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11 July 2026
Saturday 11th July
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Weatherbys Handicap (Class 2) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
Selection
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Eklleem
Selected at:
4/1
The very lightly raced Eklleem makes his handicap debut here and there could be plenty of room to manoeuvre with a mark of 87. William Haggas’ three-year-old was an impressive winner of a Ripon novice last time and the best is yet to come.
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (37%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 7 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (29%)
Promised much on AW and turf but way back at Royal Ascot (1m) latest; redemption needed
1-510
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 99
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 9-6 | 28/30 | Moonfall (17L) | 22/1 | 100 | 69 |
| 15 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 43yNv | 9-11 | 1/10 | Bayaann (¾L) | 11/4 | 95 | 103 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 43yNv | 9-11 h1 | 5/14 | Langstone (3½L) | 5/2 | - | 78 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 1/9 | John Harrison (11L) | 8/11F | - | 91 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Career went into orbit with big 1m win at Ascot; 7lb rise may not halt progress at trip
317-51
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 97
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-10 | 1/30 | Outback Heat (¾L) | 13/2 | 90 | 99 |
| 7 May 26 | Chs Chester | 7.5f Gd | 23yHc | 9-2 | 5/12 | McMurray (2L) | 11/1 | 90 | 93 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 7/7 | Saba Desert (7½L) | 25/1 | 90 | 85 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/8 | New Monarch (2L) | 8/11F | - | 85 |
| 4 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f GF | 22yNv | 9-4 | 3/6 | Rising Power (1L) | 10/11F | - | 77 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/6 | Military Code (1½L) | 100/30 | - | 81 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (29%)
Sole win in 7f AW maiden as 2yo; scoped dirty after latest run; testing start for new yard
21-67
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 96
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | 3yL | 9-5 | 7/7 | Causeway (14L) | 11/1 | 97 | 78 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Gd/Y | 3yG3 | 9-5 | 6/11 | Thesecretadversary (4¾L) | 18/1 | - | 96 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 2yMd | 9-7 | 1/13 | Evening Blues (1¼L) | 9/4 | - | 86 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Sft/Hy | 2yMd | 9-5 | 2/13 | Causeway (2¼L) | 12/1 | - | 77 |
Promising for 1m but checked 2f out in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; remains of interest
213-47
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 95
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 9-1 | 7/30 | Moonfall (3¼L) | 10/1 | 95 | 96 |
| 23 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 23yHc | 9-2 | 4/17 | Catullus (6¼L) | 17/2 | 96 | 93 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f Sft | 2yG3 | 9-2 | 3/7 | Time To Turn (3¾L) | 9/2 | 91 | 94 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 32yHc | 9-1 | 1/9 | Gold Dawn (3¼L) | 3/1 | 82 | 88 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-7 | 2/10 | Venetian Prince (1L) | 4/1 | - | 79 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | 22yMd | 9-2 | 3/7 | Words Of Truth (1¾L) | 17/2 | - | 79 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 12 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (32%)
Beaten when hampered on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m2f); likely needs weights drop
43-830
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 95
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 10f GF | 23yHc | 9-3 p1 | 12/16 | Lost Boys (12½L) | 66/1 | 97 | 82 |
| 1 May 26 | Ssi San Siro | 8f Gd | 3yG3 | 9-2 p1 | 3/14 | Grand Son Of Dark (6½L) | 11/2 | - | 91 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 23y | 9-2 | 8/9 | King's Trail (11½L) | 8/1 | 99 | 71 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Ssi San Siro | 7.5f Gd | 2yG3 | 8-11 | 3/8 | Gaga Mate (1½L) | 204/100 | - | 91 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 2yL | 9-2 | 4/8 | Avicenna (1½L) | 16/1 | - | 96 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Gd | 22yNv | 9-7 | 1/11 | Allegresse (2¾L) | 11/4 | - | 82 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Could not maintain progress at 1m when held at Royal Ascot latest; another tall order
2-3110
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 91
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-11 | 14/30 | Moonfall (6¼L) | 18/1 | 91 | 85 |
| 30 May 26 | Crl Carlisle | 8f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Wild Thoughts (hd) | 7/4F | 85 | 96 |
| 1 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 33yHc | 9-1 | 1/9 | Comic Hero (nk) | 4/1 | 82 | 91 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 43yHc | 9-6 | 3/12 | Darn Hot Gallop (¾L) | 5/1 | 82 | 86 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Sal Salisbury | 8f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 2/11 | Runman (2¾L) | 5/2J | - | 85 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 42yNv | 9-4 | 2/6 | Runswick (¾L) | 5/6F | - | 77 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Won first 4 handicaps (1m/7f); spell broken by St Anton latest; up a further 5lb; headgear
-11112
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 89
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 26 | Crl Carlisle | 8f GF | 43yHc | 9-8 | 2/8 | St Anton (hd) | 7/2 | 84 | 92 |
| 11 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 43yHc | 9-6 | 1/12 | Brave Hunter (1½L) | 7/2F | 77 | 85 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-12 | 1/12 | Superstorm (2¼L) | 2/7F | 68 | 77 |
| 28 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 63yHc | 9-6 | 1/6 | Bennyworth (5½L) | 2/9F | 62 | 76 |
| 20 Apr 26 | Red Redcar | 8f GF | 63yHc | 9-5 | 1/12 | Worlington (4¼L) | 6/1 | 56 | 70 |
| 1 Jun 25 | Not Nottingham | 5f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 6/7 | Ameeq (6½L) | 80/1 | - | 57 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Pulls hard; suited by front-running back at 1m here latest; more needed on handicap debut
22-651
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 88
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 43yNv | 9-4 | 1/5 | Moreedd (½L) | 15/8 | 88 | 93 |
| 29 May 26 | Chp Chepstow | 10f GF | 3Nv | 9-2 h1 | 5/8 | Echo Of Stars (5¼L) | 10/11F | 90 | 78 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 23yNv | 9-4 | 6/10 | Maltese Cross (1¼L) | 9/2 | - | 91 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f Gd | 22y | 9-0 | 2/3 | Shayem (2¼L) | EvensF | - | 88 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | 22yNv | 9-4 | 2/6 | Ancient Egypt (1¼L) | 9/2 | - | 76 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Came good in fine style over 1m latest; scopey type who can make a go of it in handicaps
62-41
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 87
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Rip Ripon | 8f Gd | 3Nv | 9-3 | 1/6 | Ervani (4¼L) | EvensF | 76 | 86 |
| 1 May 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 4Nv | 9-4 | 4/10 | Khaleejy (1½L) | 10/11F | - | 73 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 42yNv | 9-2 | 2/11 | Major Neigh Sayer (3¼L) | 11/4F | - | 77 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Lei Leicester | 7f GS | 32yMd | 9-7 | 6/10 | Moving Shadow (5¾L) | 4/1 | - | 64 |
Verdict
Eklleem looks to have potential now he's handicapping but MOONFALL is taken to follow up his win in the Britannia at Royal Ascot.
Moonfall
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Moonfall,
4/1 Wechaad,
Eklleem,
6/1 Alfaraz,
9/1 Wild Thoughts,
10/1 St Anton,
11/1 Tales Of Wisdom,
14/1 Iron Lily,
25/1 Sunset On Leros
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