13.30
GoodJoe Rowntree Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £5360.16
- 0m 7f 96y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 079112 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made. |
40/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list. |
16/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 4321
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Went close when returned to Britain at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last August but towards the rear on all four starts since, latest when back on good ground 13 days ago; coming down the weights but best watched at present. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (6) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Very useful winner at his best; posted a good third over 1m4f here in August but below par on softer ground subsequently; not dismissed off a reduced mark on his return. |
25/1 |
|
3 (10) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten when upped to 13.2f at Newbury last month but showed spark when close third of seven in slowly run race at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) previously; his handicap wins have come at 1m1f/1m2f and he seems versatile ground-wise; not ruled out now back down in trip. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 572743 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (2) |
19th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Without a win since June 2021 and generally very disappointing since switching to current stable in October but some positives can be drawn from his recent run at Ayr and he's very well suited by this C&D; no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
13th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Losing run goes back two years; slow to find his feet for new yard despite taking a serious drop in the weights; has much to prove for now. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
5th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 422320 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (8) |
31st Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
7f course winner whose losing run is up to 19, but he could be given a chance on his fourth of 12 from 4lb higher in a 0-60 over C&D last month; had excuses when well beaten back here (7f) a fortnight ago; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
|
10th 3 (5) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
taken down early |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 (8) |
26th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
7f course winner; inconsistent form this year from 1m-1m2f; better efforts would give him claims; can probably put a line through latest Beverley effort (slipped on leaving stalls) but there's a bit for him to prove. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 405231 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
15th Nov 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Twice held since winning narrowly off 2lb lower at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June; has winning form over C&D but looks high in the weights just now and needs a resurgence. |
20/1 |
|
11 (18) |
1st Nov 2022 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beverley winner in June (7.5f, good to firm) and not disgraced after meeting trouble in running at Catterick last time (6f, soft); a possible. |
25/1 |
|
2 (6) |
20th Sep 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Ninth career success when winning over Beverley's extended 7f in July and it was a stronger race when only fifth there last time; returning to a Class 5 will help and he has form here. |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: -64144 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (5) |
4th Oct 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost ground over 1f out, keeping on when hung right inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
12th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear of midfield, outpaced and pushed along from over 3f out, some headway towards near side over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (1) |
27th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: -53897
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade. |
11/4 |
5/2
Form: 827122
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (10) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution. |
12/1 |
|
12th 3 (7) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear. |
11/1 |
|
1 (2) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: 715706
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (1) |
15th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has a patchy profile and was never involved at Newcastle (6f) last Monday but his last win was on Tapeta and he went close in a classified event over C&D in August; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out back up in trip; change of headgear. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
8th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Went close in 7f classified at Wolverhampton in August but he's not hit the same level since including in three runs for this yard; losing run is now up to 16 and others are more persuasive. |
8/1 |
|
35 |
10th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Went close in 7f classified here in August but soundly beaten in Tapeta handicaps on his two runs for this yard and has to raise his game. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 853833 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
1-34 on the AW, that win coming over 6f at Southwell in April 2021; rather out of sorts over 6f-1m this year and now tries 5f for the first time since May 2024. |
33/1 |
|
11th 11 (9) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Without a victory since 2023 and he has yet to make the frame in seven starts in 2026; hard to warm to. |
33/1 |
|
6th 9 (5) |
23rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Minor classified form at 1m, 7f and 6f this year and it's 13 months since he posed a serious threat in a handicap (over 7f at Southwell); up against it. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 043176
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (4) |
24th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
midfield, ridden and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon struggling, lost touch from 2f out (jockey said gelding was never travelling) |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 (11) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
8/1 |
|
7th 10 (12) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and minor headway on inner 2f out, bit short of room and no impression inside final furlong |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 74008-
Last run: 336 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran with 14 wins on his CV; kept on for third when dropped back to 5f at Newcastle 12 days ago but is inconsistent nowadays and younger rivals appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (7) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Veteran who never featured in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton nine days ago; drops back to 5f with a point to prove. |
20/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Slow-starting veteran who is having his 100th outing this evening; he has won 14 times already and his latest Newcastle fourth was a solid effort; should go well again. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Hathlool, Brian The Snail
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.60 |
| Tricast | £111.30 |
| Trifecta | £125.70 |
Selections
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