16.45
GoodBetfred “Play Fred’s £5 Million” Handicap
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 0m 7f 37y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1
Form: 4-0984
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (6) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Record is only 1-15 and it's 15 months since the win; however, has clear possibilities on these terms switched to a seller, provided he takes well to added blinkers. |
5/2 |
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9 (4) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bumped into one at Haydock and his subsequent flop as favourite can be ignored, with him said to have pulled too hard on soft ground; this mark ought to be within range. |
8/1 |
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4 (2) |
2nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Reduced mark and showed signs of a return to form in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ffos Las in June; duly stepped up when second of 12 at Haydock (7f, good) last month; back up 3lb and another for the shortlist. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 465-
Last run: 233 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (1) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Warm favourite for his Newcastle debut in November but could only manage fourth; no real progress since and although he should be sharper with a recent run behind him, he does have a bit to prove now upped to a mile and fitted with a visor. |
12/1 |
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3 (5) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
No progress in 6f AW events in late 2024; however, may be capable of better now handicapping over new trip on turf; market should offer further guidance on reappearance. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 (7) |
19th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: -44621 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Couple of stronger performances since upped to 7f, finishing neck second at Haydock then going one better at Sandown, both on good ground; respected with further improvement plausible. |
9/4 |
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10 (7) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Unexposed filly who seemed to benefit from the step up to 7f when going close in a Haydock handicap (7f, good) last Friday; 4lb well in off same mark here and has leading claims if she can repeat that form. |
3/1 |
9/2
Form: 42214 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Failed to get home over 1m last time (handicap debut); successful in Chester maiden (7f) earlier in July and may show further progress back down in distance; remains of interest. |
9/2 |
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4th 6 (2) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Beaten favourite when making the frame in her first three starts but made no mistake when winning a maiden at Chester (7f, good; 11-8) 18 days ago; she's from a nice family and may have more to offer now stepping up to 1m in handicaps. |
7/2 |
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6 (6) |
12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Beaten favourite when making the frame in 7f novice/maiden races on first three starts, probably running to similar level of fair form on each occasion; bumped into a big improver when clear second at Lingfield (good to firm) last time; ought to be right in the thick of things again here. |
5/4 |
10/1
Form: 63-5
Last run: 119 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Nine-race maiden; showed some promise for Seb Spencer but well beaten on last three starts; makes stable debut after a 173-day break. |
16/1 |
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9th 1 (1) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed a couple of times over 1m on turf last year, but ran poorly returned to the AW at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago and now 0-8; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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9th 12 (13) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Lightly raced 3yo who was a very close third of seven at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month and again finished third at Redcar (1m, good) last Tuesday, behind comfortably winner Just Typical who now carries a 5lb penalty; could be thereabouts. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-240
Last run: 105 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (9) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before. |
13/2 |
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3rd 4 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more. |
5/2 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: 970807
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (4) |
27th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time. |
14/1 |
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6 (2) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now. |
12/1 |
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8 (10) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 55-590
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (8) |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Is 0-17 but he arrives in good form, placed for third consecutive start when runner-up in 1m2f Ayr handicap (Shifter third) two weeks ago; 1lb worse off with that rival here but he can go very well again. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 (9) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Is 0-16 but he arrives in good form, not seen to ideal effect when a running-on third of nine over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix from the same mark. |
9/2 |
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3rd 6 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Posted sound effort when third of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago and competes off the same mark here but he's 0-15 now and not yet proven on ground slower than good. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: -32660
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (6) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
19-race maiden who wasn't too far off her best when under 2l second over C&D latest; appears to lack gears at the business end of her races but that recent form suggests she'll be an each-way player. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 (8) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
18-race maiden but there have been some near misses along the way; she was only sixth behind Split Elevens over C&D in May though and her losing run seems likely to be extended further. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 5-2239
Last run: 54 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (3) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance. |
7/2 |
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5th 12 (5) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Belatedly opened account with clear win at Bath (1m, good) in April, her 18th start, and rebounded from lesser effort when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good to soft) last month; has a tendency to race too freely, so this drop back in trip could be a good move; others have more potential, though. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Heavy defeat last time took her AW record to 0-15; opened her account with comfortable win at Bath (1m) earlier in April and remains unexposed on turf; not ruled out. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 389-74
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had plenty of racing but she arrives in good form, following her breakthrough Doncaster win (6f, good to firm) with a good second at Pontefract 13 days ago; still feasibly weighted and she is more appealing than many. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 9 (6) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
In-form filly who prevailed by half a length at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) most recently, opening her account at the 16th attempt; back up 3lb but is still unexposed at this trip on turf; following up is not out of the question. |
3/1 |
|
1st 12 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
0-14 but she reached the frame over 6f at Southwell (AW) in April and was a creditable third back on turf at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; continues to edge down the weights and has each-way claims again. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 273564
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (4) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Proved resurgent with keeping-on fifth over C&D last time; may ideally need a return to further but is attractively weighted; won off 5lb higher here (1m) in April. |
8/1 |
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5th 12 (12) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Sole success came here over 1m in April off a mark 4lb higher than today but he's been well beaten in recent starts; now back on grass. |
25/1 |
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10th 4 (2) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Sole success came at Ripon (1m, good) in April off 1lb higher mark but hasn't troubled the judge in recent starts; makes return to AW and needs to show improvement. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.57 |
| Tricast | £161.59 |
| Trifecta | £163.50 |
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