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- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £16.80
- Place: £8.70
Form: 844359 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 8 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
8 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
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7th 13 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on. |
20/1 |
33/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 5-0000 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 (14) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
He has been threatening in recent starts but he moves back up in class today and has the widest stall to overcome. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 (9) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
6f places off this mark on his last three outings, but 2-25 overall (below form on sole start here) and there's been no win since 2024. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Without a win since 2024 but posted his best effort of the season when third of 13 in 6f handicap at Hamilton six days ago; must enter calculations off the same mark. |
7/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 121149 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
4yo who has shown career-best form at Hamilton on his last three starts, with two wins (6f/5f, good to soft/soft) sandwiching a near-miss (6f, soft); capable of running well elsewhere and he showed promise here in May; unexposed at 5f and this progressive sort is in calculations. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Has a record of 5-17, all wins at 6f; head second, clear of remainder, last Monday (soft) when bidding to take his Hamilton record to 3-3; likely to cope with the drop in distance and holds leading claims off same mark turned out before he's reassessed. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
From humble beginnings he's done so well in 6f turf handicaps and a recent win from in-form rivals here (good to soft; second was wide-margin winner on Saturday) took him to 2-2 over this C&D; up 4lb but he's from an illustrious sprinting family and he can continue a stealthy upward climb. |
9/4 |
7/2
Form: 222412 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus. |
6/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 701237 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (11) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran well to finish second of ten at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) 15 days ago; only 1lb higher, but she does have a bit to prove back over 5f for the first time since her debut. |
9/1 |
|
6th 6 (4) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Best form at 6f, including a couple of good-ground wins this term, latest in July; mostly creditable efforts since; perhaps not crying out for this return to 7f but the sharp scenario is a plus. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 404804
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 (8) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
1-21 (7f, good); inconsistent but best effort this season would give him claims from this mark and he was competitive at Nottingham (6f, good) latest; not written off. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (10) |
1st Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win in 7f novice as a 2yo; he has at least dropped a few pounds since last autumn and it should be close with Ingleby Archie on C&D form (good) in June; not so good on AW since though and more needed. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 (10) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Still to win a handicap and has had plenty of chances for this yard; fair effort over C&D last time (behind Hectic) and is 2lb lower but he's some way down the pecking order. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 249650 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (10) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Gained a deserved second success of 2026 (after four second placings) over C&D in September; not ideally drawn when 11th of 16 in 7f Newbury handicap last week so not out of things here. |
14/1 |
|
11th 16 (17) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Dug deep to justify strong market support in 6f Ripon handicap (soft; has also won on good to firm) 18 days ago; below par on his previous attempt over 7f but the way he stuck on at Ripon suggests this sort of trip could be within range. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Thirsk winner (6f, good; from 6lb lower) in April; various near misses since, including at Newmarket and York, and as recently as last week at Thirsk (beaten a head); high draw is helpful, the prospect of rain-softened ground less so; still rates a player. |
15/8 |
16/1
Form: 625007 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Close third of 26 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in July and he's better than he showed on his two starts since (6f/7f, good to soft/soft); however, he needs to bounce back today and his last four wins have come over 6f. |
16/1 |
|
11th 11 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Third of 26 in a 6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood but then disappointed when 4-1 at Hamilton; lacks the same appeal as some in here, especially when 6f has always looked his trip. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Scored at Leicester (6f) in April; running well since and just edged out when third of 26 in 6f Goodwood handicap 23 days ago; that form is proving very strong, so he merits serious consideration despite 2lb rise. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 761454 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (11) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Five wins and a second from his 13 visits to Pontefract; better than ever with his C&D success 11 days ago but he is 4lb higher in a stronger race and a double-figure stall isn't optimal. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 (8) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 030706
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (1) |
25th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
7f winner in France who turned in best effort for the yard when third at Southwell returned to 7f last time, denied room at a crucial stage; interesting runner. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
7th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ex-French, won conditions race last September; has shown little in two runs for current yard but down another 2lb on AW debut and she should find her level at some point; cannot dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
10th 7 (11) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ex-French; won conditions race last September; best run this term when third in Saint-Cloud handicap (good to soft) in June; market wasn't expecting much but she ran better than the margin when beaten 10l on her yard debut at Sandown (also 7f, soft) a fortnight ago; drop back to 6f could be the right move; watch the betting. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 441810 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (9) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner; runner-up twice this year and his latest Beverley run is easily excusable as he was making headway up the rail when badly impeded inside the final furlong; dropped 1lb for his troubles; contender. |
9/1 |
|
6th 11 (11) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
A dual 6f winner last summer; yet to add to it this summer but placed for the fourth time with second of nine in 6f Southwell handicap last month; well in the mix again for stable that has enjoyed plenty of success in this. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Only sixth at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time but placed over 5f on his other three starts this season; his three wins have come over 6f and he could have a part to play back up in trip; effective here. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 130339 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 9 (4) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
13th 22 (9) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 435294 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last autumn and latest was over C&D; 0-10 since that last success but she's been placed twice over C&D and didn't get any luck when favourite here (fifth of nine) last Monday; could be a big factor if she gets the breaks this time and she's in the mix off a dangerous mark; blinkers removed. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice last autumn and latest was over C&D; 0-10 since that last success but she's been placed twice over C&D and didn't get any luck when favourite here (fifth of nine) last Monday; could be a big factor if she gets the breaks this time and she's in the mix off a dangerous mark; blinkers removed. |
11/4 |
|
1 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner last October; 0-8 this year but there have been some good runs along the way, including over C&D in July; well beaten on turf last time but can do better now dropped into a Class 5 with blinkers tried. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 603182 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won her maiden over C&D a year ago and added a Lingfield handicap this July, by some 5l off 9lb lower; has shown she can deal with this mark and could bounce back from a quiet run now tried in blinkers. |
9/1 |
|
14th 1 (5) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won maiden over C&D (soft) last October; made all for easy win at Lingfield (6f) in July and it was a good effort dropped down to 5f when second at Yarmouth (also good to soft) last Tuesday; respected from same mark. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Has run at 6f and 7f, two wins coming over the former trip on soft and good to soft; beaten a long way under a penalty in AW Racing League race in July but she'd come clear from a favourable draw at Lingfield previously; doesn't lack for pace and interesting on first 5f run. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £550.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £342.23 |
| Tricast | £1078.56 |
| Trifecta | £1485.00 |
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