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- Prize money: £4972.3
- 0m 4f 214y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: 42060-
Last run: 134 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (1) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Record of 1-11 but his won was off 1lb higher at Southwell (5f, AW) in January and he ran well for a long way in a Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (fifth of eighth) 11 days ago; headgear is now added and he could make a bold bid on this drop back in grade. |
5/2 |
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5th 8 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
In good form on AW prior to respectable fourth at Sandown (5f, good) in April off 4lb higher; however, two lesser runs have followed; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at York on last intended start (22-1 at the time). |
20/1 |
|
2 (11) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Began the year with two good runs at Southwell but backwards steps in three runs back on turf; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 5421-4 C BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (11) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Front-runner who was sixth of 18 to Naana's Shadow at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and has been placed at Pontefract either side of that (5f, good to firm; most recently on Sunday); back into a more competitive race today but this track should suit his style and he has an each-way chance. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Front-runner who was overhauled by Badri when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and he again ran well when sixth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm); this is less competitive; he can make a bold bid. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (13) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Front-running winner of two AW races for this yard, at 6f and 5f; 0-9 on turf but he had big tasks either side of a break and he's likely to find this sharp test more to his liking than the one at Pontefract 13 days ago, when he was headed only near the line; likely to give a punchy show. |
18/1 |
9/4
Form: 321- D
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Big chance on this year's best efforts but his form dipped at York in June and last week's Great St Wilfrid seventh wasn't great either; unraced on slower than good; not sure what to expect. |
9/1 |
|
7th 12 (12) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Sprang a 40-1 surprise on his stable debut at York (5f, good) in May and he showed better form in defeat on his next two starts (both at York; 5f and 6f on good ground); messed about at the start when disappointing at York seven weeks ago; still of major interest from a handicapping perspective judged on his run on June 13 and he's unexposed at 6f; contender. |
7/1 |
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13th 5 (11) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has maintained his consistency by posting form figures of 143, all in sprints at York, since joining current stable; beat Stargazed by half a length on the first occasion and ran well, despite a tricky draw the way things panned out, in notable handicap most recently; very solid claims. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 21603- D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Turf winner in Ireland; beaten only 1l with hood fitted in small field at Newcastle on debut for new yard; possibilities off same mark, provided he builds on that effort. |
10/1 |
|
10th 2 (10) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Speedy type finished second to both Kansas (Tipperary) and Howd'yadoit (Down Royal) before beating the former in Cork conditions event in July (making all); following month didn't do himself justice (unable to dominate) in Listed Curragh Stakes when 12l off Ipanema Queen; good bit to find here in a strong renewal. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 657-
Last run: 204 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (4) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win from 11 starts came on the AW at Southwell in April, but she was unlucky not to press the progressive Naana's Shadow even closer in the 3yo dash at Epsom (5f, good); hasn't matched that level in three starts since but drops in grade and a strong pace would suit this headstrong filly. |
12/1 |
|
13th 19 (6) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Highly capable on her day, as when going close in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June; a case can be made on that form but this headstrong filly has been well beaten on both starts since and has something to prove. |
25/1 |
|
18th 15 (3) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Capable of much better than she showed on good to soft ground at Hamilton six weeks ago, such as when dashing home, after finally getting a clear run, to divide Naana's Shadow and Shes Got A Brother in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (good); no surprise to see her revive back on more suitable ground. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 40131- CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (4) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins at 5f on Southwell AW; second at Leicester (6f) before a lesser show here 17 days ago when she got warm before the race; could be given another chance. |
6/1 |
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5th 1 (6) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins at 5f on Southwell AW; has had some excuses this year but she put up a good show at Leicester (6f, good to firm) this month against an unexposed sprinter and this easier test at 6f can suit; should go well. |
7/2 |
11/4
Form: 2212-3
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has consistent form over 6f and reappearance effort at Wolverhampton can be marked up (met trouble); likely player off same mark, provided he copes with drop in distance. |
11/4 |
|
8 (4) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Stablemate of Art Lover; narrowly justified favouritism in Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) most recently, taking record to 5221; this is harder but he may improve further. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.76 |
| Trifecta | £82.30 |
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