19.15
Good To FirmSkill Step Group Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 3f 197y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.20
Form: 83-12
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Improved RPR through his first six starts, unraced on firmer than good; won by a nose in handicap at Doncaster (1m4f) and running-on second of nine when upped markedly in grade at Goodwood last Wednesday, both about 1m4f; two days later when below form over 1m3f at Goodwood last Friday, making most; player if back on song eight days later. |
9/2 |
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12 (13) |
1st Aug 2025 Good 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Improved RPR with each of his six starts; second and first in very tight finishes to his first two handicaps and running-on second of nine when upped markedly in grade here on Wednesday, all about 1m4f (good to soft/good); this slightly shorter trip might not be ideal but he's still one to consider. |
7/1 |
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9 (2) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Improved RPR with each of his five starts; strong at the finish when pipped at Haydock (good) on handicap debut and held on by a nose when he set the pace in six-runner race at Doncaster (good to soft) two weeks later, both over about 1m4f; up 4lb and markedly in grade but he's heading the right way. |
16/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 21-532 BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Registered a 1m6f double last autumn; not nearly so potent this season, including beaten 10.5l when fourth on heavy at Haydock (1m6f) three weeks ago, but this is a drop in class; goes without any form of headgear for the first time in two years. |
6/1 |
|
4th 9 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Best ratings on no worse than good to soft, although he did win on heavy in 2024; registered a 1m6f double (C&D and Chester) last September but he's not been nearly so potent this season; experiment with cheekpieces was brief and blinkers now replace his usual visor. |
7/1 |
|
8th 11 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Best ratings on no worse than good to soft, although he did win on heavy in 2024; 1m6f winner (unraced beyond that) last September on his only visit to this track; that was the second leg of a double, following a series of places, but he's not been nearly so potent this season and is 5lb out of the handicap today. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 5-7343
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt. |
16/1 |
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5th 5 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-426
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Successful on debut over hurdles and has proved very consistent since, most recently a rallying second in 4yo handicap over C&D when the only filly in the field; very solid, back against her own sex. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won on hurdle/stable debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in October and has continued to run well; Listed third at Aintree in December (2m1f, soft; on which she's closely matched with runner-up Bibe Mus today) and the form of her third at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January has worked out well; chance. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won on hurdle/stable debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in October and runner-up at Hereford (2m, good) in November before Listed third against males at Aintree (2m1f, soft); she's a possible player under a 7lb penalty. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 54-9
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (7) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Close third over C&D (good) in May on reappearance and respectable fifth at Sandown (1m6f, good) in June; bled from the nose when pulled up at Kempton (2m, AW) last month; needs to be better than ever this afternoon. |
10/1 |
|
7 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
1m6f and 2m wins on the AW last season and by clear daylight; excellent third at Newmarket (1m4f) after a break and it wasn't a bad run at Sandown (1m6f) where he hung in the closing stages; could be a factor if bringing his best game. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
His two wins last season (1m6f and 2m) both came on AW and by wide margins; also fully effective on turf and he made a most encouraging seasonal return when keeping on strongly in a 1m4f handicap (good ground) at Newmarket four weeks ago; still capable of better and the return to 1m6f will suit; Tom Marquand a good booking (a win and a fourth from two rides for the stable in the last five years); strong claims. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 54041 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Got off the mark in 1m4f Kempton handicap in June and she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including over C&D last time; should go well again but she needs to find something extra to get back on the scoresheet; hood reapplied. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
2nd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark in 1m4f Kempton handicap in June and she posted a solid third of seven in similar company at Yarmouth (11.5f) 18 days ago; in the mix eased 1lb here. |
4/1 |
|
3 (2) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Improvement accelerated for the step up to 1m4f at Kempton in June, but the form of that victory has already taken a knock or two; turf debut since (good to soft) wasn't entirely conclusive, as she refused to settle. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.04 |
| Trifecta | £48.70 |
Selections
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Sir William