16.27
Good To FirmNational Racehorse Week 23rd – 31st August Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3775.91
- 2m 0f 70y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 9-2486
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won this race on stable debut a year ago (good to firm) and was also on target at Plumpton (2m, good) last September; returned from break with two respectable runs last month and, with Sean Bowen booked again, features prominently in calculations. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
A two-time 2m hurdles winner but ended last season on a low note; better signs on return with fourth of nine in 2m Worcester handicap 23 days ago; needs considering. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 87/115 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Did well for Tom Lacey in early part of last season, winning three times over hurdles, and reappeared with fairly encouraging chase debut in May; failed to build on that when well-held fourth over C&D last month but still enters calculations in this lower grade. |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Much improved for Tom Lacey last season when a three-time 2m hurdles winner; off six months and made a promising start in this sphere with third of five in 2m1f handicap at Stratford 32 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Four-times winning hurdler making a belated debut over fences after six-month break; hard to fancy unless there is a move in the market. |
5/1 |
8/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 47-428 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (9) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
A winner over hurdles in July; capable on the Flat off this sort of mark, winning here in May and last time beating all bar a lightly raced rival at Salisbury (1m6f, good); should give another good account. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
A winner over hurdles in July; capable on the Flat off this sort of mark and won at Bath in May; should give a good account; goes on all ground. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
12st 5lb |
Runs this track well and posted career-best hurdling performance when scoring over C&D (good to firm) a week ago; 7lb penalty gives her a big weight to carry today but, nevertheless, she has strong claims. |
15/8 |
9/4
Form: 233-21 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Yet to hit top gear after three runs this year (suffered heavy fall on penultimate outings) but won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and is back on a good mark now; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and was subsequently placed off higher marks than today's; made just a satisfactory reappearance here in April and fell heavily when last in action but will be a danger to all if back in prime form. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: -32439
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Flat winner who is 0-19 over hurdles and hasn't been running well this year; 1lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
7th 13 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Flat winner but 0-18 over hurdles and her thee runs this year have offered little encouragement; easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Flat winner but 0-17 over hurdles and her third two runs ago was remote; opposable. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 0P/33- C BF
Last run: 356 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
A fair 1m4f Flat winner last May; yet to score in this sphere but comes here on the back of a good second of eight to Cawthorne Banker in 2m Uttoxeter handicap 30 days ago; enjoys a 4lb weights pull here so very much one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
A fair 1m4f Flat winner; quite lightly raced in this sphere and he came in a well-held third of four in 2m3f handicap at Stratford last month; needs to take a step forward. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ended winter AW campaign with respectable fourth in February and kept on for third when back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) three weeks ago; also suited by this track and can go well again; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 312-14 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
A dual hurdles winner (including over C&D) last season; shaped well on his return when runner-up over C&D in June but failed to beat a rival back here last time; the sort to bounce back though. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Two of his five wins over hurdles have been over C&D; has a decent record fresh and made a solid return when runner-up over C&D (good) last month; 5lb higher than his last winning mark though and a career-best is required. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Made all in this race a year ago, after a seven-month break, and showed career-best form when scoring at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in the autumn; returns from latest break on a tough mark but no surprise if he gives this a good shot. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 2F294P
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Posted several good efforts in defeat over C&D before finally making her breakthrough at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, her 27th start over hurdles; might be a shade vulnerable after recent 4lb rise but ought to give another good account. |
7/1 |
|
1st 9 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Now 0-26 over hurdles after last week's defeat at Stratford but she's knocking on the door; unlikely to be far away off the same mark. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 35-345
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly. |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Feb 2026 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these. |
11/10 |
16/1
Form: 46500-
Last run: 118 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when placed twice at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in the autumn; has claims if judged on those efforts but finished tired on soft ground last month and is now 0-11 over hurdles. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ten-race maiden who is struggling to gain a foothold in handicaps and these aids when worn separately have offered little previously. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Unplaced all six hurdle starts for Micky Hammond last season and tailed off for new stable at Stratford (2m, good to firm; tongue-tie added) last month; needs this much longer trip to show her in a much better light. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 45-4
Last run: 100 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled-up 100-1 shot when making handicap debut for Tom Gretton at Stratford (2m good to firm) in August and effectively on same mark for stable debut; moves up in trip; considered only if much stronger in betting this time. |
40/1 |
|
11 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races (all 2m, good; latest in May) and is 3lb wrong for this handicap debut; considered only if lively in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in good-ground novice hurdles at Hereford and Ludlow; the new tongue-tie will need to make a huge difference. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.22 |
| Tricast | £233.51 |
| Trifecta | £144.80 |
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