15.17
Good To SoftAspire Cleaning Company Almada Mile Handicap (For The Watson Memorial Cup)
- Prize money: £15462
- 1m 0f 68y
- Class 2
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: -90603 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 8 (5) |
17th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m. |
12/1 |
|
16th 8 (5) |
17th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Now 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer but didn't shape with any obvious promise when always towards the rear on his 7f Musselburgh reappearance 13 days ago, albeit this trip is more suitable; sixth to Northern Express in this last year; visored first time. |
20/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 7-7165 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (8) |
23rd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ended long losing run with a last-gasp win at Lingfield (1m) three weeks ago and he was only narrowly denied on his return visit 11 days ago; on same mark here and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style. |
5/1 |
|
10 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark. |
12/1 |
|
10 (12) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who is without a win since October 2023; ran four times last winter, best effort on first occasion and he's often gone well after other breaks, so he needs a second look off this career-low mark. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 313601 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (13) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (7) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: -50317 CD BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he failed to justify favouritism in a similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good) last time, with the reopposing Star Start a place ahead of him second; however, his record in recent years suggests that going softer than good is ideal for him nowadays and this is the first time he's faced such conditions since a respectable reappearance off a much higher mark in the spring; considered. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Just one win to his name since June 2023 and he has found it tough going so far in 2026; he has slipped a long way in the weights though and today's drop in class will help; not discounted. |
9/2 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won once each in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but has not scored since and this season he's not at all been the force of old; wore cheekpieces on last two outings, with a respectable show on first occasion; the last of his three AW races was in 2024; unpersuasive. |
25/1 |
2/1
Form: 20-455 CD BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (5) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
On a long losing run but a useful AW performer at his best; off 7 months before coming in only 11th in 1m1f York handicap on his return last month but this C&D winner bounce back. |
5/1 |
|
11th 4 (2) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 177y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1040-6 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
C&D winner; on a losing run but he has run several good races in defeat this year, including here; more minor money on the cards. |
8/1 |
|
4th 11 (3) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Made the frame for the seventh consecutive time, albeit beaten 7l, when second of 14 at Redcar (1m, good to firm) a week ago; holds no secrets from the handicapper but ought to give another good account. |
15/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.43 |
| Trifecta | £44.50 |