14.40
Good To FirmArmstrong Watson Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 5f 182y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/4
Form: 231161 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had a couple of near misses on Tapeta in the spring and his form has taken off on turf since, winning 6f handicaps at Carlisle (twice) and Doncaster; came up short under a penalty back at Carlisle three weeks ago but still ran creditably in second; hood added today; shouldn't be far away. |
7/2 |
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1 (4) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive gelding who has won three of his last four starts, including a Class 5 over C&D (good) last Tuesday; has a penalty for that last-gasp win but he did well to overcome trouble and that made it 2-2 at Carlisle; respected. |
9/4 |
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9 (3) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
C&D win in May been well advertised since and he duly defied a 9lb rise next time; again pulled hard when well held off this mark a few weeks ago and it's possible he's hit his ceiling unless consenting to settle better. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 251657
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (5) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
C&D scorer who comes here in decent form, sixth of 13 in 6f Southwell handicap 18 days ago; she's one for the shortlist off a falling mark. |
12/1 |
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5 (5) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Gained sole win off 2lb higher (on turf) and Cian Horgan takes off 5lb today; attractively weighted and in reasonable form. |
12/1 |
|
120 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb
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8/1
Form: 52-246
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (12) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
0-19 and modest form nowadays; also down the weights and followed three competitive 7f efforts on AW with a fair show in big field on turf last time, but this first visit to Brighton needs to spark something extra from him. |
9/1 |
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5th 3 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-18 but he's finished runner-up at Southwell (7f) in two of his last three runs, including a bold bid last Thursday; only 1lb higher than for that close call and he's a big player if he can transfer his form back to turf. |
6/1 |
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2nd 3 (5) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Can front-run; 17-race maiden who was runner-up over C&D last month before posting another solid effort here two weeks ago; once again has place claims. |
5/1 |
13/8
Form: 68P-11 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (1) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Returned from 190 days off to win a Doncaster handicap in June and he followed up at Thirsk last month (both 6f, good to firm); came up short in his hat-trick bid at Carlisle three weeks ago, a race where he dropped away quickly in the final furlong; finished lame there so that run perhaps not the one to judge him on; still not fully exposed. |
4/1 |
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4 (7) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Unexposed gelding who won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on his seasonal debut in June and followed up in similar conditions at Thirsk 12 days ago; up another 7lb but he beat a clear second last time and is open to more progress; big player for yard that has won this race three times since 2016, including last year. |
13/8 |
|
5 (6) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Unexposed 3yo who returned from 190 days off to win a Doncaster handicap six weeks ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb rise is not excessive and the best could still be to come from him. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 521589 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time. |
11/1 |
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8th 5 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip. |
8/1 |
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5th 5 (5) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 475-68 D
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (10) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Doesn't find winning easy (2-28) but is consistent for the level; third in four of his last five AW starts, including when keeping on behind Mount Ruapehu at Southwell (6f; 14-1) 23 days ago; wide draw isn't ideal for turf return; stablemate of Indy's Angel. |
10/1 |
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3rd 9 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Can miss the break and tends to pull hard; still deserves some respect after a recent third over C&D. |
10/1 |
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3rd 7 (1) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Odds-on to miss the break and an even shorter price to pull hard; will always come with risks attached given his run style and has been expensive to follow this year; goes back to blinkers from a visor tonight for a yard also responsible for Fircombe Hall. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 447835
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (3) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Seven-race maiden who was a fair fifth over C&D last week but that was behind Promise Time; he needs to find more with blinkers added. |
8/1 |
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10 (10) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Lightly raced maiden who offered more off this mark last time; that was only a Redcar 0-55, though, and he'll need another forward step if he's to overcome the outside stall. |
8/1 |
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4 (7) |
30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-5; regressive RPRs since his debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in April and he's been midfield in two starts since handicapping; dropped another 2lb; better needed. |
16/1 |
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