17.15
GoodBetfair Podcasts Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 1m 0f 37y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2
Form: 128066 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (9) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Last success was off 7lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last December; best recent run when beaten 2l into third over this C&D last month; holds place claims. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two 1m wins on turf (good to firm/good) last year and later won over 1m2f on the Polytrack; well treated on the pick of that form but he's been quiet this year and was well held back from a break at York 16 days ago; needs to raise his game. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 781448 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Down the field at Southwell last time but that was a rare AW start; prior to that he was an unlucky runner-up at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) and he won this race on heavy ground in 2024; finished fourth last year; key player. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Losing run is up to 13 but he went close at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in July and backed that up with a good second at Beverley (8.4f, heavy) last month; only 1lb higher back on AW and he should be in the thick of things again. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
0-12 since winning off 2lb higher at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) in June last year, but has gone close a couple of times in that period as when beaten a head and a neck into third of 14 at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month (winner has gone in again twice since); goes very well on soft ground and has won twice here (7f/8.5f); a player. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 330414 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
In-form 6yo who scored at Nottingham in May/June and ran well when favourite for the Carlisle Bell most recently; revised mark has kicked in but he defied it last summer; solid chance. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 13 (13) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Creditable sixth of 16 at York (1m1f, good) before winning at Nottingham (8.5f, good) under Jake Dickson four days ago, making it two wins from his last three starts; escapes a penalty for that success and can't be dismissed. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Recorded his fourth win when scoring over C&D (good) last month and he backed that up with a creditable sixth in a big field at York (1m1f, good); remains feasibly treated on his best form and he's in the mix back at this track. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 111615 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Front-runner who posted five wins last year and reappeared with another at Musselburgh (1m, good) in April; unplaced on both starts since and, while she didn't run badly back at Musselburgh last time, she's taking on 3yos this afternoon and may again prove vulnerable. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (9) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runs; major improvement for this yard in 2025, winning five times, including over C&D; improved on those efforts when coming clear in fine style over 1m here (good) on reappearance but she ran poorly when going unpenalised at Redcar next time and now has an 8lb higher mark on her plate; probably wouldn't want much rain. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 231-0 D
Last run: 142 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo but he's struggled in five runs for his current yard; now 19lb lower than for his opening mark but he has plenty to prove on this drop back in trip; headgear removed. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
1m AW winner for Charlie Appleby as a 2yo; barely beat a rival in five handicap runs in 2025 (sold after the first of them) but he has tumbled down the weights and has his first run in 0-70 company with new headgear fitted; market confidence should be noted. |
10/1 |
|
10th 11 (11) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
AW novice success on final 2yo start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season, leaving Charlie Appleby after first occasion; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a big revival. |
50/1 |
4/1
Form: 2-2106 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Both wins have been on AW and he ended last season with a comfortable success at Kempton (7f); well held on comeback at Southwell last month, but he may have needed that run and he's still lightly raced after only eight starts; one to keep an eye on back up in trip and down in grade. |
7/2 |
|
10th 8 (3) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
First six runs were at 1m and he had been disappointing in handicaps; however, that changed when dropped to 7f at Kempton last September and he's well handicapped on that comfortable 2l win despite this 8lb higher mark; it's encouraging that he returns from his absence with the yard in great form. |
4/1 |
|
8 (2) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All runs at 1m; tad disappointing in handicaps so far but again gave the impression he'd be worth a crack at 7f last time; could easily confirm earlier promise this evening. |
9/1 |
15/2
Form: 332320
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (4) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
3yo who enjoyed a solid start to the season and is 3lb lower than when runner-up at Ayr in July; however, three lesser runs have followed and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor prompting a revival. |
14/1 |
|
5 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a course novice (7f, soft; only success) last November; made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on first five starts this term; down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood then finished last despite attracting good support at Haydock (1m, good) 18 days ago; question to answer after that. |
5/1 |
|
7 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on his first five starts this season before finishing down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood (wore cheekpieces; left off today); back in calmer waters here and no surprise if he returns to form. |
15/2 |
8/1
Form: 57-146 D BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (2) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time winner on a potentially fair mark but he's tough to predict and hasn't beaten a rival in his last two races. |
16/1 |
|
13th 8 (14) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner in April and he was only just denied here last month when running over 7f for the first time since his debut; failed to beat a rival home at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last time but makes plenty of appeal returned to 1m at this track. |
15/2 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Triple winner (turf/AW), who got back on track with a near miss over 7f at Kempton (Polytrack) last month; back up 2lb in the weights, but he was as good as ever last time and is respected back in this sphere. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 341 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (3) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Son of Dark Angel landed 1m Carlisle novice in July but failed to build on it on his handicap debut when only eighth at Haydock (1m) 32 days ago; hood is reached for now. |
25/1 |
|
9 (9) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Has run just three times and he rallied to win at Carlisle (1m, good to soft) when last seen in July; hardly looks thrown in for today's handicap debut but he's unexposed and could find the necessary improvement to follow up. |
5/1 |
|
7 (11) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Promising start when third of 11 here over 7f in May (good to firm) but he couldn't build on that when fourth of 10 at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) 23 days ago; slower ground would be an unknown but he is related to soft-ground winners. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 446265 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (10) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Exposed but consistent and fully entitled to be sharper for his recent run at Beverley (extended 1m); on the downside, he's drawn wide and best form is over further. |
7/1 |
|
4th 9 (1) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Consistent performer who won't have a problem with the likely ground conditions having gained five of his six wins on good to soft/soft; off 310 days, but has run well fresh before and market support would be interesting. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 (14) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive. |
4/1 |
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