15.25
GoodDeepbridge Watergate Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £51024.6
- 2m 2f 140y
- Class 2
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.40
- Place: £6.40
Form: -64242 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat stayer who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts; left behind by wide-margin winner when second here (2m6f, soft) last month but that was still a good effort and he's a contender over this shorter trip. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
27th Jun 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat performer and was running okay (beaten 5l in the Chester Cup) until below par last time with a visor back on (now discarded); two respectable efforts over hurdles last year, notably when second in an Aintree maiden; every chance; has no clear ground preferences. |
7/4 |
|
4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again. |
4/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 2-3403 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 8 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Bang there every time in his four races at Chester, including the Cup in 2023 but absent 758 days afterwards; back to life at Newbury (2m, good) three weeks ago, making all in a six-runner race; has a 3lb penalty and drawn higher than ideal but he was another 6lb higher at his peak and has returned to serious calculations. |
12/1 |
|
1st 7 (2) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
5-25; second in this race in 2023 and close third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, again on soft; favourite off 9lb higher than today) that May but absent for 758 days afterwards; while not disgraced on reappearance last October, he then tailed off on AW last month; major questions to answer regarding the ground and what he's currently capable of. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 (9) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 2m 2f 98y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
5-24; close third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, soft; 11-4 favourite) in May 2023; off for 758 days thereafter; weakened inside the final furlong when fourth of eight at Nottingham (2m, good; 33-1) in October; off since; now 2lb lower for first AW appearance since July 2022. |
14/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 42-043
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (8) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since a successful debut at two when with Andrew Balding; hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard and his last 16 starts have been over further. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (2) |
15th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Still without a win since making a successful debut as a 2yo; ran creditably both starts here (2021) but hasn't beaten many since returning for this yard in April, including when last of three on penultimate start, so others have more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 01-856
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
3rd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won four-runner race at Beverley (2m, soft) in July but out of form since; soundly beaten last time in the Cesarewitch here for the third year running; well handicapped if this proved one of his good days. |
14/1 |
|
0 26 (11) |
14th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
Well beaten in this race in 2021 and 2022 and even further adrift in the Trial three weeks ago on his only other race at Newmarket; good ground for all three of those was probably not ideal and he'd be well handicapped if this proved one of his best days, but others look more solid. |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: 43-664 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (13) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
raced freely, towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, steady headway from 2f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, never dangerous |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
6th Sep 2022 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
held up in rear, going okay 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on but no impression from over 1f out |
7/1 |
|
3 (9) |
17th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Usually seen over shorter but has one good piece of 2m form (2020); 9yo who has won three Group 3s, the latest in 2019; bottom line seems to be that there's been no win since, so others are preferred despite him still often finishing on the premises, including last time out. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 344592
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (6) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
raced in fourth |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2023 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Made a winning start for current yard at Ripon (2m) in June but her form has dipped recently, only sixth in 1m6f Newmarket handicap 29 days ago; she needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
19th Aug 2023 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 9lb |
Won a four-runner race on stable debut at Ripon (2m) in June but that's her best run this year; probably okay on soft ground but soundly beaten on heavy on latest outing; back to her last winning mark. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 412-32
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (2) |
10th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
dwelt start, in rear from over 2f out, pushed along and outpaced over 4f out, struggling 3f out, held and tenderly handled from 2f out |
20/1 |
|
7th 7 (14) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
prominent, going easily over 3f out, soon pushed along and outpaced, ridden 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 1/54-1
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Usually claimer ridden but now has Harry Cobden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) three starts back; pulled up with cheekpieces enlisted on latest start; that headgear is now discarded but she's not the percentage call. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Usually claimer ridden; the last of her ten wins was in August 2022; still shows plenty on occasions, including when seventh in the Pertemps Final last March and a close second back at Cheltenham (2m4f) on penultimate outing; she performed far worse in the Musselburgh qualifier three weeks ago than she did last year, however, which sees cheekpieces enlisted. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
The last of her ten wins was in August 2022 but she still shows plenty on occasions, including when a strong-finishing fourth in this race last year and a close second at Cheltenham (2m4f) on latest outing; usually claimer ridden; place contender. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 172456
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (6) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 5f 192y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
slowly away, held up in rear |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
slowly into stride, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Disappointing favourite in this race last year but he does stay the trip and acts on heavy going; Thirsk in May saw his first win since 2022 but he's underperformed on last four outings; the last two were admittedly on AW and he's back to that last winning mark. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 63-198 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has six wins on the Flat but his last of four successes over hurdles came four years ago; continues to drop in the weights without looking likely to take advantage. |
7/1 |
|
6th 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Remains capable at the age of 10 (won on the Flat in October) but it's been hard work back over hurdles, albeit in a pair of Class 2 handicaps; looks vulnerable. |
14/1 |
|
4 (8) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Useful dual-purpose performer in his youth; had a long spell on the sidelines prior to his return in February and he's struggled on the Flat and over hurdles this year; down in the weights and he was prominent in the betting last time so he can't be dismissed. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 371270
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (2) |
8th Jul 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
held up in last |
9/1 |
|
4th 9 (9) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Veteran who has won lots of races but hard to be confident in current vein of form. |
20/1 |
|
10th 8 (7) |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
steadied start, in rear |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 521534
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (3) |
18th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 0f 32y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
raced in fourth, detached and pushed along after 1f, looked to go wrong and pulled up halfway |
16/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
27th May 2023 Good To Firm 2m 0f 45y Class 2 |
9st 13lb |
Better than ever for Ian Williams last year and he runs off his last winning mark; made his stable and seasonal debut at Chester a fortnight ago and has never run well there, but he was tailed off and there is a big question mark regarding his current form. |
33/1 |
|
16th 3 (9) |
12th May 2023 Soft 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Had a fine summer last season in final campaign for Ian Williams; ran well in 2018 on soft and heavy but peak efforts have been when the ground is less testing; stays very well but he has not shone in his four visits to Chester, including last two editions of this race. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: 543121
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 13lb |
Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous. |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 (3) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
11st 13lb |
Dual Nottingham winner; acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form next time (1m6f, which he stays) but Henry Callan galvanised him to a 1m4f win at Newbury (soft) on Saturday; sole attempt at 1m2f was in 2021 but he had to hold on at Newbury after going clear and his appearance over this trip with 4lb penalty no longer looks ridiculous. |
2/1 |
|
12 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Acts on soft, unraced on heavy; shot back to some form when storming home in an amateur riders' race at Bath (11.5f, good to soft) last month; well below form off this 7lb higher mark at Haydock (1m6f, which he stays) 13 days later, however. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 371423
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (7) |
24th Sep 2022 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
raced wide, midfield, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, dropped to rear over 1f out, soon got behind, tailed off |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
15th Sep 2022 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
slowly away, headway and prominent after 1f, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on |
9/1 |
|
11 (10) |
11th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 1m 6f 115y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
|
5/1
Form: -82212
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won sole visit here (1m handicap in 2019); in the care of Ian Williams when landing 2m York handicap in August 2022 and ran a mighty race when pipped in the Ebor a fortnight later; pulled up at Chester the following month and seen just three times since, including when down the field in two starts for this yard last year; drops in grade from falling mark; watch the market on return. |
25/1 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
22nd Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Seen just twice since September 2022 and weakened out of contention both times. |
25/1 |
|
8 (5) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Free-going sort who did very well at 1m4f-2m on good/good to firm for Ian Williams in summer 2022, including touched off by Trawlerman in the Ebor; however, he pulled up lame that September and was absent for 686 days prior to finishing well held at Ascot last August; off for a further 14 months ahead of this return for new trainer; this 9yo is best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 260161
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (8) |
2nd Apr 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has been a useful stayer in his time but losing run is up to 16, despite him having fallen 21lb below his last winning mark, and last two efforts were well below his best; best to look elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
2nd Apr 2024 Standard 2m 0f 120y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has been a useful stayer in his time but losing run is up to 16, despite him having fallen 21lb below his last winning mark, and last two efforts were well below his best; best to look elsewhere. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
27th Mar 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2022; however, recent form is nowhere near that level and he finished behind two of these rivals here five weeks ago; losing sequence looks set to continue. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £154.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £77.78 |
| Tricast | £706.56 |
| Trifecta | £1980.10 |