16.45
Good To FirmHappy Birthday Mark Blair Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: 013523 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Veteran who proved he still had what it takes when making virtually all at Southwell in April and is back off the same mark; has won three times over this C&D and no surprise were he to run well. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered. |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 131186 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (5) |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 325351 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (9) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Started off well for Ruth Carr, although did appear to throw away (hung right) a winning opportunity when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good) in May; better than bare facts - denied a clear run - when sixth of nine at Thirsk latest; fairly treated, so isn't discounted. |
15/2 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Course winner last April when trained by Declan Carroll; runner-up in two of his six starts since joining this stable and shaped as if still in form when sixth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago; can go well if things drop right (usually held up). |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 642121 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (5) |
20th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question. |
10/1 |
|
6 (8) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well. |
9/1 |
|
5th 8 (5) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 274144 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
By no means a frequent winner (3-37) but continued his good run of form with another placed effort at Newcastle (7f; fine at 1m). |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Not a frequent winner (3-36) but running well on turf lately and has been placed in his last four visits here; one for the shortlist. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Back to form when winning at Redcar in June (7f, good) and finished a sound third off 6lb higher at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm); down 1lb; a possible. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 19-961 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (3) |
19th Feb 2026 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
The winner of three of her 23 starts, with the wins coming at 33-1, 20-1 and 66-1; on a feasible mark and should be sharper for last month's return to action/stable debut; not ruled out. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: -24465 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (12) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
13yo who reappeared with a win at Southwell in May before a good third over this C&D next time; however, he was well beaten at the former track last time and needs to bounce back. |
20/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
13yo who reappeared with a C&D win in May before a good third at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; most of these have something to prove whereas he arrives with very solid credentials. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
No sign at all of age wearying him during the winter, having won over C&D in November, and he returned from a break as fresh as paint with a 7f win at Southwell last month; back up 4lb; one of a few to consider. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: -65079
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected. |
6/1 |
|
4th 11 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though. |
16/1 |
|
16th 18 (5) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 938881 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (8) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner in June 2024 (good to firm) and 7f Musselburgh winner last August; has not been in the best of form this season, but 4lb lower than last winning mark. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (9) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual C&D scorer; made an encouraging return with sixth at Catterick (7f) in May but beat one in 7f Redcar handicap since; needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 (4) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 76-240
Last run: 140 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (9) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-6 for Richard Hughes and she has finished tailed off at huge prices in two runs for this yard; will be 5lb lower from the weekend; no appeal. |
100/1 |
|
9th 11 (2) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Didn't progress for Richard Hughes and was tailed off at 100-1 on last month's stable/turf debut at Catterick; need to see more before getting involved. |
50/1 |
|
10th 8 (4) |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Signed off for Richard Hughes on a low note and as a six-race maiden; did show some ability but one to watch back from a break. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Groundsman, Langholm
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £50.01 |
| Tricast | £201.74 |
| Trifecta | £199.20 |