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GoodUnite Ewing Hope’s Happy Retirement Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.90
Form: -05458 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Well handicapped on his best form and some of that has been here, although not on his latest visit in July when only eighth; however, he's one of a few in here who would appreciate softening ground and firmly enters the reckoning. |
4/1 |
|
8th 2 (7) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has produced his peak RPR of 102 in both C&D attempts, including a win off 3lb higher in this race last year; Conor Whiteley takes off a bonus 5lb; interesting returned to this scenario. |
6/1 |
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5th 2 (7) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Has shown signs of a resurgence and is back down to 0-90 company for the first time since successful at Ayr (1m) last July, but all four wins have come on soft ground so drying conditions wouldn't be ideal; stable triple-handed. |
12/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: -11322 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (8) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Likeably consistent dual winner who won't mind what the weather does, with recent seconds at about 1m coming on soft and good to firm; pretty solid, other than this is a step up in class. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Off the mark when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in May and followed up over this C&D next time (good); has posted two good placed efforts since, the most recent at Chester (7.5f, soft) last month off a 2lb lower mark than today's, and makes the shortlist. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced, he landed a quickfire double at Southwell and Thirsk over 1m last month and was beaten 2l when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago; there may be more to come and he should not be far away. |
9/2 |
6/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 232584 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Gave it a good go from the front at Southwell (7f; fine at 1m) recently but he's been found wanting a few times since his last win, off 7lb lower on the AW last August; rain is forecast and he's unraced on ground slower than good. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Things didn't pan out his way when among the favourites for a Kempton handicap early in the month, back from a break; better than that and is 1-1 on Tapeta having won here last summer; one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
8th 1 (10) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won AW handicaps at Kempton (7f) and Southwell (1m) last August and he's been in good form in the UAE this winter, including when runner-up at Abu Dhabi (1m, good) on his penultimate run; returns after 111 days off but he's strongly respected back on Polytrack. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 122071 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Kept on well for a seventh career success over C&D 19 days ago but he's gone back up 5lb and has never won anything better than a Class 5; others preferred. |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
In good form in the spring, winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) before near misses at Thirsk and over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but this is an ease in class and he's a major player in his bid to win this race for a second time (successful in 2024). |
7/2 |
|
7th 8 (11) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
In a consistent vein of form over 1m until below par over 1m1f last time; went very close over C&D on penultimate start and could go well returned to his usual trip. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 61-018 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ran moderately on most recent outing 50 days ago but mostly consistent for current yard and any rain would be much welcomed. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Has mainly proved consistent since joining this yard (233213126101), his latest win coming by a head at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; probably needs a bit more back up in grade and may not want the ground to dry out too much. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-0030 C
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins have been at 7f but he hasn't had many chances at this trip, over which he ran third on his penultimate start at Carlisle; had a break since a bad run in June and has possibilities. |
16/1 |
|
14th 9 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Successful over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) and Ayr (soft) in the second half of last season; left his first two efforts of the new campaign behind when third of ten back at Carlisle (1m, good) 13 days ago; claims if he can build on that from a handy inside stall. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 310805 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
On a perfectly good mark, he won't mind rain and he ran surprisingly well to be fifth in last week's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; lots to like. |
4/1 |
|
5th 22 (16) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
|
Has a record of 3-4 at Pontefract and 1-1 at Ascot; 0-16 elsewhere and his form since last success doesn't augur particularly well for this big assignment; failed to beat a rival when dropped back in grade latest start; first attempt at Goodwood. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-5000
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Successful in France and Ireland; impossible to make a case on his five runs for Ian Williams but he'll probably come good again at some point and any rain wouldn't harm his cause. |
20/1 |
|
11th 10 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Winner in France and Ireland, but has beaten a total of one rival in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; down another 3lb, but hard to warm to unless the market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Echalar; non-runner 4.10 Chester Thursday. |
50/1 |
13/2
Form: 784814 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Did well to come from so far back and win at Carlisle (1m, good) last month and the race wasn't run to suit at Hamilton since; this could be a better fit for her and she's back in good form. |
13/2 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Gained a first win of 2026 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 12 days ago, getting up late to deny Inspired having been set a lot to do; bagged a remarkable seven successes (including here) last season so merits serious consideration now she's up and running this time around. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Scorched through last summer, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark when close fourth here (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start and wasn't disgraced in big-field York handicap three weeks ago; cannot be ignored. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 5-3010
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June, after which he changed hands for 19,000gns; rain would be a bonus but he did trail home last at Hamilton only last week (1m5f) and has a good bit to prove at 1m. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 (9) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made all on his final start for Ross Burdon at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft) in June, since when he changed hands for 19,000gns; 4lb rise fair enough, but he could do with some rain; one of two runners for yard that took this in 2024. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (4) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Back off the same mark as when successful at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September; Flat form since has been patchy but still one for the shortlist, especially if the ground stays on the soft side. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.96 |
| Tricast | £158.74 |
| Trifecta | £181.00 |
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