17.05
Good To FirmCarling Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 72-112 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins have been at 7f; admirably consistent and the winner got first run on him last time at Newmarket (good to firm); has finished first and second under the returning David Egan; every chance once more. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Likeable 7f specialist (all four wins at this trip); just edged out by Sierra Sands over C&D three weeks ago; holding his form really well and should be in the thick of things again. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Made it 3-4 for the year when winning at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in April and bounced back from a lesser run on soft ground with another win at Sandown last month (7f, good; Kimbara second); had just half a length to spare but he had to wait for a clear run and all of his wins have been by narrow margins; could still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb. |
9/2 |
16/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 387-
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Seven-race maiden; promise in 7f handicaps this summer but he does need a jolt of improvement for today's step up in distance |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to score but he went fairly close at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut in April; hasn't repeated that effort in two subsequent runs, including over that C&D last time, but it's still relatively early days and he's back down in grade. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Second over C&D on his stable/seasonal debut in April; not quite so good at Haydock one month later but still early days and the C&D form is solid enough; high on the list. |
4/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.00
Form: 4370-9
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Spent last year sprinting and is having a first try over this far (won over 8.3f here in the spring off 3lb lower); didn't get going until too late in a small field last time (1m) but stamina would be the concern. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Safely held an Newmarket on last two outings but this race is easier and she's now only 3lb higher than for breakthrough win at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; also suited by fast ground; dangerous if back on song. |
5/1 |
|
9th 10 (11) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May before respectable third of seven at Lingfield (1m1f, soft); hampered at the start when she flopped here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight and she's much better than that, but she needs to bounce back with a career best if she's to come out on top. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 375-9
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Fair maiden who signed off for Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole with a good second of six in 7f Brighton handicap in June; changed hands for £8,000 since and not out of things for her new stable after a break. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
A bit in and out in her six starts, but has shown ability as when fourth of 12 at Leicester (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in April; now 5lb lower and would have a good chance if rediscovering that form. |
11/2 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Not without ability as she showed when fourth of 12 at Leicester (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last time; each-way claims if building on that. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 568-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Seven-race maiden; in rear throughout in newly applied headgear combination (discarded) over 6f here five weeks ago; eased another 3lb in the handicap since, so isn't written off yet; prudent to consult the market. |
8/1 |
|
8th 5 (1) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ran quite encouragingly at Leicester in his only turf attempt since handicapping; interesting back in this sphere, assuming he responds well to first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 832-
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (8) |
13th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Twice a runner-up from his six starts, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago; he was beaten over 4l on that occasion though and a personal best is required. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 8 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Promising runs last season at 7f/1m; well held in two handicaps (7f/6f) this campaign, though was quite short in the betting for both and Windsor last time didn't go to plan; wouldn't rule out. |
6/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Improved with each 2yo run but his second of eight on Lingfield AW (1m) in December came in an ordinary novice; entitled to need the run on handicap/turf debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) and he ran respectably in sixth, eased when beaten; may be capable of better over the new trip. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 785-34
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (8) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Close fourth over C&D in March and off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May; off 57 days before failing to figure at Wolverhampton (16-1) five weeks ago, but he's not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
9th 8 (9) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Got off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May and race may have come too soon when running flat three days later; still unexposed and may be worth another chance after a short break. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 796-0 BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (9) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Nothing in handicaps and was going nowhere in a 1m classified race at Yarmouth last time until finishing that race off well; whether he'll repeat that effort is debatable, especially if the ground softens up. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Yet to make the frame in seven starts and only tenth of 13 in 1m2f Bath handicap in June when last seen; plenty more is needed after a break. |
9/2 |
|
10th 7 (10) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Unplaced in three 6f novice runs for Eve Johnson Houghton last year and the same in three 7f handicaps this term for new yard; his two highest ratings came on AW but the latest did offer some hope for this 3f longer trip. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 4345-3
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (6) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-race maiden but wasn't beaten far when third over C&D in March; may have had an off-day when beaten 18l at Leicester (7f, good to firm) the following month; sports first-time blinkers and impossible to write off. |
8/1 |
|
9th 2 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden but she returned after a break with a close third in a Lingfield handicap (7f, AW) last month; should benefit from that run and she's respected off only 1lb higher back on turf. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 4652-
Last run: 221 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (8) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Nearly made a successful switch to handicaps at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last September, just held by one who won three of his next five starts; had a quiet start to 2026 but did better when prominently ridden and having a little in hand against Milford Grange over C&D (soft) in June; up 3lb; capable of better. |
7/1 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-7 but ran well when second in Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft; 9-2) two weeks ago; a repeat of that run would put him firmly in the mix. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 384-
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Regressive nine-race maiden who struggled over C&D (40-1) on his recent stable debut; blinkers are now added and he has a lot to prove. |
20/1 |
|
11th 13 (13) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Left the Faheys for 3,500gns as an eight-race maiden; needs to halt the slide in his form. |
50/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Not progressing but he has been more competitive off his reduced mark on his last two starts; others still bring more compelling claims. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -13779 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.34 |
| Tricast | £179.36 |
| Trifecta | £156.50 |
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