16.14
GoodDavid Macdonald Is 50 Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.33
- Place: £1.60
Form: 422211 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario. |
12/1 |
33/1
- Place: £7.20
Form: 685
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (5) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Came from off the pace to record a decisive C&D success in January; ran no sort of race over 5f here in February, always behind after a slow start; better than that and no surprise to see him rebound. |
16/1 |
|
13th 4 (7) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Hold-up performer who needs things to fall right but they did just that when he surged home in a good 6f handicap here three weeks ago; up 5lb but not impossibly treated on last season's best and the return to 5f won't be a negative. |
8/1 |
|
1st 11 (2) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Solid efforts in defeat here on his last two starts; returning to 6f in his favour and he could go well at a big price. |
25/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 50-253 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| 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 |
20/1
Form: 46-590 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
81 |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb
|
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|
|
5th 1 (2) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-4232 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (10) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix. |
15/2 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-2627 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 5000-4 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (9) |
8th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Smart 2yo for this yard but no win since his Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy success in October 2019; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
24th Jun 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, headed but prominent after 2f |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
5th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 361110 D
Last run: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
10th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Track regular who doubled his tally over C&D when scoring in January and ran respectably in two subsequent starts in this higher grade; sometimes needs luck in the run but he's respected. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 460721 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Nine-time winner who has not scored since September 2024 but he finished well to go close at Catterick (5f, good) last week; looks interesting off same mark and this step back up in trip is a positive. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Three-time turf winner who went close at Newcastle (5f, AW) last September and races off 7lb lower today; however, last season ended tamely and this 9yo finished down the field on last month's reappearance. |
7/1 |
|
12th 9 (10) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 15-127
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (8) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since. |
10/1 |
|
17th 14 (4) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 10 (8) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 591219 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
68 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb
|
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|
|
9th 2 (6) |
4th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Gives her all and wasn't beaten far when fourth to Rock Melody over C&D (soft) in August; should be thereabouts again, although she holds no secrets from the handicapper and others appeal more for win purposes. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
13th Aug 2024 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 4612-8 C
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (9) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
On a competitive mark on this year's best efforts here (5f/6f, including on soft ground); however, he's been well beaten the last twice and his stamina isn't guaranteed now back up in trip; cheekpieces go on. |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (3) |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
in rear towards far side throughout, lost touch over 1f out |
12/1 |
|
10th 7 (9) |
12th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
dwelt start, towards rear |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 041162 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (4) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Versatile trip-wise having been placed at up to 1m5f, while his latest win came over 6f here in December; rather in and out since and he failed to beat a rival at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) six days ago; others safer. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 (3) |
17th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Strong at the finish when landing a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; good late headway over 6f here last week too; hard to win with but he's capable at this level. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
10th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
towards rear, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £130.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £150.66 |
| Tricast | £1185.28 |
| Trifecta | £1042.90 |