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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Last three wins came over C&D; hit flat spot but rallied for third under these conditions last week; obvious claims of turning the tables on winner Gemini Man given she was beaten two necks and has a 4lb pull; 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh enlisted too. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
A three-time C&D winner for Jim Goldie; much better signs for her new yard with sixth of 11 in 1m4f Hamilton handicap 18 days ago when set a lot to do; well in the mix if building on that here. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back. |
20/1 |
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 |
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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 |
|
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
Busby, Great Colaci
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.11 |
| Tricast | £394.38 |
| Trifecta | £371.10 |
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