Wearing tongue strapWon 0 of last 5Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
Never raced on wet ground before and has yet to break through for a win despite three top-3 finishes in his last four races—he's a promising type but remains one mistake away from proving whether he can actually win. The race conditions remain untested for him.
Never raced on wet ground3 straight top-3 finishes
Wearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Raced here beforeWon at this distance 2 times
TrackLab Insight
The editorial pick boasts an excellent record on heavy ground (2 wins from 5 at 40%) and on standard ground (2 from 4 at 50%), giving him a genuine edge in these wet conditions. His form is patchy—sixth just 29 days ago—but the ground profile strongly suits a horse that has shown it can handle this surface.
Quick turnaroundWon 0 of last 5Won at this distance 6 times
TrackLab Insight
The most experienced runner (63 races) at the lowest rating and weight, but carries a critical weakness: he's never won on soft ground (0 from 4) despite an excellent record on good ground. His second-place finish at Hamilton last week came on different conditions; these wet turf races cut against his profile.
Lowest rated, 7lbs below averageCarries lowest weight in fieldMost experienced (63 runs, field avg 25)
Trainer Quotes
Apr 2021
"Has been working well and will run soon, 18-04-21"
Won at this course & distanceWon 0 of last 5Won here 2 timesWon at this distance 4 times
TrackLab Insight
The highest-rated runner and a course specialist with 2 wins from 6 here, but he's drawn low (5) in a course that favours low draws, yet he's shown poor form recently—fifth at Beverley just 17 days ago. His last three runs read 5-4-6, a pattern of mid-field finishes that offers little encouragement.
Course specialist (2 wins from 6 here)
Trainer Quotes
Aug 2025
"He's been fantastic for us. He pays his way and is worth his weight in gold. The ideal scenario for him is a stiff 5f with an end-to-end gallop. He just failed last time at Pontefract, where they didn't go much of a pace. 14-08-25"
Never raced on wet ground and has won 43% of his races on firm, dry surfaces—exactly the opposite conditions he faces here. His last outing was a seventh at Carlisle on unfavourable ground; this represents a step into the unknown for a horse shaped by fast conditions.
Won at this course & distanceWon 1 of last 5Won here 1 timeLoves this ground (33% win rate)Won at this distance 3 times
TrackLab Insight
She holds the best record on soft ground in the field (1 win from 3 at 33%), giving her a genuine weapon in these wet conditions. However, recent form reads 5-5-6 over three outings, suggesting she's out of form despite the ground credentials.
One of the few course winners (1 from Beverley) but he hasn't raced in 41 days and showed concerning form before that—15th at York and 4th here. He's also 7lbs below the field average with a clear weakness on firm ground (0 from 16), leaving him exposed to these wet conditions.
Never raced on wet ground and arrives with fresh evidence of struggle—a seventh at Beverley just 18 days ago on similar conditions. At 10.0, he represents a horse with untested ground profile and recent poor form at this very track.
Third-rated on the form but she's outsider-priced at 29.0, hasn't raced in 33 days, and her last three runs show a seventh, sixth, and 13th. A long absence and deteriorating form make her a risky proposition despite the rating flattery.
The standout stat here is her 24% win rate—best in the field by a clear margin—and she's placed in nearly half her 17 races. However, she's never raced on wet ground and carries a high rating despite recent form showing a fifth at Thirsk; she may need to prove she handles these conditions first.
J. Nicholls(3)
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A. Nicholls
· 4yo
· 9st 7lb
· OR 68
C&DForm
2.2
Won at this course & distanceWon 1 of last 5Won here 1 timeWon at this distance 3 times
TrackLab Insight
One of the few course winners here (1 from Beverley) but he's had three poor runs (10th, 14th, 7th) and wins primarily on firm ground. His record on soft ground and poor track record recently make him a dangerous opponent to back, despite the course form.
Wearing cheekpiecesWon 0 of last 5Raced here beforeWon at this distance 1 time
TrackLab Insight
The least experienced runner (10 career races) and has won just once—16 months ago—with only one top-three finish in his last five outings. He's drifted to 29.0, a price that reflects a horse still searching for form rather than one about to break through.
Quick turnaroundWon 1 of last 5Loves this ground (25% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
Joint second-rated but has just won one race in his last six outings and finished 16th at Ayr only 55 days ago. His form suggests he's volatile; while he has some record on soft ground (1 win from 4), recent runs show a horse struggling to find consistency.
Wearing cheekpiecesWon 1 of last 5Raced here beforeWon at this distance 2 times
TrackLab Insight
Second-rated on figures but he's never won on soft ground (0 from 3) and finished eighth here only 17 days ago, suggesting he's not ideally suited to these conditions or this track. At eight years old, he's an experienced campaigner but the numbers don't stack up for an undervalued bounce-back.
How do odds work?The first number is what you win, the second is what you bet. So 5/2 means you win £5 for every £2. 4/1 means you win £4 for every £1. The bigger the first number, the less likely bookmakers think the horse will win — but the more you'd win if it does.