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GoodBarbara Shepherd 80th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4039.96
- 2m 6f 125y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.20
- Place: £2.50
Form: 0PP-48 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground, rallied and headway before 2 out, pushed along when joined leader last, soon led, ridden and kept on run-in |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 |
28th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he got back on track with fourth of ten on reappearance at Warwick (3m, good) last month; was only beaten around 5l in that race and has claims if he can build on that; cheekpieces reapplied. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Triple chase winner at up to 3m, all on good; well below par in all three starts since finishing a close third at Stratford last October; sliding in the handicap and now drops in grade, so can't rule out a revival. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.40
Form: 511-54
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Dual chase winner in 2024; returned from one-year absence with low-key hurdle run for new stable in July but shaped with a lot more promise at Perth last month and should now be at concert pitch for this return to fences. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made a low-key stable debut over hurdles after a year off and he's likely to be back chasing (dual winner) sooner rather than later. |
14/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5P-312 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Won well off 4lb lower last summer for a different yard (2m5f, good); disappointing favourite on stable debut at Cartmel (2m5f) and soft ground was no excuse. |
4/1 |
5/2
Form: 0/54-2
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, struggling before 4 out, no telling impression |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, briefly led 7th, lost third 4 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: O9-455
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Returned from long absence with a promising stable debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in March, when he travelled strongly for a long way, and he was unlucky to be brought down fairly early on at Hexham this month; remains well handicapped on old form; might be the answer. |
11/4 |
|
12 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Ex-Nigel Hawke; fair fifth after a long break on stable debut at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft; 3-1); should come on for that; one with a chance. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 2222-1
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won three times in early part of year and was back in good nick when close fourth (hampered close home) over C&D (good) last month but may find others better handicapped in this stronger race; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won three times in early part of this year, most recently here (3m2f, good) in April, but seemed to have gone off the boil on last two outings in May/June and current mark demands a career-best performance. |
5/1 |
|
15 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Ridden by Robbie David on last eight outings; won four of his 15 races last season, with a stack of place returns as well; latest win was off a 5lb lower mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, followed by a creditable second there but he was pulled up at Southwell five weeks ago; has bounced back before but this is a tough race in which to do it. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: P52-28 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Has only won at Worcester, going back-to-back there in late summer (2m4f hurdle/2m chase); didn't run at all well in his last two races, both over fences. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
All three of his wins under rules have been at this track, his last success over C&D (good) last month; decent fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) 22 days ago and remains in form. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 63P-1P C BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
After a break he's been tailed off behind Wee Alki and here on Monday faded into sixth over 2m6f; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Made all over 2m1f here (good) last July and came second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); probably needed recent reappearance run and has a big role to play if back on song. |
5/1 |
|
12th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Three sound efforts on last three starts last summer (good/soft), winning over 2m1f at Cartmel and finishing creditable second over 3m there on final start; off for 252 days and likely to be better for the run. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 75P-7P
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: /5P-62
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
midfield, mistake 7th, not fluent 4 out, soon lost ground |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, went second 2 out, kept on but no match for winner |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won two points last year, first over 2m4f on good, the second a two-runner race; well beaten in maiden hurdle and pulled up in a novice handicap chase on his two runs since; bit to prove. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 750-P8 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear, not fluent 7th, not fluent 12th, soon struggling and pulled up |
20/1 |
|
8th 12 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
2m7f course winner (good) over hurdles; hard to make a strong case for on his chase debut based on any recent form in either code. |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 (9) |
10th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Sole win came over hurdles; ran dismally in that sphere the last twice; unconvincing record on Flat and not seen under this code for two years. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: /887P/
Last run: 906 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
always behind, pulled up after 11th |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £118.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £125.49 |
| Tricast | £496.87 |
| Trifecta | £747.60 |
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