15.23
GoodJoin Racing TV Today Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1/622/ D BF
Last run: 560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Only raced four times for Charles Hills but he won a 7f novice on his debut and finished second in both handicaps in 2024; the form of the Newbury second worked out extremely well and this mark ought to be in range; a 560-day absence, during which time he has changed hands (30,000gns last July) and been gelded, is the obvious concern but he returns for a stable in red-hot form; hooded first time; betting informative. |
10/1 |
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2nd 10 (2) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly into stride |
9/4 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
29th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 4931-6
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Did well for Harriet Bethell last season and his two runs this year have been encouraging, second of 13 to an unexposed one at Thirsk three weeks ago; mark left unchanged; big player. |
3/1 |
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2nd 10 (12) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
The winner of four of his eight starts last year (6f, good or slower); perhaps needed the run on his return to action at Newcastle last month, running respectably in the smaller stands' side group; the more rain to fall the better for him. |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 28317- CD
Last run: 199 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (9) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
7f winner at Thirsk (soft) in September and he was back in that sort of form when close third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; sire and damsire both influences for stamina but this marked step up in trip is still a little surprising. |
13/2 |
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3rd 7 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and reappeared with promising third there (7f, good) in April; kept on for fifth over this C&D (good) three weeks ago in a race that favoured those ridden more prominently, and the first-time hood may not have suited (left off today); possible player. |
9/2 |
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5th 7 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark at Thirsk (7f) in September; resumed from seven months off with a good third of 13 in another 7f handicap there 27 days ago; could do better still back up in trip with a hood fitted and rates a player. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 12012- D
Last run: 164 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added. |
6/1 |
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4th 3 (13) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Ended 2025 in a rich vein of form, winning a Catterick handicap (7f, good) before a narrow defeat at Musselburgh (7f, soft) when last seen 164 days ago; another 2lb higher on his reappearance so he will need to be cherry ripe for this return to action. |
12/1 |
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5 (6) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Like Yaaser he was well held at York last Friday, but his previous second to a progressive type at Ayr (7f, soft) looks pretty solid form; sole win came on good ground here; no surprise if he bounces back. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 2620-9 C
Last run: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 19 (15) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Two-time C&D winner and has also run with distinction in defeat here on numerous occasions; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years but he would be better suited by slower conditions. |
9/1 |
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12 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in July of 2023 and 2025; behind Leadman when fifth at the Dante meeting last month but well in front of David O'Meara's charge and looked a bit unlucky (met trouble) when third of 22 back here three weeks ago; solid. |
6/1 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Plenty of C&D form in big fields, notably wins on good to soft in 2023 and July 2025; while not so striking as Leadman, he didn't have the best of runs when fifth of 22 over C&D eight days ago, so might step up a bit today. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 754-33
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 (9) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Not the force of old but he retains ability and has performed with credit for his new yard this year, most recently finishing second of nine at Pontefract 12 days ago (6f, good); down in class today and should go well despite his small rise in the weights. |
4/1 |
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2nd 8 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 28326- D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (1) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Performed with credit when twice reaching the frame in May; a stumble at the start did not help when only sixth at Thirsk latest but he's winless since 2024 and that wait for a next success may go on unless a change of headgear (first-time visor for regular cheekpieces) gives him a lift. |
13/2 |
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6th 6 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good form, fourth of 11 to This Farh in 7.5f Beverley handicap 20 days ago; considered. |
7/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 078U6- D
Last run: 186 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Has performed well in two runs at the July festival, notably a win (off just 1lb lower) in this race last year; narrowly justified favouritism at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) latest start, setting up him well for a return to this track; respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 7 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Shaped very well when second in a big-field York handicap (7f) in May but he's twice failed to build on it, just a fair sixth back there (7f) eight days ago; handily weighted but it's now 13 runs since his last victory. |
11/2 |
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6th 6 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has an underwhelming strike-rate, given his ability, and his two C&D runs last month (both good ground) rather sum him up, shaping very well when second of 22 at the Dante meeting but never involved when favourite eight days later; could pop up but it's likely things will need to drop this hold-up performer's way. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 4214-1 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (7) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
7f novice winner for Ed Walker; made a successful stable debut off 4lb lower in March (7f, good to soft) but hasn't kicked on from there. |
16/1 |
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7th 8 (2) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins from six starts for three different yards but he was disappointing in a 7f handicap at Thirsk (ninth of 13) last month; has bit to prove again after that and he's untried on AW. |
16/1 |
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9th 7 (8) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Lightly-raced 4yo; attracted support and made a perfect start for new connections when seeing off 14 rivals at Doncaster three weeks ago (7f, good to soft); 5lb higher in a better race but there was a lot to like about the way he responded to pressure last time; can do better. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 31129- D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All wins over 7f, but he did run well over C&D in June 2023 and was staying on at the finish at Haydock (7f, good) last month; significant rainfall would aid his claims. |
9/1 |
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3rd 8 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Down the field on his reappearance at Thirsk three weeks ago but last summer's form brings him right into the reckoning and he could take a step forward today. |
14/1 |
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10th 5 (10) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Prominent racer who enjoyed a purple patch last September, winning back-to-back Carlisle handicaps and coming up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Beverley; returns from 170 days off on a tough enough mark and others make more appeal. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 25187- D
Last run: 273 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Course winner who is in a consistent vein of form this term, placing in handicaps over 1m1f and 1m here (both good) on his last two outings; this longer trip asks a different question but he's likely to be on the premises again if his stamina holds. |
5/1 |
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3rd 7 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Strike-rate is 6-26; soon in a consistent vein of form this term and was beaten only half a length by the market leader in York event (1m1f, good) most recently, taking record at this venue to 512; solid. |
5/2 |
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2nd 6 (15) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 177y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a six-time winner (from 5f to 7f); has returned in similarly good form, finishing third at Thirsk (1m, good; to Empire Of Light) and Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; each-way claims again. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 25300-
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces and a drop in the weights when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and beaten less than a length into fifth of 12 off this mark at York (6f, good) last month; shouldn't be far away. |
4/1 |
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5th 2 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Returned to her best when winning a handicap with something to spare in first-time cheekpieces at Ripon (6f, good) four weeks ago; a 7lb rise asks a stiffer question of her today though. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 16612- CD
Last run: 186 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Successful over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) and Ayr (soft) in the second half of last season; left his first two efforts of the new campaign behind when third of ten back at Carlisle (1m, good) 13 days ago; claims if he can build on that from a handy inside stall. |
16/1 |
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3rd 4 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026. |
16/1 |
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10th 12 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
All four wins over 7f, once on this track; probably stays further and is worth another go over 1m but he was last to finish on his comeback here over 7f in April and likely other days. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.46 |
| Tricast | £171.99 |
| Trifecta | £375.20 |
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