15:55 Windsor
HeavyIvor Laws Memorial Race Handicap
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 948051 C
Last run: 5 days
W: 10st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
2-3 for Roger Teal as a 2yo and off the mark for this year with a stylish success under Faleh Bughenaim at Goodwood (6f, heavy) last Wednesday; has a 6lb penalty to carry but still a major player with conditions again likely to be ideal.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (4) |
3rd Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, raced in second when switched left over 1f out, lost second inside final 110yds, kept on |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 (6) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
prominent, went second over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 311298 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
Seen more often on AW (8-51) but 3-11 on turf with all wins coming on soft ground, including at Catterick (6f) and Bath (5.7f) in April; still 3lb higher than for the latest, but one to consider; stable also runs Hiatus.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (12) |
3rd Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Ran encouragingly on Kempton AW last month on second run back from a break but his soft-ground successes in April came at a less exalted level than this; only his best form would give him claims today. |
25/1 |
|
8th 9 (7) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Four-time C&D winner who won twice on soft turf in April; promising return from a break at Newcastle 16 days ago (behind Heathcliff) when not getting a clear run in the closing stages; can go well but the suspicion is that a few will prove stronger. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-6553 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
Has endured a couple of lengthy absences in his career, but showed the ability remains when third of 12 at Epsom (7f, soft) 18 days ago; back off the same mark as for his sole success at Catterick (6f, heavy) in October 2022 and worth a second look.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Heavy-ground 6f winner as 2yo; below best in only two runs last year; has shown he retains ability at 7f this year (refitted cheekpieces latest, retained) and looks worth another go at 6f with the ground in his favour. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 10 (13) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; ran encouragingly at Thirsk on most recent turf start; possibilities off current mark, provided he's aided by reapplied cheekpieces (second attempt). |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 144458 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 73
Acts on any ground and just 1lb higher than for latest success at Ffos Las (6f, good to soft) in June; her come-from-behind style makes her a hostage to fortune but capable of playing a part if finding the gaps.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (2) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Versatile ground-wise; six-time winner at Bath; most recent win came at Ffos Las (off 1lb lower) in June; hindered by traffic issues back here last month; has possibilities. |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 (4) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Loves it around here and she gained her sixth course win when easily seeing off Connie's Rose over C&D in May; series of creditable efforts since and she's a strong contender. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 735216 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
Both turf wins have come over 6f on soft ground, the first here in March last year and the second at Chepstow in May; might have needed his return from 115 days off at Kempton this month and can't be dismissed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (9) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; added two more wins to his tally this year and both runs back from a summer break have been encouraging; should find this being run to suit and he's a contender. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (10) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has form figures of 121 on soft ground, winning off 3lb lower at Chepstow (6f) in May the final time; interesting on a similar surface. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 325747 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
Seems to act on any ground and likes it here (record 11423221292); back off the same mark as when successful here (5f, good to soft) in April, but that was his only win in his last 26 starts and hasn't really threatened in three outings since joining this yard; others preferred.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (9) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Hard to win with now, landing just one of his last 25 starts (off 2lb lower in the spring; third Windsor victory); his last four runs have come over 6f and he was a touch disappointing in a less competitive Brighton handicap last time. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
1st Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Out of the money in Racing League event on AW three days ago (debut for new yard); faces an easier task in this field and has gained most wins on turf, including at Brighton; not ruled out. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 873294 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
All turf wins have come on good or faster ground including three over C&D, but has run several good races on soft; losing run up to 13, though, and he finished around 10l behind Solar Aclaim at Goodwood (6f, heavy) five days ago; others stronger.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (7) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Effective over C&D and the ground is unlikely to be as testing as when he finished second in last year's Stewards' Cup consolation; ran well at Newbury on his penultimate start but Salisbury last time was a tepid display; others look stronger for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
9th 8 (2) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Ran well at Windsor on his reappearance in April but his form nosedived subsequently; much more like it the last twice, going down narrowly over 6f at Newbury last week (soft ground); 2lb well in and he's one to be interested in. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 542213 CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
Has proved consistent since returning in the spring including a narrow success over C&D (good) this month; ran well when third of 12 at Haydock (6f, soft) on Saturday and should make his presence felt with a repeat.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has won on good ground but all best form on slower surfaces and he appreciated the return to soft when a never-nearer third of 12 at Haydock (6f) nine days ago; won a C&D novice as 2yo and the return to a stiff test at the trip will suit; every chance. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 11 (13) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Had to work hard at Windsor (6f, good) 12 days ago to make a winning return from a break but he's back up just 1lb and an earlier third to Trilby over C&D in April (soft; winner won well) suggests he'll find this slower surface more to his liking; thereabouts. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 214759 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
Hasn't figured in her last three starts on good to firm but much better suited by a soft surface and is back off the same mark as when successful at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) in June; one for the shortlist.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
8th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
never better than midfield |
9/1 |
|
9th 14 (5) |
18th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
prominent, outpaced on far side of group 2f out, weakened final 110yds |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 123782 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
Both wins have come on varying ground over C&D, the latest in April; ran well when second of ten at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last time and he holds each-way claims again from the same mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (1) |
3rd Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
bumped start, prominent, weakened over 2f out |
16/1 |
|
2nd 10 (8) |
13th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Always prominent when winning a 6f handicap at Windsor in April; good third over 7f here in June (made the running) but he's underperformed under more patient tactics twice since; big chance if allowed to stride on. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 673723 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
Sole turf success came from 4lb lower over C&D (soft) in May; has been placed in three of his last four starts, but needs a bit more in order to defy this mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (12) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner as a 2yo; stayed on well from off the pace to take second here in August; can get it wrong at the start but being dropped in from the outside stall might not be a bad thing given this could be well-run. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 965430 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
Very well suited by testing ground as he showed when winning easily off 1lb higher at Salisbury (6f, soft) in May; below best in his last six starts over 7f/1m, but interesting back over this trip with a visor given a go (dual winner in blinkers).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (8) |
4th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Won in first-time blinkers at Salisbury (6f, soft) in June 2023 and back on the scoresheet there (6f, soft) this May; mixed form subsequently and well beaten at Epsom last time (7f, soft; no headgear), but now back below last winning mark and perhaps the first-time visor will give him a boost. |
16/1 |
|
11th 15 (4) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Outstayed over 1m at Salisbury last time; back up in grade but receives weight all round and the return to 7f looks a plus; interesting granted very slow ground (3-5 on soft/heavy). |
12/1 |
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Verdict
This looks trappy with half the field previous C&D winners and several with something to recommend them. Orbital Chime and Cypriot Diaspora make the shortlist back off their last winning marks, while the consistent Harry’s Halo is another to consider after his good effort at Haydock on Saturday. The well-treated Beau Jardine is respected back over this trip, but despite his 6lb penalty SOLAR ACLAIM is given the vote having scored with some authority at Goodwood last week. He relishes testing conditions and may have even more to offer now back in winning form.[David Bellingham]
Selections
Daily Record:
Solar AclaimDaily Mail:
Harry's Halo