15.45
Good To SoftStephanie Pennington Birthday Celebration Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: 84515- D BF
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (11) |
6th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
taken down early, switched right soon after start, raced near side |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
taken down early, dwelt start, midfield but in touch with leaders, going okay 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge |
3/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 1/750- D
Last run: 312 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (3) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
7/1 |
|
6th 7 (3) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, kept on final 110yds, never on terms |
7/1 |
|
5 (5) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
5f-6f winner when trained in Ireland, including on heavy; placed in all four starts for this trainer but needs to pull out a bit more for a first British success. |
4/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 1312-5 BF
Last run: 88 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (8) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 333-28 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Front-runner who made an encouraging seasonal debut in higher-grade contest at Thirsk (6f good; visored) in April; not in same form on either start since (blinkers refitted last time) but has slipped to a tempting mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two-time C&D winner; unplaced but ran with credit in two Thirsk handicaps last month; type to pop up soon off a reduced mark. |
12/1 |
|
9th 10 (9) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
His three turf wins have come over C&D and he made a pleasing seasonal return when fifth of 15 here (Stirrup Cup second) eight days ago; one for the shortlist. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 73500- C
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
11-time turf winner who won by 4l at Lingfied in July but he's been a long way below that form in three subsequent runs; this return to 6f is no problem but he needs a major revival on belated Tapeta debut; blinkers reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ran away with a turf handicap here (5f, good to soft; blinkered first time) in July; two heavy defeats have followed and this looks a warm race in which to try and bounce back; no accessories this time. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 4217-6 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (5) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tapeta specialist but he's hung right before finishing a well-held fifth at Wolverhampton (5f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights but he's 0-13 on turf and has not run in this sphere since last May; others preferred. |
11/2 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Four C&D wins (from marks in the 60s); excuses when a closing third over C&D on penultimate start; hung right when three places (over 4l) behind Shalaa Asker subsequently; has won for Kieran O'Neill but needs everything to drop his way. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
4th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Not straightforward (hangs right) but these conditions suit him well and he wasn't beaten far into third here two weeks ago; one of two contenders for Scott Dixon. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 3538-3
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (9) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
19th 86 |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb
|
Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June; however, he's failed to kick on from that; unproven on slow ground. |
66/1 |
|
13th 14 (5) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Off the mark at the 20th attempt when sweeping through from the back at Thirsk in June (6f, good to firm); beaten off this mark twice since and even his best form this year might not be enough here. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 43485- D
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 7 (8) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side. |
11/2 |
|
9th 10 (4) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps; fully effective over C&D and he made an encouraging seasonal return at Catterick last week, second of nine having been headed inside the final furlong (6f, good); looks the likeliest leader up the far side if the field split. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 4247-7 D BF
Last run: 95 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days. |
14/1 |
|
1 (5) |
17th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored. |
7/1 |
|
9th 2 (5) |
23rd Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 36090-
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 14 (12) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Multiple winner, including here; quiet this season but it was the same last campaign before he won on his third outing; handy mark. |
20/1 |
|
17th 1 (13) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Eight-time winner, including twice over C&D; shaped as if retaining ability when eighth of ten at Nottingham (40-1) on return but may need another run to put him spot-on. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (10) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-time winner but reappearance record suggests he's probably best watched on this seasonal debut, unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 5373-8
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (7) |
12th May 2023 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
|
|
|
2nd 2 (6) |
30th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Close third at Southwell in November (6f, AW) in just his second handicap; however, did not show much on soft ground on either start this term. |
20/1 |
|
11th 13 (7) |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
switched right soon after start, raced near side |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-8457 D
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 77 |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
|
Just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in July and runner-up on soft ground last season; however, he's been well beaten on his last four starts, the latest here yesterday. |
50/1 |
|
11th 1 (9) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Popped up off his lower turf mark in July but this inconsistent sort hasn't repeated that effort in three outings since. |
10/1 |
|
9th 10 (5) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 32747- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (11) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Infrequent winner; good second over C&D in June (soft) and fair runs since, latest with a visor (on again); well drawn; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
0-21 since winning in 2021 on third start but she's been running really well this season and was beaten just a neck at Ayr (6f, good) last time in first-time blinkers; switches to a visor today and can be bang there. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten 20 times since winning a Leicester novice as a 2yo; series of good runs in defeat this year, including C&D, and she won't mind what the weather does; solid form claims with blinkers now added. |
100/30 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £42.01 |
| Tricast | £368.30 |
| Trifecta | £374.80 |
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