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StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 67-545 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (12) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least. |
8/1 |
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10th 2 (11) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again. |
7/1 |
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3rd 3 (2) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many. |
9/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 030-24 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Has a record of 0-16 on turf and it's a long time between his AW drinks; however, he arrives in form having been placed in that sphere the last twice; may remain competitive. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark. |
11/4 |
10/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 474-67 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (3) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well positioned when opening her account for new connections at Lingfield 18 days ago, seemingly appreciating being back over 1m/on AW; not ruled out off 3lb higher. |
13/2 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
A two-time AW winner (around 1m) in 2025; best of three runs for her new yard when fourth of six in 1m1f handicap on turf here last month; needs to build on it now. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Tapeta winner who didn't handle Brighton last time (has run well on the AW here before though); become very hit and miss in recent times and has it to prove now. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: -72333
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (6) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too. |
9/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time. |
15/2 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 3-4184
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (9) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style. |
13/2 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
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8th 7 (2) |
31st Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 08-325 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (6) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
2-34 but only faded late after racing prominently at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and met trouble in running when fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW; 100-30) 12 days ago; on career-low mark and may be ready to take advantage. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins from 33 starts; runner-up over this C&D in January and he shaped as if still in form when eighth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago, weakening late; returns to the AW with solid claims. |
4/1 |
|
8th 16 (8) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Infrequent winner but he has run some good races in defeat over the winter, including when coming from a long way back to take second at Southwell (7f) for this rider in January; ran poorly at this meeting 12 months ago. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 890-87
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
A number of modest efforts since an Irish win over further last summer; others safer. |
33/1 |
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7th 7 (6) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
String of poor efforts since an Irish win over further last summer, finishing well behind Volendam on the AW last time; first-time headgear will need to make a big difference on this return to turf. |
50/1 |
|
7th 1 (1) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Down Royal (10.6f, good) last July but she's not come close to that form since and has been quiet in three runs for new yard this year; record is now 1-16 and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 0549-8
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (2) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Can front-run; did too much too soon in first-time blinkers over 1m here eight days ago and faded into fifth; headgear is retained and he may appreciate the drop back in trip. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (11) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to place, including when 33-1 or bigger in all four of his handicaps; first-time blinkers replace first-time cheekpieces; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
14th 13 (3) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Six-race maiden who is far from solid on form and has yet to start at shorter than 33-1; cheekpieces are now added and he needs improvement on this switch to turf. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 6-2262 BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Advanced her form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when an emphatic winner over C&D and had a wide trip when second under a penalty at Wolverhampton; up another 4lb but this filly could be improving. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
15th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Advanced her form in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when an emphatic winner of 1m handicap at Bath three days ago; weighted to go close under a 5lb penalty. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win in 14 runs came over 6f at Yarmouth (good to firm) last summer; has been up and down since then but she's back on her winning mark and had an excuse with traffic issues on return from layoff (8.4f) last month; cheekpieces are now added and she's not ruled out back in trip. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 4090-9
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (1) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Seems to go on most ground and made it 21st-time lucky with a short-head success from The Bureau Club over C&D this month; 4lb out of the weights so 7lb higher, which may be enough to anchor him. |
12/1 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Good 2yo form; remains a maiden after 20 starts but he's fallen a long way in the weights and, at odds of 4-1, was a clear second over C&D 55 days ago; considered. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 35700- C
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (11) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Came from a long way off the pace for narrow win off today's basement mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May but subsequent efforts have been underwhelming and his overall profile remains unconvincing. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 (11) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Narrow win at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; 0-55 handicap); not so good since, including in a classified race last week, and others are preferred for win purposes. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Came from well off the pace to win a handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May, but he hasn't matched that level in three starts since and this track isn't sure to suit his hold-up style; others preferred. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £116.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.81 |
| Tricast | £572.73 |
| Trifecta | £619.90 |
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