14.52
GoodEmerald Club Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 5f 1y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2
Form: 003214 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 094800 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (6) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Most wins on the AW but able on turf and stayed on well for second here 20 days ago (good; might not prefer it softer); this is a better race but he'll appreciate chasing a strong pace if ground conditions are suitable; 2lb out of the weights. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Another who has a better strike-rate on AW (7-19) than on turf (1-17); patchy form so far this year, but has dropped 3lb below his last winning mark and this is a drop in class; stable also runs Thunderstorm Katie. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 080122 D BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
25/1
Form: 126659 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 212358 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
In-form filly who opened her AW account in Southwell event (5f) last time and remains much less exposed in this sphere than on turf; may build on that success; respected back up just 2lb. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 21-496 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Scrambled home in a 5f handicap at Hamilton in May and has finished third in two of his three starts since, the latest over C&D last month; this is his first Class 6 run since the Hamilton win and he needs taking seriously. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (9) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Hamilton off 3lb lower in May (5f, good); close third over same C&D next time; each-way chance. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 446014 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (13) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Gained the second of his two C&D wins in June when wearing cheekpieces for the first time (good); well beaten last two starts, but blinkers didn't work on first occasion and he didn't stay 6f at Catterick on Monday; could bounce back. |
20/1 |
|
9th 1 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
All his wins have come over 5f, the latest at Hamilton in June (good to firm; cheekpieces first time); mixed bag since and although returning to Class 6 company will help, he may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
10/1 |
|
11th 8 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
2-5 over C&D, the latest win coming in first-time cheekpieces in June (good to firm, has won on soft); still just 2lb higher, but not the most consistent; first-time blinkers. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 602329 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (10) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however. |
16/1 |
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15th 17 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
5f win here off 2lb higher in May; quiet afterwards until reviving with a second of six at Thirsk last week; has a C&D win on his record but rarely seen over 6f in recent times. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 4 (6) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Recorded his fifth turf win when scoring at Ripon (5f, good) in May but he's struggled since and has failed to beat a rival in his last three starts; now 3lb lower than for his last success but he needs a big turnaround. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 599474 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Has won twice over 5f but has been below her best this year; has dropped to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Reponded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning at Redcar (5f, good) last October, but not matched that form since; also has something to prove over this stiffer 5f. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Redcar last October (5f, good) off 2lb lower when blinkered for the first time; not quite so good in two runs on the AW since; may need the run on first outing since March. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 761210 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 (4) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Scottish sprinter who rarely dips his toe over the border; scored at Ayr and Musselburgh last term but hasn't matched that this year, including when seventh of ten at Musselburgh on Monday; tries a new headgear combination. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two of his three wins have been over C&D but losing run is mounting up; first-time tongue-tie could do with having a positive effect. |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
C&D winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he has slipped down the weights and his latest C&D fifth was encouraging, just beginning to launch a challenge when forced to switch; each-way shout. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.96 |
| Tricast | £275.78 |
| Trifecta | £300.80 |