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- Prize money: £4396.56
- 0m 7f 14y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 32809-
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Three wins for James Owen this year, the latest over 1m here (good to firm) 18 days ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 (8) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Dual 7f winner this season; looked as good as ever when clear second to progressive rival at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago but recent 4lb rise demands a bit more from him here. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Both wins have been at 7f but has form over this far and it might yet end up being his best trip; due a 1lb rise after finding one too good at Yarmouth last time (7f); unlikely to be too far away. |
5/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 040-85 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Six Tapeta wins include four over C&D; on dangerous mark but he bled from the nose at Southwell on his penultimate run and also had a small amount of blood in his mouth before a tame effort over C&D two weeks ago; continues to edge down the weights but he has a patchy profile and others are preferred; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Six Tapeta wins include four here; has come back down to a realistic mark and reportedly bled from the nose when well beaten after a break at Southwell. |
9/1 |
|
12th 9 (5) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won six 7f Tapeta handicaps in the opening months of last year, two over C&D, going two stone up the weights; didn't see out 1m when last seen and holds each-way claims back on his favoured surface. |
20/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 574615 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (3) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three-time winner on the AW over 7f and he ran well despite not really settling when second of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; that was just his third go on the grass and he can remain competitive. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 (10) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time AW winner, most recently in February; two attempts on turf include a good effort (close third off 1lb higher) in a division of this contest 12 months ago; again has place claims. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Seemingly boosted by first-time visor when coming from off the pace to score at Wolverhampton (7f) last month; not in same form on latest outing and not one to rely upon heavily but probably still on a good mark. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 0-4391 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (2) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 7 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 (9) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: -22126 CD BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (5) |
17th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has done all his winning over C&D, most recently off 4lb higher in February; midfield in the latest of his two starts since returning from summer break; good chance if staging a full revival. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 (8) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time 7f winner here and on his last winning mark (February); wasn't in great form back in the spring but has gone well after a break. |
16/1 |
|
8th 4 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 305-72 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (3) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
A three-time winner here but going through a quiet patch and needs to turn a corner. |
13/2 |
|
8th 6 (4) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Five AW wins include three here but he has been going through a quiet spell and is without his usual claiming partner. |
14/1 |
|
10th 7 (6) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Five AW wins include two on this course (at 6f; has won over 7f) but he's been going through a quieter spell of late; others more likely. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 51448- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (7) |
15th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All four wins (three on AW) have been at 7f but he ran with plenty of credit when fourth of ten at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) ten days ago; this trip may suit him even better and he makes the shortlist. |
4/1 |
|
6 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All four wins have been at 7f but he finished well out wide when a close third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) two weeks ago; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix off an unchanged mark. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
All four wins have been over 7f for other yards; missed the break when favourite at Redcar (1m2f, good) 12 days ago, drops in grade on a career-low mark and may be worth another chance. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 64-855 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 6 (16) |
15th Oct 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Won four times for Richard Hughes (three on turf) at 5.5f-7f; promising start for this yard at Navan (5f, good) in June but failed to beat a single rival home at Navan (6f) and Gowran (7f) since. |
25/1 |
|
12th 8 (14) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won four for Richard Hughes (three on turf) at 5.5f-7f; promising start for this yard at Navan in June but never figured when failing to beat a rival back at Navan on latest; needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
15th 1 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
10st 2lb |
Three wins last year, at 5.5f and 7f, final start on firm ground at Bath; encouraging yard debut here last month when close fourth over conventional 5f; slightly longer trip here should suit so considered off same mark. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 6738-
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (9) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Nine-race maiden; not made a huge impact in handicaps this year, the latest off this mark at Ayr last week; others look stronger. |
16/1 |
|
12th 6 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Eight-race maiden who has form figures of 89778 in handicaps and was laboured at Redcar (7f, good) when last seen in June; mark continues to fall but he needs a transformation after a short break. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-6736 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (6) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Operating below last year's peak form but posted sound effort when third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last week and remains on same mark as for emphatic C&D success in November; no surprise if he features. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Went close over C&D (good to firm) last month and 1m seemed to stretch him back here since (all wins at 7f, including here); his last success came off this mark; likely to be on the premises under Rodriguez. |
5/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Returned from a break with good third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in May and he went very close here (7f, good to firm) last Friday; he's done all of his winning at 7f but can be in the mix if the return to 1m isn't an issue. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 16543-
Last run: 171 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (7) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two wins this season, over 6f at Carlisle and over 5f here; latest Newcastle third can be upgraded and he is one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (7) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Two wins on turf this summer (5f-6f) but he's been a long way below form in his last two starts; still unexposed on AW but he has a patchy profile and needs a major revival back in this sphere. |
16/1 |
|
6th 9 (13) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins on fast ground this summer (5f-6f; handles heavy); disappointed as favourite at Carlisle 19 days ago; drawn wide and others have stronger claims. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 58/2-
Last run: 392 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (4) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
0-3 when owned by Amo Racing but the form of his close second at Chelmsford (7f) in February 2025 was very well advertised by the winner afterwards; joined new stable for 5,000gns in the autumn; makes stable/handicap debut after 392-day absence but well worth a glance in the betting. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 12 (8) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
prominent on outer |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.92 |
| Tricast | £112.71 |
| Trifecta | £166.50 |
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