16.30
Good To SoftGary Wilson 65th Birthday Celebration Handicap
- Prize money: £4004
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.20
- Place: £2.30
Form: 404382 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (4) |
19th Feb 2026 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky. |
16/1 |
|
1 (1) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best. |
9/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: 401431
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
reared start, towards rear |
7/2 |
|
110 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb
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6th 6 (4) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Below par the last twice but those were over 6f, and fast ground may not have suited last time; ran well in defeat twice in a row over today's C&D (good) in July and could bounce back to form now back up in trip. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: -51343 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (7) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Made it sixth-time lucky when landing C&D handicap (good) in June and placed in two of three runs since, including a rallying third at Ripon (6f) three weeks ago; has form on soft and interesting back at 7f. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 (3) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (9) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Off the mark with 7f win on seasonal debut at Redcar (good) in June, after a break, and placed off today's mark over that trip at Ayr (soft) last month; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but, after only seven runs, he's not yet fully exposed. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 111323 D BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (8) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race. |
11/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: -24425
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (5) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden but he has a solid record in handicaps this year including an eyecatching second at Catterick (7f, soft) on his penultimate run; same mark here and he shouldn't be far away. |
16/1 |
|
5th 11 (6) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced when carried right 2f out, kept on inside final furlong |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and struggling 4f out, still plenty to do when switched to near side over 2f out, wandered around over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, went second towards finish, nearest finish |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 532252 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 262976 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (10) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
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7th 15 (2) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
On a dangerous mark and conditions should be fine but this veteran has not won since last autumn and he's been well held in his last three runs; others look stronger. |
33/1 |
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6th 4 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
taken down early |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 956003 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (14) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Sole win was in an Irish maiden 16 months ago but he's very well treated on his best form and was back on track with a good third at Leicester (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; same mark now back down in grade; in the mix. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, briefly went second inside final 110yds, weakened towards finish, just held third |
14/1 |
|
10th 2 (12) |
25th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Won 7f maiden in Ireland as 3yo; modest form in 7f and 1m handicaps for both yards in Britain, despite dropping down the weights; switches to AW under a cloud but from an excellent family and his dam won her only AW start so not impossible he will improve; visor refitted. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 00-661 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (5) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time winner in her prime but struggled on both outings for Ben Haslam last year and made a low-key reappearance for new stable 12 days ago; needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing. |
33/1 |
|
7 (3) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Won off 3lb higher at Ayr (7f, heavy) in October 2023, but he's had only three runs since and has struggled in all of them; returns after another long absence and has lots to prove for new yard; visor removed. |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: 0-5777
Last run: 100 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 16 (11) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Six-race maiden who has not finished closer than 5l to a winner and was tailed off in a Catterick handicap (7f, good) last time; one of three runners for the yard and he can only be watched. |
40/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
12th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield, pushed along over 3f out, soon no impression, tailed off |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 (7) |
19th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Unexposed after only four runs but never really got involved when 18-1 for recent handicap debut at Ripon (6f, good to firm); tongue-tie and cheekpieces added today. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 644388 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (15) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
On a handy mark on this season's best efforts but losing run is up to 18 and he's finished a well-held eighth in his last two runs; down the list. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (11) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Ran well when third at Ripon (1m, soft) in July but took losing run to 17 when well held at Thirsk two weeks later; first outing for seven weeks; has won at this meeting before. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-5930 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (10) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won here (6f, good to soft) as a 2yo but 0-9 since and has a patchy record, finishing a close third at Carlisle (1m) on his penultimate run but tailed off at Pontefract since; others are more convincing. |
25/1 |
|
14th 15 (10) |
9th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Redcar (6f, good to soft) as 2yo but lightly raced since and was returning from another absence when close third of eight at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) last month; 2lb higher but each-way claims if building on that. |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 214204 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (12) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Had a blip at Thirsk last month but generally reliable and was back on song with a creditable fourth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; this return to soft ground is no problem and his last run at 7f resulted in a strong-finishing second on Tapeta three runs back; shortlisted. |
15/2 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
6th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
prominent |
9/2 |
|
13th 8 (15) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Both wins have been over 6f on the AW; has some fair form on turf; good second on first try at this trip at Newcastle last time despite a tardy start (Kats Bob third, Kalganov fifth); a possible. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 107076 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (16) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Started this season with a 7f win at Thirsk (soft; 9-2) in April but he's not come close to that form since; now 2lb lower than for last win but he needs a major upturn in form; tongue-tie back on. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Hard to get excited by his recent efforts but he has dipped back to the mark he was successful from at Thirsk (7f, soft) in the spring and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him stage a revival back from a short break. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Returned from a six-month absence to beat his nine rivals at Thirsk in April (7f, soft), completing a hat-trick in the process; three lesser efforts have followed and the returning tongue-tie (worn for his first two wins) needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £66.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.02 |
| Tricast | £644.35 |
| Trifecta | £860.40 |