14.45
HeavyHappy Birthday Andy Hill Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 72183- D
Last run: 166 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 20 (21) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Strong at the finish when repelling stablemate Ramazan in the Great St Wilfrid five weeks ago; no obvious excuse when midfield at York off this mark one week later; stable may have stronger claims elsewhere. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 (3) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
He had been bubbling away nicely prior to enjoying his finest hour in last week's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good), digging deep to hold off a smart stablemate; 6lb rise takes him into new territory but he ran well over C&D last month and there could be more improvement lurking. |
15/2 |
|
1st 10 (16) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
raced near side |
15/2 |
9/2
- Place: £4.00
Form: 46051- CD
Last run: 218 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid. |
100/30 |
|
4 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid. |
100/30 |
|
1 (13) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 4515-6 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Drew nicely clear to end lengthy losing run in basement-grade classified race on turf return at Nottingham (6f, soft) on Thursday; faces tougher task here but remains well handicapped on older form (even under 4lb penalty) and will be fine on the faster ground. |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Poor strike-rate for one of his ability; drops into first 0-50 classified event and has good 7lb claimer booked; should give a good account. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 62053-
Last run: 208 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (4) |
21st Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
21st Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Promising return to action at Beverley in April but below par at York's Dante meeting in May (final start for Nigel Tinkler) and not seen again until seventh to Alfa Whiteburd (True Promise third) over C&D 12 days ago, fading as if the run was needed. |
12/1 |
|
7th 12 (3) |
9th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
took keen hold, started quickly, led narrowly, headed after 2f |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 28930- CD
Last run: 228 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (5) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Made winning return under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and has remained in form, better than the bare result suggests when sixth of seven at Musselburgh (very slowly away) 11 days ago; in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Made winning seasonal debut under Lewis Chalkley at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and ran at least as well when close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; up in grade today but evidently in good nick. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 63-854 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (6) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Five wins and a second from nine attempts over C&D; ended 2025 in flying form and returned off a brutal mark as a consequence; handicapper relenting now and her third at Nottingham 13 days ago was a step back in the right direction; this should be run to suit and she's a strong contender. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Eight-time turf winner including on fast and soft ground; ended last season with a good fourth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f) but she's been out of sorts in her four runs this year; on dangerous mark but she needs to get back on track. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on good to firm and soft; ten-time winner but her last four turf wins have been at Beverley and she's been out of sorts in three runs this year; has something to prove and she needs a big turnaround. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 50656- D
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (10) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot. |
14/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here. |
16/1 |
|
18th 18 (4) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 22830- D
Last run: 180 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
2 (5) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (11) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 9264-3 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (5) |
7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has six wins to his name but yet to score for his current trainer; best recent effort when runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; not out of this. |
7/1 |
|
9th 5 (13) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had to challenge wide when fourth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) in May and he went close to breaking his AW duck at Lingfield (5f) last time; has won over C&D and every chance he'll be bang there. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (5) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Six turf wins, three in 2025; 0-22 on AW and although having a healthy pull at the weights with Desdemona on their C&D run in February he's not looked in peak form on last two starts. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 645-68
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (9) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off. |
10/1 |
|
11th 2 (9) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off. |
10/1 |
|
9th 3 (11) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
bit short of room soon after start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 310-00 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 9yo who hasn't been offering much for a while now. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 (9) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Regressive 9yo; beaten around 4l on his last two starts and needs to up his game to trouble the principals. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Down to a basement mark and he's one to watch in the betting, but it's been a long time since this regressive 9yo has been competitive. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £84.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £98.16 |
| Tricast | £792.05 |
| Trifecta | £547.40 |
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