14.55
Good To FirmAlice’s 70th Birthday Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 3463-3
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
24th May 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won from the front over C&D (good) a fortnight ago on his second start since leaving Sir Michael Stoute; this lightly raced 4yo did it with something to spare and could take a 6lb rise in his stride; strong claims. |
5/2 |
|
3 (2) |
16th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
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1st 7 (6) |
8th May 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Fair 1m maiden for Sir Michael Stoute in 2022 who subsequently changed hands for 50,000gns; gelded and off eight months before posting an encouraging third of 13 for his new yard in 1m2f Redcar handicap three weeks ago; still has few miles on the clock so he is very much in the mix. |
5/1 |
13/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 414-68 CD
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Useful dual-purpose performer but he's on a tough mark over hurdles, now 8lb higher than for his last win (last February) after going up 3lb for a narrow defeat at Doncaster; should give his running but others are preferred for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
16th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
raced in second |
16/1 |
|
0 2 (5) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In top form at Chester since returning from a three-month break, posting a win (1m2f, soft) then a good second (1m2f, good to soft); also effective elsewhere and he can give another good account. |
11/2 |
8/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: 460/1- D
Last run: 346 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 10079- CD
Last run: 214 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Campaigned mostly at longer trips (stays 12.5f) and offered little back over 1m at Newcastle in early December. |
33/1 |
|
7 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner who was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in August; ran okay when third over C&D (soft) nine days ago but was no match for the first two (including Cisco Disco); needs something extra. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 597-74 CD
Last run: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender. |
13/2 |
9/1
Form: 4274-9
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (8) |
21st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
14 (10) |
27th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 4lb |
The last of his three C&D wins came last March off 7lb higher than this mark; not in the best of form on last number of starts and others look more likely. |
25/1 |
|
5th 14 (10) |
27th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 4lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards far side inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 5/00-7 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
25th Mar 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Things fell ideally when winning a weak C&D handicap off a 3lb lower mark last autumn; the cheekpieces worn for the first time that day go back on tonight, but two lesser efforts since (one over hurdles) will need forgiving. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
in rear |
11/2 |
100/30
Form: 7530-3 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
6th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights. |
11/2 |
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4th 4 (5) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 56-682 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (8) |
1st Jun 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Has worn these cheekpieces the last twice; inconsistent 9yo who was disappointing at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time but prior to that he was a good second over this C&D (soft) and he's capable bouncing back from a poor run; has won over C&D and is versatile ground-wise; not written off. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (3) |
8th May 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering nudged up 1lb with the headgear retained. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 (9) |
20th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 12-653
Last run: 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (2) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Only 2l away over 1m4f here in early March and last win was over C&D just over a year ago; however, this veteran is usually opposable these days. |
14/1 |
|
5th 9 (4) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from break in October; revival needed. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
15th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who gained the last six of his 12 wins on Tapeta; ran fairly well from the front when fifth here (1m2f) two starts ago but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from a break in October; others preferred. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 3721/6
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (5) |
8th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Veteran who notched a ninth win at the track when landing a 0-50 classified over C&D last month; since well held behind four of these back into handicap company and others are stronger once more. |
10/1 |
|
7th 9 (1) |
20th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
midfield |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
10th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Veteran with eight course wins to his name, most recently over 1m4f in September; went close over 1m last month and returning to this intermediate trip should suit; not ruled out each-way. |
11/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.11 |
| Tricast | £394.38 |
| Trifecta | £371.10 |
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