17.08
Good To FirmPrice Bailey LLP Norwich “Confined” Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won A Flat Race In 2026)
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 0m 5f 42y
- Class 6
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 355393 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins on AW; not beaten far when third over C&D in April but ran no sort of race when last of nine over C&D when last seen in May; another headgear switch and is becoming frustrating. |
10/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Four-time AW winner who is 0-29 on turf but he ran well to finish third over C&D (good; 100-30 favourite) three weeks ago; rallied well in that race and he should be in the thick of things again off only 1lb higher. |
3/1 |
Form: 754364 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (5) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Seven wins (5f/6f), the most recent at Lingfield (6f, good) last May off a 13lb higher mark than today's; below his best 13 days ago and his stamina is a concern on his first attempt over 1m. |
6/1 |
|
6th 16 (14) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Solid in-frame efforts in his last two turf runs, the latest when third of nine at Yarmouth (6f, soft; for Zac Lloyd) nine days ago; more minor money perhaps his best hope. |
20/1 |
Form: 336523
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
0-12 but he has been threatening for Tony Carroll this year, most recently finishing second in a C&D handicap 19 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and unlikely to be far away again. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-11 but finished third twice in the spring; drops back in trip and still has time on his side; should not be far away if he shows his best form. |
5/2 |
Form: 33-903 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Still capable of running up to high-80s RPRs just two years ago, but has offered nothing in two outings this term and remains winless around anywhere as galloping as Nottingham; cheekpieces return. |
12/1 |
|
10th 11 (3) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
His last win was in April 2024, which is probably the bottom line; three wins and five seconds from 12 races at Windsor also catches the eye but he was a soundly beaten last at Leicester on reappearance three weeks ago. |
20/1 |
Form: 5-0676
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-7 and he has beaten just three rivals home in his four handicap starts; tumbling down the weights but carries risk. |
25/1 |
Form: -54350
Last run: 62 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Regressive maiden who's with her third yard; threatened to pick up a small handicap in the winter but had plenty of chances and has a bit more on her plate coming out of handicap company. |
12/1 |
|
5th 12 (8) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has reached the frame on several occasions for current yard but she was beaten 5l when third at Southwell (5f, AW) last month and that took her overall record to 0-18; others look stronger. |
10/1 |
Form: 7007-8
Last run: 60 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Poor form in five starts, including in two handicaps (6f/7f); absent for 254 days and much better is needed. |
50/1 |
|
10 (4) |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Poor form in four starts, including his handicap debut (6f, good to firm) in May; gelded since; plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
15/8 Papa Dont Preach, 9/2 Mart, 9/4 Dragon God, 9/2 Antiphon, 25/1 Regal Guest, 14/1 Nad Alshiba Snow, 33/1 Surprise Again
Verdict
Papa Don’t Preach drops in grade after a good effort last month and is respected but DRAGON GOD has been knocking on the door for his new stable this year and, with the assistance of Tom Marquand, he gets the nod.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
D Express:
Dragon GodPOSTDATA:
Papa Don't PreachTelegraph:
Papa Don't PreachDaily Mirror:
Papa Don't PreachThe Sun:
Papa Don't PreachDaily Record:
Papa Don't Preach