17.05
Good To FirmLauras Dance Academy Handicap
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1
Form: 371235
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (6) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Sole win from 23 starts came in a Beverley seller last May when trained by David Evans; made some late gains in a classified event at Redcar last month but he's hard to predict and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
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5th 2 (8) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Belied 50-1 odds and put in fairly good front-running shift when third of six in this grade at Wolverhampton (5f, AW; refitted hood) last week, his second start for Derek Shaw; also suited by turf but others appeal more all the same. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 850-50
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (7) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to add to her 2yo win but was runner-up twice in this grade in June, latterly over C&D (good to firm); didn't enjoy the run of the race when dropped back to 5.7f at Bath on Friday; might be the answer. |
9/2 |
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6th 7 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up over C&D (good) and at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in refitted cheekpieces last month and has obvious claims if judged on those efforts but didn't fire on her latest outing and her overall profile is regressive; others preferred. |
11/2 |
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8th 7 (8) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Back in form since dropped to this level and proved 7f within range at Brighton last week, despite not looking in love with the course; her claims are obvious under Billy Loughnane (8-41 for the yard) as long as there's not too much rain. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 5-3266 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
20-race maiden but she's finished runner-up over C&D on her last two outings, including when chasing home a subsequent winner 16 days ago; no obvious reason why she can't go well. |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
19-race maiden who wasn't too far off her best when under 2l second over C&D latest; appears to lack gears at the business end of her races but that recent form suggests she'll be an each-way player. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 (8) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
18-race maiden but there have been some near misses along the way; she was only sixth behind Split Elevens over C&D in May though and her losing run seems likely to be extended further. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 5-8550
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Largely consistent form on turf features a summer double (1m); not disgraced last time; has frame possibilities, provided she's as effective back on AW (third attempt). |
10/1 |
|
5 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Knocking on the door prior to winning at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in July and she followed up at Leicester (1m, good to firm); only fifth of seven back at Doncaster last month but that may have come too soon, just six days after Leicester; this 3yo could rediscover her progressive ways today. |
5/2 |
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5th 1 (2) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Progressive filly who made her breakthrough in a C&D handicap (good to soft) last month and followed up with a clearcut win on fast ground at Leicester last Sunday; remains unexposed at this trip and she's a major player under penalty in hat-trick bid. |
5/4 |
7/2
Form: 76-061
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form. |
12/1 |
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10th 10 (1) |
30th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (4) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it. |
15/8 |
14/1
Form: 623865 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (7) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Doubled his winning tally when successful over C&D in April; twice unplaced on turf since and still 5lb higher than for that latest win, but still one for the shortlist returned here. |
6/1 |
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7th 3 (9) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Sole turf win came in a Lingfield maiden but he won his first AW race in April (6f) and has since run well in a slightly stronger race than this over C&D (good to firm); has other quite solid handicap form at this trip on grass and he should go well under up-and-coming Harry Vigors. |
5/1 |
|
4th 10 (14) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 448-
Last run: 304 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Seven-race maiden who made some late headway when sixth (behind Invitorio and Golden Duke) over this C&D 11 days ago; could go well having been dropped another 1lb. |
28/1 |
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6th 6 (10) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Her dam has produced a couple of smart performers and although she's shown just modest form in her six starts, she has slipped down the weights and looks sure to benefit from the return to 6f; still has time to do better. |
8/1 |
|
10 (3) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Over 5l behind Tanjen at Newcastle last month; still has low mileage but could do with being more professional at the start. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 473567 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (1) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Yet to add to his 2yo maiden win in 2024 and this year's form for new trainer has generally been disappointing; not the most obvious answer. |
50/1 |
|
10th 10 (1) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
1-30; well treated in the pick of last year's form, but his more recent efforts, including four for this yard, suggest a resurgence is needed. |
20/1 |
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3rd 6 (2) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Poor strike-rate and his three runs for his new trainer haven't suggested he was primed to double his tally. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 644
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Seven-race maiden who was a fair fifth over C&D last week but that was behind Promise Time; he needs to find more with blinkers added. |
8/1 |
|
10 (10) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Lightly raced maiden who offered more off this mark last time; that was only a Redcar 0-55, though, and he'll need another forward step if he's to overcome the outside stall. |
8/1 |
|
4 (7) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-5; regressive RPRs since his debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in April and he's been midfield in two starts since handicapping; dropped another 2lb; better needed. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 052-56
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (14) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (1) |
5th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts. |
12/1 |
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9th 11 (2) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely). |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 8-8231 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had a couple of near misses on Tapeta in the spring and his form has taken off on turf since, winning 6f handicaps at Carlisle (twice) and Doncaster; came up short under a penalty back at Carlisle three weeks ago but still ran creditably in second; hood added today; shouldn't be far away. |
7/2 |
|
1 (4) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive gelding who has won three of his last four starts, including a Class 5 over C&D (good) last Tuesday; has a penalty for that last-gasp win but he did well to overcome trouble and that made it 2-2 at Carlisle; respected. |
9/4 |
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9 (3) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
C&D win in May been well advertised since and he duly defied a 9lb rise next time; again pulled hard when well held off this mark a few weeks ago and it's possible he's hit his ceiling unless consenting to settle better. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 398687
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
In the frame in three of his seven starts for Karl Burke, but out of the frame in seven starts for this yard (blinkers made no difference last time); passed over. |
25/1 |
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5 (9) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Remains winless and he's yet to fire for his current yard, only 12th in 6f Doncaster handicap six days ago; blinkers go on here. |
20/1 |
|
15 (2) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Ex-Karl Burke; exposed 12-race maiden who is on a fair mark but needs to improve on his recent form; poor run last time with cheekpieces which are left off here. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 68-845
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Never figured at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, but his previous form on Tapeta this year reads well (33161123) including a win over C&D; major player if putting that latest effort behind him. |
7/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well held on turf at Carlisle last time (first start for 54 days) but all three of his wins have been on the AW, two over 8.6f at this track; the return to this surface is a positive and he could go well. |
14/1 |
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6th 1 (9) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Hit a good vein of form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times including over this sort of trip at Wolverhampton in March; 0-11 on turf but it was a fair effort when fifth at Doncaster last June and he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 46-560
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Ten-race maiden in Britain but produced best effort when 2.25l second at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October; tailed off on stable debut at Dundalk in January; blinkers go on, plenty to prove. |
22/1 |
Non-runners
Get Up Everybody, Piddies Pearl, Fair Call
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £66.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £50.00 |
| Tricast | £182.10 |
| Trifecta | £206.20 |