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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won this race in 2022 and finished runner-up in two of three subsequent runnings; looked to be running into form again when fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago and a very good run is likely. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four of his seven wins have been here, three over 6f and the other at this trip; should come on for his run at Carlisle a week ago (6f, good) when returning from a 70-day break; can go well. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Long in the tooth now and does not have much margin for error off current mark, but was placed twice on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (6f) this spring and will be suited by today's return to turf (has gained all eight wins on grass). |
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]