14.20
StandardWin £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 13y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.40
Form: 7796-3 CD
Last run: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 14 (10) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more. |
25/1 |
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5th 4 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 135y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf. |
13/2 |
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4th 12 (7) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -74226 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 13 (8) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Sole win in 22 starts came at Bath in April when she bolted up by 4.5l over 1m on good; finished second off revised mark twice since, including at Nottingham 39 days ago; form has worked out; interesting on stable debut dropped in trip. |
14/1 |
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2nd 6 (3) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win from 21 starts came at Bath (1m, good) in April; bounced back from a poor effort when runner-up over this C&D last month and shaped as if still in good form at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leaving the impression the return to 1m would suit; chance. |
7/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 06-304 CD
Last run: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Three of his four wins have come over 1m here, the latest 11 days ago; 4lb penalty still leaves him 1lb below his previous winning mark, but his record over this trip around here isn't quite as compelling (770408) and that would be a concern. |
9/4 |
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1st 9 (6) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
First 27 starts came on the AW with three wins, including two over C&D last October; rather patchy this year but he was third of 13 when making his turf debut at Doncaster (7f) in May and probably not discredited in a two-runner turf race in June when last seen; in the mix. |
9/1 |
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2nd 6 (5) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
First 27 starts came on the AW (three wins) and was making his turf debut when third of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month (fourth has won twice since); 5lb below last winning mark and much respected for stable that won this in 2024. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: -16460
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (5) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
April's C&D handicap win reads well; not in the same form since but returning to classified company, where she's 1-2, should help. |
4/1 |
|
6th 6 (9) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Couple of valid excuses since a Bath win in the spring; there was a poor effort on Tapeta last time but she's capable of popping up back on turf. |
10/1 |
|
10th 13 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Well held at a short price round Bath last time but paid for going with a strong pace; had hit traffic here previously and this mark should be within range for a yard also responsible for Terries Royale. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-1407 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 (12) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut. |
8/1 |
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7th 6 (8) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 27541- CD
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (7) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No claims from last two starts but he was a C&D winner last December and second over C&D this April, which give him a chance. |
5/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins last season, the first over 1m at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm); two heavy defeats on turf this season (beaten 23l at Yarmouth last time); returns after a 59-day break. |
14/1 |
|
9th 7 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner last summer (good to firm) and he added to his haul with a ready win at Southwell (1m, AW) in December; chased home Timely Affair back at Southwell three weeks ago (1m) but while he is 4lb better off today, he wouldn't be sure to reverse the placings (raced awkwardly under pressure). |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 85135- D
Last run: 145 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
The winner of two 1m handicaps, on Newcastle AW and here on heavy; capable of going well back at 1m, having raced too freely over 1m4f last time. |
6/1 |
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6th 3 (5) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Running consistently well in recent months including winning a handicap at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in June; yet to attempt this far, but still one for the shortlist down to this level for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Both wins over 1m, at Ffos Las (heavy) last September and at Newcastle (AW) last month; finished second of six at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) this month and she is one for the shortlist off the same mark. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 00-693 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time AW winner including over C&D; his last success was 17 months ago but he returned after a short break with an eye-catching fourth in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last week; didn't get much luck in that race and he's in the mix back up in trip; visor reapplied. |
11/2 |
|
4th 9 (1) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
His C&D third in March was his only effort of note since wind surgery last summer; it hasn't been a springboard to better things and he's not a solid option. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 836-11 CD
Last run: 7 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 6 (1) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Two runs here include soft-ground C&D defeat of Bobby Dassler in August; also landed a pair of 1m AW classified events at Southwell in March and wasn't disgraced returned to turf handicaps on his last two starts; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Returned to form when winning two classified events at Southwell (1m) in March but he's been well held back in handicaps in his last two runs; didn't run badly at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in April but that took his turf record to 1-18. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 0731-8 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (14) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Three C&D wins; competitive only twice in 2026 but latest instance saw her register a turf win at Ffos Las (1m) 19 days ago; player if backing that up. |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 (8) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still capable of modest form on occasions last year, including two 1m wins on Southwell AW, but competitive only once (penultimate start) in 2026. |
5/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice over 1m at Southwell last year; struggled on her first four outings this term but returned to some form when fourth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; needs to build on that. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 08440-
Last run: 206 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole success came in June 2024 but he arrives in decent nick, fifth of 11 in C&D handicap ten days ago; not out of things. |
7/1 |
|
5th 10 (3) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-15 since winning a Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) as a 2yo, but was beaten less than a length into third of eight at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) 12 days ago; could play a part if building on that. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (1) |
25th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
14-race losing run now stretches back two years, with no trip this year (tried between 7f and 1m6f, including C&D) provoking a revival. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £66.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £54.87 |
| Tricast | £178.07 |
| Trifecta | £313.50 |
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