17.10
Good To FirmDragonBet Welsh Racing Festival 9-11th October Handicap
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 0m 7f 16y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.80
- Place: £2.50
Form: 00-008 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 18 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts. |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 (11) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 (18) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; well backed) three weeks ago, reportedly appreciating the return to turf; still has plenty of handicapping scope up 3lb and his new trainer (same owner) has won with two of his last three runners; visor returns today having worn cheekpieces last time. |
6/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 56-563 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (6) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Multiple course winner, the latest last September (6f, soft) off a 1lb lower mark; she has run some solid races in defeat this year but consistency has been an issue and others appeal more in today's field. |
6/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Seven-time winner at Chepstow and finished a solid second, splitting subsequent winners, there last time; has form over this C&D and warrants respect up just 1lb. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Seven-time course winner (4-12 over this trip); has been running over 7f of late but should be all right with the return to 5f and is back at the right sort of level off her last winning mark; enters calculations. |
7/1 |
11/4
- Place: £2.60
Form: 446-52
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (8) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Off the mark at the 31st attempt when winning a 6f handicap here (soft) last month; not quite so good twice since but he is still capable of a prominent showing. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Placed on plenty of occasions here and last month's overdue first win was also registered at this track (6f, soft); 1-32 win record can't be forgotten but he holds place prospects. |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Off the mark at the 31st attempt when beating Punchbowl Flyer over C&D nine days ago (soft; Autumn Angel fourth); 2lb worse off with the runner-up, who did best of those racing stands' side, and wouldn't be sure to confirm the placings. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 452434 CD BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Infrequent winner; did score over C&D last July off a 3lb higher mark though and his latest Ffos Las second (7.3f, good) was a sound run; each-way shout. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (7) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Infrequent winner who was again turned over as favourite when never happy behind Prince Ali last time; wants a good test over this trip these days and others make greater appeal. |
5/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Generally consistent but doesn't win too often; hasn't been far away of late and regularly makes the frame; has place claims. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 81-556 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (6) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Two turf wins, the latest a claimer at Leicester last October on final run for Eve Johnson Houghton; dropping down the weights but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to take advantage. |
11/1 |
|
5th 2 (10) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Made encouraging seasonal/stable debut when fifth of 15 in higher-grade race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, but two lesser efforts have followed (7f/6f) and she'd appeal more on ground slower than good. |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 (4) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Signed off 2025 with a claiming success at Leicester (7f, soft) in October on his final start for Eve Johnson Houghton; two fair efforts over 7f since joining this stable and now drops back in trip on ground that he could probably do with being a bit softer than forecast. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 79-865 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (11) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has three course wins over 1m but has found it tougher going this year; slowly easing in the weights but dropping back to 7f is not enough to tempt. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record over C&D reads 1112; getting on and has not been at his best this year but this task is easier, down in class having been dropped another 2lb; ought to fare much better. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 951635 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Four of his seven wins have come over C&D; successful off this mark at Wolverhampton in March but not in the same form in four runs since; others look more persuasive. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (2) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won off reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and has remained in good form since; only faded out of contention in closing stages when fifth over C&D (good to soft; behind Too Much Trevor and Connie's Rose) last week and ought to be better suited by today's faster ground; one to consider. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 6259-6 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (9) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Eight-time winner who has slipped to a good mark but last season didn't end well and this campaign has yet to get going; a 9yo now. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gained three of her eight wins over this C&D and has slipped to a good mark, but ended last season on a low note and last month's reappearance run was also disappointing; needs to get back in the groove. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
9yo who has been absent since two below-par runs last summer; however, this course winner is 4lb lower than when a close third at Kempton (1m, AW) on her reappearance last May and is not discounted on her return. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 0900-9 D
Last run: 126 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (5) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Very useful over middle-distances in his prime but was badly out of sorts on AW when last seen in the winter; drops back in trip and sports first-time cheekieces; considered if lively in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 (1) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Started out for this yard last August rated 40lb higher; will find his level at some point but only of interest if backed. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 21120- C
Last run: 251 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (5) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won twice over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) and Chepstow (good) last August; may have needed last month's return at the latter track (7f, good to firm), but this trip looks on the sharp side. |
8/1 |
|
10th 5 (3) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual 6f winner (once here) last summer; also suited by 7f but we haven't seen him since a disappointing AW run in September and he probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £28.59 |
| Tricast | £120.68 |
| Trifecta | £236.30 |
Selections
TOPSPEED:
NorthcliffThe Guardian:
Too Much TrevorDaily Mail:
Too Much TrevorThe Star:
Too Much TrevorDaily Mirror:
Connie's RoseThe Times:
Ajrad