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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (12) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Yet to win (0-12); twice placed since joining this trainer, including when a keeping-on third at Wolverhampton (7f; 16-1) three weeks ago; that form has been boosted by the winner and fourth; wide draw to overcome in stall 12. |
8/1 |
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3rd 5 (8) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Bettered underwhelming stable debut when rallying third in maiden handicap at Carlisle (nearly 7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; recent 3lb drop is helpful and this return to Tapeta should suit; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 (9) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Well treated on his best form for Seb Spencer but he's been out of sorts in his last four runs including when last of eight on stable debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; overall record is now 0-10 and he needs a major revival. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Five wins in the first half of 2026, four of them over C&D; his last two runs have represented backwards steps but the return to this venue could perk him up. |
8/1 |
|
10th 9 (3) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark. |
16/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Failed to get home over 1m5f last time; generally consistent otherwise this term and has place possibilities back down in trip/class; however, harder to put top of the list, being 0-21. |
15/2 |
|
5th 11 (7) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
20-race maiden who tackles his longest trip to date; however, he's run some good races this year, two of them here (1m2f, soft/good), and he was runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, good) on Monday; not ruled out each-way. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Is 0-19 but largely running well this season, third of seven in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle last time; one to consider from an easing mark. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
20-race maiden but she's finished runner-up over C&D on her last two outings, including when chasing home a subsequent winner 16 days ago; no obvious reason why she can't go well. |
5/1 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (6) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Sole win in 23 starts came at Bath in April when she bolted up over 1m on good; dropped out to finish last of 16 on yard debut at Naas last month; needs to leave that effort well behind. |
20/1 |
|
16th 13 (8) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Sole win in 22 starts came at Bath in April when she bolted up by 4.5l over 1m on good; finished second off revised mark twice since, including at Nottingham 39 days ago; form has worked out; interesting on stable debut dropped in trip. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (14) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Arrives late on the scene and she cut it fine over this C&D in August against Thunderous Love but that took her record in 6f turf handicaps to three from her last five attempts (all on good to firm; has gone close on good); has run well on Newcastle AW since and the likely strong pace will suit. |
6/1 |
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2nd 4 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Third turf win of a productive summer when edging ahead late on over 6f at Nottingham last month; the fact two fourths is the best she's managed in six previous attempts on AW is a slight concern but has to merit respect in current mood. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Enjoyed a good summer at a lower level but a slow start did for her when odds-on in a small field a fortnight ago; clearly well suited by a stiff 6f and this will be a different test against a better class of opponent. |
6/1 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.57 |
| Tricast | £161.59 |
| Trifecta | £163.50 |
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