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- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 36y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.70
Form: 5-3351 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (10) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 579-48 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (10) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No win since November 2024; ran a fair race when second of six at Carlisle four weeks ago and Rossa Ryan booked tonight; holds place claims but others are stronger for win purposes. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Better on the AW, but better handicapped on turf; fair third at Southwell two runs back (7f), but modest efforts either side of that; this softer ground no problem. |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 (11) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 867-71 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance. |
11/4 |
|
1st 8 (6) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ex-Irish gelding whose two course wins in the winter came over 7.2f; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running but the drop back in trip doesn't look optimal. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 11 (7) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Two C&D wins to his name from four starts and turned in another in-form effort when second from the front at Southwell last midweek; tends to ply his trade at the bottom level but is more likely than most to give his running. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: -44324 CD BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (9) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins over C&D, the latest 17 days ago with Faster Bee winning the other division in a faster time; he is only 3lb higher, but like that gelding is drawn higher this time; will need a bit more. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Poor strike-rate (1-27) but has twice been edged out in tight finishes recently, latterly when failing to reel in Gladiadora at Southwell (7f; 9-1); pestered for the lead, reportedly running "too free", when disappointing over C&D 11 days ago; possible. |
100/30 |
|
9th 12 (9) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Record of 1-26 but he was runner-up behind Romanovich over C&D last month and had another close call at Southwell (7f) 13 days ago; nudged up 1lb but he should be in the thick of things again. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 36-659 C
Last run: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four of his seven wins have come over C&D; successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March but not in the same form in four runs since; others look more persuasive. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 7066-4
Last run: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Drew nicely clear to end lengthy losing run in basement-grade classified race on turf return at Nottingham (6f, soft) on Thursday; faces tougher task here but remains well handicapped on older form (even under 4lb penalty) and will be fine on the faster ground. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Poor strike-rate for one of his ability; drops into first 0-50 classified event and has good 7lb claimer booked; should give a good account. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 6-5823 CD
Last run: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (8) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Conditions to suit and he is on a winning mark but it has been a long time since he won above Class 6 company; others are stronger. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Came from off the pace when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's been below that level in three starts since; all five wins on turf have been at Brighton and others have stronger claims. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 397-78 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
23rd Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival. |
25/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 95-735 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
All three AW wins have been over C&D, the latest in a classified event in March; has been below that form since and the switch from a hood to first-time cheekpieces needs to have a positive impact. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (11) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner last June (soft) off a 4lb higher mark; wants a good test over this trip but is capable of bouncing back, having been given an 11-week break since a couple of lesser efforts in Tapeta 0-50s. |
8/1 |
|
10th 5 (5) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three C&D wins, the latest in a classified event this month in a refitted hood; failed to get to grips with the leaders here six days later but she's had a longer break this time; can be very competitive if race pans out. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 312353 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (4) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Multiple winner down the years; solid effort on turf three weeks ago and won't mind getting back on AW; looks the likeliest of Phil Mcentee's three runners. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Latest of his 11 wins came at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January and he went close at Wolverhampton next time; fair effort over 6f at Lingfield 36 days ago but this slight drop back in trip probably isn't ideal. |
7/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break. |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £127.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £95.73 |
| Tricast | £540.83 |
| Trifecta | £1509.20 |
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