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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1
Form: 453950
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time AW winner but hasn't offered anything since his turf win in June, latterly here; Billy Loughnane rides but that's the main positive. |
12/1 |
|
9th 4 (9) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won over C&D in January and was also on target at Nottingham (6f, good) in June but was always behind at Lingfield (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and is far too inconsistent to rely upon. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 469483 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (12) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
|
7 (12) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
|
7 (12) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His sole success from 15 starts came over C&D and he didn't run badly at Wolverhampton on his penultimate run (6f); disappointed at Wolverhampton last week though and others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: -81543 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in June and has continued in good nick, third of 12 in 6f Pontefract handicap nine days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (2) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Wolverhampton in June and he's also had some close calls this season including at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he was only just caught after setting a strong pace last time and is a key player off unchanged mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Found out by the drop back to 6f at Catterick 19 days ago; in good form over this trip beforehand but in a lower grade; could prove vulnerable in Class 4 company. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: -58820
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (2) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner (0-50 classified race) in June; back to form with a good second over C&D two weeks ago, keeping on behind the front-running winner; 1lb rise shouldn't prevent another solid effort with Harry Vigors taking off a useful 3lb. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Unlucky when a close fifth here in July but subsequent runs very underwhelming; looks hard to predict. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Needs to bounce back from a duff effort on turf in July but looked unlucky (denied clear run) when fifth over C&D two starts ago and was an emphatic C&D winner in early June; big player. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 337723 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (11) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
In good form earlier in the year, winning three 7f handicaps; not at his best here 12 weeks ago and likely best watched back from a break. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins over 7f this year, two of them here, and he turned in another solid effort at Southwell 38 days ago (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well once again. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (7) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual C&D winner, but has raced exclusively over 7f since December and was successful over that distance here four weeks ago; has to prove he still has the speed for this trip, but his course record makes him hard to dismiss. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 129376 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (9) |
13th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
On a losing run but he has dropped to a basement mark and he was running on well when fourth behind the front-running Aspire To Glory over C&D 15 days ago; drawn widest this time and may find one or two stronger. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Winless this season but back on a realistic mark and was fourth of 11 at Bath latest; has form over C&D. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Never really got competitive at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) three weeks ago and remains without a win this season but went close off 3lb higher at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and 1m also suits; worth a glance in the betting. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 860-4
Last run: 201 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (5) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from a break to win a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) in October and she added a second win to her tally when readily seeing off five rivals over C&D last month; only a fair fourth at Lingfield (1m) one week later but she is 2lb lower today and should make another bold bid. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
11st 6lb |
Settled better than usual under today's rider when resuming winning ways in 7f Kempton handicap a week ago; she's a player under a 5lb penalty. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
14th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
It's possible she's gone off the boil but her last two outings have been over 8.6f/1m and her good form in the autumn came at 7f (on Tapeta; has shown promise on Polytrack); could have a part to play back down in trip. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 796896
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (2) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Losing run stands at 21 and recent efforts don't suggest he is primed to double his tally. |
25/1 |
|
8th 12 (3) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win (23 races) was an AW maiden in November 2024; way down the weights these days and although he was runner-up twice on AW (7f) in March and showed something here (5f) on penultimate start, others have to be higher up the list. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has the same strike-rate (1-22) as Horus and his win was in November 2024; has been up and down this year but he was runner-up twice on AW (7f) in March and he didn't get the best of runs when a respectable sixth at Windsor (5f) last time; has another switch of headgear and he could be dangerous back up in trip. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 766213 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
23rd Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival. |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 364232
Last run: 85 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (4) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Longstanding maiden who has run to a modest level for Tony Carroll; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
23-race maiden who hasn't been threatening to break his duck in recent starts; drops in trip; vulnerable. |
20/1 |
|
5th 9 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
No wins in 22 and the two seconds were last year over shorter trips; opposable on this summer's exploits. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 102436 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hanging to his left may have cost him dear when a close fourth behind Barnsnape Boy in a C&D classified event 12 days ago; each-way claims if keeping straighter. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Often a front-runner; returns to turf for the first time since winning a 0-60 handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last July but he does appear to face a difficult task on these terms. |
20/1 |
|
9th 12 (5) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Front-runner who won over C&D in 2024; beaten around 6l when third here in January but he's been well held in two starts since; others preferred. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.46 |
| Tricast | £157.93 |
| Trifecta | £258.60 |
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