13.20
Good To FirmNorthwick Group Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 6
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 422324 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 6 (4) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Front-runner; 0-10 on turf but placed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and here (5.7f, firm) on his last two starts; cheekpieces return after one run in blinkers. |
5/1 |
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2nd 5 (3) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
3-34 on the AW and 0-9 on turf; has been threatening a breakthrough on grass and looks sure to go well again from the front; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
Form: 8-7114 D BF
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (12) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Had blinkers on for the first time when winning at Redcar (6f, good; has won on soft) last month and followed up at Thirsk (6f, good) 18 days ago, beating 16 rivals; back up another 7lb but can't be dismissed in her bid for the hat-trick. |
15/8 |
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1st 14 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner; off the mark for the year with a comfortable success at Redcar nine days ago (6f, good; first win on ground without soft in the description); that win came in new blinkers which aren't guaranteed to have the same effect a second time; only 3lb higher today, though, so she has obvious claims if in the same form. |
5/1 |
Form: -03118 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (12) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-22 in Ireland but form figures of 311 since joining James Owen and 2-2 since returned to turf back in cheekpieces; an 8lb rise will make life tougher but she's shortlisted having been taken out on account of rain-softened ground last weekend. |
7/2 |
Form: 13-045 D BF
Last run: 122 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Stayed on well to win a 5f handicap here in November; handicapper on top since but his latest 5f run here was in a better race and he was keeping on late; one to consider. |
7/4 |
Form: 54-926 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Yet to win a handicap, but was having his second start since wind surgery when second of ten over C&D last month; races off the same mark and considered. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 (9) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
6f AW maiden winner as a 2yo; 0-8 in handicaps and showed no benefit for wind surgery at Pontefract. |
10/1 |
Form: 285-87 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (8) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
13-91; won from this mark at Ripon (6f, soft; Ideal Guest third) last July and was runner-up at Pontefract (from 4lb higher) last September; weakened - eighth of nine - on last month's C&D comeback run (66-1) but that's likely to have brought him on. |
14/1 |
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8th 8 (4) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Course winner who scored at Ripon (6f, soft) last July and is just 2lb higher on this reappearance outing; however, 6f has been this 11yo's optimum trip in recent seasons, and this is his first run since October. |
20/1 |
Form: 361331 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Well beaten in two turf handicaps either side of a break in 2025 but he was off the mark on the AW in March and has run respectably in defeat since; might well have more to offer on this surface. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Off the mark at 18th attempt when scoring at Newcastle earlier this month (6f) and fair third there since; top amateur rides; one with a chance. |
5/2 |
Form: 598905 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian; hasn't progressed and plenty to prove after some modest efforts this year, including back on turf at Thirsk last time (6f, good). |
12/1 |
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13th 16 (10) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
8lb lower than for his Newcastle third in December (6f) but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; hopes rest on the return to turf perking him up. |
20/1 |
Form: 7535-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (4) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal. |
33/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win. |
11/2 |
Form: 67-946 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 2 (7) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won this race in 2023 and 2025; sharper for his reappearance when respectable fourth of 12 at Redcar (6f, good) three weeks ago and may come on again; a must for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 (12) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins and a second from nine visits to Redcar; looked as though the run would bring him on when in midfield at Thirsk 19 days ago; more appealing than many. |
7/1 |
Form: 155814
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 (7) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW. |
12/1 |
Form: 08-643
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but she was a respectable fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and should be fine back up to 7f and back on turf; on a career-low mark and holds each-way claims. |
13/2 |
Form: 90-040 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 13 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
His second run for his new stable (5f, good to firm; visored first time) was a significant step up from his reappearance effort; returning to 6f will suit and he is one to consider. |
9/1 |
Form: 30-430
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (9) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Still seeking his first win (0-9); one of two to race on the far side when third at Redcar (6f, good; 5-1) a fortnight ago; should find a winning opportunity eventually but there are at least a couple of others who make more appeal here. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
From a family the stable has enjoyed success with and he ran on to take a never-dangerous fourth (of 17) on his Thirsk return 19 days ago; has time to do better but he didn't look overly enthusiastic at Thirsk. |
4/1 |
Form: 524826
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (10) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Has run some good races on Tapeta this year and only just failed at Southwell (5f) in April; however, he wasn't in much form on turf in 2025, including in this race, and looks unlikely to break his turf duck. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Two of his three wins have been over C&D and he was second of eight here in a classified event in February; below his best in two starts since but he may be capable of bouncing back. |
12/1 |
Form: 654386 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 (17) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes. |
20/1 |
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8th 12 (6) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
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