15.50
Good To SoftSupport Ben Saunders Foundation Handicap
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 1m 3f 137y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
Form: 41242/
Last run: 595 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (13) |
26th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Both wins were AW but best turf results were on soft/heavy; latest start (following two good AW runs) wasn't one of them, and that was also on soft, but he's been second and first in his two races under Frederick Tett. |
9/1 |
|
4 (14) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 5f 11y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has done well in recent weeks, winning and finishing runner-up on the Polytrack at Lingfield (2m); feasibly weighted - 3lb above last winning mark - and, while he's yet to score on turf (0-6), he has shown he acts on soft and heavy ground; plenty of positives. |
5/1 |
Form: 75/313 CD BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (6) |
22nd May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Bumper/hurdles winner who's had another crack at the Flat on last two outings and scored here (11.5f, firm) nine days ago, leading over 1f out for a 5l win in six-runner race; penalty leaves her 3lb well-in compared to future handicaps and she's one for the shortlist. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Bumper/hurdles winner; only a modest third at Salisbury (1m6f) on reappearance and belated return to the Flat but gives the impression she may do better back down in distance with the outing under her belt. |
13/2 |
Form: 0-963
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (10) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Hurdle/chase winner but he's struggled at massive prices in three Flat runs (1m/1m2f) on Polytrack; now switches to a low-grade handicap but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m4f. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Hurdle/chase winner who has offered very little in his two runs on the Flat. |
200/1 |
Form: 516413 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (5) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Belatedly opened his Flat turf account in similar event over C&D (good) last week, taking Bath record to 42321 and adding to his AW/hurdles wins; incurs 4lb penalty but defied this mark a couple of years ago; very solid chance. |
11/4 |
|
1st 9 (8) |
4th May 2026 Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Multiple AW winner who has won over hurdles but is 0-18 on turf on the Flat; won at Wolverhampton in March (1m4f) but he's not easy to predict. |
12/1 |
Form: 3650-8
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
He's on a handy mark on his form last June/July, when winning over C&D, and a market check is advised on his reappearance; however, he went off the boil last autumn and returns minus cheekpieces (worn when winning). |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
C&D win in first-time cheekpieces off 5lb lower in June has been boosted by those behind since; latest effort, over further on heavy ground, is probably best ignored and he's one to consider for a yard among the winners over jumps of late. |
6/1 |
Form: 807-32
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
0-7; best effort when third of 12 in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) last month; has something to prove over this far, though. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 (7) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner including in a 1m2f handicap here in December; cheekpieces are now added and she needs improvement at this new trip after a break. |
16/1 |
Form: 1968-4 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Nine-time course scorer, most recently last August, but this seasonal debut doesn't look the time to catch him; has never scored when fresh. |
7/1 |
|
14 (1) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
All nine wins have been here and slow ground not ideal on his last two visits; has a competitive show in him off this mark. |
16/1 |
Form: 223-14
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (12) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Reliable maiden for David Menuisier in 2025; made a winning start for David Simcock in 1m4f classified event at Wolverhampton in February and she must enter calculations after a break back in handicap company. |
7/2 |
Form: 809-23
Last run: 118 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (9) |
9th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has never finished closer than eighth in 11 starts and was tailed off in her final two runs (1m4f/10.3f, AW) in Ireland; has lots to prove for new yard and she's untried on Tapeta; cheekpieces worn last time are removed. |
25/1 |
Form: 662254 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (7) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Front-runner who came second twice at Bath (11.6f/1m2f, firm) last month; subsequent lesser effort there is probably best overlooked (slowly away after anticipating start), and she can give this a good shot. |
4/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
In-form mare whose record at Bath features wins in 2024/2025 and a couple of second-place finishes (over 11.6f/1m2f) since returned to turf from AW, the penultimate occasion behind Moon Over The Sea; weighted to reverse the placings; good chance. |
3/1 |
Form: 4580-9
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Five-time winner on turf, but losing run now up to 21; makes his debut for another new yard after seven months off and the market should indicate what is expected. |
11/1 |
Form: 80690-
Last run: 242 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 (16) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Modest form, including at Bath on handicap debut last time (1m); first run at 1m4f and first with cheekpieces, but others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
9th 10 (9) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Showed no significant promise in his three qualifying races (1m-1m2f) but makes his handicap debut from a lowly mark and is worth a glance in the betting. |
16/1 |
Form: -04653
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (7) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Eight-race maiden whose recent efforts over further suggest this drop back to 1m2f is well worth exploring; bigger effort is not out of the question. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
27th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Seven-race maiden, campaigned mostly on AW; not particularly solid on form; returns to turf for first time since debut. |
20/1 |
Betting Forcast
14/1 Ship To Shore, 13/2 Basilette, 5/1 Master Dancer, 7/1 Virtual Hug, 16/1 Ottoman, 6/1 Onlyriversrunfree, 8/1 Blue Hero, 9/2 Belle Amie, 10/1 Highland Harvey, 14/1 Endofastorm, 22/1 Dogged, 28/1 All About George, 16/1 My O My
Verdict
The suggestion is course specialist BLUE HERO with a run under his belt. Master Dancer made an encouraging start to his Flat handicap career at Kempton and might provide the chief threat ahead of Belle Amie and Onlyriversrunfree. [Andrew Sheret]