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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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2nd 9 (16) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 18th attempt at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and followed up in big field at York (7f, good) eight days later; latest 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 4yo if he handles the softer ground here. |
8/1 |
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1st 14 (9) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Finally got the job done in Windsor contest (1m, good to firm) last week and did it comfortably, opening his account at the 18th attempt; great chance under a penalty, provided he's in the same form back down in trip; due to go up 4lb in future. |
9/2 |
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 (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 |
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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 |
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4th 1 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Mark took a hit for back-to-back wins (7f, good to firm) but only went down by a head at Yarmouth and now just 1lb higher; hard to knock, other than being drawn wide. |
9/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
His four wins have all come over 6f on the AW and he's 0-10 on turf; having a rare start over 5f tonight and will need to improve on recent efforts. |
8/1 |
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4th 3 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All four wins have been over 6f on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in March; below his best on turf in recent starts but did have an excuse (saddle slipped) at Bath four days ago; best watched. |
14/1 |
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9th 1 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
All four wins have been on AW over 6f; below form back on turf on his last two starts and blinkers worn for the first time, at Chepstow 15 days ago, are persevered with; best to wait until he returns to AW. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (1) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Sole win at 7f on turf as 2yo but showed bright early speed back at 5f when losing out late over C&D in March; others might press for the lead here but he's on the same reduced mark; can go well from rail draw. |
7/2 |
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2nd 7 (4) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Dropped 15lb in five runs for new trainer since September; looks quick enough to cope with the shorter trip and Ryan Kavanagh takes off a valuable 5lb; better can be expected today. |
14/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Yet to fire for current stable; dropping down the weights but vulnerable in a useful race of its type. |
33/1 |
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 6 (8) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
The addition of cheekpieces saw her return to winning ways in a five-runner apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) five days ago; 2lb well in but this is a deeper race. |
7/2 |
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1st 5 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Sole win came over a stiff 6f and she'll be happier back up in trip having lacked early toe at Windsor last time; yard won this last year, she's down to a career-low mark and sports first-time headgear under 5lb claimer Charlie Tucker; reasons for optimism. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 (2) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Just one win from her 17 starts and no return to form at Chepstow on her recent reappearance, while she might be best at 6f; however, she's 7lb lower than when going close here (6f) last August and is not written off. |
12/1 |
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 |
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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 |
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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
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £85.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £171.14 |
| Tricast | £647.76 |
| Trifecta | £716.10 |
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