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StandardSBK: Dont Settle For Less Handicap
- Prize money: £29700
- 1m 0f 142y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.80
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1812-2
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Best form has come on AW and he hung left when 3l last of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May last time; however, the trip appeared to stretch him and he's off the same mark as for his win at Wolverhampton (8.4f, AW) in March; not written off back at 1m in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Broadly progressive, mostly at about 1m and on AW, until posting duck eggs in last two outings; may prove resurgent back down in grade, and pedigree suggests the return to 1m2f is worth a go. |
4/1 |
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17th 8 (17) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Having been gelded last autumn he enjoyed a good stint on AW, winning twice (1m/8.6f); soundly beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time and he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he remains lightly raced for his top yard and is not discounted under Ryan Moore. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 38-321
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Both wins have been on AW and he went close in his bid for a double at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; never involved back on turf at Ascot in May but he started slowly and was hampered at a crucial stage; now goes back up in grade but he has possibilities back on Tapeta. |
15/2 |
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5th 4 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Only 2-16 but his third trainer has him in career-best form and didn't get the breaks when a closing fourth at Newcastle last time (1m); hold-up performer who needs a good pace to chase and if getting one he'll be dangerous. |
4/1 |
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4th 12 (12) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Coaxed back to form by his new trainer, twice placed over C&D before winning at Southwell in February; good second behind First Principle two weeks ago; another 2lb rise tempers enthusiasm slightly. |
16/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 11621- CD
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 17 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in tight finishes at Class 3 level, including at Redcar latest start; may well come up short in this better grade, for all that he receives weight all round. |
16/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
3-9; didn't enjoy much luck when sent off one of the market leaders for the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month, but ran his race when beaten just over a length into fourth of 13 over the same C&D (good) a fortnight later; one for the shortlist down another 1lb. |
11/2 |
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4th 1 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Talented on AW and had more in hand than the narrow winning margin suggests when arriving late on the scene at Wolverhampton (about 1m) in November; was carried out of his ground when starting a forward move over C&D (good to firm) recently and has to be of interest in this lower grade. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 46-210
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Nine wins in all, but only one on turf from 32 starts; led when third over 7f at Fairyhouse last week, and that's probably his optimum trip on turf, rather than the stiff mile here; unplaced all four runs here, too. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Eight-time winner on the AW but just 1-31 on turf; beaten 3l when third of 6 in this last season and just 1lb lower now; finished a couple of places ahead of Tolebi when a 4.5l seventh of 17 at the Curragh on latest; place shout. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (2) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Eight-time AW winner; not as good on turf (1-31) and last of 12 on his favoured surface when last seen at Lingfield in early April; others appeal more. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 53-450 CD BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 19 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
C&D winner (good to firm) off 6lb lower last July but fourth was the best placing she achieved in five AW handicaps earlier this year; off 11 weeks; others make more obvious appeal. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (13) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 12-012 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (1) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two AW wins in the winter (9.4f/1m2f); it's possible he's gone off the boil but when beaten 8l in ninth of 13 at Newmarket a fortnight ago he was denied a clear passage before keeping on nicely; not ruled out each-way back up in trip. |
25/1 |
|
9th 5 (11) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on the AW over the winter but he seems to have gone off the boil, well beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday; not so effective yet on turf; others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
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11th 13 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and over this C&D in January; below best at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest and he's running in a higher grade than he's used to, but he has an each-way shout on the pick of his winter form. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 2413-8 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (10) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Two 1m wins on turf last season and added another on AW at Lingfield (1m2f) in December; however, he needs to produce a bigger performance than he's managed across his four outings this year. |
40/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Lingfield (AW) in December on first crack at 1m2f and raced wide when sixth of 14 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month; this two-time turf winner remains unexposed at today's trip and is not ruled out. |
7/1 |
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6th 8 (12) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Lingfield (Polytrack) in December on first crack at 1m2f; another big run when third of five in Listed race there (1m2f) next time; bounced back from lesser run when staying on for seventh of 12 at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) recently and he could be in the mix now back up in trip. |
15/2 |
20/1
Form: 128-
Last run: 90 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won a C&D novice on debut last September but he's 0-7 since; has run respectably at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) and Chester (7f, good to soft) in his last two runs but he needs to find more with eyeshields now tried. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces with fifth of ten in 1m Carlisle handicap 13 days ago; not out of things with headgear retained. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced; sole win came over 7f at Chester last September and he's shown only the odd glimmer of promise in handicaps on AW and turf since; falling quickly in the weights but cheekpieces have a big job to do. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 428-40
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Dual winner at 1m who was dropped back down to 7f when he scored at Newmarket (good) in May; stayed on for third over that trip on the July course a fortnight ago so this first start at 6f is something of a surprise. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Not straightforward but he is a capable performer on his day and he landed his first turf success when beating Silver Ghost on the Rowley course six weeks ago, again hanging right under pressure but full value for the neck winning margin; up 3lb but has the ability to feature. |
6/1 |
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1st 7 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
0-7 on turf and his best form (and both wins) has come on AW; below par on AW on last two starts and arrives with something to prove. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 58700- D
Last run: 175 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Can lead; 2-2 on this course in 2025, over 1m (good to soft) and 1m1f (good) but he hasn't been at full strength this year, including when back over C&D in April; this is a drop in grade from Newmarket in May but a complete revival is up in the air; yard runs two. |
12/1 |
|
8th 13 (4) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 61-441 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
All three of his wins have been on the AW, the most recent at Kempton (1m) in March off 4lb lower; never a threat when sixth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago and he was well beaten on soft ground last year. |
11/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has posted two duck eggs since most recent AW success and latest effort took his turf form figures to 370; not particularly solid kept to this sphere and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
11th 4 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Mostly in good form on the AW during the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Kempton (1m); however, he was below par back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago and has something to prove on a rare encounter with turf. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 976-23
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Not the force of old (one-time useful Flat handicapper) but has made the frame in two Stratford events since rejoining Shark Hanlon, albeit proved no match for a Skelton-trained 11-10 favourite last time; likely to be a similar story today. |
13/2 |
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2nd 5 |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Has reached the frame in both hurdles starts but beaten 34l and 23l in the process; could be one for handicaps in due course but, in a race lacking depth, he may be capable of hitting the frame again. |
7/1 |
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4th 6 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Useful Flat racer, albeit on the downgrade now; back with John Hanlon after three-run spell with Mark Loughnane that included a second on Polytrack (1m4f; RPR 88) last month; made underwhelming hurdle debut when well-held third at Worcester (2m, good) last summer but still enters calculations. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.91 |
| Tricast | £87.48 |
| Trifecta | £84.90 |
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