18.30
StandardSBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £7851
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Snow showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.70
- Place: £2.00
Form: 06-693 C
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 143y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Not proving the easiest to catch right since going in at Newcastle (5f) in February but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; in the mix if on his A-game again. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (11) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft). |
10/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 522-73 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win on turf and needs to improve on his sixth over C&D last time (good to firm). |
13/2 |
|
6th 5 (10) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Well handicapped on some of his winter AW form but was safely held when back on turf at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last week and remains without a win since summer 2024; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 (7) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win on AW and his rare turf handicap runs haven't seen him to best advantage, admittedly when higher in the weights than he is now; beaten favourite four times from last six runs though and others higher up the list. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 451-28 CD BF
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (9) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Acts on good to firm and soft; nine-time winner who scored by 4l at Catterick two weeks ago but was disappointing under a penalty there last Wednesday; up another 4lb, but he was as good as ever on his penultimate run and is a player if he can recapture that form. |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Failed to beat a rival home at Thirsk (5f, good) but he's won over this C&D either side of that, including when coming 4l clear nine days ago; looks well treated under a 4lb penalty but this is a step up in class. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Wins his share and he got off the mark for the year over C&D last month; well held at Thirsk three days ago but in a Class 4; this should be more suitable. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 64-224 CD BF
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 61-221 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary. |
12/1 |
|
11th 3 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner. |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 (6) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: /907-3
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
A hood has helped in recent starts, winning at Newcastle (6f) in March and running creditably in turf handicaps (6f/5f, both good ground) twice last month; needs more to come out on top here. |
6/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Fitted with hood for last two starts, winning on AW then respectable fourth at Pontefract, both over 6f; placed over 5f once; 0-5 on turf but could go well in the retained headgear. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: 394-85 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Having slipped in the weights he returned to form with a close third at Southwell five weeks ago; won't be inconvenienced by this stiffer test and he is one to take seriously. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 9 (1) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Shaped well on his return from a 258-day absence when fourth at Newcastle in December; yet to kick on from that and others look more persuasive. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Not at his best since returning from a nine-month absence, just fifth to Digital over C&D last time out; more is required from this C&D winner. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 491-65 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
All four wins have been over 5f on AW, including one here; hasn't been at his best this year and returns following a break; best watched. |
25/1 |
|
9th 10 |
29th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Has won on all three Tapeta tracks, most recently over C&D in December, not as good since and although he ran better back here in April, he found little at Newcastle next time; others more likely. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 23-136 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (11) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Three wins for his former stable, the latest at Hamilton (6f, good) in June; sold for 11,000gns last month; widest stall to overcome on his stable debut; a hood now returns. |
14/1 |
|
10th 9 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won at Hamilton (6f, good) last month on second start back from a break and the neck runner-up went one better there next time; he's used to plying to his trade in a lower grade but is not discounted up just 2lb. |
15/2 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Carlisle winner on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); gained another win at Wolverhampton in January (5f) and fair run back on turf when fourth at Pontefract last time (6f); a possible, but perhaps better at shorter. |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 7698-7 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (8) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark. |
13/2 |
|
14 (3) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 66239- D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Returned from a three-month break to score over C&D (6-1; from 2lb lower) in June; less productive next time, but last week's Ffos Las fourth (5f, good, beaten 1l) was a step back in the right direction; Christian Howarth takes off 5lb. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Back to form when winning small-field 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in June but he's struggled badly otherwise this year; clear risks back on turf. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.71 |
| Tricast | £164.55 |
| Trifecta | £304.50 |