Veronika Walker: Moments That Matter Handicap

Opened her account for 2026 at Ayr (6f) in August. Excellent second of 20 there (5f, soft) in September but not in the same form all 3 starts since. Given a short break.

Kept busy this season and responded well to it, registering a fourth success of 2026 over 5f at Newcastle in September. Recent exploits have lacked the same sparkle, though this trip probably more suitable than 6f last time.

Signed off for 2025 with a win in this corresponding race. Lightly raced this season but looked more straightforward when third over C&D last month and he should be primed for a bold follow-up bid.

Remains a maiden but took a step back in the right direction on fourth start for current yard (trained by Richard Fahey at 2 yrs) when fourth of 9 in handicap at Catterick 6 weeks ago, despite meeting trouble in running. Failed to build on that promise at Newcastle and cheekpieces now on.

Veteran who is typically being kept busy this season, adding another 2 wins to his tally over C&D and Pontefract (by narrow margins). In frame all 3 starts since and he's a reliable operator.

Gained a first success at Newcastle in January. Hasn't matched that form since, though, despite a falling mark.

Free-going sort who isn't easy to catch right. Now finds herself 3 lb below her last winning mark but she's been fairly expensive to follow in that time. Never better than mid-field on first 5f start here 3 weeks ago.

Won pair of 5f handicaps on soft ground last October but hasn't offered enough in 4 comeback outings this autumn, eased right off at Nottingham last week.

Won in the mud at Navan and Bellewstown in the spring and took form to a new level for latest win from well out of the weights at the Curragh on Sunday. That was a much better race than this so his claims are there for all to see from this mark.

Have to go back to March 2025 for the last time he tasted success. Shaped quite well on return to action behind Fear And Fast here 3 weeks ago, denied a clear run. Can build on that.

Finally got off the mark after 22 starts over C&D in September with a recent breathing operation evidently helping him minus headgear. Cast aside a lesser effort on soft ground when doubling up here 3 weeks ago and he's just 2 lb higher here.

Capitalised on a much-reduced mark at Carlisle. Better than the bare result next 3 starts since but didn't have any excuses when 1¾ lengths sixth of 14 to Fear And Fast here 3 weeks ago.