19.10
Standard To SlowMerv Cox Memorial Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1
Form: 459746 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (4) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Brighton last month; disappointed at Catterick on Tuesday and this is tougher from 3lb out of the weights; has been rated much higher in the past though. |
14/1 |
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8th 2 (7) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Three Polytrack wins came over 7f-1m and found stamina kicking in late when winning off 3lb lower in a big field over this trip at Brighton recently; will want a similarly good test round here, and not too much rain (since taken out on good to soft ground). |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 973-06 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
0-12 in handicaps, but he continues to edge down the weights and ran well when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 12 at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; blinkers given a go this time; one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
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2 (8) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Yet to win a handicap and not at his best on his last two starts (caught wide here latest); has dropped a long way in the weights though and Rossa Ryan is a notable booking. |
8/1 |
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10th 12 (10) |
5th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Beat two rivals at Pontefract on second start but yet to win a handicap and hasn't been the most consistent; easy to forgive a below-par Epsom run last time and gets a hood (has worn a visor) but needs to raise game. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 4626-1 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (4) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Last summer he won handicaps at Windsor (1m) and here (7f; both on good to firm); remains on a realistic mark and last two runs weren't at all shoddy; should feature. |
9/1 |
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4th 2 (3) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
His cosy C&D win last summer came off 2lb lower; two good runs and two lesser efforts this season; should give it a good go. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Won twice last summer (1m/7f, good to firm) and it was an encouraging reappearance when third here (6f) in May; saw little daylight at Goodwood a fortnight later but he weakened when last of 11 at Doncaster (again 7f) seven weeks ago; hard to predict what he'll come up with this time. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 2108-7 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (4) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Well backed to win a 1m4f handicap here last September but nowhere near that in his next three runs; latest effort over 1m here (first-time blinkers) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction, however, and he'd be a threat if building on that now back up in trip; now tries cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
4 (10) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won a 1m4f handicap here (13-8 favourite) last September but he's finished tailed off in three subsequent runs and latest was at Windsor last month; blinkers are now added and has lots to prove on this drop back to 1m. |
16/1 |
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7th 3 (3) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Kept on well to score on Polytrack at Kempton (1m4f) in September and is also suited by turf but he ended last season with two heavy AW defeats and returns from 163-day break with a point to prove. |
11/2 |
11/2
Form: 456-1 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (7) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Bright start for new yard when getting up late to make a winning handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW; 20-1) in May; backed it up from 2lb higher when second of 13 over that C&D in June; three-month absence to overcome but he's unexposed; turf debut. |
9/2 |
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5 (9) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
No progress in three qualifying runs for Clive Cox last season but he made a bright start for new yard when scoring on handicap debut over C&D (20-1) last month; that was a narrow success but he was strong at the finish and is only 2lb higher here; respected. |
11/2 |
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1st 5 (6) |
7th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has good pedigree and he showed some promise in three runs for Clive Cox last year, including a debut fourth over C&D; changed hands for 26,000gns in October; this unexposed 4yo now goes handicapping for new yard and he needs watching in the market on return. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: -62258 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (10) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Course regular with two of his three wins being over C&D; shaped encouragingly when third of 13 here (7f) last month and takes a drop in class; place claims. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 14 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions shouldn't be an issue (two course wins have come at 1m but does have a 7f win on his record) and he is on his last winning mark; needs to step up on this summer's efforts though. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Course regular who won this race last year off 4lb lower; won again over C&D in January and secured a third success when bagging Lingfield handicap (7f, Polytrack) in April; now just 1lb higher after three lesser efforts and he's not readily dismissed. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 235214 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (14) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead. |
3/1 |
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4th 5 (5) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead. |
3/1 |
13/2
Form: 321312 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Only 1lb higher than for last year's win in this race (good to firm) and returns on the back of a solid effort at Windsor; holds every chance. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Multiple winner who usually gives a good account on this track, winning over C&D (good) in May 2025, and is on a winnable mark; showed signs of a revival on Wolverhampton AW last week after a relatively quiet patch and can be on the premises. |
10/1 |
|
4th 13 (1) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Seven-time winner and latest was at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in April; well handicapped on that form but he's not threatened since and was beaten 6l at Brighton last time; others preferred. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 11-327 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (5) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time Kempton AW scorer who opened his turf account in May; subsequently consistent, mostly finishing fourth, including in the Leger Legends race at Doncaster last time; again has frame possibilities. |
10/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Three-time Kempton AW scorer who opened his turf account in Yarmouth event in May; subsequently consistent, mostly finishing fourth; again has frame possibilities. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Unraced here and three of his four wins have been at Kempton where he was a running-on fourth last time over 7f; won't mind returning to 1m and he has competitive turf form on slow and fast ground. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 7/2-7
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (2) |
19th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 1127 since wearing a hood includes Kempton win (1m); best to forgive latest effort on turf debut (met severe traffic issues); remains of interest in the retained headgear. |
3/1 |
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4 (6) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Raced on AW, showing improvement in handicaps fitted with a hood, winning over 1m at Kempton and Chelmsford (emphatically) in June; might have found a third run in quick succession a bit too much when only second at 4-11 back at Kempton later that month; freshened up since; 9lb higher now but could resume her progression now tackling turf for the first time. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 44227- CD
Last run: 405 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
9th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D scorer but she came in a below-par fifth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; she could bounce back though with Oisin Murphy now up. |
4/1 |
|
8 (13) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Handy sort who has gained all six wins over 7f/1m on the AW; back off her last winning mark and probably needed her Kempton return 12 days ago after 405 days off, but she will need plenty to go right from the outside stall. |
12/1 |
|
12 (8) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
All six wins have been on AW including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for her last success but she returns after 405 days off and this is competitive on her comeback; down the list. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 86-668 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (3) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner but has trailed in last on two most recent starts; has had his second wind op since and difficult to place too much faith in. |
50/1 |
|
11th 8 (11) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner whose most recent win was at Kempton (1m, AW) last October off 1lb lower; not so good in his only four races since; absent 187 days before his last of 12 at Sandown four weeks ago, so he's a touch speculative this time. |
20/1 |
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12th 3 (5) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Front-runner who won at Kempton (1m, AW) last October; however, this 8yo wasn't at the top of his game at Southwell (1m, AW) in January and he may improve for this first outing since. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-85
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 (3) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Poor maiden on balance and he came in only ninth for his new yard in 1m3f Kempton handicap 20 days ago; tongue tied for his Tapeta debut with lots more required. |
33/1 |
|
6 (1) |
19th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Showed some ability in sole start for Jane Chapple-Hyam but subsequently achieved little in three runs for John Gallagher; big turnaround needed on debut for Heather Main. |
25/1 |
|
14 (1) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Had one run (1m2f, AW) for Jane Chapple-Hyam and sold for 15,000gns in November; that debut was a lot better than his two runs this spring, in demanding company admittedly but he lacks solid claims for handicap debut. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £87.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £87.53 |
| Tricast | £1411.67 |
| Trifecta | £1123.20 |