20.30
Good To FirmSky Bet For The Fans Classified Stakes
- Prize money: £4004
- 1m 0f 100y
- Class 6
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 022468 CD
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (10) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who has a good chance on some of his 2026 handicap form over 8.5f at Beverley, including latest start, and gives the impression this return to 1m2f is worth exploring. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
C&D record read 14224 before June's below-par run, and a foray into classified company since bore no fruit either; wouldn't dismiss outright from this lowest mark he's ever raced off in a handicap, however. |
7/1 |
Form: 86-895
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Hit the target for the first time when fending off Mercurius Power over C&D (22-1; from 4lb lower) in July; last of eight back on turf at Hamilton (1m1f) subsequently; returning to this track (1-2 on AW) could still prove beneficial. |
6/1 |
|
8th 4 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Made it 15th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m, AW) a week ago; now needs to show he can do it back on turf from 4lb higher and also still has stamina to prove. |
6/1 |
|
1st 8 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
14-race maiden; tumbling down the weights and his latest Hamilton run was a little better; still not easily recommend though. |
16/1 |
Form: 558734
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 44
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (9) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Scored twice over 7f here in 2025; got back on track with second of 13 in 7f handicap at Beverley three weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 10 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has done most of her winning on the AW and recent turf form is uninspiring; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
3-22 on the AW (wins have been at Newcastle over 7f) compared to 1-27 on turf; has been shaping as if she's in form in recent starts and once again has each-way claims. |
12/1 |
Form: 6-9534 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Completed a low-grade handicap double on turf last summer and has proved consistent in the main this season, latterly on AW; solid claims returned to this sphere. |
7/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins came in turf handicaps around this time last year (1m2f/1m4f); has run with credit lately including when fourth of 13 in a 0-60 handicap over C&D five weeks ago; one of the likelier winners. |
5/2 |
Form: 707209
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
19-race maiden; beaten 1l when second of eight at Beverley (8.5f, good) last month but she's been well beaten in two starts since, including when failing to beat a rival home there two weeks ago. |
40/1 |
|
9th 9 (7) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
18-race maiden; second over 8.5f here last month, but most of her form this term is fairly ordinary; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
Form: 254077
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 44
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (11) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won two 7f AW handicaps in September, but recent turf form has been disappointing and he's now 0-25 on this surface. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
5-37 on the AW but 0-24 on turf; hasn't looked like exploiting his declining mark of late; visor returns. |
25/1 |
Form: 50-04
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Attainment level in handicaps not clarified by June's weakening 6l fourth here that perhaps owed more to racing wastefully than to the 1m2f (winners at that trip in immediate family); may learn more today. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Well beaten at 80-1 or bigger on all three starts (7f-1m1f); however, she goes handicapping off a modest mark and her dam was useful; not discounted, and the betting could be informative. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/2 Copper And Five, 14/1 Defence Missile, 13/2 Elettaria, 7/4 Inspiring Speeches, 25/1 Mavetheforcebewivu, 16/1 Ring Of Gold, 7/2 Royal Sizzler
Verdict
This trip may suit unexposed ROYAL SIZZLER better than dual middle-distance winner Inspiring Speeches, who nevertheless commands respect at the weights. Copper And Five is third pick.[Steve Boow]
Selections
POSTDATA:
Inspiring SpeechesSPOTLIGHT:
Royal SizzlerDaily Mirror:
Copper And FiveRP RATINGS:
Royal SizzlerTelegraph:
Royal SizzlerThe Guardian:
Royal SizzlerThe Times:
Inspiring SpeechesDaily Mail:
Inspiring SpeechesD Express:
Inspiring SpeechesThe Sun:
Inspiring SpeechesThe Star:
Inspiring SpeechesDaily Record:
Inspiring Speeches