14.45
Good To FirmRosemary Readman 90th Birthday Handicap
- Prize money: £4527.4
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £58.90
- Place: £11.30
Form: 07-006
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (5) |
16th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Record of 2-27 on turf, his last win coming at Beverley in September 2023 (1m, good); has run a few fair races since wind surgery in September last year; others look stronger. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (11) |
29th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-38 under rules and stuck on a losing run; was third over 1m at Beverley five days ago but he pulled himself into a clear lead; risky from a win perspective. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 9 (2) |
24th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Dry since a C&D win two years ago and has been turned over as favourite no fewer than seven times in the interim, latterly behind Sunny Orange ten days ago; that race didn't pan out his way from a wide stall but there can only be so many excuses. |
8/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3-3305
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return. |
4/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 364-26
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible. |
9/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix. |
12/1 |
|
2 (7) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year. |
14/1 |
6/4
Form: 531112 D BF
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (3) |
21st Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Handicapped to the hilt since winning three fast-ground handicaps during early summer but she continues to run well and again gave it her all last week at Bath (1m, good); solid chance once more, though ground softer than good to soft would spell danger. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
13th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Paid the price with the handicapper for three fast-ground wins in early summer but has generally done well since and ran another honest race last time at Ripon (1m, good); hard to knock. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Went up 10lb for three fast-ground wins in early summer and has generally run well off her revised mark since, usually from the front; fair chance she's able to get her own way, in which case she'll be dangerous, with the drying weather in her favour. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 642264
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (3) |
4th Oct 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Has three wins and three seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D but has been banging his head against the wall off this sort of mark for a good while now; was below market expectations here last time and this is stronger. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
9th Sep 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Took a shine to this place during the winter, winning three times over C&D, and was seemingly back in peak form when close second at Ripon (1m, good) 11 days ago; commands respect on return to Kempton. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
His four wins have all come on Polytrack, never off a mark this high, and he is still to finish placed after ten runs on turf; has done most racing over 7f and doesn't arrive in any form, so has a good bit to overcome. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 516-70
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims. |
33/1 |
|
13th 14 (14) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Went without a win in 2025 but often ran well; another serviceable effort when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton in January; others appeal more for win purposes. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 944023
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (12) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today. |
25/1 |
|
7 (10) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 0808-8
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
6th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ex-Irish filly who is far from solid on her form since racing in Britain; however, continues to drop in weights and may do better off current mark; market support would be worth heeding. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 (1) |
6th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Ex-Irish filly; well beaten in two runs for David O'Meara in June but her stable debut at Kempton last month was promising; not quite so good over 7f here 13 days ago but she's well drawn back at 6f and has dropped a long way in the weights. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 (6) |
24th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish filly; well beaten in two runs for David O'Meara this summer but she fared better on her stable debut at Kempton (6f) a fortnight ago; could have a bigger run in her back up in trip. |
10/1 |
17/2
Form: 6-2053
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
4-15 at Beverley, with the wins all in Class 6; the most recent win was last month (8.4f) but he's taken two backward steps since and most form in the last two years suggests a supporting role. |
16/1 |
|
11th 11 (7) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Successful four times at Beverley, all in Class 6, most recently on penultimate start; placed in Class 5 at Thirsk latest; could go well but this isn't his ideal grade. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Four of his five wins have come at Beverley, the latest nine days ago (8.5f, good to firm); 4lb higher in a stronger race but as the only last-time-out winner in the field he has to come right into the reckoning. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £293.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £234.52 |
| Tricast | £3398.71 |
| Trifecta | £3554.60 |
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