15.20
GoodWilliam Hill/MND Association Great St Wilfrid Handicap
- Prize money: £51540
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1
Form: 28-868
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 2 (6) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has been a smart performer on his day and his second of seven at Sandown (1m, good) in May was encouraging, but he has gone backwards from that; has run with credit on soft ground, but losing run now up to 17 and best watched for now. |
8/1 |
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13th 8 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Extremely well handicapped on his old form; it appeared to bode very well for this campaign when he was runner-up at Sandown in May on his second stable start, but he's failed to kick on and has something to prove. |
25/1 |
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11th 12 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Broadly disappointing since proving smart in his early days; form for new yard includes a couple of encouraging efforts but he dropped away rather tamely over C&D (race won by Dark Tornado) last time. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 411180 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Recorded his sixth victory of the year with a career-best effort in 5.4f handicap at York 16 days ago; he's also a winner in the mud so must enter calculations once more. |
5/1 |
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1 (7) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He has enjoyed a fine season, winning five handicaps, and he ran another sound race when fourth in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago; this intermediate trip should suit and he's versatile where the going is concerned; likely to run well but might find a few better treated. |
10/1 |
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2 (17) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
He's enjoyed a fine year and although he's come unstuck on his last two starts, he did too much early at York and then raced up the middle in the Stewards' Cup; earlier Ascot win off just 2lb lower was a fine effort; first visit to Ripon but he has won on the undulations at Epsom; drawn against the rail and a big run would seem likely. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 16/0-9 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Has two turf wins on his record but sprinting on the AW looks his forte; only seen twice since March 2023 and he has finished down the field on each occasion; enough to prove despite a reduced mark. |
14/1 |
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9th 3 (10) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Useful sprinter who has enough to prove over this new trip on return from lengthy absence; however, looks an interesting contender back on AW, with form figures in this sphere reading 44111; landed the Gosforth Park Cup here three years ago and market confidence should be heeded. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 681072 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
No win since May 2025 (Thirsk) but is rated 14lb lower as a result; had every chance when fourth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; beaten over 6l) 17 days ago; more required here with Paul Mulrennan back aboard. |
10/1 |
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4th 5 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Sole start here saw him finish eighth in the 2023 edition of this; picked up a Thirsk handicap last May but no wins since and his last two efforts have been modest, albeit he fluffed the start last time; career-low mark. |
11/1 |
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10th 3 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Lacks consistency now and has become hard to win with; down to a career-low mark but his record here is far from exciting and he's some way down the pecking order. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 561069 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (15) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on. |
20/1 |
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8th 2 (7) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 985182 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (14) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
He is a better horse on AW than turf; a much lower mark in this sphere reflects that but his 1-28 record on the grass doesn't mark him down as the likely winner of this. |
25/1 |
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8th 6 (2) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 561444 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Inconsistent and winless this year and well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) recently; however, that was more competitive than this and two starts ago he ran well when third of 17 at Ayr (6f, good); may have a chance. |
6/1 |
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19th 14 (18) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won a good C&D handicap last year and also successful at Ayr last September; 0-7 in 2026 but he retains all his ability and ran well for third (of 17) at Ayr 19 days ago; high draw a potential stumbling block. |
12/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: -09026 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Only beaten 1l when fourth in this in 2024; no wins last year and he weakened to finish 5l behind Archduke Ferdinand at Redcar last time; continues to edge down the weights. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 (6) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Not the force of old but that is reflected in his mark; had wind surgery prior to York 18 days ago, a race in which he ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; dropped 3lb and the return of headgear can help; better run can be expected. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 0-2208 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Impressive in this race in 2024 when rated 3lb higher; mixed bag this summer but his two best turf runs have come over C&D and this represents an ease in grade; can't rule out. |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (5) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
C&D winner who won two in a row at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and was a close third over C&D (good) in May; he's dropped back down to a handy mark but has finished down the field on his last three outings. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 206313 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive. |
33/1 |
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15th 17 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around. |
40/1 |
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7th 6 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 143323 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (14) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list. |
10/1 |
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1st 1 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returned to form when fourth in first-time visor at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago despite stumbling and nearly losing his rider at the start; possibilities off same mark if the headgear has the same effect. |
8/1 |
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4th 2 (8) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 626567 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Likeably consistent this season and last week's fifth at Chester was no backward step, as he was close up despite being dropped in from a bad draw; usually ridden handier; never won off a mark this high but respected; goes on all ground. |
4/1 |
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5th 14 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb. |
8/1 |
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1st 7 (5) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won a Class 5 over C&D (soft) in June and followed that with three runner-up finishes; beaten favourite at Goodwood a fortnight ago but he was racing away from the main action and shaped as though still in top form; Oisin Murphy retains the ride; solid claims. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 441741 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt. |
13/2 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has won twice over 7f this year, the first at Newcastle in January, the latest at Musselburgh in April (good); creditable third on last three starts, latest over C&D three weeks ago; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
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3rd 1 (10) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 807071 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
A four-time scorer (including twice over C&D) in 2025; back on track with fifth of 20 over C&D 17 days ago when first home in his group; must enter calculations off the same mark in a change of headgear. |
5/1 |
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5th 14 (1) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two C&D wins last year and he is now 5lb lower than for the second of them; needs to bounce back from some modest efforts but that's quite possible under these conditions. |
16/1 |
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5th 7 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner; all wins on good or slower but acts on fast ground; 1l second from this mark at Thirsk last month but needs to shrug off two lesser efforts. |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: -08017 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 18 (9) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
The addition of a tongue-tie saw him return to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June; the tongue-tie was left off on last month's stable debut and he ran creditably in fifth at Southwell; this may prove too competitive. |
16/1 |
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5th 9 (1) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made it 3-4 on Tapeta when winning off 4lb lower early last month; a poor effort on turf a few weeks ago will need forgiving but he's the type to respond positively to a change of yard and the headgear coming off, so holds possibilities. |
20/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) last month; ran another good race when a close second at Ripon (6f, good) last time and he's respected off only 1lb higher. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 434373 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f. |
9/1 |
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13th 22 (14) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 34104 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (10) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Doubled his tally at Ascot (6f) in May but has twice failed to back it up, only sixth of nine in 6f Ayr handicap last month; has a bit to prove now. |
9/1 |
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6th 5 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Ran well over C&D last September; beat 17 rivals when landing a Class 4 handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May but he was unable to build on it at Pontefract last month; perhaps vulnerable once more. |
13/2 |
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6th 5 (3) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Prevailed narrowly in big field at Ascot (6f, good to firm) on return from break, opening his turf account; rested a further six weeks since, keeping him fresh; one of two last-time winners for his yard in this field; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
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