14.09
Good To FirmTwyford Down Cutting Handicap
- Prize money: £6442.5
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 21-309 D
Last run: 103 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 2 (5) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Shaped okay at Lingfield in January; down the field at Leicester last month but he was harried up front and weakened in the final furlong; dropped 2lb and this easier track will help; one to consider. |
9/2 |
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10th 10 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Ran creditably at Lingfield in January when bidding for a 6f AW double; 8lb higher than when second at Newmarket (7f) on last turf attempt but he's proved consistent since being gelded and his first two handicap wins were on good to firm; in the mix. |
13/2 |
Form: -07436 D BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
4/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark. |
4/1 |
Form: 4-6258 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (9) |
30th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Often leads; won first two juvenile starts (extended 5f and 6f); placed only once in three 6f starts this year but he remains capable of better and, following a flagging fifth of 13 at Newmarket recently, he's worth a look in this first attempt over a bare 5f for yard that won this in 2021. |
9/1 |
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5th 10 (13) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Often leads; encouraging return on the other Newmarket course but, despite being well supported, no match for Jazl at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May; has work to do off 2lb higher in a race that will take more winning. |
16/1 |
Form: -83658
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
One win apiece for his previous two yards; 0-4 this season for new stable but is in form, close fifth at Ascot most recently; getting no respite from the assessor, so the 7lb claimed by Olivia Haines looks a help. |
8/1 |
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5th 14 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Inconsistent sort who is opposable on the majority of his form over the last 12 months and was only sixth at Newmarket last time; however, he's popped up with the odd big run, finishing third in this last year and filling the same position in a big field at York last month; not a forlorn hope each-way. |
66/1 |
Form: 830412 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He was 4lb lower when beating Strike to take this race in 2024; could only finish fifth last year but he took advantage of a reduced mark to score at Redcar (6f, good to firm; First Folio fourth) 17 days ago; back up 5lb but he should be thereabouts. |
11/2 |
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1st 7 (2) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Conditions to suit and he ran his best race of the year when third over C&D in May; beaten twice since but he is being given a chance by the handicapper. |
13/2 |
Form: 1-1620 D
Last run: 70 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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18th 16 (13) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Made it 2-3 when winning on stable debut in Southwell novice (7f, AW) in April and improved upon his handicap debut sixth when close second of eight at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) recently; unexposed but another step forward is necessary in this higher grade following a 3lb rise. |
50/1 |
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2nd 1 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
2-2 on AW, including a 7f novice at Southwell on his stable debut in April; only midfield in a 7f handicap at Wetherby three weeks later; drops back in trip with further improvement possible. |
10/1 |
Form: 7-6431 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (8) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he shouldn't be long in putting that right judged on his last two runs at Windsor and Newmarket (both 6f, good to firm); one to take seriously. |
8/1 |
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3rd 6 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
This C&D brought out the best in him last season with two close seconds in August (both on good to firm); returned to form with close fourth of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month on his second start of the season and he could play a leading role back here. |
9/2 |
Form: 2-1102 CD BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 4 (5) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won Newbury maiden (6f, good to firm) in June on third start and made it 2-2 for the year in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) later that month; down the field at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) since but it was a difficult race in which to make inroads from the rear; retains potential. |
7/2 |
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12th 13 (10) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Made it 2-2 for the year when finding plenty to win on handicap debut over C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago, albeit with the next two home not obviously well treated; has potential but more is needed off 5lb higher. |
8/1 |
Form: 121646 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (13) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Bounced back to form to win at Newmarket (6f, good) in May but two lesser runs have followed on the July Course there since. |
20/1 |
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4th 3 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
C&D winner on good to firm last year; bounced back to form to win over 6f on the Rowley course here (good) in May; a lesser effort over C&D has followed but a revival isn't ruled out. |
11/2 |
Form: 213290 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16th 4 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk. |
14/1 |
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9th 10 (8) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well. |
6/1 |
Form: 785013 CD BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Ended a long long losing run when coming from rear for a narrow success over C&D (good to firm) last week; that was a surprise at 18-1 but he's only 3lb higher under a penalty and two of his three wins have been at this track; respected. |
3/1 |
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1st 7 (9) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
On a two-year losing spell and isn't totally solid on 2026 efforts but the latest is best forgiven (got no sort of run; second start for new yard); attractively treated on best form and is a course winner. |
8/1 |
Form: 232113 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Retains plenty of vitality aged nine; record over C&D features wins in this race two years ago and in his last two starts, latest by a neck seven days ago; rock-solid kept to this scenario and likely to remain competitive even with 4lb penalty. |
4/1 |
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1st 3 (3) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
His last three wins have been over C&D and latest was in a Class 4 on good to firm 13 days ago; that was a narrow success but he finished well to beat the favourite and is only 2lb higher here; respected. |
7/2 |
Form: 172-09 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 8 (3) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Gained most recent win over C&D last August when with Stuart Williams; however, brings a doubt over current form, having trailed home last (eased once held) in big field at York on stable/seasonal debut. |
20/1 |
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18th 12 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
He's tackling a competitive handicap on this first run of the year and it's possible he'll be rusty; however, he was progressive for Stuart Williams during last season's 3yo campaign and is of interest on stable debut. |
16/1 |
Betting Forcast
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