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- Prize money: £3140.4
- 1m 0f 13y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 9533-2
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back. |
5/1 |
|
7th 1 (6) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
28th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6. |
7/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 9770-2 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form. |
3/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 84144- C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (6) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Pounced late at Southwell (7f; from 2lb lower) last November and close up (fourth) behind Little Ted over 7f here the following month; freshened up since fair third at Southwell (first try at 1m) in January; market can guide. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 10 (3) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
In a good vein of form over 7f since November, winning here last month and close up at Newcastle since; this trip is new territory though and will need more for it against rivals who are proven over 1m. |
8/1 |
|
11 (14) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Unplaced all seven starts; may have needed the run on his turf debut in May but he has a similar absence to defy today. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 4055-2 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better. |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 (10) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled. |
3/1 |
9/4
Form: 6802-1 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (1) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Steady progress since handicapping and he took his form to a new level with his ready defeat of Ribston Pippin at Southwell three weeks ago (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time); up 6lb but open to further progress and he should go well if the ground is suitable (smart half-sister Royal Velvet happiest on good or faster). |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Beaten favourite three times since breaking through over C&D in January but his last two efforts were sound; first-time headgear (cheekpieces) could help to focus him and Oisin Murphy is 9-28 (+12.68) for the yard in the last five years; the one to beat. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who got off the mark here in January and posted a good second of nine to Aim For The Bull in 1m Kempton handicap 17 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages under 2f out; enjoys a 1lb weights pull here and can go well. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: 05567-
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years. |
16/1 |
|
4 (12) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts. |
20/1 |
|
10th 14 (14) |
17th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 584-93 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (7) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Just two wins in 34 starts and he hasn't been in great form on the AW, which usually brings out the best in him. |
25/1 |
|
6th 10 (3) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Two wins from 33 starts; third of 11 in a C&D classified event in January but he's not been at that level back here on his last three starts; cheekpieces, worn last time, are retained. |
20/1 |
|
10th 5 (8) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
The odd encouraging effort this winter but he hasn't been at his best on his last two starts; connections now turn to cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 50597- D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (4) |
19th Feb 2026 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky. |
16/1 |
|
1 (1) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 84765-
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (3) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Ran well twice on AW in March but he suffered a heavy defeat at Newcastle last month; steps up in trip with a point to prove. |
12/1 |
|
13th 9 (14) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-12 but he's been in good form on Tapeta recently including a close second here (7f) last month and a creditable fourth in another classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last time; mark hasn't changed much and he's a key player back in a handicap. |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 (4) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Maiden; no impression in sole 1m run, at Southwell in January, but eligible for this level now and stayed on well when only just failing over 7f at Newcastle recently; this longer trip looks worth a go; considered. |
9/2 |
66/1
Form: 8629-0
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark at the 20th attempt when battling well to justify support at Musselburgh (7f, good) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he beat a clear second last time and his confidence could be boosted after that success; big player again with cheekpieces added. |
5/1 |
|
1st 8 (11) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Out the back on first four outings for Lawrence Mullaney but big step back in the right direction when second in 7f Southwell classified event seven weeks ago, pulling clear with one who has won and finished a close second in two handicap starts since; his last 11 outings have been on AW but was runner-up over C&D (good) in August 2024; bold show likely if a wide stall isn't too much of an inconvenience. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 12 (7) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A case can be made on 2025 best, including a C&D second last March, but he has finished out the back in four runs for new trainer this winter. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 8880-1 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (1) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who caused a 66-1 surprise when landing a Southwell handicap (1m) in January; only 2lb higher here but she flopped at Southwell last time and has something to prove again after that 16l defeat. |
14/1 |
|
11th 4 (4) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Just minor promise when qualifying; well held on handicap debut at Newcastle but she's bred to be better than that and a strong late run took her to the front over C&D latest (66-1; tongue-tie refitted), nailing The Spotlight Kid and a subsequent winner; just 2lb higher; can improve. |
5/1 |
|
8th 13 (12) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
300-1 for her 1m debut here 12 days ago, a race where she showed some promise despite ending up eighth of the 11 runners; likely one for minor handicaps further down the line. |
40/1 |
50/1
Form: 0078-
Last run: 178 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (6) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Poor form so far, beating only one home switched to handicap company on last three starts; first-time blinkers join last time's newly fitted tongue-tie. |
66/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Modest form so far, failing to beat a rival in two handicaps, at 6f and 1m; needs so much more for the fitting of a tongue-tie. |
100/1 |
|
12th 11 (2) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Big prices and not yet involved in just four starts, most recently on handicap debut over 6f on turf last July; lots to find back over 1m. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.15 |
| Tricast | £271.22 |
| Trifecta | £338.60 |
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