13.05
GoodRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1
Form: 00-718 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 (3) |
6th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
8yo who won at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) in April but hasn't performed to the same level on his two runs since; needs a bigger effort here. |
25/1 |
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1 (7) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month; this 8yo couldn't get into it off this revised mark at Chester last week, but he's effective here (third in this in 2023 on good) and is not ruled out. |
8/1 |
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1 (7) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month; this 8yo couldn't get into it off this revised mark at Chester last week, but he's effective here (third in this in 2023 on good) and is not ruled out. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: /30-21 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (4) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced and all good since joining Denis Quinn, following up his maiden win in a Class 3 handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm); stepping up to 1m isn't overly discouraging but this huge rise in class most definitely is; wears a tongue-strap for the first time. |
40/1 |
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2 (3) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Glimpses of considerable promise during light campaigns in 2023 and 2024, and this lightly raced 4yo won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday on his second stable start; however, he now goes handicapping off a lofty mark and will need a bigger performance today. |
7/1 |
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2 (3) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Glimpses of considerable promise during light campaigns in 2023 and 2024, and this lightly raced 4yo won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last Saturday on his second stable start; however, he now goes handicapping off a lofty mark and will need a bigger performance today. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: -52284 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 5 (9) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
In a consistent vein of form, fourth over 1m here (good to firm) most recently; defied a 2lb higher mark at this meeting 12 months ago; solid contender with return to 7f no issue. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 (10) |
20th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time turf winner including off 2lb higher over C&D last July; added a third AW win to his record in December and he's held his form well in six subsequent runs; drops back in grade after a creditable third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and he should get a decent tow into this race; dangerous. |
12/1 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
26th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Acts on fast and heavy ground; has ten wins on his CV and he's finished second in three of his last five runs including a strong-finishing effort at Newmarket (7f) last Saturday; only 1lb higher and he's an interesting contender back up in trip. |
11/4 |
11/4
Form: 2123-5 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (10) |
3rd Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had some useful handicap form over 6f and 7f last year, winning twice and running well at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last August when rated 4lb higher; not found his best form this season and now returns to AW with cheekpieces enlisted; revival possible. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 (5) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Two wins during a progressive 3yo campaign but he's been well held as favourite in his two runs (6f/7f) this season; has bit to prove but he's edging back down the weights and this new trip looks worth exploring. |
3/1 |
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4 (4) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Disappointing favourite at Goodwood on reappearance but perhaps the track and the drop back to 6f were against him; progressive in handicaps last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer for a top trainer who has won two of the last four runnings of this race. |
11/4 |
15/2
Form: 32108-
Last run: 189 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 11 (8) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Recorded her sole win over 6f; respectable third upped to 1m in York handicap most recently and is unexposed over this distance; however, well held in previous Listed attempts and has plenty to find. |
33/1 |
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3rd 6 (3) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive in 7f/6f handicaps at Haydock last summer but campaign ended with two lesser runs in Listed races and she's finished down the field in handicaps on both runs this season; plenty to prove on first crack at 1m. |
33/1 |
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9th 4 (6) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark when winning a four-runner Haydock handicap (6f, good to firm) last August; tough assignments in Listed events in next two runs but she struggled again when returned to a handicap at Newmarket last month; that was at 7f after an absence but she needs a major revival back in trip. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 1130-6 D BF
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 (1) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help |
7/1 |
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7 (1) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
2-2 on turf having won maiden/novice races at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last summer; good third on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; two lesser runs have followed and he needs to raise his game, but perhaps the return to turf and first-time cheekpieces will help |
7/1 |
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6th 2 (5) |
15th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Absent since looking a non-stayer in better race over 1m eight weeks ago; broadly progressive over 7f (including at Southwell) otherwise, producing form figures of 2113; possibilities back down in trip/grade. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 6312-0 CD
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (1) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Not straightforward (can race awkwardly and be difficult to settle) but she won twice last year (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and returned to form with a neck second of five to a progressive winner at Nottingham (1m, good) this month; might not be far away if backing that up. |
7/1 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Quirky filly who has a slight doubt over current form but is fairly useful on her day and registered a Newmarket success the last time Oisin Murphy was on board; both wins over 7f but appears to stay 1m. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Quirky filly who has a slight doubt over current form but is fairly useful on her day and registered a Newmarket success the last time Oisin Murphy was on board; both wins over 7f but appears to stay 1m. |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: 1442-2 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 (2) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Couple of respectable efforts this season for new stable, latest at Newmarket (7f) in May, taking overall record to 222144224; consistent sort who again has frame possibilities. |
12/1 |
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9 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Yet to cross the line in front (last August's win came when promoted due to a technicality) but this lightly raced 5yo is very consistent and finished second on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); there's every chance he'll again be thereabouts. |
5/1 |
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9 (8) |
17th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Yet to cross the line in front (last August's win came when promoted due to a technicality) but this lightly raced 5yo is very consistent and finished second on his recent stable and seasonal debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); there's every chance he'll again be thereabouts. |
5/1 |
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