14:40 Chester
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
Missed most of 2023 and seems established at a new, lower level this season but he came well down the weights and made the most of it when well backed over C&D (good) two weeks ago; did it readily but is back up 4lb and lacks form on softer than good, unraced on soft or heavy.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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19th 12 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Missed most of 2023 and came well down the weights before winning at Chester (2m) on last two outings, by a nose on latest with 6l back to the third; not proven over this far (tried 2m2f and 2m4f earlier this term) and has a penalty (3lb higher than last time) but he's started to move back up the ladder and is well treated on 2022 form. |
14/1 |
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1st 10 (3) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Missed most of 2023 and seems established at a new, lower level this season but he came well down the weights and made the most of it when well backed over C&D (good) two weeks ago; did it readily but is back up 4lb and lacks form on softer than good, unraced on soft or heavy. |
7/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and went clear over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on well, readily |
5/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 95050-
Last run: 336 days
W: 8st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Switched to Willie Mullins for his 2023 handicap campaign and it's hard to forget his luckless, on-the-bridle finish at the big Lingfield Easter meeting on first occasion, when he was impeded by hanging left; has failed to fulfil that promise and although everything might click at some stage, there was no sign of that when he ran out at the first flight three weeks ago on his second hurdle race this summer; 6lb out of the handicap.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 (12) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 23y |
9st 0lb |
prominent |
7/1 |
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2nd 10 |
27th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 12lb |
1m4f maiden winner on the Flat; only beaten 7l on hurdle bow at Wexford in July but ran out when 9-2 for a maiden hurdle at Killarney when last seen in this sphere; arrives on the back of a career-best Flat effort when just touched off at Chester from out of the weights; should have more to give back in this sphere but Townend seemingly prefers Stormbreaker. |
11/4 |
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2nd 13 (8) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Switched to Willie Mullins for his 2023 handicap campaign and it's hard to forget his luckless, on-the-bridle finish at the big Lingfield Easter meeting on first occasion, when he was impeded by hanging left; has failed to fulfil that promise and although everything might click at some stage, there was no sign of that when he ran out at the first flight three weeks ago on his second hurdle race this summer; 6lb out of the handicap. |
8/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 33-059 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
The ground was good to firm when fifth in the 2022 Ascot Gold Cup but he's been a far more potent force when the mud is flying, most recently last autumn which included a 2m2f win here (3lb higher today); needs to put this season's three runs (good to soft penultimate start; tailed off latest) way behind him in the first-time visor, but considered if he gets his ground.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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15th 1 (12) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
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3rd 1 (9) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
The ground was good to firm when fifth in the 2022 Ascot Gold Cup but he's been a far more potent force when the mud is flying, most recently last autumn which included a 2m2f win here (3lb higher today); needs to put this season's three runs (good to soft penultimate start; tailed off latest) way behind him in the first-time visor, but considered if he gets his ground. |
6/1 |
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9th 6 (8) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
The ground was good to firm when fifth in the 2022 Ascot Gold Cup but he's been a far more potent force when the mud is flying, including last autumn; needs to put this season's two runs (good to soft latest) way behind him. |
40/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-1009 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
Very nearly won the 2023 Chester Cup (soft) and everything fell right for him in that race this year (good to firm) when winning off 2lb lower than today; failed to sustain his form in 2023 and made no impact in his latest three runs, still running creditably at York on latest but it doesn't suggest he's the best handicapped.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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24th 22 (17) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
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4th 5 (5) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Very nearly won the 2023 Chester Cup (soft) and everything fell right for him in that race this year (good to firm) when winning off 2lb lower than today; failed to sustain his form in 2023 and made no impact in his latest three runs, still running creditably at York on latest but it doesn't suggest he's the best handicapped. |
8/1 |
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9th 4 (3) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Third in this race in 2022; very nearly won the 2023 Chester Cup (soft) and everything fell right for him in that race this year (good to firm) when winning off 3lb lower than today; failed to sustain his form in 2023 and although he did not shape too badly in the Northumberland Plate on penultimate start, his last of 12 at Newmarket on latest start is a concern. |
18/1 |
11/2
Form: -89432
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 89
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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
Best known for his Chester exploits, often front-running, and the last two of his wins (one in 2022, one in 2023) were under Zak Wheatley; visored first time and career-best form when second in the Chester Cup (good to firm) this May, despite a slow start, two weeks before a creditable run at Haydock; off since but all wins have been on softer than good and, although the visor is removed, he needs major respect.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 (7) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 56y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Best known for Chester exploits, often front-running; scored only once (July 2023) in the last two seasons but career-best form when second in the Chester Cup this May; that was despite a slow start and he blew it badly when the stalls opened four weeks ago after nearly four months off; visor (absent latest, worn previous two starts) returns but he's probably not the percentage call. |
9/1 |
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6th 4 (1) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Best known for his Chester exploits, often front-running, and the last two of his wins (one in 2022, one in 2023) were under Zak Wheatley; visored first time and career-best form when second in the Chester Cup (good to firm) this May, despite a slow start, two weeks before a creditable run at Haydock; off since but all wins have been on softer than good and, although the visor is removed, he needs major respect. |
6/1 |
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3rd 3 (7) |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 0f 46y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Best known for his exploits at Chester, often front-running, and the last two of his wins were under Zak Wheatley; visored first time and career-best form when second in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good to firm) 15 days ago; all wins have been on softer than good; up 2lb but needs respect. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: -19005 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
Acts on soft; kept on well for a 2m win on New Year's Day at Newcastle (AW); same mark today, having been below form on all four starts since; hardly went a yard in the Northumberland Plate back at Newcastle on penultimate start, so his fair fifth at Ascot five weeks ago was vastly better; has Chester form but his record here highlights his inconsistency.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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17th 15 (3) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
2m win on New Year's Day at Newcastle (AW); same mark today, having been below form on all five starts since; fair fifth at Ascot in August was vastly better than starts either side and he is hard to trust. |
66/1 |
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7th 9 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Acts on soft; kept on well for a 2m win on New Year's Day at Newcastle (AW); same mark today, having been below form on all four starts since; hardly went a yard in the Northumberland Plate back at Newcastle on penultimate start, so his fair fifth at Ascot five weeks ago was vastly better; has Chester form but his record here highlights his inconsistency. |
14/1 |
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5th 6 (5) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Kept on well for a 2m win on New Year's Day at Newcastle (AW); has good chance on that performance but below form all three starts since and he hardly went a yard in the Northumberland Plate back at Newcastle last time; they sometimes bounce back for this yard but that Plate run was pretty off-putting. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: -40065 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 100
Dual Group 3 winner for other yards last term; well beaten in Saudi Arabia and Dubai this February/March and tailed off this summer in Listed/Group 3 races for another new stable; cheekpieces (used once, tailed off) return; back up in trip but plenty to prove.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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23th 4 (23) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Dual Group 3 winner for other yards last term; however, well beaten in Saudi Arabia and Dubai this February/March and tailed off back in Britain for new stable in three runs this July-September. |
66/1 |
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8th 3 (4) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Dual Group 3 winner for other yards last term; well beaten in Saudi Arabia and Dubai this February/March and tailed off this summer in Listed/Group 3 races for another new stable; cheekpieces (used once, tailed off) return; back up in trip but plenty to prove. |
20/1 |
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5th 3 (1) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 5f 61y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
held up in last, weakened over 2f out |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 11-070
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Five races in France last year, winning with varied tactics on last three (1m3f/1m7f, soft); fetched 250,000euros last November and penultimate outing (Glorious Goodwood) suggested his turn might be coming round again, but he finished last on starts either side; latest was just a week after Goodwood and return to testing ground offers hope, so he may be worth another chance.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 7 (2) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Five races in France last year, winning with varied tactics on last three (1m3f/1m7f, soft); fetched 250,000euros last November and penultimate outing (Glorious Goodwood) suggested his turn might be coming round again, but he finished last on starts either side; latest was just a week after Goodwood and return to testing ground offers hope, so he may be worth another chance. |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 (3) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Five races in France last year, winning with varied tactics on last three (1m3f/1m7f, soft); fetched 250,000euros in November; last of 13 here (1m4f) on reappearance in July but his Goodwood performance (1m6f, good to firm; tongue-tie back) one week ago was a lot better and gives significant hope. |
6/1 |
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7th 5 (1) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Raced five times in France last year for Francis-Henri Graffard, winning with varied tactics on last three occasions (1m3f/1m7f, soft); fetched 250,000euros in November but came last of 13 at Ascot (1m4f, good; 25-1) three weeks ago on debut for new yard, fading right out of it in the last 2f; back up in trip but probably best watched for now. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: U116-5 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
Arguably career peak when making all to beat his four rivals in 1m6f Listed race here (good to soft) last year; he was on song going into that race but was unraced for 300 days before his fair fifth in the same event two weeks ago; not proven over quite this far on Flat or on heavy ground.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 (7) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 196y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Arguably career peak when making all to beat his four rivals in 1m6f Listed race here (good to soft) last year; he was on song going into that race but was unraced for 300 days before his fair fifth in the same event two weeks ago; not proven over quite this far on Flat or on heavy ground. |
12/1 |
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5th 7 (6) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 87y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Useful hurdler and more successful on the Flat, arguably career peak when making all to beat his four rivals in this race (good to soft) last year; he was on song going into that race, which is harder to tell this time round given his absence since a heavy defeat last November, but he needs respect travelling over from Ireland. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 (7) |
5th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
prominent, disputing second 5f out, weakened quickly 3f out, eased final furlong, tailed off |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 5/1-45 D
Last run: 112 days
W: 8st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
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.
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Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
Time +
Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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