18.40
Standard To SlowMerv Cox Memorial Handicap (London Mile Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 892126 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
25th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June when last seen off a 4lb lower mark; went close here over 7f in April and can be competitive on his return from a 76-day break. |
11/4 |
|
1st 12 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass. |
7/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 866322 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up three times in a row on AW this April-June, but below-par sixth at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago and he failed to shine when tackling turf last year; has his first outing on grass of 2026. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (7) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 (7) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again. |
13/2 |
12/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 606413 CD BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (3) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 14 (5) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: -86444 C BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two of her three wins have been at this track (7f); has been running well recently and could well have a say here if the cards drop right. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 (9) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Handicapped to win and she ran creditably over C&D three weeks ago following a tardy start; cheekpieces left off today; not discounted. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Triple Polytrack winner who has been running well this spring and was only beaten around 2l on turf at Yarmouth (7f, good) last time; continues to edge down the weights and she should go well again back up in trip. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 43-421 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Eight wins on the AW and yet just one on turf, despite plenty of racing on grass; others are in better form. |
33/1 |
|
6th 2 (9) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Eight AW wins and latest was over C&D (April); backward steps in his two starts since, finishing last of seven on latest (C&D; 33-1) after two months off but he now drops back in class. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Eight AW wins and latest was over C&D in April; creditable run at Kempton (1m) last time and he's only 2lb higher than for that last success; not ruled out on this drop back in trip. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: -16100 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (2) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner in April off a 2lb lower mark than today's and he raced wide when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in July; drops back in trip with good claims. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (11) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Dual winner at around 1m early in the year, latterly off 1lb lower, who's been this far only once (C&D last backend), when well held; offered more last time but stamina remains a worry. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
7th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Returned from a wind operation in December with a C&D success in February; scored over 1m at Southwell in April too when just 2lb lower; not so good on his next three starts but this is an ease in grade and he can't be discounted. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 790824
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (2) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form. |
8/1 |
|
7th 9 (12) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 7035-5 D
Last run: 151 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (12) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Best known for his Newcastle work but goes well here too; consistent enough and the handicapper has given him a chance, back on the AW and given another try without the usual hood. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ran respectably, albeit without being able to justify favouritism, at Chepstow latest start and is back on last winning mark; however, he's a quirky sort who comes with some risk; steps back up in class. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five of his six wins have come on AW; didn't look straightforward without usual hood or tongue-tie (back on here) when fourth of seven at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; two things in his favour here are that he is the only distance winner in the field and this represents a drop in grade, so he needs to be considered seriously. |
11/8 |
8/1
Form: 25-331 CD
Last run: 105 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Got up late to win a 0-70 over this C&D in April off a 3lb lower mark but he was disappointing here in June following a break; needs to bounce back after two months off. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (10) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark for this yard with a last-gasp C&D win in February; a 3lb rise for that nose success leaves him vulnerable. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 4788-0
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (1) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 7/279-
Last run: 285 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (6) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Promising second in a Wolverhampton novice (8.6f) last January but he's struggled in both subsequent runs, including on handicap debut at Sandown (1m, soft) last August; still unexposed but he has plenty to prove after another absence; hooded first time. |
33/1 |
|
9th 8 (14) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Handicap and turf debutant who has a workable opening mark judged on the pick of his AW novice form; gelded since last run six months ago; market may give further guidance. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
Silca Bay, Freddies Star, Celestias Comet
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.93 |
| Tricast | £178.23 |
| Trifecta | £113.20 |