16.50
Good To FirmKeep Your Raceday Positive Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.60
Form: 307-43 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell; however, it was a winless campaign and he failed to threaten at Yarmouth in April on his sole run this year; changed hands for 18,500gns last month and he needs to get back on track on this stable debut. |
9/1 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Drew a blank in 2025 but there were some good runs in defeat and he starts this season off an 8lb lower mark than for last year's reappearance; solid third in one run at Yarmouth; best on good ground or faster; makes his seasonal return with a hood back on and with his stable in good form. |
4/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 020404 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable. |
13/2 |
|
4th 5 (11) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft). |
10/1 |
|
12th 11 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
A contender on his AW form this year but latest fourth to Parisiac at Hamilton (5f, good) doesn't suggest he is the answer this time. |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 414211 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer who made it three wins in his last five starts when making all at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday; it's over three years since he defied a mark this high but he has to be respected in his current mood. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Prominent racer; the winner of two of his last four starts, latterly a 5f handicap at Hamilton (good) three weeks ago; that form has already received several boosts and a 2lb rise looks lenient; today's sharper test not sure to suit so well but he remains of interest. |
2/1 |
|
1st 4 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb. |
3/1 |
9/4
Form: 238231 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Tough and consistent sort who made all over C&D (good to firm) under Chloe Lyons last Saturday; raised 5lb but likely to give it his usual good shot. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Tough 5f performer, holding his form well; close third under regular rider Chloe Lyons at Windsor on Monday; should give it his best shot again. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored at Chelmsford (5f) in January and placed for the fifth time since when runner-up in 5.5f Bath handicap 12 days ago; also took this in 2025 so he's a likely player. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 1-6825 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner who won a Lingfield AW novice last August; best effort in handicaps when second at Southwell (5f, AW) under Chloe Lyons (who partners stablemate Merrimack here) in April but well held back on turf the following month; off since. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner who won a Lingfield AW novice last August; well held in her first two handicaps but ran well under Chloe Lyons when second at Southwell (5f, AW) 18 days ago; needs to back that up on this first turf race since second start. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
9th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won a 5f fillies' novice a Lingfield (AW) last summer; sent off at big prices and has finished down the field in two handicap runs this year; arrives with a point to prove. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 6470-6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won a Leicester maiden (5f, good) on stable debut last July but has found it harder in handicaps since, including sixth of seven on Lingfield (turf) reappearance a fortnight ago. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Won a Leicester maiden (5f, good) on stable debut last July but he struggled in handicaps in his final two runs last season; overall record is now 1-10 and he has something to prove after 277 days off. |
14/1 |
|
10th 7 (9) |
21st Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't have to improve to make a winning stable debut at Leicester in July (5f, good); caught wide when down the field at Chester last time but not sure he's handicapped to win. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.66 |
| Trifecta | £21.30 |
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