16.15
GoodHappy Birthday Julian Watson Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4683.56
- 3m 1f 100y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £2.00
Form: 5311F- BF
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Dour stayer who loves the mud; five chase wins include one here; reliable in these valuable staying chases without ever looking particularly well handicapped, and he was beaten 24l into fourth in this last year when 3lb lower; having another solid season but hard to believe he's any better now than 12 months ago; first-time tongue-tie. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Goes well on soft/heavy; his three chase wins have been at up to 3m2f and his well-held fourth in last season's Classic Chase (favourite) and Midlands National (4m2f, soft) both saw a dip in his form; there can't be much doubt that he'll stay, though, given the way he kept on strongly for third to Malina Girl over the extended 3m3f at Cheltenham on latest start; needs to improve but he's a strong each-way candidate. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
19th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Goes well on soft/heavy; won twice last season and resumed with a win at Carlisle (up 7lb since) one month ago, all at 3m to nearly 3m2f; fourth in last season's Classic Chase (3m5f, heavy) and Midlands National (4m2f, soft) both saw a dip in his form but this progressive 7yo will surely prove his stamina in due course and needs plenty of respect. |
4/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 22441-
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 |
15th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ran well in two of his three chases in 2022-23 season, most notably when second at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft); not easy to weigh up after 674-day absence but should cope with this drop back in trip and has been given a chance by the handicapper; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 5662-5
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
9th Dec 2022 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Much better than his current mark in the past but his only real bright spot in the last 14 months was a second at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) in March; may have needed the run at Warwick on his return last month but he finished a well-held third of six and needs to leave that form behind. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
1st Nov 2022 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Much better than his current mark in the past but his only real bright spot during the last 12 months was a second at Uttoxeter in March; well behind Boughtbeforelunch on final appearance in May. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 11453- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear after 5 out, no impression from 4 out |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 10th, no impression before 4 out |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 3153-2 D
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Capable on his day for Paul Webber but an infrequent winner at the best of times and he was pulled up in a hunter chase last month after a long absence. |
40/1 |
|
5th 3 |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Capable on his day for Paul Webber but an infrequent winner at the best of times and he was pulled up in a hunter chase last month after a long absence. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
8th Mar 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
towards rear, lost touch 8th, pulled up before 4 out |
33/1 |
11/4
Form: 84111-
Last run: 264 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
10-28 over fences, including three 3m1f course wins; below form at Ffos Las this month, after a break, but is back on a good mark and this marathon trip will suit; must be considered. |
11/4 |
|
4th 2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won five in a row last year (good-soft), including the 3m6f Highland National at Perth; has been rather quiet in last two races, as he was beaten 21l when third over 3m5f and then was pulled up at Kelso (4m); capable but a bit risky today. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.95 |
| Trifecta | £53.90 |
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