Happier (Ire)
- J: Toby Moore
- T: Martin Keighley
- F: 26-049611
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 60
Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton last month and improved on that when taking 8-runner handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good to firm, 9/2) 6 days ago. 5 lb penalty to carry now but holds leading claims.
Dashing Donkey
- J: Jack Mitchell
- T: William Stone
- F: 154-05049
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 4lbs
- Or
- 55
Dual winner over longer trip last year but been more miss than hit since, well held at Wolverhampton 19 days ago. Others preferred.
Balon D'or
- J: Paddy Bradley
- T: Simon Dow
- F: 706-76484
- Age
- 5
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 58
Fairly useful at best for Hugo Palmer and offered more than previously for current yard when fourth at this course (5f) in June. Not really built on that since but can't be ruled out.
Alashos (Fr)
- J: Charles Bishop
- T: Chris Gordon
- F: 4-5448147
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 6lbs
- Or
- 57
Snapped a lengthy losing run when scoring over C&D in April and ran at least as well in defeat when fourth in a slightly higher grade at Windsor the following month. Below that level when last seen in June but warrants respect here.
Due Date
- J: Jason Watson
- T: Charlie Wallis
- F: 6-7807762
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 5lbs
- Or
- 56
Thrived during the latter half of 2025, winning 4 times. Tumbled down the weights after below-par efforts earlier this year but back on track when second of 5 in Leicester handicap (6f) last month and is not taken lightly.
Big Bard
- J: Jude Fernandes
- T: Gary & Josh Moore
- F: 4067-1906
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 9st 7lbs
- Or
- 58
Kick-started 2026 with 6f win at Kempton in January but proved disappointing in a trio of outings since.
Diamond Dreamer
- J: David Probert
- T: Patrick Chamings
- F: 43263760
- Age
- 6
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 60
Not scored for some time but has made the frame on several occasions this year. Needs to bounce back from a poor run at Kempton last month, though.
Porfin (Ire)
- J: Grace McEntee
- T: Phil McEntee
- F: 53045455
- Age
- 8
- Weight
- 8st 9lbs
- Or
- 46
Three-time C&D winner but operating below best in recent starts, one-paced fifth over C&D last week. Others more appealing.
Peregrine Falcon (Ire)
- J: Ryan Kavanagh
- T: Patrick Morris
- F: 336-23536
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 8lbs
- Or
- 59
Remains a maiden after 16 attempts and arrives on back of poor run at Musselburgh last month. May do better returned to all weather but others are more convincing.
Express Train (Ire)
- J: Jonny Peate
- T: Richard Phillips
- F: 107-63907
- Age
- 4
- Weight
- 9st 9lbs
- Or
- 60
Winner of a Leicester novice last summer but form has been mixed since and has made little impact in a couple of starts for new yard this summer.
Timeform Verdict
HAPPIER is a mare in form and a penalty for last week's Ffos Las victory may not be enough to prevent her completing the hat-trick here. Due Date and Alashos should also go well.
Betting Forecast
5/2 Happier (Ire), 12/1 Dashing Donkey, 12/1 Balon D'or, 7/1 Alashos (Fr), 6/1 Due Date, 14/1 Big Bard, 16/1 Diamond Dreamer, 16/1 Porfin (Ire), 10/1 Peregrine Falcon (Ire), 22/1 Express Train (Ire)
Tuesday 18 August 2026
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