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Good To SoftBetfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap
- Prize money: £10308
- 0m 7f 3y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
Form: 091600 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Record since wearing blinkers comprises a win at Chepstow, creditable sixth in competitive field at York and excusable effort (race didn't go smoothly) at Glorious Goodwood; could go well in the retained headgear. |
16/1 |
|
14th 7 (15) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
He progressed well over this trip last term and, following a slow start to this season, he was back in the groove in first-time blinkers when scoring at Chester (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month; finished close sixth at York (Pellitory second) under a penalty one week later and he's not readily dismissed. |
22/1 |
Form: 20-073 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (12) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on final outing last season and same story on reappearance at Epsom on Oaks day (pulled hard); he has something to prove but that latest outing may have got the freshness out of him and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; not written off. |
20/1 |
Form: 5-3518 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (13) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Took strike-rate to 5-16 when winning comfortably at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago, looking better than ever; 7lb higher in this classier contest but has run well here before and he's not easily knocked. |
14/1 |
Form: 214-5 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Absent since running creditably in valuable race at Deauville (6.5f) last August; won easily at Doncaster (7f) the time before; still unexposed and looks interesting on reappearance, especially if the market speaks positively. |
7/2 |
|
2 (3) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Price shot up from £50,000 as yearling to 450,000euros at a breeze-up sale in May; attracted some support into 9-1 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month and she kept on under a prominent ride to finish a clear second behind an emphatic winner; that was a promising start and this looks a golden opportunity. |
1/4 |
Form: 005008 CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (9) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Well suited by ground softer than good; six-time winner at Goodwood and had an excuse (unsuitable conditions) in most recent course start; doesn't have the prettiest form figures this term but he has slipped to a very attractive mark; record in this race reads 3100. |
11/2 |
Form: -38117 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Took a while to hit the target but he had some notable maiden form, including at this meeting last year, and now bids for a hat-trick after wins under Jack Nicholls at Pontefract (6f maiden, good to soft) and Catterick (7f handicap; good to firm); further improvement is possible; respected. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Wore down a next-time-out winner (pair clear) late on when making it seventh time lucky in 6f Pontefract maiden (good to soft) under Jack Nicholls eight weeks ago; will be equally as effective back at 7f and can be made to look well treated on a few of his runs. |
5/2 |
Form: 572582
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Highly tried following his successful debut at Ayr (6f, good) in June last year and wasn't up to it; second of nine in a handicap at Chester (7.7f, good to soft) in June, but has enough to prove after a modest AW debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month. |
7/2 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Highly tried last year; has shown this mark is within range since handicapping this season, including from wide stalls at Chester; again might have been better drawn on this AW debut (dam did her winning for the yard on turf) in first-time headgear. |
7/1 |
Form: 811303 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (10) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Down the field in a 6f Goodwood handicap last time; in good form earlier in the season with two wins in 7f fillies' handicaps at Catterick; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
24th 18 (8) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Four 7f handicap wins on good/good to firm since May; travelled well in lead for long way when third of six off this mark at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago; three of her wins were gained at sharp Cattrerick and she could be speedy enough to cope with a drop back to 6f. |
8/1 |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Morte Point, 5/1 Aurora Majesty, 6/1 Kisskodi, 10/1 New Vega, 6/1 Rhoscolyn, 7/2 Naval Light, 5/1 Do Bronxs, 5/1 Velvet Rhythm
Verdict
Naval Light and Do Bronxs may prove the pick of the 3yos but this can go the way of the older horses. Last year’s runner-up Aurora Majesty ran his best race of the year at Southwell 15 days ago and is feared but KISSKODI, who finished behind him on that occasion, should be sharper for that first start in ten weeks and should face ideal conditions.[Paul Smith]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Naval LightThe Guardian:
Do BronxsD Express:
Aurora MajestyDaily Record:
Aurora Majesty