14.40
HeavyLivescore Bet Watergate Cup (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £50960
- 1m 7f 196y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 975481 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (2) |
8th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
The Chester Cup proved a bit too competitive for the second year running but he's shown enough this season to be given an each-way chance and soft ground would hold no fears; third in this race last year. |
3/1 |
|
7th 10 (13) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 (13) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
No show in this race last year but he returned to Chester for 2m wins last August and September, and his last three wins have now been at this track; not disgraced on reappearance four weeks ago but his 2024 campaign suggests this race might be a bit too competitive and, although not drawn as wide as last year, stall 13 might still not be ideal. |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 95050-
Last run: 336 days
W: 8st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Useful Flat stayer who did not need to improve to justify skinny odds in Sedgefield novice (2m1f, good) on latest hurdling start in November; ran as though something was amiss on AW in February but remains unexposed over hurdles and ought to be suited by the step up in trip on this handicap debut. |
4/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 33-059 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 1 (12) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-1009 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 11 (8) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Second, first and third in the last three Chester Cups and not far away in this race two years ago; back up 3lb since latest Chester Cup, however, and he didn't quite reproduce the Chester form in either the 2023 or 2024 campaigns. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
led narrowly, headed after 1f, soon prominent on inner, no extra final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
3rd 8 (4) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
led narrowly, headed after 1f, soon prominent on inner, no extra final 110yds |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: -89432
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (11) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 23y |
9st 0lb |
started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 2f, lost position but in touch with leaders after 3f |
12/1 |
|
5th 8 (6) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Three 1m5f/1m4f handicap wins when making most last year; easily her most competitive show this term when never-nearer second at Killarney (extended 1m6f, yielding to soft) last time; that's the furthest she's been on the Flat and gives hope for this longer trip; acts on heavy; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (13) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 2lb |
midfield early, towards rear when pushed along briefly before halfway |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 20-023 C
Last run: 112 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again. |
4/1 |
|
4 (7) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Often ridden by Zak Wheatley; slow starts have been interfering with what used to be a front-running role; best known for exploits at Chester, admittedly last winning any race in July 2023; ran creditably off this mark in good handicaps both starts this term, sixth in the Chester Cup last time, but he was third in this race last year and may come up a bit short once again. |
4/1 |
|
6th 11 (2) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
slowly into stride, soon midfield on inner, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no impression final 110yds |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: -19005 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (11) |
13th Jun 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Regressed last year (2m-2m2f) and ran poorly back on turf five weeks ago; C&D win two years ago came on soft ground and any rain would help, but he's hard to recommend. |
25/1 |
|
8th 2 (5) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and perhaps the return of cheekpieces will be a plus (replacing a visor), but this 8yo failed to shine from last June onwards and this is his first run since January; something to prove. |
12/1 |
|
8th 2 (5) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and perhaps the return of cheekpieces will be a plus (replacing a visor), but this 8yo failed to shine from last June onwards and this is his first run since January; something to prove. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: -40065 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
18th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Group 3 winner (2m/1m7f) for other yards in 2023; he didn't beat many last February-October and 1m4f for last month's reappearance (40-1) was too short; the latter was probably his most encouraging of five runs for current yard, however, and he's been dropped another 4lb since, which makes it 17lb below his peak mark; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
18th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Group 3 winner (2m/1m7f) for other yards in 2023; he didn't beat many last February-October and 1m4f for last month's reappearance (40-1) was too short; the latter was probably his most encouraging of five runs for current yard, however, and he's been dropped another 4lb since, which makes it 17lb below his peak mark; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Dual Group 3 winner (2m/1m7f) for other yards in 2023; he didn't beat many last February-October, including in four races for current yard, and although he's not been sent to the Middle East to start this campaign and is now 13lb below his peak mark, this short a trip asks a big question. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 11-070
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
8th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Three turf wins in France; 0-8 in Britain and the most competitive of those displays came when close up on the Kempton Polytrack (2m) late last year; well beaten at Haydock (2m; 8-1) 15 days ago but several stablemates have surged back to winning form recently. |
10/1 |
|
5 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Three turf wins in France; 0-7 in Britain and the most competitive of those displays came when close up on the Kempton Polytrack (2m) late last year; reappearance over 1m4f can be forgiven and several stablemates have surged back to winning form recently. |
5/1 |
|
5 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Three turf wins in France; 0-7 in Britain and the most competitive of those displays came when close up on the Kempton Polytrack (2m) late last year; reappearance over 1m4f can be forgiven and several stablemates have surged back to winning form recently. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: U116-5 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Multiple winner under both codes down the years, his last success a Listed race at Chester in September 2023; however, an 11yo now and was pulled up over hurdles at Killarney only recently. |
25/1 |
|
3 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Multiple winner under both codes down the years, his last success a Listed race at Chester in September 2023; however, an 11yo now and was pulled up over hurdles at Killarney only recently. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Multiple winner under both codes down the years, his last success a Listed race at Chester in September 2023; an 11yo now, though, and absent since finishing well held in a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in November. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 5/1-45 D
Last run: 112 days
W: 8st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 6f 1y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Has mostly run well when at Haydock; as good as ever to win at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) last October on first start for 528 days; not disgraced in his next three starts (one over hurdles) but ran badly at Chester on latest; wore cheekpieces once (2022) and they now return in place of his usual hood. |
14/1 |
|
11th 12 (12) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
As good as ever to win at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) last October on first start for 528 days and not disgraced in his only three starts since (one over hurdles); just 1lb higher than at Catterick and he stays well, with today's first run at this track looking quite interesting too. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (4) |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
C&D winner in 2021 and good fifth in this race in 2022; as good as ever to win last October (1m4f, heavy) on first start for 528 days and he wasn't disgraced at Pontefract (2m2f, heavy) early last month, but he may find that one or two others are better handicapped. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Aqwaam, Solent Gateway
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £39.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.79 |
| Tricast | £136.23 |
| Trifecta | £206.40 |
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