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- Prize money: £4396.56
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.80
Form: 64-854
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (1) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
C&D win in March came off a 4lb higher mark and he offered more back on the AW (Polytrack) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) a fortnight ago; one to consider now returned to Tapeta. |
7/1 |
|
5 (5) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Doubled his tally on Southwell AW (7f) in March but he's not matched that form since and was always in rear at Thirsk three weeks ago; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he needs to revive back on Polytrack; cheekpieces added. |
14/1 |
|
11th 10 (1) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Doubled his tally on Southwell AW (7f) in March; not matched that form subsequently though and never threatened when ninth of 15 to The Childe Of Hale at Redcar (7f) five days ago; needs to take a step forward. |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 90-664 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win off this mark in March; knocking at the door on most recent AW appearances and latest down-the-field run in the Leger Legends event at Doncaster is easy to excuse as he saw no daylight; another to consider. |
8/1 |
|
8th 2 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Campaigned over 7f in recent times but shapes as if this return to 1m will suit; in form, having made the frame on AW in last three starts; effective on turf; strong contender under Sammy Jo Bell, who has ridden the winner of this race three times. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both AW wins have been here (1m/7f) and he suffered a near miss at Southwell (7f) last time; unlikely to be far away. |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 58-835
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Following a two-month break he returned to form and landed a gamble in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last Thursday; he's never finished better than seventh on turf and the surface switch is a concern, but he'll be tough to beat if reproducing anything like his latest form. |
4/6 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Both wins have been over 6f at Kempton when trained by Heather Main; yet to build on his debut for this yard but is now down to a career-low mark; steps back up in trip and cheekpieces return (worn once previously). |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 53373- BF
Last run: 149 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (9) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Has stood up well to a busy year, winning three times and better than ever when successful at Brighton (7f, good) in September; not quite at that level in two runs since but perhaps fitting a visor in place of cheekpieces will help. |
9/1 |
|
9 (8) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Notched a third success of 2026 at Brighton (7f) in September; backed it up with a solid fourth of nine in 7f handicap at Beverley 13 days ago; this consistent sort ought to be in the shake-up again. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Three wins this year, including C&D, and he was well on top at the finish when scoring at Brighton (7f, good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise in a deeper race could leave him vulnerable. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 162457 CD BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (6) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Landed his third course win (first over today's distance) last month off 4lb lower; ran respectably at Southwell nine days ago; the win came with authority and he looks sure to run his race here. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 (11) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Dual course winner who's had excuses with one thing and another in recent times; now 2lb lower than when going in here for Henry Callan in the spring and could well get the decent pace he wants; player for a yard that also runs Wrist Art. |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
17th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has only won on the AW, including here; on a perfectly good mark and wouldn't be a surprise to see him return to form in new headgear. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 93-124 C BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Wind surgery last winter helped and he has two wins and a close third to his name in three runs over C&D; boasts a good record fresh too, so there are reasons for optimism back from a summer break. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (3) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 6494-5
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Southwell (6f, AW) in April and was only beaten a head here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago with a yawning gap back to the rest; 4lb rise not the end of the world and good to soft ground wouldn't be a problem, but another furlong may have been preferable. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 9 (5) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Broke her duck in a Southwell handicap last month then bungled the start before seeing little daylight when fourth of 18 at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fantasy Master third) 19 days ago; looked to finish that event with a fair bit more to give and she's a key player. |
9/2 |
|
4th 18 (11) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark in a 6f handicap at Southwell last month; finished behind Dicko The Legend when fifth back at Southwell ten days ago; improvement essential but the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 8-9683 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time. |
11/2 |
|
11th 3 (7) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted). |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 25-468 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (7) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won off 2lb higher at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last November but she's been a long way below that level on her last four starts. |
25/1 |
|
15th 5 (15) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle in November but has lost her form in recent AW starts; it remains to be seen whether a return to turf and step up in trip sparks a revival. |
33/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won two fillies' handicaps (7f and 1m) at Newcastle last November; back down in the weights but that is a result of disappointing efforts on her last two starts. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 7700-7 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (6) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins for the Barrons include three at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta); 16lb below last winning mark, but five starts since returning for this yard in February leave him with plenty to prove, despite the drop in grade. |
25/1 |
|
10th 13 (6) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Well short of his best since joining this yard, only beating a handful of runners home in his four runs in 2026; tumbling down the weights but not a solid option. |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
A four-time winner but has been regressing for a while and no effort of note for current yard. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-0237 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
20th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Admirable veteran who has won 17 races, all on the AW, ten of them here; won three times last year, so still capable of a good showing but usually needs the run when returning from a summer break. |
33/1 |
|
10th 9 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
11-time course winner who defied this mark over C&D in December; some creditable efforts since but he has been a bit up and down and was only sixth behind Anthropologist here last time; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 (9) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
11-time course winner, the latest over C&D in December, and he twice finished placed over C&D last month; certainly of interest on that form but this 12yo has gone off the boil on his last two starts. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £84.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £69.54 |
| Tricast | £856.17 |
| Trifecta | £2823.20 |
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