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- Prize money: £12561.6
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 844116 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount. |
10/1 |
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5th 9 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected. |
11/2 |
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1st 6 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month and beat three rivals to follow up over this C&D (good to firm); not written off after just one lesser run but he was only sixth of eight behind Alfa Whiteburd over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago and has to bounce back. |
9/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 695338 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus. |
6/1 |
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8th 8 (7) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him. |
13/2 |
11/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 132006 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 16 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Prominent racer who took his C&D form figures to 1131 when seeing off 11 rivals in an apprentice race on good last Thursday; same mark here so ought to make a bold bid, particularly from the inside draw. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Prominent racer who has been up and down this season but he had an excuse at 7f last time and he scored over C&D (good) in June; looks interesting off only 1lb higher than for that success and he won this race in 2024. |
7/2 |
|
5th 8 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
6f win at Pontefract in June; up and down since but his latest Pontefract third came in a Class 3 event; it has been a long time since his last 7f run but this race might not be a searching test and it is a move that could pay off. |
7/1 |
5/2
Form: -10334 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 13 (18) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Sole turf win when beating five rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) on yard debut and reappearance in April; useful effort when fourth of 21 in a valuable York sprint (6f, good to firm) in July but vulnerable since and the recent rain is of uncertain benefit. |
33/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Below par at Thirsk (6f, good) last Friday and unproven at 7f; however, he's produced some strong finishes over 6f this term and is not discounted. |
9/1 |
|
14th 5 (13) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Made a winning start for this yard at Pontefract (6f) in April and has continued to run well; not seen to ideal effect when fourth of nine back there (6f) 12 days ago; very much one to consider. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 250227 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (10) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Gained a deserved second success of 2026 (after four second placings) over C&D in September; not ideally drawn when 11th of 16 in 7f Newbury handicap last week so not out of things here. |
14/1 |
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11th 16 (17) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Dug deep to justify strong market support in 6f Ripon handicap (soft; has also won on good to firm) 18 days ago; below par on his previous attempt over 7f but the way he stuck on at Ripon suggests this sort of trip could be within range. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Thirsk winner (6f, good; from 6lb lower) in April; various near misses since, including at Newmarket and York, and as recently as last week at Thirsk (beaten a head); high draw is helpful, the prospect of rain-softened ground less so; still rates a player. |
15/8 |
3/1
Form: 682111 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Runaway C&D win (good ground) kicked off his summer hat-trick; came up short off this mark at Pontefract last month and may do so again. |
13/2 |
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6th 2 (6) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Easily capitalised on a reduced mark at Chester (7f, good) last month and he's made all over this C&D on both starts since (good to firm); this 5yo is up to a career-high mark but has never been better and could prove tough to catch once more. |
3/1 |
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1st 2 (7) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has won back-to-back starts at Chester (7f, good) and here over C&D (good to firm) under a penalty latest; up 7lb and in grade so this will be tougher but he enters calculations. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: 0-3917 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 7 (4) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner on good off 3lb higher last summer; got his head back in front at Goodwood (7f, soft) off 2lb higher in May; unable to reproduce that form since (not helped by missing the break on occasions) but has obvious handicapping scope. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (4) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Completely blew the start on his penultimate outing and last time can be excused when tackling a Class 2; now back on the same mark that he narrowly prevailed from at Goodwood (7f, soft) in June and he's effective at 6f; could go well. |
8/1 |
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7th 14 (13) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Lost chance by blowing the start last time; prevailed narrowly off 1lb lower in Class 4 event over C&D (soft) in June but needs to prove he has the required quality at this better level. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: -55858 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes off higher marks in the spring; however, his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he needs to turn things around. |
9/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes at Leicester and York (also 6f) in the spring but his last two starts haven't been as promising; nicely treated and he does have form here so a revival isn't out of the question. |
14/1 |
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5th 2 (2) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Ran well in Listed/Group races in 2024; on a three-year losing spell but his Class 2 form this term for new yard includes a couple of encouraging efforts; possibilities off current mark back down in grade. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 4-0620 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (7) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
9yo who has dropped down the weights and showed spark when second of four at Nottingham last month; however, well beaten at Thirsk since and he's winless on turf since September 2021; others appeal more. |
50/1 |
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12th 9 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Talented veteran but has temperament to match his ability; no turf win since 2021 and when second at Nottingham 11 days ago there were only four runners; more minor money perhaps his best hope. |
9/1 |
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2nd 1 (4) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Winless on turf since 2021 but showed more on his second run back from a break last time, is now 2lb lower and this is easier than the handicaps he's used to contesting; tends to be held up and a speed-favouring 5f in a small field may not be optimal but he's capable. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £62.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £64.06 |
| Tricast | £1505.68 |
| Trifecta | £860.80 |
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