19.30
Standard To Slow6 Horses Challenge At bet365 Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 26-543 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (10) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
2 (3) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 136143 CD
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (12) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Record of 3-11 for current connections features a C&D win; placed at Kempton last week despite the race not going smoothly for her; enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
|
1 (9) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won three of her first nine starts for Mick Appleby; a particularly slow start cost her dear when fourth to Maids Head at Chelmsford last time (sent off favourite, perhaps as she was unpenalised for winning an apprentice contest); 2lb higher here. |
7/1 |
15/2
- Place: £3.30
Form: 462463 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
His last win was 11 months ago but he's a reliable type who has been placed at Chester (7.6f, good) and Chelmsford (7f, AW) in last two runs; finished behind Finbar's Lad last time but he's 5lb better off with that rival and should go well again back on turf. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ran respectably at Chester returned to turf last time; he's 0-8 this year but remains favourably treated, being 6lb below last winning mark; three-time C&D scorer. |
15/2 |
|
1 (5) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he arrives in decent nick, sixth of nine in 7f Chelmsford handicap 50 days ago; one to consider after a break. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 3059-4 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Dead-heated at Kempton (7f, AW) last August; fourth in his first two starts this year and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; 2lb well in and looks a contender. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has raced 13 times, mostly on AW; hooded when creditable fourth over 7f on AW here and at Chelmsford this summer; form took a dip at Southwell last time but he's another that can't be totally ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
5 (9) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has raced 12 times, mostly on AW; creditable fourth over 7f on AW at Lingfield and Chelmsford this summer and being eased another 2lb can only help. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 41-880 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (9) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Seven wins on the AW; consistent in the main and ran okay over the 8.6f here ten days ago, leaving the impression that this longer trip is worth another go. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (5) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seven times an AW winner, twice over C&D; back to his last winning mark and Jack Mitchell takes over from a 7lb claimer; one to take seriously. |
4/1 |
|
8th 8 (1) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a solid fifth of 12 in 7f handicap here 18 days ago; he ought to be in the shake-up once more. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 511178
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (6) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned mainly at 6f; form has dipped sharply in two Class 5 contests since completing a Class 6 AW hat-trick; has enough to prove over this new trip. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (9) |
14th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Looked on the up when completing his hat-trick at Kempton (6f) in March but he came in last of seven at Wolverhampton (6f) 11 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (4) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
In fine form earlier in year with three wins, two of them over C&D; returns from 69 days off from a 3lb higher mark, but he looks progressive and shortlisted in his bid for the four-timer. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 40-948 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
1st Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f and on turf; not particularly solid on his form this season for new stable; enough to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2020. |
16/1 |
|
6 (6) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has gained most wins at Windsor; made the frame there last time (second run for new yard) but was beaten 6l and needs to raise his game; losing run is mounting up. |
10/1 |
|
12 (13) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years but only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024; has dropped down the weights but he reappeared for new yard with tailed-off effort at Ascot 16 days ago and can only be watched after that. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 3-1215 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (6) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent last year and he can have issues at the start; however, he's feasibly treated on the pick of his 2025 efforts and his trainer's horses can go well when fresh; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 705227 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (11) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years. |
7/2 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern. |
9/2 |
15/2
Form: 42-523 CD BF
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
All 24 of his races have been on AW (won three of them) but he's finished down the field in two starts this summer, including over C&D 34 days ago; bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
7 (10) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Below par at Chelmsford last month but that was his first outing since finishing third over C&D in January and he could strip fitter now. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: /38344 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (10) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Seven of his nine wins have come over C&D, the latest in January off a 2lb lower mark; down the field twice since (met early trouble on both occasions) and he has a tricky draw today. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 667627 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (12) |
18th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Produced a telling turn of foot to prevail in a bunch finish in a slowly run contest at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, ending a 21-race losing run; only 2lb higher, but steps up in trip again so his stamina will be tested further, especially if this is more truly run. |
5/1 |
|
8 (4) |
3rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Runner-up in two of his five runs for this yard, once at this track (1m); not straightforward though, often slowly away, and his stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.58 |
| Tricast | £157.55 |
| Trifecta | £124.20 |
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