16.50
StandardBetfair Plays Different Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1
Form: 543197 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (10) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Only 2lb higher than for his front-running win at Chelmsford in July but he hasn't matched it in three runs since, including back at Chelmsford 17 days ago; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
2 (3) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Returned to winning form when making all over C&D in July; twice held on turf in the meantime, but one for the shortlist if the return here galvanises him. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 005158 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (4) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came at Southwell (7f, AW) last June for Marco Botti; solid fourth of 12 in a higher grade than this at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) two starts back and a wide trip can be given as an excuse for a lesser effort on the AW over 1m two weeks ago; could bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 (13) |
17th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Only 1-17 and the win, over 7f here last summer, was for Marco Botti; however, good runs on either side of a break at Doncaster (7f), latterly close up in a race not run to suit; stays 1m and probably needs it now. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 964918 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now. |
33/1 |
|
10th 4 (8) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 998-16 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (13) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Free-going triple 7f winner who has been well below his best this season, when the handicapper has been in control; took a step back in the right direction last time at Southwell (6f, AW); now back on his last winning mark and not written off. |
20/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Polytrack winner who's run poorly in a handful of starts on Tapeta; offered very little during a light campaign this season and remains just above his last winning mark. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (3) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Two wins last year over 7f for this yard but well beaten so far this campaign; on the plus side, 6f was against him two months ago and cheekpieces are tried. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 314855
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 11 (6) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 645673 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (2) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
7f win at Wolverhampton in June; absent 66 days until reappearing with a fourth to Beattie Is Back (dead-heated with stablemate Tasever) over C&D 23 days ago; needs to up his game a notch. |
16/1 |
|
4th 11 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Came from the rear to gain his fourth success (all on the AW) when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two months ago; a 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on his previous form so can't be discounted in his bid to follow up. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 232457 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win off this mark in March; knocking at the door on most recent AW appearances and latest down-the-field run in the Leger Legends event at Doncaster is easy to excuse as he saw no daylight; another to consider. |
8/1 |
|
8th 2 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 957701 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made it 2-2 over C&D in August, off a 2lb lower mark, when again having plenty of use made of him from the same draw as tonight; got upset in the stalls when below par last time and should fare better this time. |
10/1 |
|
9 (1) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Both wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this year; 2lb rise for second success last month still leaves him 1lb lower than for the first; one for the shortlist. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win from ten starts came when making all over C&D in March off a mark 3lb higher than today; mostly struggled since but the return to AW could be a positive. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 079188
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery in June but struggled at big odds in four runs since; not easily recommended. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery in June but struggled at big odds in four runs since; not easily recommended. |
25/1 |
|
3 (11) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won narrowly on turf after wind surgery but subsequent form is dismal; opposed. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 252362
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 1lb
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 |
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