16.22
GoodConnexin’s ‘No Lagging Behind’ Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 1m 0f 100y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 527-34 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
In decent nick at present, winning his third race when scoring at Beverley (8.5, good to firm) in April off 2lb lower; made the frame on his two starts last month and holds place claims. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Campaigned mostly at up to 8.5f and has seemed ideally suited by Beverley/Newcastle, having registered all of his top-two finishes at those venues; doesn't look the answer in this scenario. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Fourth of 22 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when winning at Beverley (8.5f) the following month; latest Beverley effort was not so good and he has fared no better than sixth in six races from a mark of 61 and higher. |
10/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 4464-0 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner who was runner-up over 8.5f at Beverley in April and May; below his best over that same C&D last month but has good claims on his first try in classified company. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran whose recent consistent vein of form has taken his C&D record to 14224, latest effort in the race won by Anificas Beauty; remains 4lb below last wining mark; holds solid claims. |
7/2 |
7/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 058/22
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (11) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Had a hurdles win in spring 2025 and 2026; 0-9 on Flat but two C&D seconds early this year put him in the picture. |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 (12) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In winning form over hurdles this spring and he posted a good third of nine in C&D handicap last month; enters calculations. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Scored over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month and also ran well on the Flat three weeks ago; likely to give another good account here but might find others better handicapped. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 332783
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (8) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Triple course winner over 1m-1m2f, including on firm; placed elsewhere over 1m4f; 1lb higher than when winning a 0-60 here last month; claims if repeating that effort but has a bit to prove after his last three starts. |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (2) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner who has won three times at Bath (1m/1m2f) since the start of last month, but he didn't get home when fourth of nine over C&D (good to firm) nine days ago; may not face too much competition up front so could still be dangerous. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 (1) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner; modest overall strike-rate but not in recent weeks having won three of his last five races, all victories at Bath (1m-1m2f); still on a fair mark and good to soft ground was a feasible excuse at Chepstow last Monday. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 8106-0
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and over C&D in June (good to soft; 18-runner handicap); beaten 8l on AW last time; could bounce back. |
9/2 |
|
5th 1 (12) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11). |
7/2 |
|
1st 12 (7) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has gained last two wins over 1m2f at Redcar, including latest start; runner-up in most recent 1m attempt so he may be able to remain competitive. |
13/2 |
2/1
Form: 575331 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW. |
6/1 |
|
13th 11 (13) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time. |
9/2 |
|
5th 7 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
His last three wins have come in amateur riders' races, the latest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW), and he shaped when staying on for third at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago as though this trip, over which he's unraced, may be within range; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 2245-4
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
11-race maiden; having only his second run on the AW (fair effort on first occasion) and his first run at beyond 1m2f so has plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up twice at this venue (including this trip) last term; needs to be in better form than he was at Beverley last week (seventh of nine) but it's possible that refitted blinkers will give him a lift. |
7/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden who has frame possibilities on several pieces of form, including a couple of second-place finishes at Musselburgh last term and fourth-place finish on AW reappearance. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: /4007-
Last run: 255 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (5) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden whose form has dipped sharply for current yard and who lacks recent practice (absent since last August); best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
11th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Signs of ability on Polytrack in Ireland but he's finished tailed off at big prices in two handicaps (6f/7f) for current yard; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove |
40/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Signs of ability on Dundalk Polytrack (1m) for Mick Halford and Tracey Collins; slowly away and always behind on first start for this trainer at Kempton (6f; 66-1, beaten 25l); enough to prove on turf - particularly on soft - but shouldn't be written off yet with 7f more suitable. |
50/1 |
7/1
Form: 61-687
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (9) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has lacked consistency for current stable but is only 1lb higher than when recording an account-opening success on AW in December; fighting chance provided he's back in similar form. |
7/1 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
13th time lucky when winning a 9.4f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; not so good twice in January and now returns from an 11-week break; Oisin Murphy booked so a better showing would seem likely. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
24th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
13th time lucky when justifying support at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) last month; didn't fire back at that track three weeks ago but his penultimate form has worked out well and he's a player if he can get back near that level. |
13/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.56 |
| Tricast | £165.34 |
| Trifecta | £161.30 |
Selections
NEWMARKET:
No Knee NeverTelegraph:
No Knee NeverThe Sun:
No Knee NeverDaily Record:
No Knee NeverThe Times:
Tees George