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17.08

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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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17th

6

(16)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Novello Lad

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps at Doncaster in early summer but he's been well below par both runs since, only 17th in 6f York handicap last time; lots more is needed.

25/1

17th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); well beaten at Thirsk 24 days ago, however, and this is a deeper race.

40/1

8th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Novello Lad

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.

100/30

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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8th

2

(11)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Catterick and Epsom in early summer; comes here on the back of a very good nose second of eight in 6f Epsom handicap a week ago; another bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark.

100/30

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Sir Garfield

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Began this season with two wins, latterly when holding on by a short head to make all over C&D (good) in early July; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but returns here after a respectable eighth of 26 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago.

5/1

8th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Reappeared with a win at Catterick (6f, good) in April and then made all at Epsom (6f, good) this month; faded late on to finish sixth of seven at Hamilton since but he can be made to look well treated on the Epsom form (beat Amazing Journey) and his yard is no stranger to sprint handicap success at this meeting.

11/1

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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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4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Smart Vision

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.

9/1

9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Smart Vision

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

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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1st

6

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month and beat three rivals to follow up over this C&D (good to firm); not written off after just one lesser run but he was only sixth of eight behind Alfa Whiteburd over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago and has to bounce back.

9/1

6th

1

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Goes well here and arrives seeking a hat-trick after wins at Catterick and over C&D (readily latest; both good to firm); carries penalty but on last week's evidence that may still not stop him.

7/2

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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1st

5

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Trilby

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

C&D winner last spring who has largely been in good nick since cheekpieces went on in May, winning at Haydock (his fourth win there) and also at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; has never won off a mark this high but he ran well from it at Hamilton last time and soft ground would hold no fears; should be on the premises.

9/2

4th

2

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Has won twice this year (both when ridden by P J McDonald), at Haydock (5f, soft) in May and Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) last time, but that was a 0-105 and he wasn't best drawn; drops back down in grade and should have this run to suit.

10/1

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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6th

7

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

9st 13lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Bay Breeze

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well.

7/2

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

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Fierce

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here.

6/1

6th

8

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Fierce

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in all three runs this year, racing wide when third of nine at Beverley (5f, good) ten days ago; trainer, who also saddles Tiriac, has won the last two runnings of this race.

7/1

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Fierce

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

Came good twice last summer and he's knocking at the door again, doing his best work late on when second at Carlisle (5f, good) four weeks ago; one of the likelier candidates.

9/2

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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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

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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10th

2

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Imperial Guard

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Dods

Back in fine form this summer since stepped up to 7f and he narrowly completed a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty at Ayr 19 days ago; this strong traveller merits serious consideration despite a further 3lb rise.

100/30

1st

4

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Imperial Guard

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Comes into this in good form having won over C&D on last two starts (good to firm), last week scoring by 3.5l when an 8-15 shot; 7b higher here, but should go well again.

5/4

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