14.45
GoodBetfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap
- Prize money: £10308
- 0m 7f 3y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
Form: 122126 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 6 (17) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 1lb |
Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company. |
66/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 196613 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
His two C&D runs last season yielded a win and a close second (in this race off a 1lb higher mark); best effort this year when third of 13 at Southwell two weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (12) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on final outing last season and same story on reappearance at Epsom on Oaks day (pulled hard); he has something to prove but that latest outing may have got the freshness out of him and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; not written off. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 36-558
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Kept on for third at Epsom (7f, good) in August and 6l second at Sandown (7f, soft) last time behind an improved winner; the step back up in trip could be a plus (he ran well over 1m1f at Meydan in February); chance. |
12/1 |
|
2 (9) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Useful at two and three when trained by Richard Fahey; unable to win in the Middle East last winter but he ran his best race for a while when third of nine in a 7f handicap (good) at Epsom 18 days ago, plugging on having been outpaced in the straight; today's more conventional track should suit and he'll be fine on good to soft (unraced on slower). |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Short-headed in 3yo Listed race over C&D last May and he ran some good races in defeat in Qatar and UAE between last November and this March; however, he returned to Britain with a 9l defeat at York last month and needs to leave that form well behind; cheekpieces reapplied. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 311102 CD BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Better than ever when landing a second 7f Goodwood success of the year in 20-runner event at last week's Glorious meeting (good to firm), with the reopposing Pellitory well behind; a further 4lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this thriving 5yo. |
13/8 |
|
1st 11 (10) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Three wins last year and he won 14-runner handicap over C&D (good) in May; solid fourth to Colombier at Epsom next time and it was a narrow career best when second of 11 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 18 days ago; will probably need another pb but that's not out of the question and Ryan Moore rides; considered. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Arrives in good form having won at Goodwood (7f, good) then made the frame in competitive field at Epsom (7f, good to soft); however, he remains on a career-high mark and has to concede weight all round. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 414311 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (9) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Races prominently; easy winner of this 12 months ago when only 2lb lower and he returns on the back of some solid efforts, the latest over 6f which has to bode well; good chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Prominent racer; series of good runs at around 7f since May; slipping down the weights and should be a key player back at 6f. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with 6f success at Southwell off 2lb higher; respectable third of ten over 7f at Epsom (good) 17 days ago; successful on his previous outing over C&D; this prominent racer is capable of making a bold bid. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 332033 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (14) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Seems to need good ground or firmer; gained his only turf success at Meydan but ran well, amid traffic issues, at Glorious Goodwood (7f) most recently; another good effort is not ruled out. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Tends to reserve his best for Meydan and he hasn't landed a telling blow in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot and Newmarket on his last two starts; well drawn and he drops in grade, though. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: -26007 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has won over 1m but recent efforts at 6f and after his C&D win he fared best of those held up when third last week; this could pan out more favourably for him. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Ended a long long losing run when coming from rear for a narrow success over C&D (good to firm) last week; that was a surprise at 18-1 but he's only 3lb higher under a penalty and two of his three wins have been at this track; respected. |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 (9) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
On a two-year losing spell and isn't totally solid on 2026 efforts but the latest is best forgiven (got no sort of run; second start for new yard); attractively treated on best form and is a course winner. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 19-260 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins on turf came on testing ground in France and his best efforts in Britain have been on the AW, including a win at Kempton in October; below par in recent starts and has been dropped another 2lb. |
11/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
His best efforts in Britain have been on AW and he was ideally suited by testing ground when trained in France; none too consistent, either. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 722010
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
26th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Has something to prove having been well beaten in handicaps on his last two starts; however, this 3yo impressed in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July and is in top hands; too soon to write him off. |
10/1 |
|
9th 5 (1) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Trounced his rivals in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) last month but he's found things tough in Ascot handicaps (Class 2) either side of that; still unexposed and now drops back in grade but he needs more progress back at this trip. |
7/1 |
|
12th 15 (16) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Made no impact in the Britannia and he faced a much easier task when landing the odds in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) next time; back in deeper waters here but he's low mileage, in good hands and hard to rule out. |
11/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £18.21 |
| Tricast | £96.49 |
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