17.03
HeavyWilliam Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.80
- Place: £4.10
Form: 9-7702
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ninth start when off the mark in game fashion from the front at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; 6lb higher today) in October under Ben Ffrench Davis; out of the handicap when appearing to run well 11 days later (1m2f, good) and he needs a second look on this reappearance. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here. |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Lightly raced 5yo; off the mark on ninth start when a game winner at Doncaster 11 days ago (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and competing in a higher grade here. |
7/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 265221 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (14) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive. |
4/1 |
|
1st 14 (5) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
10 (4) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs. |
12/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 55-612 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced and her two wins have been over 1m2f on good to soft and soft; perhaps a tad high in the weights but her AW reappearance was respectable and this scenario suits her better. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 3 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
In good form on soft turf during light campaign last year, most notably when winning over today's trip at Windsor; should be okay back on Polytrack but has fitness to prove after six-month break; market helpful. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 (12) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who showed career-best form in last two appearances, winning well at Windsor (1m2f) then solid second at Yarmouth (11.5f), both on soft ground; may be capable of further progress; respected. |
11/2 |
11/2
Form: 822522 C
Last run: 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (13) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way. |
7/1 |
|
4th 7 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Stepped up on her seasonal return when justifying favouritism in a 1m handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (good ground); well backed on that occasion and a 3lb higher mark may not be beyond her. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: -58233 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (11) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Only 2-54 and a long time has passed since that second success; well handicapped on some form over 1m6f last season but he was up and down last year and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
7 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Only 2-53 and a long time has passed since that second success; however, he had been knocking on the door until a near 10l defeat at Doncaster; couldn't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 738954 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level. |
20/1 |
|
4 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: -84424
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Having a fine year, winning for the fourth time when scoring at Ripon 13 days ago (1m2f, good); still feasibly weighted but previous 1m4f efforts haven't seen her convince with her stamina. |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three wins on AW at Newcastle (1m2f) since January including a cosy success last Friday; this is tougher under a penalty but she's still lightly raced on turf and was third in a big field at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on her penultimate run; shortlisted. |
4/1 |
|
1st 11 (8) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Two C&D wins already this year, latterly off 4lb lower, and continues in form, the drop to 1m working against her when she came home nicely at Doncaster five weeks ago; goes on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 084335
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
9yo who is winless since June 2024 and is nothing like the force of old; however, his recent 4l fourth of eight at Hamilton (8.3f, good) wasn't devoid of promise and he's another 3lb lower today; not ruled out each-way. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Useful C&D winner at his best, but this veteran is without a victory since June 2024 and has offered little in a pair of handicaps (around 1m) at Doncaster and Beverley this spring; cheekpieces are retried. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 (12) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Useful miler in his prime but his last win was almost two years ago and he's been well held at Newcastle and Doncaster in last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but others are preferred. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 364648 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
6 (4) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 649870 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (7) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Awarded the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last March and he's fully 12lb lower today; ran well in defeat at Ayr last month on first two starts for this yard (1m/1m1f, good to firm) and he's on the shortlist. |
11/4 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won six for Darryll Holland, most notably when awarded the Spring Mile in March 2025; lost his way thereafter, and Gay Kelleway (0-4) couldn't rejuvenate; joined Jim Goldie for 13,000gns and there were positive signs when third over 1m here (stable debut) recently; is dangerously handicapped. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Fairly useful for Darryll Holland, then form went markedly awry during a brief spell with Gay Kelleway; sold for 13,000gns since last run; market may prove instructive on debut for another new yard. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 131388 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (13) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Returns to his usual trip after finding 7.5f too short last time; however, perhaps ideally suited by Beverley, having gained both wins there; visits Doncaster for the first time. |
16/1 |
|
12 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
A two-time 1m2f scorer here this summer but he turned in a rare poor effort when eighth of nine here last time; possibly found that run coming too quickly though so still enters calculations. |
8/1 |
|
8 (6) |
30th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won over C&D on good to firm in July and August and he was a close third six days ago on his only other visit to this track; ridden by Zak Wheatley in all but one of his races this season; considered in hot race. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 370949
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 8 (18) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f) last April; yet to make much of an impact in handicaps but he has dropped down the weights and he ran a solid race over C&D in the Leger Legends race last September; goes well after a break and he has a top amateur booked; interesting. |
12/1 |
|
10 (11) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning debut here (7f) in April and looked to be on the way back when fourth of 14 in the legends' race at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month, but has gone quiet again twice since; enough to prove, not least stamina. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 5508
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 (4) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Four-race maiden who has failed to back up debut effort; never figured in C&D handicap most recently; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
|
9 (7) |
14th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Fair form at Newbury (1m, good) in April on debut but soundly beaten both starts since, 20-1 at Sandown last time when trying 1m2f (there are stamina influences in his pedigree); unconvincing for this handicap debut but it's a bit too early for the debut run to be forgotten. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Amancio, Whatcombe
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £50.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.99 |
| Tricast | £234.33 |
| Trifecta | £569.50 |
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