16.20
GoodMatthew Clark Handicap
- Prize money: £7756.76
- 1m 4f 63y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
7/2
Form: 2-3251 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
1st Oct 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Went back-to-back over C&D and at Chester last summer; 0-10 since last success but that was off 5lb higher and he gave it a good shot when a close third at Pontefract (1m4f, good) last week; has leading claims if he can back that up and he's still unexposed on AW. |
5/2 |
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3rd 1 (6) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) but the handicapper has been winning the argument since; soft ground provides a possible excuse at Beverley last time but others are still preferred. |
6/1 |
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6th 1 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) and he's been beaten 3l or less on his last four starts, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; soft ground would be an unknown but he's below his last winning mark and drops back down in grade. |
6/1 |
5/2
Form: 0644-1 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Two wins on good to firm for this yard, improving for the step up to 1m6f at Newmarket on final 4yo start; well held over an inadequate 1m2f in two starts this year and although it hasn't done her much good from a handicapping viewpoint she has a more obvious chance back up in trip. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (5) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who won at Salisbury (1m4f) and Newmarket (1m6f, both on good to firm) last summer, but she reappeared with a laboured effort at Ascot (1m2f) in May; has bit to prove after another break and she seems more potent at longer trips. |
13/2 |
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8th 4 (8) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Second win for Stuart Williams when getting up on the line over 1m6f at Newmarket (good to firm) last August; not seen since, though, and possibly best watched racing short of 1m3f for the first time on her return. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 72-288 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (4) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner but 0-11 for current yard and essentially regressive; off since January. |
9/1 |
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6th 3 (8) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
She has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and hasn't made a major impact; latest Chelmsford third (beaten over 7l) was a bit better but she will need to step forward again to take this. |
11/2 |
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3 (5) |
15th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
On a losing run of 13 but ran better when fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (16.5f, Tapeta) last month, even though a slow pace probably didn't suit; last visit here resulted in a win over this trip just over two years ago and he's 12lb lower now; interesting. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 788492 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood in June and followed up in the Ladies' Derby over C&D (good to firm); however, he seems to have gone off the boil on his three runs since; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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6th 4 (5) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
New cheekpieces when he went back-to-back over 1m4f at Goodwood and Epsom but his form has dipped; effect of the headgear might be wearing thin. |
10/1 |
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5th 9 (12) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
2-4 for new stable, winning at Goodwood (1m4f, good; cheekpieces first time) before getting the better Epictetus over C&D last month; came unstuck at York in his hat-trick bid and this looks a competitive race in which to get back on track. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 73-824 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who has gained all four wins at this track (1m4f-2m); placed twice off this mark at Bath last month (1m6f/1m5f) and commands respect on return to this happy hunting ground. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 11y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
On a losing run but he arrives in good form, in the frame for the fourth start running when third of 12 in in 1m6f handicap here 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: -09254 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won five times last year, one of those over C&D, but below form since finishing second of five at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) this June; she has dropped in the weights and is dangerous to dismiss back here. |
4/1 |
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1 (1) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Has five wins including one over C&D; ran well when second over C&D in June off 4lb higher mark but has been below that form in four runs since; has possibilities if a return to this track works the oracle. |
9/2 |
|
2 (4) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 8y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won five times last summer and went the best part of two stone up the weights; patchy this time and often takes plenty of driving but is 2lb lower than when last successful and will find this a touch easier. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 4059-7
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (1) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Gained a first victory at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last October and recorded a good second here in May; lightly raced since but nearest finish under a patient ride when seventh of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap last month; a player eased 1lb with underfoot conditions to suit. |
10/1 |
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7th 1 (4) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict. |
8/1 |
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8th 7 (2) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 3-1851 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
On a winning mark and won't mind the forecast rain but he hasn't convinced with his stamina in two attempts at this trip. |
12/1 |
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13 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Front-runner who has won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he can race freely and he didn't seem to get home when upped to 1m6f at Haydock last time. |
8/1 |
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9 (10) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner who won twice (1m2f/1m4f) on good to soft this season; not sure to get 1m6f, as he raced freely to set up a clear lead at Carlisle last time but he also rallied that day to finish a creditable second; needs a second look. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £34.43 |
| Tricast | £58.15 |
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