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17.08

Good

Bet With Jayne – Your Local Bookmaker Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Bet With Jayne – Your Local Bookmaker Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 532217 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row over 7f in June before winning at Nottingham (6f, good) last month; merely mid-division at Doncaster (7f) six days later, when the stewards inquired into running and riding (jockey reported the slow pace was a hindrance); could bounce back with a big performance.
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1st

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Started favourite on his first nine starts last year, winning two of them, both off lower marks; hit traffic over an inadequate 5f on his comeback a few weeks ago, which will ensure he's popular once again for a yard also responsible for Cairdeas.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Novello Lad

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All best form at 6f on good or quicker ground; easily excused a modest farewell to 2025 on account of soft going but he does have something to prove in his first-ever 5f run.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 212746 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has won at Catterick (7f, good to firm) and Hamilton (6f, good) this year and he was back to his best with a close sixth of 22 at York (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
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1st

9

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Sir Garfield

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins last year included one at Catterick (7f) and one off this mark (6f, good); absent five months and he will need to be at his best to make a winning return.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 382990

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
He's below his last winning mark and went close at Doncaster (6f, good) in June; however, down the field on his three outings since and needs to turn things around.
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8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

9th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Smart Vision

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best to forgive reappearance effort (badly hampered); registered three wins apiece in 2024 and 2025 but needs to prove he can defy current mark.

10/1

Form: 676761 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Snapped a long losing sequence when exploiting a career-low mark over C&D (good) last month under Warren Fentiman; back up 4lb today but has a major part to play if repeating that latest form.
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4th

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Below par last time but consistent otherwise of late and may well rebound, especially back at Pontefract; form here features two wins in 2025 and a close second this spring.

6/1

8th

6

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

The Good Biscuit

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Closed out last season with a pair of soft-ground wins and has resumed in good form off his revised mark, latterly when having two of these behind at Chester last weekend; adaptable as regards ground and tactics, and can't be discounted.

8/1

2nd

16

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

The Good Biscuit

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Ended 2025 in top form and he has returned to action with two solid placed efforts; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give it another good shot.

9/1

Form: -68000 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins late last year and he's 4lb below his last winning mark; the drop back down to 6f is in his favour but he's failed to pose a serious threat across his five starts this season.
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5th

2

(9)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but he was a bright spot when springing a surprise over C&D off 3lb lower in February; not entirely convinced over 7f a couple of times since and holds each-way claims.

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

6f winner here on his penultimate start and he didn't fail through a lack of stamina when third at Chelmsford 13 days ago; he was well positioned in a race where nothing challenged from the rear there though and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Thankuappreciate

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Strong at the finish when winning a 6f handicap at Southwell two weeks ago; the subsequent 4lb rise looks less of a concern than the additional furlong.

8/1

8/1

Form: 147040 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this season and well beaten at Hamilton last month on his first run since wind surgery; however, he's won on the last two occasions he's dipped into a Class 4 and is 2lb lower than when winning at Beverley (5f, good) in April; stays 6f and is versatile ground-wise; could be a contender.
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3rd

19

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying).

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Trilby

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

6th

8

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Trilby

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Last win came off a 6lb higher mark over C&D in April 2025 (good); runner-up in that equivalent race 11 days ago (good) and with rain about, could go well again.

7/2

14/1

Form: -55410 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won when back on slow ground at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in May and hampered early when down the field at Chester since, so that run can be forgiven; rain would aid his cause.
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3rd

12

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Bay Breeze

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Half of his wins have come over C&D and he finished sixth (Fortamour third) in this race in 2024; runner-up in added blinkers at Hamilton (6f, soft; 11-2) last September, but has failed to sparkle since (0-3); easing mark and a return to Ripon are the positives.

20/1

7th

9

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple 6f winner, mainly on softer than good, most recently off current mark at Carlisle last May; inconsistent since and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:22 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back on much the same mark as his latest win, an amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (good to soft) last May; has won on reappearance but he tends to need the run these days.

9/1

4/1

Form: 7-2441 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
In good form for new yard this season and won by 3l over C&D (good) two months ago when back up in trip; hit with a 9lb rise but has to be respected in view of his dominance last time.
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2nd

6

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in AW contest on reappearance and has a fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; still well treated on his two wins (handicap/claimer) last summer.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 but he's been off since coming in last of seven in 6f seller here in October; handily weighted if resurgent after a break though.

16/1

5th

8

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

Went close on his reappearance here in March and has since won a Pontefract handicap (6f, good) and a Wolverhampton claimer (6f, Tapeta); gave the impression a return to further may suit when fifth of nine behind Dark Kestrel over C&D last month.

12/1

Form: 3-6507 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned from an absence last September and regressive since; however, his last three starts have been over 7f/1m and he's done all of his winning at 6f; on a reduced mark; market check advised now back down in trip.
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3rd

4

(13)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Three-time course winner who's been in good form here this spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again, having split Lord Capulet and King's School last month, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(5)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

Close up behind Beale Street here in March (6f) and produced a similar effort from off the pace to be runner-up over C&D 11 days ago; needs a good pace to chase (stays 1m) and no guarantee that he'll get one here.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Green Man

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

His last three wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a powerful finish when going close in a Class 4 here (6f) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and his last success was over C&D.

6/1

Form: 834368 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made the frame three times in a row in May and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, two lesser performances have followed and he's now just 1-15; needs to get back on track.
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8th

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Imperial Guard

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

0-10 for current stable; made the frame three times last May but wasn't in the same form afterwards in 2025; turnaround would give him a good chance off current mark.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Imperial Guard

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Essentially disappointing for his new stable this season; continues to drop down the weights but others are more appealing for win purposes.

10/1

Non-runners

Havana Prince, May Blossom

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.70
Straight Forecast £27.08
Tricast £162.70
Trifecta £227.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

The Good Biscuit

POSTDATA:

Fierce

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Guard

SPOTLIGHT:

Trilby

The Sun:

May Blossom

D Express:

Imperial Guard

The Times:

The Good Biscuit

Daily Mirror:

The Good Biscuit

The Star:

The Good Biscuit

Daily Record:

The Good Biscuit

The Guardian:

Fierce

Daily Mail:

Fierce

Telegraph:

Trilby