18.30
GoodBugler Group Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2
Form: 533543 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Windsor (1m, good to firm) and York (7f, good) in May and he went close in his hat-trick bid at Epsom the following month; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's gone off the boil in last two runs and needs to rediscover his spark. |
12/1 |
|
10th 15 (9) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
He has taken it up a notch this season, winning at Windsor (1m, good to firm; made most) in May and beating 21 others under a penalty at York (7f, good) eight days later; fine second to Colombier at Epsom next time and his latest fifth in valuable Curragh handicap (1m) was respectable; has to be of interest again. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Progressive British raider arrives in excellent form; notched up successive handicap wins at Windsor (1m, gd-fm) and York (7f, good) and another fine effort on latest at Epsom (7f, gd-sft) when a neck runner-up off 85; 5lb higher here so will need to improve again but that's not impossible; top rider booked. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 15-336
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (1) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again. |
12/1 |
|
3 (10) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; placed twice (5f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring and faced a stiffer task in Class 3 since; fresh contender who could go well back down in trip/grade. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-2548
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Has progressed really well this season and notched a third success over 6f here in June; posted a good fifth of ten in 6f handicap at Newmarket (form franked) last month so must enter calculations. |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won two in a row in May (7f, good to firm) and he returned to winning ways when back down in trip at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; this progressive 4yo could take a 4lb rise in his stride. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive over 7f this term until latest start when admittedly not disgraced; won well at Doncaster to initiate a May double and he looks a possible danger if coping with the return to 6f. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-1424 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Dual 6f winner (soft/AW) who still has low mileage; ran creditably off current mark at Catterick (good to firm) and Chelmsford the last twice; again has frame possibilities. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (10) |
14th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Found an ordinary handicap against her own sex when winning off 4lb lower in May (Tapeta); 7f looked to stretch her on turf last time and she's one to consider for a yard bang in form. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: -23348
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Had a purple patch during the last AW season, winning four times over 6f (twice here) when trained by Richard Hughes; has form over 5f but an extra furlong would be preferable; not shone in two runs for new stable but his handicap mark is tumbling. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A dual 6f AW winner last winter for Richard Hughes; went without usual cheekpieces when a fair fourth of seven for his new handler at Lingfield (5f) 20 days ago; not out of things. |
9/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Four-time AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but finished well to snatch second in a C&D handicap (good to firm) last month; left Richard Hughes for 15,000gns since; on same mark as last time and he's a player if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces are removed. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 41-970
Last run: 80 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (3) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Close second at Lingfield (5f, AW) in March when 5lb higher; however, unable to replicate that form across his three starts since and he's won just one of his 17 outings. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sole success came when trained by Charlie Fellowes in 2024; continues to plummet in the weights and others are preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
2yo win came over 7f and he's regressed since joining this yard; ran well down to this trip in March (AW) but typically failed to back it up next time and has been off for a few months since. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: 817052 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Cheekpieces had a positive early impact during a good spell for her yard last month but she's been below par as favourite the past twice; much will depend on the effect of a new form of headgear. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Back in form, following her Salisbury win (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) with an unlucky second here and she wasn't beaten far despite finishing sixth last time; mark hasn't really gone anywhere so should be on the scene once more. |
7/2 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Resurgent 4yo who won an apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces added) two weeks ago and she didn't get much luck when a close second at Chepstow last Wednesday; 2lb higher here but she remains well treated on old form and is strongly respected. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 225236
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well held in 7f Thirsk handicap this month on his first start for Ewan Whillans, taking his record to 0-23. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (13) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up eight times but left Stuart Williams for 3,400gns and as a 22-race maiden; ran well when trying this headgear combination once before (early last year) but wouldn't be the percentage call. |
33/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
21-race maiden but eight times a runner-up, including over C&D last month; two defeats over 6f have followed and he has the widest stall to overcome; Rossa Ryan returns to the saddle. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 25-597
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Scored over C&D on heavy in October 2024 and recorded her second win, at Windsor (6f, soft), last September; below that form on her two subsequent starts last year and watching brief advised on this reappearance unless the ground turns in her favour. |
16/1 |
|
10th 7 (10) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Took a C&D nursery (heavy) this time last year and September's Windsor score reaffirmed her greater effectiveness on slow ground, so largely drying forecast not ideal; back down 2lb now unpenalised again, at least. |
16/1 |
|
9th 12 (10) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Seems ideally suited by testing ground, winning a nursery on heavy last season and running her best race for her new stable when powering home over C&D last week (soft); penalty demands more but she's coming here at the top of her game and that doesn't apply to several of her rivals. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
Rage Of Thunder, Sweet Sonata, Zoulu Warrior
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £85.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £171.14 |
| Tricast | £647.76 |
| Trifecta | £716.10 |
Selections
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