16.10
GoodNicholson Gin Handicap
- Prize money: £18039
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Form: 37-997 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (9) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out (trainer said, regarding the poor form shown, he had no explanation other than the jockey reported that the gelding hung left and stopped quickly) |
9/2 |
|
3rd 11 (6) |
17th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
towards far side, prominent, hung left and ridden 2f out, kept on (jockey said gelding hung left under pressure) |
9/1 |
Form: 4-1330 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (4) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
prominent up the centre, soon went second, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 (11) |
25th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 13lb |
Has improved in the hood this season, easily winning a handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in June and following up in Group 3 Coral Charge at Sandown (5f, good); this prominent-racer had excuses at Goodwood (including an early stumble) and he's an each-way possible at a track that should suit his style. |
25/1 |
|
7th 1 (1) |
4th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear, edged left and hampered rivals after 1f, some headway 3f out |
6/1 |
Form: 222512 C BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (11) |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 (9) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
raced near side |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
27th Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
led at steady pace, increased tempo over 2f out, headed and weakened final 110yds |
9/2 |
Form: 337085 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
swerved left start, led |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
21st Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
Yet to win for this stable but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been flickers of promise; if he is to revive it looks more likely to be over 5f though. |
14/1 |
|
5th 13 (1) |
13th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Has been running on turf this year and his 4-13 strike-rate on AW catches the eye; has dropped down the weights but it's been a patchy campaign and it's hard to be confident in his claims. |
25/1 |
Form: 47-104 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (4) |
6th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Signed off for 2022 with a convincing win in the Ayr Silver Cup but has been down the field in four runs since joining current yard; failed to beat a rival with headgear back on in the Portland last time; plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
|
22th 18 (16) |
16th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Mid-division in this race last year but ran two of his best races the only times cheekpieces were fitted for Roger Varian, at Glorious Goodwood and when racing away with the Ayr Silver Cup (both on good); has lain relatively low for new yard but returning cheekpieces make him of major interest. |
40/1 |
Form: 946-11 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (6) |
21st Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Not stood much racing since 2021, but he's feasibly treated on his best and he looked to retain ability when last seen in May; another absence to contend with and others have less to prove. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
7yo with a strike-rate of 7-24 on turf; ran only four times last season but he won the first two (including over 5f on the July course) and ended the campaign with a close call over 6f here; only 1lb higher today and has an excellent record when fresh so must be considered after 245 days off. |
4/1 |
Form: -36676 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (4) |
23rd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on |
7/2 |
|
3rd 7 (8) |
10th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Impressed at Goodwood in August, winning the same 5f handicap for the third year in succession; not in quite the same form twice since and although he's a multiple AW winner, he has been unplaced in two course runs. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
30th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Produced in top shape to win a 5f Glorious Goodwood handicap for the third time (fourth success at that meeting) last month; only sixth of seven behind Lihou back at Goodwood five weeks ago when a slow start did him no favours; no surprise to see him fare better today. |
13/2 |
Form: 9-8527 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (8) |
16th Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won a veterans' race at Salisbury in June but hasn't repeated that form since; ideally wants faster ground. |
20/1 |
|
0 11 (5) |
2nd Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Took advantage of a weights drop when making a winning return in veterans' race at Salisbury in June; hasn't repeated the form, including over C&D, and others make more appeal. |
14/1 |
Form: 076600 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
25th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
Form: -17033 D
Last run: 1 day
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
22nd Sep 2022 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
5/1 |
|
9th 5 (12) |
25th Aug 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
9/1 |
Form: 02-083 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (12) |
7th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
towards rear |
50/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won three times (5f/6f) on the AW last autumn/winter and he's equally good on turf; however, he's not known for his reliability and his last two efforts have been poor ones; bit to prove after an absence. |
14/1 |
|
10th 10 (6) |
3rd Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Deserves some credit for winning three times this autumn/winter, including here; however, the negative is his inconsistency, as reflected in his form figures; not entirely sure what to expect. |
14/1 |
Form: 384417 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (6) |
30th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Stablemate of Democracy Dilemma; five wins in 5f handicaps this year, the latest at Goodwood five weeks ago; never threatened at Haydock last time but his course record dictates he needs a second look. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Had dropped a long way in the weights and has enjoyed a resurgence in 2023, winning for the fifth time when seeing off six rivals at Goodwood two weeks ago (5f, soft); ran well in one start here in 2021; this looks too competitive though. |
15/2 |
Form: 497780 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 8st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (10) |
23rd Jan 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
led, headed but pressed leader from under 4f out |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 (6) |
17th Jan 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Shadow of his former self but he rolled back the years to make all at Chelmsford in October (5f; off a 1lb higher mark); mixed bag since and others look stronger today. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (8) |
5th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out |
25/1 |
Form: 142023 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, led, switched to centre 3f out, hampered when headed over 1f out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 (8) |
9th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
pressed leader, headway to lead but hung right over 1f out, headed and weakened inside final furlong |
10/1 |
Form: 607290 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 4lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (1) |
30th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Classy sprinter in his time but rising 14 and recent efforts haven't suggested he is poised to gain a 13th career win. |
14/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
27th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
took keen hold, in rear |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
12th Dec 2022 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Classy sprinter in his time but he's rising 14 and is a shadow of his former glory; last two runs haven't been too bad but others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
Betting Forcast
8/1 Atalis Bay, 6/1 Equality, 9/1 Indian Creak, 9/1 Night On Earth, 5/1 Dusky Lord, 5/1 Celsius, 10/1 Lord Riddiford, 25/1 Just Glamorous, 10/1 Stone Of Destiny, 12/1 Rayong, 12/1 Embour, 14/1 Lihou, 50/1 Ornate, 40/1 The Defiant, 100/1 Duke Of Firenze