20.20
GoodDonaldson Timber Engineering Handicap
- Prize money: £9720
- 0m 5f 1y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 131727 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (13) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 3y |
9st 9lb |
Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount. |
14/1 |
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8th 7 (5) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now. |
6/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 350232 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 (10) |
30th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Course winner who won at Musselburgh (5f) in April and went close at Hamilton next time; however, his subsequent form hasn't been up to scratch and he has to raise his game. |
20/1 |
|
13th 9 (8) |
25th Jun 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Ran on well to beat Abduction in a big-field 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; three creditable efforts have followed and the return to 6f won't hurt; should have a big run in him. |
12/1 |
|
13th 18 (3) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
slowly into stride, switched right soon after start |
25/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 26-003 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 051361 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
1 (9) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-8520 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (6) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 1lb |
9yo was last successful in 2023, but was third in pair of easy-ground C&D handicaps last year and can run well fresh, so has a place shout. |
16/1 |
|
14th 10 (14) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Last win was in 2023; prominent racer ran well first time out last year when third over 7.5f at Roscommon; also third over same C&D in October. |
18/1 |
8/1
Form: 90-454 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
26th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
pulled hard, in rear but in touch with leaders, short of room against rail after 2f, outpaced 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
14/1 |
|
3 (6) |
7th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Four-time sprint winner, including here; the handicapper has given him a chance on this first run since July 2022 and he returns with his trainer among the winners, but it's hefty absence to defy. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 010261 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (8) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered. |
10/1 |
|
2 (8) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered. |
10/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 269-10 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (4) |
25th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made all at Pontefract in April and runner-up twice in a row in May; not written off but subsequent form has been mixed so he's not a solid option. |
6/1 |
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10th 11 (11) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Made all at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in April; beaten only a head over C&D off 1lb higher in May and arguably unlucky not to go close at the least over C&D again last time, finishing well for fourth having met trouble at a crucial stage; his draw isn't ideal but still respected. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Pontefract winner in April (5f, good to soft); two good runs in May, the first when second over this C&D; hasn't been in such good form on last two runs. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 8-7009 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (13) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Can lead; recorded the latest of his nine wins when taking Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024; now 23lb lower but was only sixth of ten back at that track last Friday; career-low mark and any rain would be welcome. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 (12) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has won nine races, two over C&D (good to soft/soft); 3.5l second to Tanjen over C&D last time but meets her on the same terms, so may struggle to turn that form around. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Without a success since September 2024 but that did come over this C&D off a 22lb higher mark; faded into seventh of 11 here ten days ago but it would be no surprise to see him go well. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.33 |
| Tricast | £95.19 |
| Trifecta | £132.00 |
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