20.00
GoodTony Bethell Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £3402.1
- 2m 1f 27y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 4471-6 D BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Won first time out on Polytrack two years ago and made it 2-3 on the AW when closing out last season with a Newcastle victory off 4lb lower; perhaps a bit surprising to see no blinkers tonight but he's one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (12) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Record of 0-8 this term; however, drops back two grades and is far less exposed on AW than on turf, having raced only twice in this sphere (won the first attempt); interesting off current mark. |
9/1 |
Form: 749511
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (2) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Unplaced when just 2-1 for last month's Flat handicap debut at Lingfield (2m, AW) but justified favouritism in good style at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) subsequently; did it in good style and she still appeals as being well treated under a 4lb penalty, especially in view of her hurdling ability. |
13/8 |
|
1st 6 |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Developed into fairly useful hurdler when fitted with a visor last year, winning four times (2m4f-2m7f); didn't show a great deal in three AW novice races (8.6f-1m3f) in March and was soundly beaten when upped to 2m for recent handicap debut (visor refitted) but she may yet transfer some of that hurdling ability to this code. |
4/1 |
Form: 38-623
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Solid effort when second of eight at Catterick ten days ago (2m, good; first run in this combination of accessories); should remain competitive. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
The odd sign of spark last season and he may have needed his recent comeback run; down to a dangerous mark but this 7yo has been regressive and is winless since July 2024; cheekpieces return for first time since last May. |
6/1 |
Form: 334-60
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (16) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Dual 2m winner last year; two heavy defeats over hurdles before perking up somewhat on return to Flat in January, but absent since; well handicapped on plenty of turf and AW form, so needs a close look, but the last time he raced over a trip this short was February 2024. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 (8) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Returns to the Flat after two heavy defeats over hurdles; ran below market expectations on last attempt under this code but is competitively treated on best AW/turf form. |
10/1 |
Form: 573116
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (5) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
7th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty. |
4/1 |
Form: 121-34 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Won three times (once from rear, twice making all) at up to 2m last term on the Flat for Paddy Butler; remote this year in his two hurdle races (three-runner race last time) but he was a fair third over C&D (a head behind No More Bolero) in between and peak form gives him a good shout. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Won three times at up to 2m on the Flat for Paddy Butler; bought for 36,000gns in October; third in a 2m handicap at Ripon 11 days ago having disappointed in a Newcastle maiden hurdle on jumps debut in January (2m1f, good to soft; cheekpieces on instead of visor); visor back on, this longer trip should suit, and improvement likely. |
7/1 |
Form: 320-14 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
19th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not achieved much in previous visits here but always over shorter and she's been found the right race having won comfortably over the extended 2m5f at Pontefract four weeks ago; holds obvious claims upped 5lb. |
7/4 |
|
1st 10 (6) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Just one win from her 28 starts and she needs to prove her stamina, but she's on a competitive mark on her Flat form last August/September and she ran pretty well over hurdles three weeks ago; trainer won this last year. |
11/1 |
Form: 0336-9
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
29th May 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Course scorer (for Robert Eddery) in 2023; a fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott since but pulled up over hurdles at Perth last month on final run for yard; more needed for his new stable. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here. |
12/1 |
Form: 218482
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (5) |
19th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Inconsistent but likes it here (C&D winner in March off 4lb lower) and should fare better, the blinkers experiment having been binned following a below-par effort last time. |
6/1 |
|
8th 3 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when forging clear at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) last month but he's been well held on Polytrack and Tapeta since; has bit to prove again and he needs more progress in first-time blinkers; stablemate of Yakhabar. |
13/2 |
Form: /54-48
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
7th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Made all over hurdles at Catterick in March but pulled up at Hexham next time; bounced back to form returned to the Flat nine days ago, keeping on into fourth over this C&D; each-way chance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Returns to the Flat after showing mixed form over hurdles; placed three times in seven visits here including over this trip, but others are more compelling. |
11/1 |
Form: 63-843
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Lightly raced maiden who hasn't achieved much in two runs back this year, latterly when a remote fourth of five back on turf. |
16/1 |
|
4th 9 |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Made low-key seasonal reappearance on Tapeta last month but was placed on handicap debut at Bath (1m6f, soft) in September and remains lightly raced; could have a say if suited by today's much faster ground. |
10/1 |
Form: 23-544
Last run: 113 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (5) |
15th Feb 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Nine-race maiden; started off for Mike Sowersby with three good runs in the autumn (all 2m, Tapeta) but form has dipped recently and he's out of the weights in this higher-grade race; needs help from the new cheeekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 14 (9) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Six-race maiden; has shown improvement in 2m handicaps at Newcastle (finished third) and Southwell (close second) since joining new yard and switched to AW; turn may be near. |
10/1 |
Betting Forcast
6/1 Merrijig, 7/2 Laravie, 13/2 Zimmerman, 10/1 Simiyann, 10/1 Charlie Darling, 10/1 Rupert The Prince, 8/1 Lady Phoebe, 33/1 Someones Wish, 8/1 Angelardo, 20/1 Cold Henry, 6/1 Golden Samba, 20/1 Arcimboldo