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7f Good to firm
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111 Expert View: Back to best, kept on late beaten 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; best at 6f, acts on good, good to firm and AW, suited by extreme hold-up ride; chance he'll get too far back again ridden to see out this trip.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1/2l behind Evening Saigon when fourth of 27 at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
103 Expert View: Again below form tried in tongue-tie down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on most; not at best of late, mark still high.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 6f and 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Crown Board at 12-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
114 Expert View: Yard won this last year; travelled, back to best landing a handicap by 4l off a 4lb lower mark at Haydock last time; suited by 7/8f, acts on soft and good to firm; chance if building on latest.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 3-1 at Haydock over 7f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Crimson Spirit by 4l.
109 Expert View: Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; improved upped to 7f, hit the line well landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 6/7f, all form on a sound surface; more to come at this trip, may well follow up.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Newbury over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Havana Pusey by 1 1/2l.
112 Expert View: Stayed in excellent form by landing a handicap by 3l off a 8lb lower mark at Newbury last time; off a short-break; effective 6/8f, acts on soft, good and AW; plenty to come still, go well again.
Form Snapshot: She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav at Newbury over 7f (good to soft) in June, beating Brian by 3l.
105 Expert View: Returned to form down in class beaten 1 1/2l off this mark here last time; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on sound surface; seems to be improving each start since returning from Meydan, could go well again here.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 20 behind Crimson Spirit beaten 1 1/2l at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month.
105 Expert View: Bit below best down to 7f beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; off a short-break; effective 7/8f, acts on any, suited by cut; rain will help, not ruled out.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 7l behind Arctic Dawn when sixth of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) in June.
114 Expert View: Looked awkward but back best work landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark here last time; top course trainer; effective 6/7f, sharp tracks suit, acts on good to soft and probably fast ground; very useful but highly strung and can ruin chance by hanging.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Ironwill by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Southwell this season.
110 Expert View: Ran to form third beaten 1 1/2l off 88 last time, 2lb higher here; effective 7f, acts on sound surface; in generally good form, can go well again.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 16 behind Amazing Journey beaten 1 1/2l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) last month.
112 Expert View: Below form back on turf when 16th at York last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on good and AW; bounce back needed from current mark.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Machadadorp when 16th of 19 on her latest outing at York over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
104 Expert View: Won this last year; best work late after a slow start beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; wide draw; suited by 7/8f, acts on any; likes it here and drop to 7f a plus.
Form Snapshot: Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 3 1/2l behind Archivist when sixth of 18 at 40-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month.
104 Expert View: Yard won this last year; again below form beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Chester last time; effective 7/8f, likes cut, acts on good; on a very competitive mark but not at best of late.
Form Snapshot: Has won ten races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Beaten 9l behind Whip Cracker at 6-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
107 Expert View: Bit keen, below form when ninth beaten 10l off 84 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface and AW; only 1lb above last win mark, not ruled out.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Arctic Thunder at 12-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with D O'Meara.
107 Expert View: Unsuited by drop to 6f when seventh beaten 3l off 84 last time, 1lb lower here; usually held up; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, a sound surface and AW; still looks on a competitive mark, return to 7f a plus.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3l behind The Good Biscuit at 9-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.
115 Expert View: Bit below best ridden to get 8f when tenth beaten 8 1/2l off 88 last time, 1lb lower here; usually held up; effective 6/7f, acts on any; drop in trip a plus, good chance here.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Blue Courvoisier at 25-1 when 10th of 19 on his latest outing at York over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month.
GHOST MODE won nicely over C&D last time, despite hanging left in the closings stages, and it could pay to stick with Andrew Balding's charge raised only 4lb. He's expected to confirm superiority with the runner-up Ironwill and the progressive Forty Years On rates a bigger threat to the selection as she was having her first start of the year when landing a decent handicap at Newbury. David O'Meara has won three of the last six renewals and the Haydock winner Pellitory is another to bear in mind.
Plenty to consider in this open handicap, including the bottom one Ironwill, who was in fine form until finding 8f not suiting at York last time. He can bounce back and be thereabouts, as can Ghost Mode, who beat him at Glorious Goodwood despite again not looking the most straightforward. The selection, though, is FORTY YEARS ON, a winner of four of her six starts and particularly well suited by cut underfoot. The forecast rain will be a blessing and, given the manner of her Newbury victory in June, she looks well up to defying an 8lb rise. Completely Random, fourth in the Stewards Cup, and Rhoscolyn, who likes it here and will be helped by rain, are others to consider.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 12 | Darkness | 8 | 7 | 8 10 | 88 | 791094 | 21 days | D O'Meara (259 miles) | Mark Winn | 25/ 1 | 1:24.71 |
| 2024 | Good to Soft | 14 | Qirat | 4 | 3 | 8 10 | 92 | 312-165 | 43 days | R M Beckett (69 miles) | Hector Crouch | 9/ 4 | 1:28.67 |
| 2023 | Soft | 6 | Rhoscolyn | 1 | 5 | 8 9 | 91 | 009210 | 22 days | D O'Meara (259 miles) | Cieren Fallon | 11/ 4 | 1:32.40 |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 11 | I'm A Gambler | 5 | 3 | 9 5 | 103 | 000281 | 28 days | C & M Johnston (291 miles) | Andrea Atzeni | 11/ 1 | 1:27.87 |
| 2021 | Good | 9 | Aratus | 2 | 3 | 8 7 | 98 | 21-11 | 14 days | C G Cox (85 miles) | David Egan | 2/ 1 | 1:25.99 |
| 2020 | Soft | 8 | Cold Stare | 1 | 5 | 8 10 | 89 | 029087 | 13 days | D O'Meara (259 miles) | Harry Bentley | 13/ 2 | 1:29.97 |
| 2019 | Good | 12 | Salute The Soldier | 9 | 4 | 9 0 | 98 | 2-D2082 | 24 days | C G Cox (85 miles) | Adam Kirby | 5/ 1 | 1:25.70 |
| 2018 | Good | 17 | Flaming Spear | 9 | 6 | 9 10 | 104 | 9180-50 | 28 days | D K Ivory (71 miles) | Adam Kirby | 4/ 1 | 1:25.02 |
| 2017 | Good | 19 | Johnny Barnes | 2 | 5 | 9 3 | 101 | 80-7434 | 28 days | J & T Gosden (120 miles) | R Tart | 13/ 2 | 1:25.66 |
| 2016 | Good to Firm | 17 | Certificate | 6 | 5 | 9 5 | 103 | 81-2261 | 14 days | R Varian (120 miles) | Andrea Atzeni | 7/ 2 | 1:25.22 |
| 2015 | Soft | 19 | Rene Mathis | 5 | 5 | 9 8 | 101 | 250180 | 21 days | R A Fahey (268 miles) | G Chaloner | 10/ 1 | 1:28.18 |
| 2014 | Good | 16 | Almargo | 7 | 3 | 8 11 | 96 | 100103 | 23 days | C & M Johnston (291 miles) | Royston Ffrench | 16/ 1 | 1:25.33 |
| 2013 | Good | 18 | Magic City | 7 | 4 | 8 13 | 97 | 6-61311 | 24 days | R Hannon (75 miles) | Richard Hughes | 13/ 2 | 1:25.08 |
| 2012 | Good to Soft | 19 | Imperial Guest | 8 | 6 | 9 4 | 98 | 76-8032 | 21 days | G G Margarson (120 miles) | Tom Queally | 12/ 1 | 1:27.26 |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 15 | Eton Rifles | 5 | 6 | 9 4 | 97 | 6222-54 | 63 days | D R C Elsworth (120 miles) | Kieren Fallon | 5/ 1 | 1:26.93 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 11 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2, 3 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10, 6, 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1, 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f | 1:21.19 |
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