17.18
GoodLand Of Lights Festival At Gulliver’s Handicap
- Prize money: £11514.8
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1
Form: -63200 C
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
His three wins for this yard include a soft-ground success at Doncaster just under a year ago; went close at Pontefract in June and the door opened again when getting up late at Newcastle (again 5f, AW) last Thursday; hasn't won off a mark this high since 2022 but it's not hard to see him going well on his first visit to Beverley. |
13/2 |
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1st 4 (11) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
C&D win off 1lb higher last November; retains all his ability as a 7yo and he is a major player back on Tapeta. |
7/1 |
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8th 2 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Probably best at 5f and went down by only a head at Pontefract five weeks ago; had previously shaped well when fifth in a big field on this course; trainer has won this race three times in the last eight seasons and Johnny Burke looks a positive jockey booking. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 470406 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner last spring who has largely been in good nick since cheekpieces went on in May, winning at Haydock (his fourth win there) and also at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; has never won off a mark this high but he ran well from it at Hamilton last time and soft ground would hold no fears; should be on the premises. |
9/2 |
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4th 2 (12) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has won twice this year (both when ridden by P J McDonald), at Haydock (5f, soft) in May and Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; well beaten at York (6f, good to firm) last time, but that was a 0-105 and he wasn't best drawn; drops back down in grade and should have this run to suit. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: -20731 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 16 (4) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won off 4lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July and perhaps unsuited by softer going in two starts since; only had 12 races and couldn't dismiss. |
33/1 |
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9th 10 (10) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Successful over 5f at Chester (5f, good) last July; also went close on his 2025 reappearance which provides hope that he may be ready to roll after seven months off; drawn widest. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 946627 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered. |
11/2 |
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7th 6 (13) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped. |
10/1 |
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4th 5 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say. |
15/2 |
11/1
Form: 040928 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
All eight wins have been on good ground or slower, the most recent coming when making all over C&D (good) in June; now 6lb higher having been off since but he ran well off this mark at Bath last October. |
4/1 |
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1st 3 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Multiple sprint winner who coped well with the rise in grade (Class 2) at Windsor on Monday and gets in here off a 3lb lower mark; that was from off the pace but can race prominently (drawn in 1); good chance. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 611124 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (9) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Completed a sprint hat-trick last summer and he has repeated the feat this time around, coming here on the back of wins at Ayr, Beverley and Thirsk; up 4lb as he bids for the four-timer; should be in the thick of it again. |
5/1 |
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1st 3 (5) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won three in a row last season and he's got back on the scoresheet with wins at Ayr (6f) and Beverley (5f, both on good to firm) in his last two starts; has a penalty for his last success but that was a personal best and he's a big player in this hat-trick bid. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 (6) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Won three on the trot last season (5f/6f); off the mark for the current year when scoring at Ayr 15 days ago (6f, good to firm); up 3lb; should go well again. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 315612 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Last season was a good one on all sorts of ground; yet to recapture best form this year without being disgraced; on last winning mark. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 (6) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Last season he won three turf handicaps (5f); a dual winner on the AW and it wasn't too shoddy a run at York last week after 53 days off; 2lb above last winning mark. |
10/1 |
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8th 7 (11) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Ended 2024 on the up and he continued the good work last season, winning three turf handicaps (5f); the handicapper has been on top since and this year's two runs leave him with a point to prove. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 500801 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (6) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts. |
25/1 |
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9th 15 (5) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks). |
20/1 |
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8th 8 (11) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 596U40 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song. |
10/1 |
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8th 9 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Soon off the mark for this yard at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when quickly out of the stalls and finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm); respected off the same mark despite his unfavourable draw; goes on all ground. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 692197 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (4) |
25th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made all at Pontefract in April and runner-up twice in a row in May; not written off but subsequent form has been mixed so he's not a solid option. |
6/1 |
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10th 11 (11) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Made all at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in April; beaten only a head over C&D off 1lb higher in May and arguably unlucky not to go close at the least over C&D again last time, finishing well for fourth having met trouble at a crucial stage; his draw isn't ideal but still respected. |
10/1 |
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4th 3 (4) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Pontefract winner in April (5f, good to soft); two good runs in May, the first when second over this C&D; hasn't been in such good form on last two runs. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 411333 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago. |
14/1 |
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18th 2 (16) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable. |
12/1 |
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4th 7 (5) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 989436
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A fair 5f winner in 2025; lightly raced this season and he wasn't discredited when fourth of 21 in 6f York handicap 29 days ago; in the picture eased 1lb. |
5/1 |
|
4th 13 (9) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Ready winner of a 5f Class 5 handicap at Newcastle last October; low-key return to action over C&D six weeks ago; others bring more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
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14th 22 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win (5f AW at Newcastle) from 17 goes; not seen since respectable fourth over same C&D on New Year's Day; others have stronger claims. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 214-90
Last run: 51 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 (11) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won 2yo maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last September and she's dropping down the weights; however, she's struggled on both runs this season and a major turnaround is required in first-time cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
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12 (14) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Four 2yo starts, winning four-runner maiden at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) on her third outing; she's better than she showed on recent reappearance at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling after that. |
33/1 |
|
9 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made all when winning a Hamilton maiden in September (6f, good to soft) but she was held under a penalty at Southwell (5f, AW) when last seen 259 days ago; best watched on handicap debut unless the market speaks favourably. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 036138 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (8) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Two wins at 5f, latest at Doncaster last June; disappointing recently; on a good mark so could go well with blinkers on for first time (fair run when visored first time) but stamina to prove. |
15/2 |
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11th 13 (16) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Better signs for new stable when fourth with visor added at Redcar (5f, good to firm) in April but he finished tailed off at Thirsk (6f, good) three weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and the headgear is now discarded. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 337880
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (9) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Never involved in a Class 4 at York last time but this veteran was in good form before that, including a win at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) and three seconds; still looks on a workable mark and he has possibilities on this drop back in grade. |
14/1 |
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12th 17 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Plucky veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour, another fine run when second in amateurs' race at Doncaster last time; 3lb out of the weights but has finished third in the last two runnings of this event and has each-way possibilities once more. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 8 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark. |
9/2 |
66/1
Form: 760779 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (4) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
C&D winner but she's without a win since August 2024 and this season's performances suggest it's best to look elsewhere; a visor goes on. |
16/1 |
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6th 6 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two of his five wins have came over C&D in 2024 but has been below that form since; easy to dismiss. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 6 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Out of form this season (four runs) and remains without a win since summer 2024; can't be recommended from out of the handicap. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £100.73 |
| Tricast | £703.29 |