17.10
Standard‘Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier’ Handicap (Timeform Sprint Series Qualifier) (Div I)
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £40.50
- Place: £14.20
Form: -96800 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 6 (9) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Sprung an 80-1 surprise at Chelmsford in October (6f; dead-heated) but failed to back it up at Southwell two weeks later; others look safer. |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise. |
4/1 |
|
9 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Listed winner at 2yrs for Karl Burke; struggled initially for this yard but he returned to from out of the blue when making all to win (dead-heated with reopposing Artagnan) at Chelmsford two weeks ago; still has handicapping scope despite a 2lb rise. |
4/1 |
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £40.50
- Place: £14.20
Form: 122-66 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list. |
9/4 |
|
4th 3 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when dead-heating at Chelmsford (6f) in October and he ran another solid race off this mark at Southwell (6f) next time; returns from a 160-day break and he could have more to offer on the AW. |
11/4 |
6/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3-41
Last run: 259 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Went close off 9lb higher on handicap debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last October but his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he was well beaten at Haydock last month when wearing this headgear combination. |
10/1 |
|
11th 1 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Promising return to action at Chelmsford in October (6f) and that was off a 6lb higher mark; no progress since but 7f has stretched him on his last two starts and he returns to 6f in a lower grade; big player with cheekpieces added for the first time. |
7/1 |
|
8th 9 (10) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Weakened in the latter stages over 7f last time; fitting of tongue-tie needs to prompt a stronger finishing effort; best form remains at sprint trips. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 042428 D
Last run: 97 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list. |
4/1 |
|
13 (8) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show. |
12/1 |
|
4 (5) |
30th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: U40406 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| 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 |
|
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 |
9/2
Form: 120259 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in a Kempton handicap in June (6f) off a 3lb higher mark; not matched it twice in the meantime but has been gelded since his latest run and this mark should be within range; more appealing than many. |
9/2 |
|
1 (8) |
27th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Often leads, as when wide-margin winner of 6f Lingfield novice in January; had a tough task on handicap debut but two subsequent defeats, over C&D and at Wolverhampton, suggest he has his share of weight. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: -03477 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (6) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations. |
25/1 |
|
2 (11) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted. |
8/1 |
|
6 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 206707 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
6/1
Form: 310170 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (10) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Prominent racer with a 4-9 strike-rate on AW; lacklustre run at Kempton six weeks ago but in a strong race; down in class but the widest stall isn't ideal. |
6/1 |
|
12th 4 (9) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Prominent racer; 4-8 on AW with a record of 231 at Kempton (the win over this trip); drawn wide when below his best at Chester last time; likely to face competition for the lead in this field. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
11th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Made it 4-8 on the AW when making most at Wolverhampton early last week; stall 7 isn't ideal for a front-runner under the penalty, especially one who's having a first run at shy of 6f and boasts a patchy record on turf; bit to overcome. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £149.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £177.23 |
| Tricast | £1906.62 |
| Trifecta | £1982.30 |
Selections
The Times:
Alaskan GoldLAMBOURN:
Abbey HeightsPOSTDATA:
Dream ComposerThe Guardian:
Cherry Cobbler