16.10
GoodAscot Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/1
Form: 090580 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (11) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect. |
10/1 |
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9th 1 (9) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo. |
6/1 |
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6th 22 (27) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: 900533 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
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6th 2 (9) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Strong traveller who can be slowly away; first handicap win when beating Existent at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; treading water during the summer but he did well when a close third of 21 from a tough draw in the Portland (extended 5f, good) in September and a subsequent Ascot defeat by a well-treated rival was another solid run given the race didn't go his way; claims. |
5/1 |
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5 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Just two wins to his name but he has plenty of ability and comes here in top form, most recently coming from well back to snatch second at Ascot three weeks ago (5f, soft); slow starts are a thorn in his side but no surprise to see him arriving on the scene late; new visor replaces cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: -82000 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company. |
Evs |
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1st 3 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
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8th 6 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Smart in his prime; not the same force now but the pick of his 6f form on turf and AW in 2025 would give him a good shout; others are safer all the same. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 027901 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Ended 2025 better than ever and he made an encouraging return to action when second at Goodwood (5f, good) at the start of this month; has run well over C&D in the past; solid credentials. |
15/2 |
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2nd 9 (5) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Ended 2025 better than ever (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) with Haydock victory and fourth at Ascot (both 5f); yard is going well so he's very much one to consider on his return. |
10/1 |
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5 (3) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Good start for Stuart Williams when second in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow in August (6f, good); below par on next three starts (awkward leaving the stalls) but he was more smartly away at Haydock last week (5f, good to soft; cheekpieces first time) and found plenty for pressure to win a Class 2 handicap in good style; had the benefit of prime track position there and he's now 6lb higher but rain won't faze him and may yet rate higher. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 110510 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Did well last term, winning four times; went close at Beverley on penultimate start and paid for racing freely in cheekpieces a few days later; runs without the headgear this time and could go well. |
13/2 |
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5th 10 (5) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
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2nd 1 (4) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Went up 28lb for four wins last season, over 5f/6f on good/good to soft; showed he is still competitive with a sound sixth at Musselburgh on reappearance (5f, soft) and should come on for that run; a player. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 070230 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (5) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life. |
9/1 |
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11th 8 (11) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form. |
12/1 |
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7th 9 (9) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 278030 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (14) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f. |
25/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play. |
8/1 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 820670 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (7) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Regained the winning thread at Ripon (5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut when 5lb lower and rider took off 7lb; this seems a harder task but he remains well treated on peak form and is a dual winner at Goodwood; enters calculations. |
9/2 |
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1st 5 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him. |
14/1 |
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2 (7) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and twice went close over C&D earlier this year (good); versatile ground-wise; he's gone off the boil more recently but perhaps the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and the return to this track will prompt a revival; on a reduced mark. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 112554
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Raced on unfavoured part of the track and eased once beaten at Goodwood two days ago on seasonal debut (effort best forgiven); can enter calculations on plenty of 2025 form, including a May success (beat Strike) over C&D. |
10/1 |
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9th 3 (2) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All three wins have been at 6f but she ended last season with a creditable second over this trip at Newmarket (good); has gone close when fresh in the past and she's a player if she can pick up where she left off. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 133361 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Very productive in 2025, winning five times; hindered by wide draw at Chester most recently, otherwise has a good record over 5f; just needs to prove he can overcome current mark. |
12/1 |
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9th 13 (12) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Posted duck eggs over 6f in last two appearances, not beaten entirely by the trip; has a very good record at 5f but faces a harder task off current mark at this level, especially from an unfavourable draw. |
33/1 |
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10th 9 (10) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Enjoyed a revival in the second half of 2025, winning five 5f handicaps on good ground or slower; no show over 6f when last seen in November and he returns to action off a tough mark. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 6U4040 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 16 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off. |
12/1 |
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5th 10 (4) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Good efforts on his last three 5f runs but in between there have been two lesser efforts over 6f; did win over C&D off 1lb higher last November though and he can't be left out of calculations. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.30 |
| Tricast | £55.40 |
| Trifecta | £107.10 |
Selections
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