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- Prize money: £18319
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Light rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £2.90
Form: 5-3134 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time Southwell winner who offered a bit more back there early last month; handicapper eased off, following a barren spell on turf, but he's pulled hard more than once over this trip, including when wearing a hood (missing again tonight). |
7/1 |
|
12th 3 (12) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Having dropped down the weights he ran pretty well when fourth of 12 at Southwell (6f, AW) three weeks ago and is now another 1lb lower; however, he needs something extra and is just 1-16 on turf as opposed to 4-14 on AW. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (12) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Four course wins, the latest off 2lb higher over this trip in February; found valuable series final at Windsor too competitive last month but he's of interest back here, despite his wide draw. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 57422- D BF
Last run: 115 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (5) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
The forecast rain will be less of a bother to him than many; however, the latest of two narrow turf wins over 6f, at Chester in August, took him to a career-high mark which proved a tough pill to swallow in the Portland at Doncaster last week; looks up against it from 2lb higher this time. |
16/1 |
|
14th 19 (16) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Course winner (6f, soft); three 6f wins this year, two of them on good to soft ground at Chester; this will demand more but he is on an upward trajectory and that doesn't apply to many of these. |
12/1 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time. |
9/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 071-44 CD BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (7) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Dual turf winner (both over 5f), latest at Chepstow in May (good to soft); good 2l third over C&D last week (good to soft) and one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 9-3141 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (14) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider. |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: 51000- D
Last run: 88 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (8) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
He's dropped to a favourable mark and there is every chance that he will exploit it at some point, but he was a soundly beaten fourth of eight behind Belsito at Hamilton (6f, soft) eight days ago and has work to do here. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Encouraging return to turf when never-nearer close fourth at Ripon (6f, good to soft; has won on soft) in April and he wasn't far away in a big field back there in August; on a favourable mark now; not far away. |
8/1 |
|
7th 8 (18) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 042-78 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (7) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate but yet to show as much on turf, including for this yard last twice. |
50/1 |
|
8th 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
On a competitive mark on his AW form for James Tate; yet to show as much on turf, including on stable debut at Chester (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; stamina not assured either. |
20/1 |
|
10th 11 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Won four times on AW for James Tate; good second at Southwell (6f) when last seen in April; sold for 13,000gns later that month; switching to turf is the obvious concern as he has been unplaceed in three previous runs on grass. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 17-762 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
On a losing sequence but seemed rejuvenated by the refitting of a hood when a good third of ten in 7f Beverley handicap last month, nearest finish having had to wait for a run over 1f out; course winner who is effective over this shorter trip and a likely player off a reduced mark. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 11 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Hurtling down the weights but for good reason as this multiple winner is looking very regressive. |
33/1 |
|
15th 17 (1) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Fully 15lb lower than when winning at Lingfield (6f, AW) last December but this 9yo has regressed in recent months; has to turn things around. |
40/1 |
5/1
Form: 0675-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (6) |
19th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; can lead, as when winning at Hamilton in May; some good efforts in competitive sprints since, including when fourth of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, soft) last month; the return to 5f will suit and he's a likely player at this level. |
4/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Has done well since the blinkers went on but appears to have no margin for error off this mark, 2lb above his win in May; behind two of these here last time. |
6/1 |
|
5th 7 (9) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Back in form since fitted with blinkers, scoring over C&D (good) in May; has reached the frame on all three outings since, although latest fourth of seven at Pontefract was no more than respectable. |
11/1 |
6/1
Form: 7-0333 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
20th 6 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: 6090-3 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 5 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides). |
10/1 |
|
4th 10 (8) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day. |
16/1 |
|
10th 2 (10) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 78919- CD
Last run: 133 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (9) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Hard to win with these days but holds claims on his C&D second to a well-handicapped winner a little over a month ago; worth a look back in cheekpieces from a visor. |
7/1 |
|
9th 14 (16) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
0-9 this year but has run well on two of his last three starts, posting a very close third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) and finishing second at Southwell (6f, AW) most recently; her last win came on good to soft; chance. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 294-31 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (3) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has gained all four of his wins at Newcastle, with the most recent of those successes coming there over 5f 16 days ago; 3lb rise looks fair but he was well beaten when last seen over 6f. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
All three of his wins have come at Newcastle and he has run some good races this winter, including his latest third when keeping on after an awkward start (not his first); capable at this level; respected. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £128.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £107.46 |
| Tricast | £719.38 |
| Trifecta | £1149.90 |
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