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GoodDave Watson Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £3456
- 0m 5f 212y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 031711 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (3) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here. |
6/1 |
Form: 877633 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner |
9/4 |
Form: 634240 D BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
8th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Four wins, one of them here, have been at 6f; has some decent form over 7f and comes into the reckoning after a fair run at Wolverhampton last time (6f, met trouble in running). |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
19th Jul 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
4-18 on turf and 0-21 on the AW, albeit running well here on a few occasions as when beaten less than a length into second of ten over 7f in January; makes his debut at this level and cannot be dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 (10) |
25th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Close second over 7f in January; far from consistent otherwise this year and he's still seeking a first win beyond 6f; very well treated on best form but isn't a solid option. |
14/1 |
Form: 320681 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (2) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Former sprinter who's not as good now and has become inconsistent; no problem with an easy, turning 7f when winning on turf in August but this is the first time he's been 1m and his stamina will be tested over a straight course. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (5) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 (11) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Effective at sprint trips; contrasting performances over 7f at Catterick the last twice, winning a classified event then finishing last of 13 in a handicap; the latest effort tempers enthusiasm. |
14/1 |
Form: 060466 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (10) |
26th Jul 2023 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
outpaced in rear, always behind |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
12th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Not particularly solid on 2023 evidence and losing run is mounting up; close fourth off a stone higher mark in this contest 12 months ago but he's handicapped on the inferior form since. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
5th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Hasn't won since 2021; best run this year when close third to Made Of Lir (with whom he is 3lb better off today) at Ripon last time (6f, good); best on good going or softer; chance if it rains, though stall 1 not ideal. |
7/1 |
Form: 4-0564
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 11 (2) |
7th Oct 2022 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
slightly awkward start, soon recovered, midfield, outpaced and pushed along on far side of group 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
25/1 |
|
12th 3 (9) |
30th Aug 2022 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
awkward start, in touch with leaders, pushed along from 3f out, soon ridden, weakened from 1f out, eased final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 (2) |
27th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
prominent, pushed along when short of room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
16/1 |
Form: 210303 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
held up in last |
33/1 |
|
12th 13 (8) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who's looked on the downgrade this year; another ordinary effort last time and only holds outside claims. |
33/1 |
|
10th 16 (15) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who has won over C&D in the past but his last success was 15 months ago; has had some traffic issues a couple of times this summer but he's not finished closer than ninth this season and is easy to have reservations; visor is removed and cheekpieces return. |
25/1 |
Form: 040376 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
5th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
raced in second, lost position over 1f out, soon no extra |
11/4 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
24th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Consistent form this season includes a Thirsk success in April (ended a long losing spell); creditable second over C&D (good) most recently; solid contender off unaltered mark. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
8th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In fine form this term, scoring at Thirsk in April and twice in the frame off a 5lb higher mark since, fourth of 12 at Catterick (5f) 26 days ago; he merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark with this return to 6f a plus. |
3/1 |
Form: 724480 CD
Last run: 86 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (4) |
30th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Ran okay in a couple of weak sprints on AW in February but quiet more recently and easy enough to swerve. |
33/1 |
|
7th 12 (2) |
19th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Well treated on his old form but he's 0-21 since his last win (6f, soft) in October 2021 and was tailed off at Redcar last time; opposable. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
On a losing run of 20 since winning at Catterick in October 2021 (6f, soft); others appeal more. |
14/1 |
Form: 5-300
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (2) |
17th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead on inner, headed 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and weakened quickly from 2f out, eased from 1f out |
50/1 |
|
13th 8 (8) |
30th Aug 2022 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
held up in rear, took keen hold, shaken up from over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten |
20/1 |
Form: -03044 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (5) |
6th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Three of his five wins have come at this track (6f) and he has a 7f win to his name on AW; a couple of sound course runs this year but any rain wouldn't play to his strengths. |
20/1 |
Form: 389547
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (9) |
3rd May 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago. |
20/1 |
|
7th 10 (9) |
3rd May 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago. |
20/1 |
|
11th 13 (9) |
23rd Apr 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick. |
16/1 |
Betting Forcast
3/1 Rain Cap, 5/1 Wades Magic, 9/1 Portelet Bay, 6/1 Hot Scoop, 12/1 Ginato, 10/1 Circoloco, 9/1 Point Of Woods, 14/1 Freedom Flyer, 12/1 Stronsay, 50/1 Ardat, 14/1 Sfumato, 9/1 Billian
Verdict
Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and the thriving RAIN CAP is again taken to pounce late from a high draw and complete a quick C&D hat-trick with the excellent Sean Kirrane once more taking off a valuable 3lb. Billian is weighted to have a say too and next on the list, while both Wade’s Magic and Circoloco need factoring in too.[Peter Entwistle]