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StandardBorder Minstrel Pub Handicap
- Prize money: £3245.08
- 1m 4f 98y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 11P924 C BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice in June (1m2f/1m4f) and put two poor performances behind him when clear second here (1m5f, good) a week ago; can cope with this drop back in trip and is still on a workable mark; ought to make his presence felt. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won minor events at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) and here (extended 1m4f, good) in June; reportedly bled from the nose in his hat-trick bid and then ran poorly at Newcastle last week; not easy to assess. |
9/2 |
Form: 235244 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
A dual 1m4f AW winner (also scored over hurdles) in 2025; running with credit without winning this season until only fourth of five at Beverley (1m4f) 13 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear. |
100/30 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Three wins in 2025, two on the AW (1m4f) and once over hurdles; banging at the door on turf this summer, second over C&D ten days ago when not enjoying a clear run; another good run seems likely. |
2/1 |
Form: 8-2770
Last run: 77 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Eight-race maiden; hasn't been in best of form on the Flat and has plenty to find on his latest run over hurdles. |
50/1 |
|
11th 7 (11) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
19-race maiden; runner-up at Newcastle (12.5f, AW) in January, but no identifiable positives since; swiftly reverts to the Flat after well held over hurdles at Perth 11 days ago. |
50/1 |
Form: 661461 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (1) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four of his seven wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f here and showed he retained ability when winning a handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good) in May; now makes his debut for his eighth different trainer (same owners) and his course record makes him of interest. |
9/1 |
|
6th 9 (4) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won on his second start for this stable (and second run since wind surgery) at Catterick (1m4f, good) last month and did best of those from off the pace when fourth in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 11 days ago; stepping back up in trip looks a good move and he's a contender. |
4/1 |
Form: -75780 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (5) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
All three wins have come here (1m2f-1m4f); yet to recapture his best for this yard and he looked to wonder whether he fancied leaving the stalls on his return from 146-day break at Catterick a fortnight ago. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (7) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
All three wins have been on the AW at Newcastle (1m2f/1m4f) and his best efforts on turf have been at Haydock; never dangerous at the former track over 1m2f in March and may need this first outing since. |
18/1 |
Form: -56596
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 76-411 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Achieved little last season but much better in two runs this time, getting off the mark in a messy Beverley affair seven weeks ago off 2lb lower (unlucky runner-up has done little for the effort since); this looks stronger but she may yet have more to offer. |
4/1 |
Form: -76452
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (3) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Best efforts have come at around 1m2f; ran okay when fifth of eight in first-time blinkers at Hamilton (1m4f, good) but they went very steady; might get outstayed over this far. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Best efforts have come at around 1m2f and he hasn't looked to see it out in a handful of starts over further, latterly in first-time cheekpieces (switches to blinkers tonight) at Musselburgh 11 days ago; on a competitive mark now otherwise. |
10/1 |
Form: 6700-8 D
Last run: 200 days
W: 9st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
11th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Sole win from 16 starts came on Dundalk AW (1m4f) in February 2024; has failed to beat a rival in three starts since joining this yard; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
10th 7 (7) |
28th Apr 2025 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
slightly awkward start, took keen hold, held up in rear |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/1 Gemini Man, 8/1 Bruce Banner, 16/1 Bouboule, 11/4 Lawmans Blis, 25/1 Brunello Breeze, 20/1 Porters Song, 5/2 Satyress, 5/1 Mr Withington, 25/1 Neddies Boy
Verdict
The step up to 1m4f has helped Satyress (second choice) and she can’t be dismissed in her bid for the hat-trick, but LAWMANS BLIS (nap) decisively landed a Wolverhampton classified event on his stable debut and can follow up under a 4lb penalty. Stepping back up in trip will suit Gemini Man and he’s another to consider. [Harry March]
Selections
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