20.51
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- 0m 5f 60y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 51-122 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
29th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Looked ahead of his mark in first three 5f wins on the AW, most recently at Southwell in March; missed a beat at the start and only just failed to reel in the more prominently ridden Spendmore Lane at Lingfield since; raised a further 3lb but still has potential. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
3-3 over 5f, including here, and he took his form to a new level with a comfortable Southwell success last month; up 6lb and now tackles Class 5 company but his ceiling is yet to be established. |
7/4 |
Form: 313732 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Better strike-rate on turf than AW; solid third at Windsor three weeks ago (for Chloe Lyons) and has a chance if in the same form; finished behind a couple of today's rivals in a C&D handicap last summer. |
7/1 |
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3rd 2 (6) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner last summer; off the mark for 2026 when making all at Chelmsford in January (5f); two defeats since have come over 6f; better expected back at 5f. |
10/1 |
Form: 146146 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
29th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player. |
5/2 |
Form: 6-0016
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (8) |
2nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
4yo who made the breakthrough when scoring off a reduced mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack; 18-1) in March; has claims if he can back that up but he can miss the break and will need a good pace on this drop back to 5f. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (9) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well handicapped on his second at Goodwood (6f, good) last August but he's lost his way in last four runs and was beaten 14l over C&D three weeks ago; record is now 0-10 and he has a lot to prove from tough draw. |
20/1 |
Form: 3732-6 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Has run well fresh in the past but is knocking on and may need this after eight months off; doesn't often go beyond 5f these days and is drawn low, so has a bit to overcome. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dangerous when he can get to the front early as was the case when a close third last week at Lingfield (AW); worrying that he's been well held in three previous runs here. |
7/2 |
Form: 131351 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (10) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) including two this year; 0-9 on turf, though, and an easy lead seems unlikely, especially from a wide draw; stable also runs Wedgewood. |
11/4 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
5th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
In fine form on AW this year, winning twice over C&D and placed in his other four starts; record when ridden by Rossa Ryan is 333113; leading contender. |
11/4 |
Form: 083003 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
The latest of his 11 wins was last August off 5lb higher; no win over this far since 2021 but he goes well at this track and, despite recent form, can't be comfortably ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
10th 3 (13) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded his 11th win when scoring over C&D (firm) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's been up and down this year and was out the back at Windsor two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again. |
16/1 |
Form: 13-360 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Up in the weights following three wins in the second half of last year; not at his best in a couple of starts back off 3lb higher and might need more help yet from the handicapper. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (3) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three wins (6f, good to firm (twice) and 5f, AW) last year; didn't run badly on last week's return to action at Salisbury but he will need a step forward to take this. |
8/1 |
Betting Forcast
2/1 Ancient State, 5/2 Merrimack, 20/1 Micks Spirit, 7/1 Rory Rocket, 12/1 Recon Mission, 4/1 Kento, 13/2 Secret Handsheikh, 16/1 Roman Spring
Verdict
Merrimack (second choice) has a good record around here (131) and is off the same mark as when beaten a neck at Newbury last time, while the veteran Recon Mission is also on a feasible mark if last month’s reappearance has brought him on. The selection, however, is SECRET HANDSHEIKH (nap) whose record over C&D reads 3121351123 and who has dropped 5lb lower than when last successful.[David Bellingham]
Selections
NEWMARKET:
Ancient StateSPOTLIGHT:
Secret HandsheikhDaily Mirror:
MerrimackThe Guardian:
Recon MissionThe Sun:
Ancient StateThe Star:
Ancient StateDaily Record:
MerrimackRP RATINGS:
Secret HandsheikhPOSTDATA:
Secret HandsheikhD Express:
Recon Mission