17.20
GoodMark Leather’s 70th Birthday Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4229-2
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (10) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field over this C&D (good); clearly progressive and a 4lb rise for last time may not stop her. |
3/1 |
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1st 12 (7) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has started her 2026 campaigned in good fettle (over 6f) and got off the mark in Ripon contest (good) last time; has form over 7f; likely to remain competitive. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-race maiden but she has finished second on four occasions, including her seasonal return four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; handles soft); runs off the same mark and holds each-way claims once again. |
9/2 |
9/4
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4-571 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (5) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 7 (9) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins in 6f handicaps in May; beaten favourite in 5f handicaps at York and Thirsk on his last two starts but has left the impression there is still a bit more to come; return to 6f will help and he's a major player. |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon in May; not discredited (did best of those in near-side group) when fifth of 13 at York (5f, good) four days ago; player. |
2/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 7-9474
Last run: 52 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (7) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has found her level in 5f handicaps of late, getting off the mark in quite taking style at Ripon (good; chief victim has won since) before having a troubled run at Musselburgh recently; also has form on a stiff track and should be able to plunder something else off her current mark. |
3/1 |
|
5th 7 (10) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
A switch to turf has seen an upturn in her fortunes, tackling 5f for the first time when opening her account at Ripon (good) 13 days ago; raised 5lb but possible she can pull out more. |
11/4 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
0-8 but she was placed on her turf debut here last month and backed that up with a close third in another 6f handicap, at Carlisle (good); looks interesting off unchanged mark and she should get a good pace on this drop back in trip. |
5/2 |
5/1
Form: 045-33
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Can lead; came to the end of his tether over 7f on soft ground here recently and he's more favourably treated now than when close up over 6f at Hamilton (good) in May; does need a bit more for a first win, though. |
6/1 |
|
13 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Consistent enough this year but he will need to raise his game a notch if he is to come out on top in this field. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 (10) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Regularly makes the frame, third over 5.5f at Wetherby on latest start; however, he looks fully exposed and a wide draw may not be ideal. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 758-7
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won over C&D (good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); pulled hard when 7l third at Leicester (1m, good) next time and down the field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) most recently, but the return to Ripon could trigger a revival. |
10/1 |
|
8th 12 (11) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Ripon (1m, good) in May; it's a concern she pulled hard when no match for the front two at Leicester (1m, good) last time but if settling better she could be a force. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Off the mark at the sixth attempt with an improved effort when upped to 1m at Ripon (good; first-time cheekpieces) 16 days ago, holding off the challenge of That's Enough; back up 2lb but he's open to further progress at this trip. |
5/2 |
4/1
Form: -87614 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Newcastle (6f, AW) in April and she's finished close up in two of her three starts since (5f, good/AW); not the most consistent but she can be bang there if she's on another going day. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Course winner over 6f in April; sound run when fourth over 5f at Musselburgh next time; still feasibly treated; interesting. |
11/4 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark at the ninth time of asking when leading late in a 6f handicap at Newcastle five weeks ago; inconvenienced by dropping to 5f at Musselburgh next time but ran well enough to think she was still in form; not handicapped out of things. |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: 775-43
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (7) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Off the mark at the eighth attempt with a ready win at Redcar (6f, good) 11 days ago, strong at the finish; up 5lb in a higher grade but he's not fully exposed just yet. |
7/1 |
|
1st 8 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has inconsistent form but latest effort is perhaps best forgiven (something was seemingly amiss); ties in with Auspicious on C&D running earlier in May (best handicap effort). |
5/2 |
|
7th 7 (8) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Ran his best race to date when keeping on for third in a 0-55 handicap at Redcar ten days ago (6f, good), racing further away from the stands' rail than the pair to beat him; still has some potential in minor sprint handicaps and he is more appealing than many. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 3430-0
Last run: 52 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ran well at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last August, beaten under one length into fourth in a nursery off an 8lb higher mark than today's; no progress since and he needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him. |
20/1 |
|
12th 8 (4) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Didn't score heavily on the consistency front as a 2yo but his peak effort, a close fourth at Beverley last August (5f, good to firm), came off a 3lb higher mark; absent since September; stable also runs Doilookokay. |
16/1 |
|
8 (7) |
23rd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Stayed on for a close fourth at Beverley on his penultimate start (5f, good to firm); remote third at Musselburgh two weeks later; improvement required. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 593-78
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (6) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Signs of ability in three 2yo runs but she has finished last in her two sprint handicap runs this year (6f, AW and 5f, good); dropping down the weights but she has a point to prove. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Just minor promise in three novice/maiden runs last year; well-beaten 28-1 shot on last month's handicap/seasonal return (6f, AW); returning to 5f on turf could help but she does have a point to prove. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Thrice-raced filly who posted her worst effort in sole AW attempt but may fare better in this handicap scenario on return from six-month absence; market support would cement that possibility. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.64 |
| Tricast | £316.40 |
| Trifecta | £392.60 |
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