15.45
GoodArmstrong Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £7215.6
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.20
- Place: £3.70
Form: 2447-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has mostly duck eggs in his form figures this term but won at Ripon (6f) in April and the return to this venue, combined with first-time visor, may have positive effect; scored over 5f last year. |
7/1 |
|
13th 11 (10) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner; has done well since joining Mark Walford, first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer and winning over the same C&D (good to soft) in April; has to bounce back from poor run at Ascot last time but that's certainly possible. |
14/1 |
|
10th 11 (9) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere. |
8/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1322-4 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Has been in good form in 6f handicaps this season, including second over C&D in April (good to soft) and third at Carlisle in May (good to firm); won his first race on turf when prevailing at Newbury last week (good to soft); has a penalty but sound chance. |
5/4 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
A Southwell maiden win last summer remains his only success after 15 attempts but he has run good races in defeat in all three starts this year; conditions should suit well and he is more appealing than most. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 10 (8) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Found only Realign too strong at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn despite meeting trouble at a crucial stage, and he was back on the up when a neck second of 16 at Ripon (6f, good to soft) six weeks ago; reliable and has notably solid credentials. |
11/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 25299- CD
Last run: 207 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Looked as good as ever when close third of 16 on seasonal debut at Ripon (6f, good to soft) in April but his form has dipped since and he has questions to answer on this AW debut. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 (5) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Well handicapped on 2025 best; ran a fine race for third on his seasonal return at Ripon in April but two heavy defeats have followed (behind Novello Lad latest); needs a full revival. |
12/1 |
|
12th 4 (15) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Goes well fresh and he scored on his seasonal/handicap debut last April; again ran well when close third off this mark on his comeback (also Ripon, 6f) this term; he didn't back it up when suffering a heavy defeat at York last time, albeit from a poor draw, but this represents a drop back in grade so he's not dismissed. |
15/2 |
9/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 000-53 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance. |
10/1 |
|
10th 6 (10) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has started 2026 in very good nick, third of six in 6f Southwell handicap last month; not out of things eased 1lb. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won a Racing League handicap off this mark last summer; three solid efforts this year, including a third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month and a close fourth in big field at Ripon two weeks ago; remains lightly raced on AW and he's a key player back in this sphere. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 2/441- CD
Last run: 302 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Maiden winner who has had lots of chances in handicaps but ran well to be sixth of 22 at York (good), running on over 7f; drawn in 1 and can race prominently; considered. |
3/1 |
|
6th 20 (22) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 6f Ripon maiden last June and stays 7f; 0-13 in handicaps, however, and others present stronger cases despite his career-low mark. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won a C&D maiden (good) last June on his second start for Tim Easterby; returned after a lengthy absence with a creditable fifth here (6f, good to soft) last month and ran another solid race at Pontefract last time; still looks on a workable mark and he shouldn't be far away. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 002-86 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (12) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 16 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't won since 2024 but he's starting to look well handicapped; heavily backed when sixth of 20 behind Lord Roxby and Yes I'm Mali over C&D three weeks ago; bit more needed but he could be building up to something. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 39608- D
Last run: 166 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Hold-up sprinter who ended a near two-year losing run at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; better form when second there three weeks ago; has plenty of C&D form in big fields and he has each-way claims. |
17/2 |
|
2nd 6 (4) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Belatedly regained the winning thread in C&D event (good) last time, perhaps benefiting from the removal of visor and beating a subsequent scorer (pair clear); still favourably treated even though he's gone back up 5lb; strong contender. |
3/1 |
|
1st 9 (9) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
In reasonably good form having made the frame in last two starts, rallying both times; on a two-year losing spell but remain 7lb below last winning mark; enters calculations. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 7137-0 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
A three-time C&D scorer; right back to his best of late when runner-up in 7f handicaps at Wetherby and Thirsk, caught only late on latter occasion; up 2lb but another bold showing is on the cards. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner who bounced back to his best with second of 14 in 7f Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; up 2lb but he remains 1lb below his last winning mark so merits serious consideration. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 3345-2 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 17 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Looked as good as ever when second of nine at Catterick (6f, good) on his reappearance in April but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; conditions no problem and he's on a manageable mark but this is a warm race in which to try to bounce back. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (8) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Very productive in the first half of 2025 but has subsequently been unable to add to his tally; admittedly ties in with a couple of today's opponents on C&D form three weeks ago (penultimate start). |
12/1 |
|
20th 19 (22) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Tends to lead and he made all to beat 18 rivals in this race (good to firm) 12 months ago; bubbling under this season, beaten off only late on at Doncaster last Friday; won't mind if rain softens the ground (used to be considered a mud-lover); should make a bold bid for a repeat success. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: 0700-0 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Modest win record but he scored at Doncaster (6f) off 5lb higher around a year ago and it was his first go in this grade when running well for second over that C&D (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; Faye McManoman knows him well; respected. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
9/1 |
|
10th 15 (3) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 54830- CD
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 16 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
He has been threatening to add to his six wins, with a third at Pontefract and second at Thirsk on his last two starts; on the downside he has been unplaced in all seven visits to York. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 11 (11) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
He has run well over C&D in the past, including in May, and he didn't run badly when third of six in a Class 3 handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago; each-way shout. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 (1) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Comfortably beat Rock Opera over C&D in spring 2025, albeit was in better form at the time, that success the middle leg of a hat-trick; not solid on 2026 results but has slipped to an attractive mark. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 511-60 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 4302-8 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Thrown in on last season's best; yet to get going for David O'Meara this time around but he has dropped 10lb for his troubles and the addition of a visor could help; stable also runs Yes I'm Mali. |
28/1 |
|
8th 4 (5) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time, taking record for new yard to 0-4; interesting on best form, which includes a win over C&D and close second to Photosynthesis at Newmarket. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 627804 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a good mark, fully 14lb lower than when winning last season's Great St Wilfrid, but 0-14 at 5f and he is drawn out wide. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
12lb lower than for his win in the Great St Wilfrid last August (6f, good to firm); mixed bag in 2026 but he is the type to pop up soon, albeit probably over a shorter trip. |
16/1 |
|
8th 11 (10) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) off a 9lb higher mark; some creditable efforts since but he's hard to predict and has struggled at Chester and York in his last two starts; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back on this drop back in trip. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 57651- C
Last run: 162 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Poorly drawn and well beaten on seasonal reappearance here (6f) in April, but much more competitive when third at Carlisle (5f, good; 9-2) 16 days ago; bypassed an option at Catterick on Saturday (unsuitable ground) in favour of this; rain - three wins on soft - would aid his cause. |
7/4 |
16/1
Form: 30463- CD
Last run: 145 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (4) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features. |
11/2 |
|
5th 6 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Decent 2yo who struggled last year, coming more than a stone down the weights; found his level again latterly on Tapeta but he ran poorly on his turf comeback in April and others make more obvious appeal. |
14/1 |
|
16th 16 (1) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Won two of his first three starts, including a C&D nursery off 8lb higher, but the handicapper was in command for much of 2025; creditable third to Fortamour at Newcastle when last seen 145 days ago but he has more on his plate in this deeper race. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £154.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £97.76 |
| Tricast | £748.36 |
| Trifecta | £1992.40 |