17.10
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- Prize money: £3768.48
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1
Form: 157122
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 11 (3) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Four wins last year, two of them coming here (5f-6f); usually seen in a lower grade though and he will need to leave his return to action well behind him. |
16/1 |
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8th 8 (9) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Four wins last year, including 6f on good to firm; mark went up as a result but showed he can still be very competitive when runner-up on AW on his penultimate outing of 2025; no great record fresh so it might be best to look elsewhere this time. |
12/1 |
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2nd 1 (11) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Trip and track no issue and he arrives on the back of a hard-fought win at Redcar two weeks ago (6f, good); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 787417 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 (8) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Losing run goes back nearly a year but he might have won over C&D last July but for being hampered and is on a handy mark now; a recent Tapeta run (hood left off, now refitted) suggests a good run is imminent. |
6/1 |
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5th 6 (10) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Can miss the break and/or pull hard; has performed okay in two runs after a break and each-way claims should he give himself a chance. |
4/1 |
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4th 3 (2) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Bit unlucky not to win more than once last year and made a fair comeback at Southwell recently; can fluff the start and/or pull hard, however, and it's easy to argue he's more effective over 5f now. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 628312 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 7 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
In fine form at 6f on the AW of late, winning at Southwell and Newcastle; has a better strike-rate on sand than turf (1-17) but he was running to a similar level on grass as AW in 2025 and it may be unwise to presume he's a one-surface wonder; respected. |
3/1 |
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1st 5 (8) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Good efforts in all three 6f runs this year, placed behind the prolific Yorkshire Glory twice and readily seeing off five rivals at Southwell eight days ago; 1lb well in under a penalty; should go well. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 242332 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 4 (2) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip. |
11/1 |
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6th 8 (5) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: -76304 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 3 (8) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on. |
14/1 |
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8th 8 (4) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 760265 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 4 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though. |
12/1 |
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2nd 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age. |
10/1 |
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2nd 2 (2) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Track regular who doubled his tally over C&D when scoring in January and ran respectably in two subsequent starts in this higher grade; sometimes needs luck in the run but he's respected. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 973767 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 8 (9) |
5th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt. |
20/1 |
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9 (12) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks. |
12/1 |
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8th 3 (5) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: -44804
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 9 (6) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Maiden with fair placed, notably third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head when a 50-1 chance over C&D in November; finished last of 14 over C&D on next start and made no impression over 5f last Friday; others look more reliable. |
14/1 |
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11th 1 (13) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Maiden is 0-14 but couple of good efforts for this yard, including third of 21 at Naas (5f, good) in August and beaten a head here (6f) in November; finished last of 14 over that C&D on latest; bounce back needed down in trip; new headgear combination. |
16/1 |
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11th 1 (14) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
0-9 for James Fanshawe; two good runs for current yard, closely matched with Lismacbryan on their Naas clash and ran well at Lingfield (5f) after getting behind early; turn looks near. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: -13313 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 2 (4) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times last season, the most recent coming at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in July; respectable third over this C&D on his return in April and kept on for fifth of 11 at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; contender if things drop right. |
4/1 |
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5th 8 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Made good progress last season, collecting three 6f wins along the way; just a respectable third of seven when back on turf last month, after a break, but might come on for the run and remains on a good mark. |
12/1 |
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3rd 4 (1) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Absent since a defeat 100 days ago that took his AW record to 0-5; three-time turf winner and ran well at Leicester on most recent attempt in this sphere; returns to a favourable scenario. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 712359
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Beverley seller last May but then struggled for two yards; this easier for another new stable and he ran well first time out last season, which gives hope after eight months off. |
14/1 |
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6th 5 (2) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner in May; hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, 11th in 5f Newcastle handicap four days ago, but not ruled out if first-time cheekpieces spark a resurgence. |
8/1 |
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10 (1) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ran a good race at Carlisle on September 1 (5f, good) but failed to back it up on softer going one week later; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: -75963 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (6) |
4th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
2-34, but ran her best race for a while returned to turf when beaten 2l into third of ten behind Raft Up over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off so each-way claims if stepping forward from that. |
14/1 |
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8 (2) |
7th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Holds weak claims on 2025 AW form and hasn't raced on turf for nearly two years; 0-9 in this sphere; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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6th 8 (2) |
27th May 2025 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Hold-up performer who should get the strong pace she needs but not in much form lately and a record of 2-32 doesn't inspire confidence. |
25/1 |
66/1
Form: 5/0800
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 (3) |
5th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Exposed 13-race maiden who has offered little for this yard after a mammoth absence. |
50/1 |
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8th 9 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Winless in 12 starts and it was an uphill grind in handicaps last year; wore aids on last two starts but not today; one to watch on return from break. |
16/1 |
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10th 11 (9) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Minor form so far and he's been well held at big prices in classified events at Wolverhampton and over C&D on his last two starts. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.94 |
| Tricast | £135.16 |
| Trifecta | £155.20 |
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