16.48
Good To SoftPJ Towey Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £36078
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: -72072 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 2 (13) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
His two wins here came on good to firm but he also acts on soft; respectable seventh of 22 to Raammee in the John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) latest; being eased 2lb is a help but it may not be quite enough. |
22/1 |
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7th 4 (8) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Dual winner here (both on good to firm) who was sixth in this last year and was runner-up to Warrant Holder over C&D (good) this May; soundly beaten at Royal Ascot since but he's an each-way possible back at York. |
18/1 |
Form: 4-1100
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 102
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No Results Found |
Form: 3/212- D BF
Last run: 512 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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2nd 5 (13) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Cruised into contention and breezed clear for an easy win over C&D in January when last seen, taking AW record to 3-6 and looking a suitable type for this prize; could well defy a 9lb rise. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (13) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear, good headway over 1f out, pressed winner final strides, did well in the circumstances |
7/2 |
Form: 394101 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 3 (2) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Both handicap wins have come by narrow margins at Class 3 level and it was a deep Class 2 in which he made no impact last time at Sandown; he's not handicapped out of it if he stays this longer distance (unraced beyond 8.6f). |
5/1 |
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10th 17 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Has gained both handicap wins in tight finishes at Class 3 level, including at Redcar latest start; may well come up short in this better grade, for all that he receives weight all round. |
16/1 |
Form: 15-330 C
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19th 1 (26) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
He did have an entry in the St James's Palace and retains one in the Irish Derby; close up in a Group 3 last season (1m, good to firm) and ran well under top weight to be third of 17 on handicap debut at Goodwood (7f, good) where he was nearest at the finish after hitting traffic; by no means exposed and he is very much respected. |
20/1 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Thrice-raced colt who has useful 1m figures, most recently 2l third of four in conditions race at Goodwood (good); visual impression and pedigree both suggest this drop to 7f is worth exploring; still open to further progress and looks interesting despite conceding weight all round. |
10/1 |
Form: 412335 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 4 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Had three of these behind when winning this last year off 11lb lower (good to firm); looks even better now, probably not seen to best effect behind Sportingsilvermine at Newmarket before a sterling effort at Glorious Goodwood over an inadequate 1m2f; likes it here and he's hard to knock. |
100/30 |
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3rd 10 (11) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Runner-up in 2024 on his only appearance at this track; reliable sort who hit new heights over 1m4f on last three outings, so this drop back in trip asks a question but he needs respect. |
16/1 |
Form: 3-1180 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 100
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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18th 15 (11) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 2-4 features a clearcut win from the front in valuable prize at Gowran Park, showing marked improvement; returns to a more suitable trip/grade after trailing home last in the Irish Derby, and interestingly his yard landed this race with 3yos in 2013 and 2019; one to bear in mind. |
9/1 |
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8th 3 (5) |
28th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Finished third of eight, beaten 3l, when the well-backed favourite for a soft-ground maiden at Newbury last October (winner finished fourth in the Greenham); made all for 7f Doncaster win on seasonal debut; confirmed reputation as a progressive colt when landing a valuable conditions event over an extended 1m1f at Gowran Park early this month; dam has a decent record at stud, but has tended to produce milers rather than middle-distances types; lacks Pattern race experience. |
40/1 |
Form: 0-6849 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 4 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Losing run is mounting up but he remains useful and shaped well over 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood most recently, leaving the impression this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; possibilities off the same mark. |
7/2 |
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4th 15 (18) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races and wasn't discredited in his two starts this term; third and tenth in the last two runnings of this race; claimer ridden for the first time as a handicapper and worth a second look despite wide draw. |
16/1 |
Form: 131026 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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6th 8 (8) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Placed twice on soft last year; beat only one home in a top 1m2f handicap here in July but in career-best form over 1m4f (good to firm) either side of that when winning at Newmarket and second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; needs some respect. |
10/1 |
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2nd 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
His 1m4f win on good to firm at Newmarket in July reads well but has finished behind Castle Stuart in their recent clashes and beat only one home in the John Smith's Cup four weeks ago; probably vulnerable off this mark. |
14/1 |
Form: 8-2481 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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1st 5 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 8lb |
Running okay without really threatening to win this season; not terrible efforts the last twice at the Curragh (1m2f, gd-fm) and on latest at Galway (1m4f, yld-sft) but probably needs a bit more help from the handicapper to get his head back in front. |
12/1 |
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8th 8 (15) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Ran poorly over hurdles at Listowel in May but last two runs on the Flat have been decent; 4l second of 10 at Leopardstown in early May (1m4f, good); 4.75l fourth of 12 at the Curragh 34 days ago; place claims off 1lb lower but needs to find a bit more to win. |
16/1 |
Form: -84487 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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7th 7 (12) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Likes this C&D and won this race in 2024; creditable fourth to Stem here in July but then ran poorly at Ascot; now has cheekpieces fitted. |
25/1 |
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8th 4 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
He was attempting to win a 1m2f Sandown handicap for the second successive year when fourth (Theory Of Tides second) three weeks ago; will need more on this second attempt at 1m4f (finished fifth on AW three years ago). |
10/1 |
Form: 2171-9 D BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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9th 9 (13) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
2-5 last year, his latest success coming on his first start since being gelded, at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in December (form has worked out well); 6lb higher on this return, but still respected especially if market positive. |
9/2 |
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7 (2) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
His only turf race was debut last July when tailed off on soft ground; handicap debut last October was a blip but he did well in his other three AW races, gelded before comfortably making all with second-time cheekpieces in a ten-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) in December when last seen; up 6lb but could easily have more to give. |
3/1 |
Form: 221/21 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 88
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Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
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1st 3 (5) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced and well-bred 5yo by Frankel; won a novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in November 2024 for Roger Varian and then absent until Newmarket (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, when runner-up on his handicap and stable debut; could have a big say up in trip if avoiding the dreaded bounce. |
13/8 |
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2nd 12 (2) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Well-bred 5yo by Frankel; won a novice for Roger Varian at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in November 2024 and absent since (gelded in interim); changed hands for 40,000gns in February and has joined an up-and-coming stable, but he may need this comeback outing. |
33/1 |
Betting Forcast
11/2 Thunder Run, 25/1 David Of Athens, 10/1 Old Harrovian, 7/1 City Of Poets, 10/1 Pathein, 8/1 Night Breeze, 14/1 Bunyola Bay, 9/1 Tony Montana, 10/1 Sportingsilvermine, 15/2 Touch The Moon, 14/1 Flying Frontier, 10/1 Port Of London, 6/1 Tawajjah