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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11th 1 (11) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m. |
14/1 |
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7th 11 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time. |
33/1 |
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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6th 7 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Has gained both handicap wins off a mark of 90, including when beating Aalto over C&D (good to firm) latest start; could go well but needs a career-best performance to defy a penalty; 1lb badly in. |
16/1 |
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1st 6 (9) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Promising stable debut in the race won by Superposition last month but he hasn't built on it in either start since; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; others look stronger. |
33/1 |
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8th 5 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Made it two wins in a row when scoring off this mark on handicap debut on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) last May; however, has to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this term; visor goes on. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (10) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say. |
16/1 |
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13th 1 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back. |
14/1 |
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17th 8 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high). |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Registered her sole success in Class 4 handicap at Haydock a year ago; faces a much stiffer assignment back here and her Listed record is duly unconvincing. |
25/1 |
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10th 7 (8) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Suited by the step up to 1m the last twice, finishing third in a handicap here then fifth in a Listed race at Pontefract; this new trip is worth a go (despite her speedy pedigree on dam's side) but she has plenty to find. |
50/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins for Robert Eddery came over a stiff, undulating 7f, so has that in her favour; lacked consistency for new yard, below par in first-time cheekpieces latest (headgear now off, tongue-tie on), but could easily bounce back. |
7/1 |
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7th 5 (12) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Twice a 7f winner, including from this mark, in 2024; recent AW form has been significantly better than that on turf; cheekpieces now tried but she has a bit to prove on this surface. |
12/1 |
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8th 3 (10) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Inconsistent but she returned to form with a close third at Lingfield (7f, AW) this month on her third stable start; she's fine at 1m and on turf and can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Has performed well in two runs at the July festival, notably a win (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year; narrowly justified favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest start, setting up him well for a return to this track; respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 7 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Shaped very well when second in a big-field York handicap (7f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, just a fair sixth back there (7f) eight days ago; handily weighted but it's now 13 runs since his last victory. |
11/2 |
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6th 6 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and his two C&D runs last month (both good ground) rather sum him up, shaping very well when second of 22 at the Dante meeting but never involved when favourite eight days later; could pop up but it's likely things will need to drop this hold-up performer's way. |
12/1 |
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