18.45
StandardBorder Minstrel Family Fun Day Handicap
- Prize money: £38655
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.30
Form: 053-11 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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25th 23 (12) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting. |
16/1 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Unraced on turf this year and his best form has come on AW; however, he has a lower mark on grass and was third in a Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August; capable of playing a leading role. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 2308-5 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (11) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Best form has been on AW, with a career high at Newcastle in January (5f); 0-12 on grass and well down the field in a Class 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest. |
12/1 |
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19th 8 (14) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
All three wins and best form have been on the AW, delivering a career high at Newcastle in January (5f AW); lower turf mark sees him 2lb higher here but he is 0-11 on grass and lacks a recent run. |
50/1 |
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1st 3 (6) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Strong 6f form here until a disappointing run eight days ago, tanking through the race but finding little off the bridle; should be fine back at 5f and he remains on a dangerous mark. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 79-656 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Very useful 6f AW scorer at his best; not so good nowadays but signed off for James Fanshawe with a fair third of six in 7f Wolverhampton handicap in April; more is required for new stable on a rare turf start. |
16/1 |
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3rd 1 (4) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won the Listed Golden Rose at Lingfield in November 2023 and landed a valuable 6f Class 2 handicap here (off 106) the following summer; has finally slipped back down the weights, giving notice of a return to form (third) in an added visor at Lingfield (7f) 51 days ago; respected. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 1105-0 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (13) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 019-62 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (6) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive. |
9/1 |
|
1st 4 (7) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 14 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 62-112 D
Last run: 79 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (15) |
2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win for this yard, but handicapper slow enough to relent; fair fourth to Gleneagle Bay at Cork in June; first time here, which will be an eye-opener for him. |
14/1 |
|
11th 7 (21) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 63y |
9st 6lb |
Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs for current yard this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); caught the eye when running on late after not getting a clear run in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good); could go close. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 00818-
Last run: 225 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Well suited by slow ground; attractively handicapped and his last two runs have both been promising, meeting trouble before finishing off strongly at Newcastle last month; high on the list. |
4/1 |
|
4th 9 (10) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
1lb lower than for his Doncaster win 12 months ago (7f, soft); several creditable runs in handicaps this season but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top. |
12/1 |
|
8 (5) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Not troubled the judge this season but hasn't been running badly, last time behind Native Warrior on the AW in late June; a triple winner on ground softer than good so connections have no doubt been waiting for some rain; worth considering. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: -74409 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (14) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
He is a better horse on AW than turf; a much lower mark in this sphere reflects that but his 1-28 record on the grass doesn't mark him down as the likely winner of this. |
25/1 |
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8th 6 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 10007- D BF
Last run: 198 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back. |
12/1 |
|
11 (12) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well. |
20/1 |
|
12 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: -12605 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (10) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract. |
5/1 |
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13th 1 (16) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner who has had a fantastic run this year, winning his last four races on good to firm ground, over 6f and 5f; at the age of nine he seems to be closing in on his best-ever form and he has won off a slightly higher mark than today's in the past; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; much respected. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 3359-9
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted. |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (12) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Slow starter; on a long losing run; creditable effort at Chester four weeks ago but this stiff 7f isn't sure to suit. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip. |
28/1 |
12/1
Form: 276-07 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (6) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: -21119 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
6-21 on AW as opposed to 0-16 on turf; the handicapper has been in command so far this year but he is edging down the weights and may yet come good on grass; refused to race in last season's Ayr Silver Cup. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 (9) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.74 |
| Tricast | £52.83 |
| Trifecta | £81.50 |
Selections
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