20.20
Good To FirmECA 125th Year Anniversary Handicap
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.90
- Place: £1.80
Form: 267413 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (1) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won twice in July, including here (1m2f, good), and his last two runs have seen him hamstrung by pulling far too hard; drops in trip on what will likely be the slowest ground he has encountered; risky. |
6/1 |
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7th 2 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won twice over 1m2f last month (good and good to firm); pulled his chance away when third to Mariner at Doncaster 16 days ago; stamina for 1m4f has to be taken on trust but Henry Callan is 5-7 for James Owen and he should give it another good go. |
9/2 |
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3rd 1 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
All the better for a hood returning, winning two of his last three races; overcame some traffic issues to prevail narrowly at Windsor 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher. |
8/11 |
20/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 549-66 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (10) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ran well for second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; failed to back it up when third of four at Newbury a fortnight ago; Simon Walker booked but others are more appealing for the win. |
9/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Course winner; ran his best race of the season when narrowly pipped at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; 1lb rise is manageable but a tactical race wouldn't play to his strengths. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four-time course winner (1m-1m2f) but his last success was over 2m on AW last March; on dangerous mark but he's returned from a lengthy absence with two low-key runs this summer including over C&D; bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 214332 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (1) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Prominent racer; won twice on AW earlier in the year and he has run some good races on turf this summer; latest C&D run was disappointing but he's the type to bounce back quickly. |
11/2 |
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5th 4 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won twice on AW (1m2f/9.4f) in early part of this year and has made the frame five consecutive times (1m-1m2f) since returned to turf in the spring; holds no secrets from the handicapper and may be better suited by 1m2f but ought to give another good account. |
7/2 |
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3rd 7 (11) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Six-time AW winner who is 0-12 on grass but he's been placed on turf in his last three runs including when runner-up at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; on same mark here and he should be in the thick of things again. |
4/1 |
15/2
Form: 11-664 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four of her five wins have been on AW at Chelmsford and Lingfield over 1m2f; steps up in trip and needs to reproduce her best form on this track. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won four times (once over C&D) in 2025 and has gradually worked her way back to form this year; persistently denied a clear run when close fourth at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month and will be dangerous here if her luck improves. |
7/4 |
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4th 8 (3) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive once handicapping over this trip last year, winning four from six (three on Polytrack), latterly off a 2lb lower mark; held in three runs this season but she wasn't beaten far at Lingfield last time and that was more like it; not ruled out. |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 046530
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (5) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-11; has run with credit in a couple of fast-ground handicaps over this trip in recent months, but still looks up against it on these terms. |
25/1 |
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5th 11 (9) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Inconsistent ten-race maiden who was tailed off in a Bath handicap (11.6f, good) last time; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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12th 13 (9) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Nine-race maiden who plugged on for third over 1m2f here (firm) last time; fifth over C&D (also firm) prior to that; needs to find a bit more. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: -79406 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (5) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won two in a row at Nottingham (1m2f, good/good to soft) last summer; out of sorts this term but this sort of trip (attempted just the twice, ran well once) could be something to clutch at, as well as another career-low mark. |
7/1 |
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6th 6 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won two in a row at Nottingham (1m2f, good/good to soft) last summer but she's been out of sorts this season and failed to beat a rival at Nottingham last time; now 8lb lower than for her last success but she needs to turn things around. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 8-9265
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (10) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up off this mark at Newbury (1m, good) in May but slow starts can be an issue and he's been well held in his last two runs; didn't get much luck at Nottingham last time but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive. |
12/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Slow starts can be an issue and he couldn't get into it when sixth at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) recently, but it wasn't a bad run and before that he was second at Newbury (1m, good); the step back up in trip may help and he might not be far away; the visor (worn on last two runs) is left off. |
7/1 |
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6th 10 (11) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Completely missed the break but showed best form since last July when second at Newbury (1m, good) in this first-time headgear combination under Oliver Carmichael one month ago; 1lb nudge still leaves him below his winning mark and he needs considering. |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: -65213 C BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
No win in his first 18 starts but he made the breakthrough in a C&D handicap (good to firm; 3lb higher today) in June; fair C&D third seven days later and the disappointing show on latest outing was over 1m2f; case can be made on that winning form and some 2025 efforts. |
6/1 |
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8th 10 (6) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
No win in his first 18 starts but he made the breakthrough in a handicap here (11.4f, good to firm) last month and backed that up with a creditable third on his return visit seven days later; now drops back in trip but he ran well over C&D in May and he still looks on a workable mark; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
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3rd 1 (16) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
0-18 before he won a C&D handicap (good to firm) last Monday, coming from the rear; well beaten in his hurdle races on softer than good but has not encountered it on Flat and having some recent form is respected. |
3/1 |
3/1
Form: 47-332 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (10) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Runner-up over this C&D in June; shaped better than the bare result at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) next time and didn't get home there last time over 11.5f after kicking clear; now 14lb below his last winning mark and he'll appreciate this drop back in trip. |
6/1 |
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4th 4 (3) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Latest defeat when sent off favourite here (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago wasn't quite as bad as it looks, but his losing run is now up to 20 and his best form has come over shorter. |
9/2 |
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9th 5 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His last win was two years ago but he's been placed in all three runs this season including close calls over C&D (good to firm) and at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); remains well handicapped on his old form and he should make another bold bid. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 64-603
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (1) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Made all to win a C&D handicap eight days ago; unpenalised for that win and officially 5lb ahead of the handicapper but it may not be quite so straightforward this time. |
4/1 |
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1st 4 (7) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Exposed filly who has been in patchy form this year, including when beating one home over 1m2f at Windsor last month; drop back in trip will help, and she's 3lb below her last winning mark, but others look safer. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 641-80
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (10) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Low-mileage 5yo whose AW handicap form comprises a success off 4lb higher in April and resurgent effort last time; may still have more to offer in this sphere; one to consider. |
9/1 |
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4th 4 (1) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark, tongue tied for the first time, at Kempton (1m) last April but he's struggled in three starts since returning from a 400-day absence; others have stronger claims. |
25/1 |
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11th 2 (7) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got off the mark with tongue-tie added at Kempton (1m, AW) in April 2025, but he had a long spell on the sidelines before finishing tailed off in two runs this summer; still has low-mileage but he needs a revival. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.58 |
| Tricast | £330.66 |
| Trifecta | £373.50 |
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