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Good To SoftDubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap
- Prize money: £13085
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 8-4421 D
Last run: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (final leg over C&D on good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) off this mark in June and wasn't disgraced in a big-field handicap at last month's York Ebor meeting; blinkers worn then are now replaced by first-time cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
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7th 9 (12) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Looked very much one to follow after winning his final three runs last term (1m, good to firm/good to soft); that hasn't been the case but he was beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good) two starts ago and perhaps the first-time blinkers will prompt a bigger performance; unproven on soft/heavy. |
11/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and built on that when going down by a nose at Hamilton (extended 1m, good) three weeks ago; while his improvement since being gelded has come at around 1m his fourth over 1m2f at Nottingham last June was as good as anything he'd produced at that time; much respected on AW debut. |
2/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1-302 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (4) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Ran creditably at Sandown last time, taking record in 1m2f handicaps to 213; runner-up in both attempts under Jamie Spencer, including over 1m on this card 12 months ago; may still have more to offer over this distance; very solid claims. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Only 2lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to firm) in July, and he's still well handicapped judged on the pick of his form from last autumn; saddle slipped when down the field in the Shergar Cup three weeks ago; tactically versatile, and plenty of rain would not inconvenience him in the slightest; has rock-solid credentials. |
9/1 |
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10th 10 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Looked as though he needed further than 1m when a rallying fourth at Newmarket in June and he duly obliged returned to 1m2f at Sandown; didn't have a lot in hand that day but only went up 2lb and he could approve for going even further this afternoon. |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 26213
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 (1) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Beat a regular bridesmaid in a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; probably achieved more when third of seven on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 17 days ago (runner-up has won since); each-way claims if handling the likely slow ground. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
3rd Sep 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Beaten a neck over C&D last month before winning a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago; returns to 1m for his handicap debut and may yet have more to offer. |
7/2 |
|
1 (4) |
19th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has shown promise all three starts, latterly when inclined to pull hard from a wide stall over 1m at Lingfield (AW); will be happier back down in trip on that evidence and is shortlisted for a yard going well of late. |
5/2 |
15/2
Form: 462832
Last run: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 (8) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
11-race maiden for whom the drop back to 7f isn't an obvious positive; however, he could he sharper in the first-time visor and he was denied a clear run when fourth of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when no match for three improving, fellow 3yos; could be a contender. |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 (10) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
0-10 albeit in the frame on ten occasions, as when beaten a head into second of four in a Wolverhampton maiden (9.5f, AW) a fortnight ago; this looks a competitive race in which to attempt to break his duck, though. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Useful form in defeat as a 2yo; comparable efforts in handicap company at Goodwood (1m, good) in May and at Southwell nine days ago; leading form claims but could be vulnerable to something less exposed. |
2/1 |
14/1
Form: 253320 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m) early this year; runner-up over 1m in two of his four starts on turf but below form in both spheres on last two outings; bit to prove, including on softer than good. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 (15) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins in AW novices (7f/1m), but runner-up in two of his three starts on turf (both over this trip on straight tracks); needs to put a modest effort at Southwell (1m, AW) behind him, though. |
14/1 |
|
13th 10 (2) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
C&D novice winner who was a close third in a warm 3yo handicap over C&D last month; beaten 5l when runner-up at Newmarket since but behind a fast-improving winner and the AW may be more his thing; major player back here. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 386233 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 9 (2) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Best form at 6f on good or quicker ground, adding two more wins this year, but he's stuck on a 5lb higher mark than the latest success at Ripon in August; another upward push is needed. |
25/1 |
|
11th 4 (4) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out. |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: 5140
Last run: 109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (8) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won easily at Chester (10.3f, good) last month and beaten just a neck at Ayr (1m2f, good) six days later; heavy ground excuses his subsequent defeat at Beverley; he's climbed the weights and it's possible that 1m4f may just stretch him, but there lots to like otherwise and Harry Cobden rides. |
6/1 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Given the ease with which he won at Chester (1m2f, good) it was disappointing that he came up short under a penalty at Ayr (good), though again he ran well; he's up 4lb here and they claimed 3lb last time, so has more on at these weights; he could improve for this softer surface, though. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Continued his progress when drawing clear at Chester (10.5f, good) last Sunday; this is more competitive under a 5lb penalty but Ryan Kavanagh claims 3lb and this one has an obvious chance of following up. |
13/8 |
25/1
Form: 701160 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (9) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Had form here as 2yo; three 1m turf wins since but she's failed to beat a rival in two of her last three runs (suffered from heat stress in the first of them) and is hard to recommend after a heavy defeat at Chepstow last time. |
25/1 |
|
16th 3 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Bath (1m, firm) last month and was beaten a length by Revelance over C&D (good to firm) last time; now 3lb better off with the winner, but his best form has come on faster ground; stable triple-handed. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won twice at 1m last summer and went in again at Bath last month (by just under 2l off 4lb lower); reportedly showing signs of heat stress when below par at Newbury four weeks ago. |
15/2 |
50/1
Form: 5-0058
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
0-10 on the Flat and absent since running poorly in low-grade AW handicap in December; makes very limited appeal on hurdles debut. |
100/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Down in the weights and down in grade but yet to win and needs to raise game if he's to win on second AW start. |
20/1 |
|
9th 15 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Finished nearly 10l behind Stem when second of six in the novice on this card (7f, heavy) last year and hasn't fared any better in the meantime; opposed. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 018753
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 (2) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Has a rather all-or-nothing profile, easily winning 7f Leicester nursery (heavy) last October and a Lingfield handicap (7.6f, soft) in June; not sure what to expect and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much. |
33/1 |
|
11 (4) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Very patchy profile and he's yet to reproduce the form of his wide-margin Lingfield win (7.5f, soft) in June, when possibly flattered by bagging the stands' side rail; handicapper still in an unforgiving mood. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 525074
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (12) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 17 starts came in a 6f maiden at Lingfield in 2024 but he has posted some good efforts since, including when third of eight over C&D in January; found the drop back to 7f against him here last time but he should come on for that first start in 226 days and now steps back up to 1m. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three solid efforts on AW over the winter but drops back to 7f for his return to action and it is not sure to suit; stable also run Yankee Dude. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 311150 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
All 12 runs have been on turf including three consecutive wins over 7f/1m (good/good to firm) in May and June of last year; right out of form in final three runs last season but he's got back on track this spring and was only beaten a nose at Chester (10.3f) last month; nudged up 2lb but he was clear of the third last time and is still unexposed at this trip; big player. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 12 (6) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm in May and June last year; right out of form in August/September but reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f) nine days ago was a step back in the right direction; looks bred for 1m2f (has had one attempt) but may need a career best. |
11/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Completed a hat-trick over 7f/1m on good/good to firm across May and June last year; form tailed off markedly from August onwards but he returns just 2lb above his last winning mark; market support would bring him into the picture. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 5-2141 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (9) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Dual turf scorer off higher marks last term; not particularly solid on 2026 form and still has something to prove on AW and over 7f; campaigned mostly over 1m. |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 (7) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Inconsistent since his two turf wins in 2025; however, posted one of his better efforts in C&D contest last time and is comparatively unexposed on AW; could go well off a reduced mark. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice at around 1m on turf last year; ended that campaign with two lesser efforts and he hasn't found his best in three runs this year; opposable despite his slipping mark. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 561115 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (6) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Seemingly perked up by first-time cheekpieces when making all at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in July but was below form at Sandown last month and needs to bounce back again. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 3116
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (2) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won over this trip in her last two qualifying runs in May but she's found things tough in two handicaps since and was beaten a long way at Newbury (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she needs to bounce back on this switch to AW. |
8/1 |
|
15th 5 (13) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won over 7f at Thirsk (good) and Haydock (good to firm) in May, but finished a well-held sixth of 11 on her return/handicap debut at Sandown (7f, soft) three weeks ago; 1m should be within range, but she has questions to answer if the ground remains on the soft side. |
7/1 |
|
6th 15 (2) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Solid record over 7f at maiden/novice level reads 311, most recently defying a penalty with neck success at Haydock (good to firm) 100 days ago; remains open to further improvement; one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £47.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.82 |
| Tricast | £455.72 |
| Trifecta | £2044.40 |