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- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Snow showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: 5072-
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Made it 3-4 for the year when winning at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in April and bounced back from a lesser run on soft ground with another win at Sandown last month (7f, good; Kimbara second); had just half a length to spare but he had to wait for a clear run and all of his wins have been by narrow margins; could still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb. |
9/2 |
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1st 10 (6) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Record in his first five handicaps read 21121, but finished over 7l behind Euphonia at Haydock (7f, soft) last month; may have found the ground too testing and now 10lb better off, but he still has work to do. |
7/1 |
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5th 1 (10) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive sort who made it three wins in four starts this year when squeezing through (hit on the nose by rival's whip) to lead towards the finish and beat the reopposing Eduardo Calderon at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago; nudged up only 2lb and another bold bid looks assured if he as effective on softer ground (well held on good to soft last year but it was in a valuable sales race). |
5/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 377-44
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (5) |
13th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Six-race maiden who has seemed to find sprint trips inadequate; ran well (neck second) in C&D contest last week, duly proving suited by the step up to 7f; good chance off same mark (due to go up 2lb in future). |
9/2 |
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2nd 11 (6) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Fourth in two 6f Tapeta handicaps since joining this yard last month, with the form of both races subsequently boosted; a player on form, though his pedigree raises doubts over the trip. |
14/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 859-
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
String of costly defeats on the AW early in the year and remains a maiden; has the ability but hung left back on turf last month before not seeing it out on soft ground last time; risks involved running over 5f for just the second time. |
6/1 |
|
9th 2 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made it 0-9 and he wasn't at his best (hung badly left) on a rare turf start at Windsor (6f, good; fifth) three weeks ago; needs to prove he can get the job done but he's on a handy mark on his consistent AW form earlier this year; not written off. |
15/2 |
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5th 3 (11) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-8 but involved in close finishes over 7f and 6f (AW) in February and only just failed to get up at Lingfield (5f) in March; no serious impact at Southwell since but ran as though still in form and not ruled out if able to transfer his sand form back to turf (first run on grass since debut). |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 94465-
Last run: 93 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (1) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who has been in good form since joining her current handler, runner-up in 7f Wolverhampton handicap three weeks ago; she ought to be thereabouts. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 4 (3) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-11 but she caught the eye when fourth of 11 over C&D on her stable debut in February and she was beaten only a head over 8.5f next time; got going too late from off the pace when fifth here 24 days ago and remains of interest. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 5264-1
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (5) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Sole win from 17 races was on Kempton AW (6f) in January; new yard when back on turf for last three outings, not far away in two of those but better is needed to win this; his only two attempts over this far did not convince. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
9th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in January and he's on a good mark on his peak AW form; however, he hasn't been at his best back on turf on his first two outings for this stable, and is 0-9 on grass. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Kept busy by previous yard, getting off the mark on Kempton AW (6f) in January; inevitably more exposed than some but he acts on turf and ran well for a long way over C&D this month for his new yard; a likely contender. |
9/1 |
7/4
Form: 0747-1 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have came on AW over 6f at Wolverhampton; raced too freely when a beaten favourite here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; steps back up in trip and needs to settle better to give herself a chance of getting home. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dual Wolverhampton winner earlier in the year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, who found the race not panning out her way under a hold-up ride last time; having the vastly experience Taryn Langley take off 5lb won't hurt and she's one to consider. |
9/4 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Dual 6f AW winner this year; kept on for very respectable fourth in 0-70 contest over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 572-6
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three handicap wins this year, the latest at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; solid efforts twice since and she is well drawn to attack; should put up a bold show back down in class. |
3/1 |
|
6th 14 (8) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Held on gamely at Beverley to add to her AW wins; respectable sixth to Naana's Shadow at Epsom since, albeit without showing any further progress; has perhaps reached her ceiling. |
16/1 |
|
6th 14 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Two AW wins at 5f/6f this spring; met her match in Call Margot at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but showed her fighting spirit when refusing to give up her lead back on turf at Beverley (5f, good to soft) since; much bigger question here, up 4lb in a better race on a very different track. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 70637-
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) in April and she's finished close up in two of her three starts since (5f, good/AW); not the most consistent but she can be bang there if she's on another going day. |
5/2 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Course winner over 6f in April; sound run when fourth over 5f at Musselburgh next time; still feasibly treated; interesting. |
11/4 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark at the ninth time of asking when leading late in a 6f handicap at Newcastle five weeks ago; inconvenienced by dropping to 5f at Musselburgh next time but ran well enough to think she was still in form; not handicapped out of things. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 45134- CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (4) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Recorded his second success, at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March off this mark, but has been beaten 43l, 58l and 27l since; first-time blinkers need to have a significant impact. |
50/1 |
|
12th 6 (4) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
50-1 winner over 1m here (first start since wind surgery) in March; has failed to beat a rival in two subsequent starts, tailed off (beaten 58l) at Doncaster six weeks ago; difficult to know what to expect. |
33/1 |
|
14th 4 (9) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this. |
50/1 |
33/1
Form: 368-
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt at Brighton (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; needs to contend with a 6lb penalty but she may have more in her locker and is in with a big shout. |
3/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Yard had a few easy winners of late, including a couple at big prices; this filly, who threatened to pick up a small handicap when the hood first went on, has had excuses the past twice and is one to consider. |
5/2 |
|
7th 11 (7) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
In good form without winning for her current yard (runner-up over 1m here) until going too freely and beating one in 1m Kempton handicap last month; she's worth another chance. |
20/1 |
40/1
Form: 559-
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (2) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Faced a stiff task on last September's Newbury debut for another yard and wasn't disgraced, but two subsequent efforts on Polytrack for this stable were modest; cheekpieces enlisted on handicap debut and improvement is required. |
40/1 |
|
6 (5) |
19th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Debutante by New Approach and first foal of maiden (RPR 82) half-sister to two useful winners (at about 1m-1m2f, including 2yo) and daughter of 7f/1m Group 3 winner; check the betting. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £72.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £64.44 |
| Tricast | £111.38 |
| Trifecta | £225.30 |