16.53
Good To SoftWe Are Christmas Party Central Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1
Form: 227326 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (1) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has won eight times on turf, seven of them over 5f, all on stiff tracks; well drawn, acts well on soft ground, and decent fourth at Beverley last time; interesting in first-time headgear. |
9/2 |
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4th 9 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Positives include a penchant for soft ground and a C&D record that reads 1166126113; beaten in a Class 4 handicap last month though and she faces a stiff task in this company. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 759313 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (10) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Found her level again lately, winning for Ethan Tindall at Ayr off 6lb lower before a lesser effort at a short price next time; been given a short break since and is fine on Tapeta, so needs factoring in to the equation. |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
25th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 (11) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 386522 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
9yo who was well beaten at 33-1 at Redcar a fortnight ago; however, he may have needed that first run since January and he completed an AW hat-trick late last year, the first leg coming over this C&D; he's won here three times and could bounce back with a bold show returned to Southwell. |
10/1 |
|
9th 2 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a terrific spell on AW at the end of 2025, winning four times; given a break since a lesser effort behind Spring Is Sprung at Southwell in January; runner-up in this race last year but off 14lb lower. |
25/1 |
|
2 (9) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-8679 D BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Gained sole handicap success in Class 5 in May and achieved his subsequent placed form in Class 4; came up short in Class 3 last time and can be opposed kept to this grade. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May saw him end a losing run and he's been competitive again on last two outings when short-headed at Newcastle (5f, AW) and close up on heavy ground at Haydock; a bit more is needed, though. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 442123 D BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (2) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Below par on her last two outings in the spring but may have been ready for a break; won over C&D and at Wolverhampton earlier in the year and she can be in the mix if at the top of her game on this return to action. |
10/1 |
|
16th 14 (11) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
In good form on the AW early this year, winning over 5f at Southwell and Wolverhampton, but she was well held behind Castan back at Southwell last time and could be vulnerable off her current mark. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
In fine form since switched to the AW this winter, going in over C&D in February before following up in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 18 days ago; up another 2lb but not taken lightly in her hat-trick bid. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: -16284 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
1st Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Beaten 19 times since his C&D win in March 2025; running well in defeat in recent starts and there is no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of it again. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 8 (11) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Yet to score on turf but he's holding his form well this season and comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 5f Newcastle handicap 12 days ago; in the mix once more eased 1lb. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
His only win from 20 starts came when long odds-on for a C&D maiden in March 2025; there have been plenty of placed efforts amongst his 17 handicap defeats and he has slipped to the lowest mark of his career; respected. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 058606
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (17) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Multiple 5f-6f winner who acts on slow ground; 0-9 in 2026 but his better efforts in that period would give him each-way claims, if the forecast slower ground proves to be advantageous. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (12) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Two 6f wins earlier in career but he does most of his racing over 5f these days; some promise over that trip at Hamilton in August but he hasn't looked like coining in on a favourable mark since; remains with queries. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 (4) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
He's on a dangerous mark and will be right at home if slow ground prevails; things may click again at some point but slow starts are an issue and his form has been patchy this season. |
11/1 |
5/1
Form: 530592 CD BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Dual C&D winner who is back to the mark he was successful from at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; fair fourth over C&D 19 days ago; sports first-time cheekpieces on this 107th start and he warrants consideration. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 024-09
Last run: 121 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (9) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Often leads; able to get to the stands' rail when a clear winner at Ripon (6f, good) in July on second start for the yard and, despite going back up 8lb, he's continued in good form since; involved again. |
5/1 |
|
4th 10 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who has done well since joining Tony Carroll this summer, winning at Ripon (6f, good) in July and a close second here (5f, good to soft) last time; this return to fast ground is no problem and he's a key player back up in trip. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner; scored at the second time of asking for Tony Carroll when much too strong for ten rivals at Ripon (6f, good) in July; good third at Newmarket 24 days ago; drops in trip and class and looks more appealing than many. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 573365 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Can lead; on a tempting mark relative to past turf form but he's 0-7 on the AW and has been well beaten since only just failing against Arlington over C&D in January; couldn't count on refitted blinkers, replacing a visor, returning him to form. |
5/1 |
|
6th 5 (4) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Triple turf winner who is 0-6 on AW surfaces; went close over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time tongue-tie and visor combination) but was well beaten without the visor back here latest; visor now returns but hard to be confident of another better effort. |
6/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Three turf wins for previous yard; 0-4 for current stable but went very close in visor over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he's in similar form with the headgear removed. |
11/2 |
Non-runners
Emeralds Pride, Phoenix Of Dreams, Hundred Caps
Selections
Telegraph:
Brazilian BelleDaily Record:
South ParadeThe Sun:
Emeralds PrideDaily Mail:
Elegant ErinDaily Mirror:
Elegant Erin