18.05
GoodStarsports.Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £6019.1
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/1
Form: 2413- D
Last run: 166 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 3 (3) |
20th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Southwell novice winner (1m, AW) last November and, having been gelded, wasn't beaten far into fifth of 12 on last month's Sandown return/handicap debut (1m, good) when not enjoying a clear run; better is expected with cheekpieces given a go. |
7/2 |
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1 (3) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Failed to match market expectations in his two turf races last August (heavy/good to firm); much better in both AW novices at Southwell (1m) late last year, winning on first occasion; gelded since; needs better still on this return to turf for handicap debut but they usually run well from this yard when Oisin Murphy is booked. |
9/1 |
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1 (3) |
29th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Failed to match market expectations in his two turf races last August (heavy/good to firm); much better in both AW novices at Southwell (1m) late last year, winning on first occasion; gelded since; needs better still on this return to turf for handicap debut but they usually run well from this yard when Oisin Murphy is booked. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 1287-6
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 (9) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Placed on three of five starts this year; wide draw no help at Chester two weeks ago when he had his first crack at 1m4f (tailed off); reverts to 1m2f and probably okay on the ground, so he's considered each-way. |
12/1 |
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15th 16 (16) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Placed on three of his four starts this year, most recently when keeping on well for third on last month's turf return at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm); will presumably be dropped in again from his wide draw today; might need some luck but looks well worth a crack at 1m4f. |
8/1 |
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3rd 6 (8) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Sole success came when landing a Ffos Las maiden over 7.5f on heavy for Ed Walker in August 2024; has run well on his last three starts on AW (beaten a neck last time) and if he can reproduce that form on turf then he holds claims. |
9/2 |
3/1
Form: 335-4
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced; her 1m form on turf and the AW suggests she should find a race off her current mark but she just plugged on at one pace when a remote fourth of six on the step up to 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) recently; this may be easier but she needs to prove her stamina. |
4/1 |
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4th 1 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Still to register a victory but she's proving a reliable filly and returned from eight months off with a clear second of five in 1m Southwell handicap last month; can race off the same mark here and this step up in trip promises to suit so she's a player. |
100/30 |
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2nd 1 (6) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win a race but last season's three handicap runs were all encouraging; this is the least-competitive race she has tackled and switching to AW shouldn't faze her on pedigree; Billy Loughnane booked; should go well back from a break. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 23-124 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (14) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to finish out of the frame and his last win was achieved here; stall 14 might not be terminal over this trip but the handicapper may now have his measure. |
11/2 |
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2nd 11 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins on AW but very good third (Valedictory second) of 14 to Rathgar (won again since) on 1m2f Newbury reappearance proves he's equally as effective on turf; stays 1m4f and likely to be in the shake-up again if in similar form. |
8/1 |
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3rd 4 (5) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins were on AW and his turf form is not quite as good, but he's basically highly reliable and it would be no surprise if he's seriously involved for yard which won this race last year. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 6-52
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (8) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Improved on each of first four starts but floundered on heavy at Glorious Goodwood and seemed to find 1m2f too far last time; back in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces; no surprise to see him bounce back. |
4/1 |
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6th 5 (2) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Best to forgive his Glorious Goodwood effort on rain-softened ground; won at Sandown (1m, good) on handicap debut the time before and this well-bred colt may still have more to offer; likely to stay this new trip; remains of interest. |
7/2 |
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14 (6) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
600,000gns yearling with an excellent pedigree; progressive RPRs in his three novice runs and he made his breakthrough when scoring on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good) in May; 5lb higher on this step up in grade but he produced a strong finish from off the pace last time and is open to more progress; respected with cheekpieces added. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 415 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
3-4 on Tapeta and bids for a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); up another 7lb and is unraced on Polytrack, but still a major player. |
9/4 |
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1st 3 (2) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
The blinkers experiment didn't work in July but he's won both AW outings since his debut, over C&D (maiden) and with authority at Wolverhampton (about 1m; second has won since) last month; hung left there, possibly away from the whip, but a 4lb rise shouldn't be beyond him; respected. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 433
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 (8) |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won Beverley maiden (7.4f, good to firm) in June and has gone close in handicaps on his next three starts (including on good to soft), most recently behind subsequent Cambridgeshire runner-up Indalo in the Racing League at Southwell (1m, AW); this progressive 3yo is firmly in calculations. |
7/1 |
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2nd 12 (5) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won Beverley maiden in June on his fifth start and has gone close the next twice, most recently beaten a neck in Racing League at Windsor (1m) a fortnight ago; has a 5lb rise to defy but this 3yo was clear of the third last time and is in good hands to continue to progress; on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
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3 (12) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won a Beverley maiden over slightly shorter and then went close at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in his second handicap; retains some potential. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 982-2 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (12) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
4yo who has won on AW in two of his last three runs including on Southwell reappearance (7f; first run since gelded) two weeks ago; up another 4lb but this return to 1m is no problem and he's shown clear promise on fast and slow ground on turf; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
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1st 9 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when getting off the mark at Kempton (1m, AW) last September and was then a good third at Lingfield the following month; headgear left off on this return to action and he has been gelded; not out of this. |
8/1 |
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9 (3) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
The recipient of a well-judged ride when getting the better of Spirit Of Leros at Kempton last month (blinkered first time); 3lb rise not excessive and he has the ability to go close. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 436-8
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Juvenile hurdler who had wind surgery prior to justifying favouritism at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) two months ago; considering his Flat mark, he looks well treated in this first crack at a handicap hurdle; highly respected. |
11/4 |
20/1
Form: 45-1
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 (9) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Of interest on her best AW efforts for John Butler and her second run for this yard was better than her first; needs another step forward if she is to come out on top and still has a bit to prove on the grass. |
14/1 |
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5th 11 (9) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Kempton maiden winner (7f) for previous yard; 0-9 in handicaps but seemed a non-stayer over 1m2f at Doncaster (debut for new stable) most recently; mark is workable on best form. |
16/1 |
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8th 10 (10) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
AW maiden winner last spring but has drawn a blank in eight handicaps since, including well held over C&D on her only start beyond an extended 1m; first start for new stable after leaving John Butler. |
20/1 |
11/1
Form: 50-12
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 2 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Better record on Polytrack than turf and the handicapper's given him every chance, with him now 3lb lower than when not beaten far as favourite over C&D in January; looks set to go well back on the AW. |
7/2 |
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4th 3 (11) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has a stronger record on AW than on turf but produced best effort in this sphere when third off 7lb higher over C&D last June; good chance if that form is repeated. |
11/2 |
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6th 8 (8) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Right back on track since undergoing wind surgery, a close third of eight in 1m handicap here in January; cheekpieces go on after a break and this C&D scorer can go well again. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 044- BF
Last run: 272 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good); ran his best race since when fourth back at Nottingham six weeks ago (cheekpieces first time) but failed to build on it when fifth at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) last Friday; well beaten on previous attempt at 1m2f (for another yard). |
13/2 |
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5th 3 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ended 2025 with a breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good); ran his best race since when fourth back at Nottingham five weeks ago (cheekpieces first time); needs more to take this but it wouldn't be out of the question. |
8/1 |
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4th 5 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Came good at the fourth time of asking for current connections over C&D (good) last autumn; a little below that level on AW in recent weeks but may fare better back on turf; first-time cheekpieces are fitted after hanging left last time. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £247.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £154.75 |
| Tricast | £526.86 |
| Trifecta | £1260.60 |
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