19.50
Good To FirmMerland Rise Handicap
- Prize money: £6019.1
- 0m 6f 3y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.00
- Place: £3.10
Form: 0600-0 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (10) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made it 2-3 round Epsom off a 3lb lower mark a month ago and ran to a similar level in defeat last time; might have been better drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has tended to be reliable once striking form in the past; should go well again. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has a C&D win (in 2021) on his CV but ended last year in poor form and made a low-key reappearance last month; needs to turn a corner. |
20/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 416035 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
20th 6 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely. |
11/4 |
5/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2-0051 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Returned to form when keeping on for fifth at Sandown (5f, good) recently and he's on a handy mark on last year's best 6f form, including a near-miss over C&D (good to firm); firmly in calculations back up in trip. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 775120 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go. |
7/2 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has a point to prove after running poorly in recent Newbury race won by Rage Of Thunder but was in good form beforehand, most notably when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm); contender if quickly back on song. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 691420 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (4) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Landed his fifth win at this venue when scoring on the turf track (5f, good to firm) in May; has held his form since, apart from when his saddle slipped at Windsor, and holds place prospects at least. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 7 (7) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Better known for his AW exploits but he has been in good order on turf this summer; closely matched with Twirler on latest C&D run. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Scored at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May and probably bettered that performance when very close second at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) last month; recent Windsor run is best overlooked (saddle slipped); slightly out of the weights but the return to 6f won't be a problem; probably won't be far away. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 1-8624
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Newly gelded; had excuses with one thing and another this year; this mark looks within range and there are positives back on the AW, and under Oisin Murphy, who boasts a decent record for the yard; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Low-mileage 3yo who went close when dropped back to 6f at Windsor (6f, good to soft) last month and also ran well when fourth at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; might be better by a stiffer 6f than this but could have a say if aided by refitted cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a Chelmsford novice (7f, AW) in the second of his two 2yo runs; made a low-key start in handicaps this spring but he resumed his progress back at 6f when going close at Windsor (good to soft) last month; nudged up 2lb but he's a big player if he can build on that last run. |
9/4 |
5/1
Form: 597731 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Did well to defy a high draw here two weeks ago, winning well; that took his form figures over C&D to 211; raised 7lb but this 3yo could deal with that. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 (12) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has been kept busy and scored for the second time this year when successful over C&D last month off 6lb lower; not disgraced in better company at Epsom eight days ago but may need to come back down the weights. |
12/1 |
|
7th 5 (5) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Exploited reduced mark with clearcut win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; evidently in good nick but went back up 6lb for that and this return to turf may not be ideal. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 06-764 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
4th 9 (9) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Step back in right direction when close fourth over 5f here but then trailed home last at Epsom; 3-36 overall and probably not the percentage call. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (2) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £54.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.18 |
| Tricast | £119.37 |
| Trifecta | £183.40 |
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