16.18
SoftChristopher Ward Watchmaking Handicap
- Prize money: £7731
- 0m 6f 212y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Form: 0-4200 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 3 (7) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Went down narrowly in a 7f handicap at Newcastle in June; well beaten at Goodwood last time but he would have finished a bit closer with a clear run; sure to be popular again. |
11/2 |
Form: -60611 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
7f specialist; contested strong handicaps on first three starts this year; justified favouritism in less competitive event at Southwell five weeks ago; nudged back up 3lb but should be in the mix again. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb. |
10/1 |
Form: 0-0731 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
His two C&D runs last season yielded a win and a close second (in this race off a 1lb higher mark); best effort this year when third of 13 at Southwell two weeks ago; handles good to soft but untried on slower. |
5/1 |
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3rd 9 (12) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
2-3 on AW surfaces; he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts and the signs were more encouraging at Thirsk 15 days ago (7f), as although only midfield he wasn't beaten all that far; others are still preferred. |
20/1 |
Form: -09230 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 14 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer. |
25/1 |
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3rd 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f). |
15/2 |
Form: -69170 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (14) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Bolted up on soft ground at Ffos Las (7.4f; cheekpieces first time) in June on his final start for William Haggas; clobbered by the handicapper for that success and he could only manage a midfield finish on his stable debut three weeks ago (7f, AW; no headgear); cheekpieces now return but others appeal more. |
20/1 |
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7th 4 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 7f Tapeta maiden for the Crisfords and doubled his tally on third and final run for William Haggas when winning by 11l on soft ground at Ffos Las in June (first-time cheekpieces worn then are now removed); wouldn't want to be flattered by that having gone up 12lb; joined current connections last month for 30,000gns. |
8/1 |
Form: -23213 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 3-115 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (20) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
New Bay colt who has improved a chunk with each of his three runs, comfortably bagging 6f novices at Yarmouth and Leicester this summer; this is no easy introduction to handicaps but he still rates an interesting prospect for top yard. |
3/1 |
Form: 5-1486 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (11) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won this race last year off 4lb lower and made it 2-2 at the track in May, again on good ground (won his Irish maiden on soft); held in classy handicaps since then (behind Brian two runs ago) and he's hardly thrown in, but course record commands respect. |
4/1 |
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8th 12 (15) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Two wins last term (1m/7f, AW/good) and he added another on his reappearance at Haydock (7f, good) in May; again ran well when fourth of 15 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) latest but his form needs to go to a new level today. |
33/1 |
Form: 416987 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (15) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Led late when winning over 6f at Ripon in May; only midfeld in two runs since and this may prove too competitive. |
25/1 |
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9th 13 (11) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Landed his third race when successful from a flag start at Ripon (6f, good) in May; may have needed the run when sixth of 12 at Hamilton (6f, good) on his first run since 11 days ago; races beyond 7f for the first time. |
25/1 |
Form: 2-3131 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 9 (8) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Shaped with a deal of promise on his first run at beyond sprint trips/handicap debut at Southwell three weeks ago, when not helped by the way the race panned out; will have learned more again from that and should go well. |
3/1 |
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3rd 10 (1) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Short prices for three sprint novices/maidens thus far, getting off the mark when coming away with a subsequent winner last month; unexposed as he enters handicap company and remains open to improvement. |
6/4 |
Form: 266-15
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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No Results Found |
Betting Forcast
10/1 Bobby Bennu, 9/2 Storm Free, 11/2 Aurora Majesty, 10/1 Yorkshire, 33/1 Great Dream, 4/1 Mr Noble, 13/2 Anyasi, 14/1 Ata Rangi, 16/1 U Sure Do, 11/2 Spaceman, 9/1 Scutari