16.45
GoodSue’s 60th Birthday Occasion Handicap
- Prize money: £6442.5
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.40
- Place: £1.60
Form: 657-51
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (11) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
A third win this year when scoring by a length here last month and reportedly never travelled next time at Chester; could be given another chance, though the draw is not ideal. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Win number three in seven starts this year when always prominent and collecting by a length at Beverley (7.4f); that was in a good time and he's only 2lb higher; clear claims from a good draw. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 68-839 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Snapped a losing sequence when he landed an apprentice race at Musselburgh (1m, good; stays further) in June; shaped as though this longer trip and stiffer track would help at Thirsk last time; should have a say. |
10/1 |
|
5th 10 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Closely matched with Jesmond Dawn on last month's runs at Ripon and it wasn't going to be easy in a Class 4 at York last time (33-1); this is more his level. |
10/1 |
|
7th 15 (12) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Arrives on a recent high after a win at Musselburgh and a second at Ripon (both 1m, good); should give his running but he's up in grade here. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 1157-9 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Gained a first win of 2026 at Pontefract (1m) in June but he beat only one in 1m Redcar handicap a week ago; much more is required from this course scorer. |
8/1 |
|
13th 7 (13) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Clearcut winner in first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m, good) in June and probably bettered that form when very close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month but was below form after racing too freely over C&D three weeks ago and needs to bounce back with a career best. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 4038-4 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
9th 7 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Admirable veteran who recently completed a hat-trick over 1m2f before disappointing last week at Doncaster; has to bounce back from that, but he should be fine returned to 1m. |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (4) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who is enjoying a fine season and bagged win number five when completing a hat-trick in 1m2f handicap at Ripon 12 days ago; this likeable front runner merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 615-04
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Notched a second win of 2026 at Redcar (1m) in July and backed it up with a good third of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap 26 days ago; considered. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has a patchy profile but she's won twice on turf this season including an apprentice handicap at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; 0-7 on AW but she has form over C&D and is a big player off the same mark as last time (due to be 2lb higher in future). |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three-time winner, the most recent over this C&D in May off a 3lb lower mark; ran well at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July but needs to bounce back from a poor run at York (1m) four days ago. |
9/1 |
4/1
Form: 66-861
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (2) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Progressive 4yo who won back-to-back handicaps at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last month before a near-miss at Galway (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago; has won over this trip in the past and he has leading claims off just 1lb higher than last time. |
6/4 |
13/2
Form: 34142- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner last season (1m/8.5f; good to firm/good to soft); hasn't been in top form this year, but now 2lb below last winning mark. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last season; a bit disappointing this term but has dropped to a good mark; could go well. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 12273- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (4) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Took this prize 12 months ago and she's back in excellent form of late, scoring at Carlisle (1m) before third of seven over C&D 26 days ago; merits serious consideration in her follow-up bid. |
2/1 |
9/2
Form: 2444-4
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Took a while to put his head in front but he is thriving now, winning a C&D handicap in June and adding an apprentice handicap over C&D (for Conor Whiteley) last week; unpenalised today and has plenty in his favour. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Gained a belated first success over C&D in June but he's not the most reliable and came in only fifth of eight in 1m1f handicap here following month; not out of things if back on his A-game though. |
100/30 |
|
5th 7 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Back in form when second to Krissy over C&D in May and he built on that when getting a fine ride to make his breakthrough here (1m, again good; Bellasio second) 19 days ago; not the easiest but little doubt this new mark still underestimates him. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 41888- D
Last run: 304 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (1) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Ayr maiden winner who is 0-8 in handicaps but she has dropped a long way in the weights; only fifth of six at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) last time but she got pestered for the lead and may have had stamina issues at that trip; could go well on this return to 1m2f and she's not ruled out. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Recorded a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m) last April; out of sorts subsequently until front-running tactics tried again and third of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap five days ago; goes up further in trip here and weighted to go close off a 5lb lower mark. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a maiden at Ayr (1m, good) last April but she's finished ahead of only one rival in six runs in handicaps since; was beaten 32l off this mark at Carlisle last week and she has a lot to prove at this new trip. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.05 |
| Tricast | £72.79 |
| Trifecta | £76.80 |
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