17.25
Good To FirmBrian Dixon Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £10308
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 6322-1 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (9) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Took a big step forward after seven months off/gelded when getting off the mark in C&D handicap 19 days ago; this son of Lope Y Ferndanez can make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 (12) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2025 with a second to the reopposing Willowinghurn on 7f Musselburgh handicap debut (soft); may have more to offer in 2026 but the betting is perhaps the best guide as to whether he's likely to be fully primed for this first outing in 196 days (has been gelded). |
10/1 |
|
1 (3) |
1st Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Third at Catterick (7f, soft) in July on third start then runner-up in maiden over this C&D (good) last time; can give another good account and could be in the mix on nursery debut. |
9/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 32-3
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (9) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Fairly useful form when placed on first four starts, notably second of nine on 7.5f Beverley handicap debut (good to soft) in May; his run of consistent efforts came to an abrupt halt at Nottingham last time and cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that; shouldn't be far away if back to his best but still likely vulnerable to an improver. |
11/2 |
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8th 5 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Four placed efforts in the north reflect a consistent start to his career, good second in Beverley handicap (7.5f) most recently; related to a couple of winners for his owner and has shown enough to suggest he can emulate them; solid. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Frankel colt who has shaped promisingly when placed on each of his three outings, sticking to his task well when third of 11 in 7f Catterick maiden on his return last month; capable of better now stepping into handicap company, especially over this stiffer track; big player. |
13/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 111-24
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick on final three starts last term, the first in a 7f seller here (good), the last two in handicaps on heavy ground; mainly in good form this season and could go well on return from a break. |
6/1 |
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2nd 2 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Completed a hat-trick at Doncaster (6f) in November and continued in very good form when placed in four handicaps this season, including when third of 14 at York (7f) in May. Came in well held there (7f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 222-51 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 44y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Five-time winner with form on all sorts of surfaces; in good heart until finishing nowhere in a Class 2 handicap at last week's Ebor meeting and that's readily forgiven. |
6/1 |
|
12th 15 (1) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Won the Queen Mother's Cup for female amateur jockeys here (1m4f, good) in June; not beaten far when fourth of five at Hamilton (1m5f, good) since but there's a suspicion that this will prove too competitive. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-1444
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Dual AW winner (7f/6f) who kept on for respectable third of six here (7f, good to firm) this month; needs to find something extra today but his pedigree and running style suggest he's well worth a go over 1m. |
4/1 |
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3rd 4 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won first two starts (both AW; trained by Joseph O'Brien on debut) but his form has levelled off; latest fourth over 7.5f at Chester (good to soft) came in a useful 3yo handicap but he'll need to pull out a bit more to get his head back in front. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 218-
Last run: 220 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won 7f Thirsk maiden last July but her form has plateaued in handicaps; last of four at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) on latest outing; dropped 4lb since but will still need a personal best. |
15/2 |
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4th 2 (4) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won a 7f Thirsk maiden last July (good); hasn't progressed since going handicapping and was beaten nearly 5l over 1m at Thirsk last time (good); may improve at 1m2f. |
9/1 |
|
9th 8 (6) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won a maiden here (7f, good) last July on second start; well beaten in Group 2 next time; she could improve for this month's reappearance sixth on handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling on the back of that. |
33/1 |
11/4
Form: 31-1
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Successful handicap debut at Musselburgh in April when making all off 4lb lower; below that level since, including when able to lead at Lingfield last time (1m1f, good to firm) on the back of a gelding operation. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made all off 6lb lower round Musselburgh in April; has not been able to lead on either run since (fluffed the start at Beverley; said to have stopped quickly at Sandown a month ago) and has since been gelded; too soon to write him off. |
6/1 |
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12th 2 (1) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 7813-
Last run: 205 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (5) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Newbury novice (7f, good to soft) for Richard Hannon last September but that was a shock at 125-1 and he's not gone on from that in two handicaps since; still lightly raced but he was out the back on recent stable debut at Beverley (first run since gelded) and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (2) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
125-1-winner of 7f Newbury novice but he backed it up with a solid third of five in 1m York handicap later in the autumn on his final run for Richard Hannon; gelded/changed hands for 48,000gns since and needs considering for his new yard. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-1843
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Much the most exposed of these and arrives here off the back of a particularly poor run; cheekpieces introduced last time are now removed. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 (10) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
23rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Added to his Bath maiden win when landing a 7f handicap at Southwell (Tapeta) in January; only 2lb higher today but he's been well held in his last two runs and has stamina to prove at this new trip. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £77.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £98.92 |
| Tricast | £426.04 |
| Trifecta | £347.80 |
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