19.45
Good To FirmHappy Birthday Robert Handicap
- Prize money: £4527.4
- 1m 0f 100y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 65-132 D BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (8) |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Placed five tims this season but his losing run stretches back over two years and he wasn't at his best at Redcar when last seen eight weeks ago; on a dangerous mark but others appeal more for win purposes. |
13/2 |
|
7th 5 (4) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Latest of his three wins came at Beverley (8.5f, soft) over two years ago but he's been placed on five occasions this year; below his best at Ayr (7f, good) 16 days ago and he now goes back up to 1m with the headgear removed. |
5/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 03-772 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (15) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Narrowly repelled Shaladar off 1lb lower over C&D in August (good) but needs to bounce back after two lesser shows. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (12) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Below her best at Redcar last time but won there the time before off just 2lb lower (1m, good) and she's capable of bouncing back. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (5) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Recorded her fourth turf win when keeping on well to score over C&D (good) two weeks ago; that was a very narrow success but she's only 2lb higher here and won't mind what the weather does; in the mix. |
9/2 |
9/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 414247
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (9) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Usually slowly away; lost his form last autumn but he's thrown in judged on plenty of earlier 2025 form, never mind peak efforts; first run since he left Gemma Tutty for 9,000gns in December and the market may guide. |
14/1 |
|
11th 6 (14) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Stuck on a losing run but competitive in 7f/1m handicaps this year (and a seller) and heavy ground perhaps not ideal the last time; could go well. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 9-7263
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (9) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Dual 1m winner; acts on a sound surface and good to soft; has slid gradually in the handicap and looks well treated on 2023 form; tongue-tie now accompanies cheekpieces; support for him would pique interest. |
16/1 |
|
12th 8 (2) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Below par more often than not this year but soft ground may not have suited the last twice (most recently at Carlisle on Wednesday) and before those he was a good second at Thirsk (1m, good); capable of a bold show. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 (7) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won a five-runner race off 7lb higher over C&D in July last season (good to soft); one of his best runs since when second over 1m at Thirsk last month (good) but a lesser effort last time; a possible. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 0-0823 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (10) |
24th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (3) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
disputed lead |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
20th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 8427-7
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Well beaten on final start last year and same story on recent handicap and seasonal debut (first run since being gelded); however, this 4yo remains very lightly raced and has shown promise in the past; southern trainer has healthy 24% strike-rate here; not written off in first-time cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
3rd Jun 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (9) |
12th Nov 2022 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 3f, lost second and prominent over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong |
100/30 |
20/1
Form: 7207-9 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (7) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Has struggled this year, coming 13lb down the weights, including back on to Tapeta latest; three turf wins came from the front (all in late summer) and there's other pace in here, leaving her hard to recommend. |
20/1 |
|
8th 11 (10) |
28th Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
All three wins when making the running at about 1m on turf, most recently 13 months ago; has dropped a fair way in the weights since low-key course runs at the end of 2022 but just muddling through back on turf since. |
20/1 |
|
6th 11 (2) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Currently 3-6 in August, 0-21 otherwise, but she turned in another ordinary effort last time behind Touchwood; well treated now but hard to recommend and Motarajel looks her trainer's best shot. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 462556
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
2nd Sep 2023 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
13-race maiden; good second with a first-time visor (retained) at Newcastle last time (1m); chance on that form, but unproven at 1m2f (well beaten on last run over C&D) and fast ground a concern. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
15th Aug 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
prominent, went second over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner |
100/30 |
|
3rd 3 (5) |
28th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Yet to get his head in front but he wasn't discredited when sixth of ten in 1m Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; cheekpieces go on now and he's one to consider off a falling mark. |
3/1 |
15/2
Form: 85-16 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (6) |
20th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Left his two 2yo runs well behind when winning Southwell maiden (1m, AW) in January; only sixth of nine on last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) but it wasn't a bad performance and he could improve for it; this 3yo remains very lightly raced and is not written off. |
15/2 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
23rd May 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Well held in two starts over 6f last year, but improved for the longer trip under a positive ride when beating 12 rivals in a Southwell maiden (1m. Tapeta) in January; makes his handicap debut after another four months off, but is proven fresh and remains open to further improvement. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 (12) |
24th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Some promise but only modest RPRs in a couple of 6f runs in the summer; some encouragement for this new trip but he returns from a 222-day break with a wide draw to deal with; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-2743 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 (6) |
24th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.55 |
| Tricast | £38.57 |
| Trifecta | £56.90 |
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