18.42
GoodCelebration Of Les Dodds Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
12/1
Form: 221875
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (5) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Took advantage of his career-low mark when beating Donna Nook at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not so good at Thirsk last time and he is not the easiest to predict. |
9/1 |
|
9th 11 (5) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
He'd taken a healthy drop in the weights during an AW spell since December and was able to take advantage at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last week; ought to have another handicap in him off this 2lb higher mark but perhaps in a less competitive race than this. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 944626 C BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (14) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive. |
4/1 |
|
1st 14 (5) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
10 (4) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 729178 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (6) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: -18383
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (11) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Raced at 1m this season, for a good fourth on reappearance but well-beaten second favourite here next time; this is a rethink on trip but a C&D third last June and 1m2f win last September are encouraging. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner who was quite eyecatching after a break at Newcastle (1m) and the winner has been going places; fine on the grass and considered. |
11/4 |
|
4th 12 (12) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
1m2f course winner in September but higher marks found him out in two subsequent visits last year; others are preferred back from four months off. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: -53086 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (6) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr. |
9/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 111867 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (4) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
11yo who was a close third over 1m1f at Ayr two starts ago and is versatile trip-wise; however, Ayr brings out the best in him and he was well beaten at Musselburgh last time; 0-4 here, with last visit coming last June. |
25/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: 316-89
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (5) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Has posted her most encouraging British performances in C&D sellers, respectable third in latest start; has unconvincing handicap form but may fare better off current mark. |
10/1 |
|
4 (1) |
1st Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won the equivalent race 12 months ago; however, this is a stronger race and she's found things very tough this season. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (5) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won a seller in October but no worthwhile form in five handicaps since then. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 237164
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Always towards the rear on reappearance over C&D (good) three weeks ago but may have needed that run; won twice last summer (1m/1m2f, good; including here) and he's on a competitive mark on last autumn's form (including on soft ground); he can be in the mix if bouncing back. |
6/1 |
|
8th 1 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
A dual winner in 2025 (including here) who also finished runner-up three times in the autumn; yard is going well so he must enter calculations on his return. |
13/2 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Dual winner who is holding his form well on all sorts of ground and has the same mark as when second at Ayr five weeks ago (1m2f); solid. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: -51041 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (3) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
A two-time scorer, including over C&D in the first half of 2025 but she ended last year under something of a cloud; needs to hit the ground running on her seasonal return. |
20/1 |
|
5 (1) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Inconsistent filly who was tailed off at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago and is unproven on soft/heavy ground; however, she's won two of her seven starts this year (1m3f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and isn't written off. |
12/1 |
|
6 (3) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Two wins from six starts for her new stable this year, over 1m3f at Carlisle and 1m4f at Thirsk; has shown promise on Tapeta but she's up in class today and might come up short. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 334332
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years. |
16/1 |
|
4 (12) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts. |
20/1 |
|
10th 14 (14) |
17th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: /95525 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (5) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Below par on final two starts last year and same story on recent reappearance over 1m at Ayr; however, she's back up to a more suitable trip today and is 6lb below her last winning mark; not written off. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Campaigned mostly at longer trips (stays 12.5f) and offered little back over 1m at Newcastle in early December. |
33/1 |
|
7 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner who was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in August; ran okay when third over C&D (soft) nine days ago but was no match for the first two (including Cisco Disco); needs something extra. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: -84813 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Returned to form when third here (1m3f, good) last month on second run of the season; also effective on soft ground; could play a leading role if seeing out this longer trip, and there can be optimism on that score. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 9 (9) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Can get a bit worked up and not that consistent but he still won last summer at Ayr (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) and ran creditably over 1m4f on final outing; no show at 33-1 for recent reappearance when a hood was enlisted, which it isn't today; competitive if this is one of his good days. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 (2) |
1st May 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £125.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £92.89 |
| Tricast | £518.74 |
| Trifecta | £1010.10 |