20.10
StandardTake The Lead With X3 Consulting Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
25/1
Form: 382-97 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (3) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
An AW winner in 2024 for previous yard but he needs to improve on his turf efforts for new connections last year; lack of a recent run is another negative. |
25/1 |
|
9 (3) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
6f AW winner in 2024 when trained by Clive Cox; on a good mark now but he's not been threatening in recent starts; back up to 6f; others preferred. |
16/1 |
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6th 13 (11) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
6f AW winner for Clive Cox in 2024; mainly below-par this season; well handicapped now; others appeal more. |
66/1 |
16/1
Form: 5237-8 D
Last run: 79 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (6) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D scorer who got back on track when fourth of nine over C&D in July; one to consider off the same mark after a break. |
11/2 |
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4th 4 (2) |
23rd Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
In the frame on eight of his 12 course visits but only two of the last five, and about 3l behind Quercus when fifth in this race last year (good to firm; beaten favourite); can't fight the rider as much as he did behind Miss Rainbow on last month's return from a small break. |
6/1 |
|
2 (11) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied this mark at Catterick (6f, good) last April but that is his sole win since 2021; may have needed his reappearance run at Catterick in April but he's had another break since then and his AW record stands at 0-12; looks opposable back in this sphere. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 109-06
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
7th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 447546 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (10) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
One of her three wins came over C&D; off the mark for this stable when comfortably seeing off eight rivals at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); drawn wide but a 3lb rise looks manageable. |
4/1 |
|
7th 3 (10) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
One of her three wins came over C&D; off the mark for this stable when comfortably seeing off eight rivals at Newcastle two weeks ago (6f); drawn wide but a 3lb rise looks manageable. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won off higher marks when trained by Ivan Furtado in 2024; 0-8 for current yard but was close second at Yarmouth (6f, soft) two runs back; on a career-low mark and cannot be discounted. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: -79460 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Both wins were in late 2022 and he has been looking regressive this year; wouldn't be the obvious answer after nearly three months off. |
8/1 |
|
6 (13) |
27th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His last win was over C&D but that was in a novice in December 2022; very well treated on old form but he's faded in his five runs this year and was beaten 15l at Chepstow (7-2) last time; had a difficult track position in that race but he needs a big turnaround back in trip. |
9/1 |
|
12th 2 (2) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No win since late 2022; has dropped in the weights and his reappearance effort at Doncaster wasn't a bad run but he failed to build on it at Salisbury a fortnight ago; others appeal more. |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: 353436 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Never involved on reappearance but he'd been off for ten months and he could easily do better today, having been placed in just two C&D runs, including when going close in this race in 2024 (under Lewis Chalkley who switches to So Grateful); not ruled out. |
15/2 |
|
10th 8 (7) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Went winless last season but ran well on occasions and he's handicapped to go in at some point; seems to run well fresh. |
8/1 |
|
3 (2) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Without a win this year but has run well in defeat and Newcastle last time was one of those races, going down by a neck; Lewis Chalkley returns with his claim and these two have combined well in the past. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 124657 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions. |
20/1 |
3/1
Form: 7-6911
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (8) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Four wins at 5f-7f in 2025, including here; back on her latest winning mark and she ran well over C&D two starts ago so can't be ruled out, albeit she often leads so will need things to fall right from this draw. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins last June/July (5f-7f) and this front-runner returned to form when third at Catterick (6f, good) three weeks ago on her second start of the season; she can make another bold bid. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 7-3096 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he wasn't best drawn when seventh of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 43 days ago; he needs considering off a handy-looking mark. |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 (13) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but went close at Ripon last weekend and holds a fighting chance in this grade; gained sole handicap win off 5lb higher. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
19th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes as a 2yo; nothing like so good now but that wasn't a barrier to success in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 7lb lower this time around and he didn't run badly at Thirsk 17 days ago; headgear left off today. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 925673 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance. |
7/1 |
|
12th 9 (10) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 7607
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won over C&D (good) last month when back on turf and back down in trip and she followed up over 1m6f here; clearly thriving and has strong claims. |
9/4 |
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1st 4 (6) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won at Newcastle in October and solid fourth there (also 1m4f, AW) in February; didn't stay 2m back at that track last month but a return to 1m4f did the trick when taking a course handicap (good) a fortnight ago; big player if her stamina lasts out. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last October and close fourth there (1m4f, AW) in February; didn't see out 2m there last month; also effective on turf and she's one to consider now back down in trip. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 447516 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
5th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Placed in two 6f 0-50 classified events here in March; slowly away last time, however, and won't be able to get away with that back at 5f. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
24th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win for Jamie Osborne last April; slow start for current stable but he returned to form after a four-month break when second in a similar C&D event two weeks ago; solid claims if in the same form this time. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a C&D handicap for Jamie Osborne last April; bought for 10,000gns the following month; hasn't run up to his best since, but this is his second run after a wind op so could fare better. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 7-5187 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (9) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Badly out of form at present, having finished last in all his races since October; others make much greater appeal. |
50/1 |
|
10th 9 (5) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Last of nine over 5f here a fortnight ago and has now failed to beat a rival six consecutive times; cannot be recommended. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.69 |
| Tricast | £331.71 |
| Trifecta | £417.90 |
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