handicap 16 days ago; one to consider. |
13/2 |
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2nd 7 (6) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won twice on Lingfield's AW track when trained by Harry Charlton; promising stable debut at Chester last month (met trouble from a poor draw) and although he couldn't land a blow at York last time, he didn't run poorly by any stretch; Oisin Murphy back in the saddle; slower than good would be a query. |
9/1 |
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11th 5 (21) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; didn't get the chance to show what he could do (repeatedly denied a clear run) when eighth of 12 on recent Chester return for new yard; left the impression he'd have been involved in the finish with more luck and enters calculations. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 5320-4
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (12) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Exposed and frustrating maiden for Amanda Perrett but regularly ran well in stronger races than this; promising stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) last week, keeping on for a close third; one of the likelier types. |
7/2 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
24-race maiden, absent since three midfield finishes on Lingfield Polytrack (5f-6f) for Amanda Perrett in December; changed hands for 10,000gns in January; makes stable debut from workable mark. |
10/1 |
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7 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-18 but down in the weights and ran creditably over C&D in a stronger race two weeks ago; others still appeal more for win purposes. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 138- D
Last run: 156 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Improved for a step up to 7f last season; made a slow start to this campaign but he had a wind operation in June and returned to form with a win at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) last week; penalty in a much stronger race asks a stiffer question. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Four wins from 14 starts, the most recent when dead-heating at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; struggled on his first three starts this year but didn't shape badly at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first start since wind surgery) three weeks ago; drops in grade with blinkers added. |
6/1 |
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9th 7 (8) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins last August/October, the first over C&D (good); also effective on good to soft (unraced on softer); however, he's struggled on his three runs this spring; hopes pinned on wind op prompting dramatic turnaround. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 334-9
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
15-race maiden who's in his third season; runner-up over 1m2f in one of his two visits here last summer and two minor honours (7.6f/1m) from three starts this term; cheekpieces (tried once as 3yo, well held) return but he does not look the percentage call for win purposes. |
10/1 |
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4th 7 (12) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Bitterly disappointing given the promise he showed on debut at two but could pick up a small race; pulled his chance away latest and dropping back in trip looks a wise move. |
13/2 |
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12th 8 (2) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-13 but he ran well to finish third of 11 on his Lingfield reappearance (7.6f, good) last month and the return to this trip can only be a positive on the pick of last year's form; high on list. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 071- D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (13) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Wins for Heather Main came at Kempton; not at his best for this yard, including back to sprinting last time after a spell over further, and isn't obviously fancied from the outside stall. |
14/1 |
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9th 1 (2) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins have come at Kempton (6f, Polytrack), but he has mainly been racing over further this year; quiet in first two starts for this yard (1m/7f) and although the return to this trip may suit and he drops into a Class 6 for the first time, others are more compelling. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £428.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £184.54 |
| Tricast | £2966.31 |
| Trifecta | £10232.90 |
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