14.25
SoftOut The Daw Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
- Place: £1.10
Form: 81-121 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 16 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Four-time hurdles winner, including in one of only two attempts at 3m; campaigned over 2m4f/2m5f switched to fences this term, best effort when third behind very notable rivals in graduation chase at Haydock; well handicapped on that bare form and could be open to any amount of improvement back up in distance; a typically interesting runner of his type for the Skeltons. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Fairly useful hurdler who stepped up on his Carlisle chase debut sixth when beaten just over 6l into third behind The Jukebox Man and Iroko in a Haydock graduation event over an extended 2m5f (good to soft) in November; while his proximity to that high-class pair almost certainly shouldn't be taken at face value he could still be well treated back in a handicap off 131. |
2/1 |
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6th 3 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 4f 198y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Made very good progress over hurdles last season (three wins); signed off with creditable third in competitive Cheltenham handicap (3m, good) in April and has possibilities if he takes well to chasing at first attempt. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3212-2
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On workable mark if judged on last season's hurdling form at around 2m4f for Paul Nicholls but his chasing debut last March was underwhelming and his finishing effort on seasonal/stable debut in December (favourite) was very disappointing; upped in trip here; has a point to prove. |
4/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 84-21 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
|
7th 8 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: /661/U
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 5th |
8/1 |
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3rd 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 5th |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: PP-P59
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Visored last three starts and staged a revival on last two, winning well in seven-runner race at Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) 11 days ago; back up 5lb but he used to be capable of a bit better still. |
9/1 |
|
5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Was out of form but off a reduced mark he pushed a progressive winner close at Wincanton 19 days ago (3m, good to soft); strong claims if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 521-9
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has won over hurdles but below best in four handicaps since returning from a lengthy break, the last two over fences; has 13l to find with Innisfree Lass on latest running; cheekpieces may help. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a heavy-ground maiden hurdle last season (2m4f) but has been a long way below that form in three runs after a long break, the latest when pulled up on his chase debut; should be fine over this far with his pointing background but comes with risks right now. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a heavy-ground maiden hurdle last season (2m4f) but has been a long way below that form in three runs after a long break, the latest when pulled up on his chase debut; should be fine over this far with his pointing background but comes with risks right now. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 231-F4 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Useful hurdler up to last season ran his best race in three points when third in an open race at Toomebridge last time; ran well enough on sole chase start in 2024 but has to do more. |
6/1 |
|
14 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Half-brother to Altior; didn't make the progress that might have been expected for Nicky Henderson season but bettered his underwhelming stable debut when second of 13 at Bellewstown (2m4f, good) in August and may improve again for John McConnell. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 14-473 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual C&D winner; went close off today's mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March but this regressive 10yo was soundly beaten over fences when last in action and would appeal much more on slower ground. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Inconsistent 10yo who was well beaten when back over fences in May (2m6f), then unsuited by the drop back to 2m on his most recent start at Newton Abbot last month when a well-held third of six; on a good mark if the mood takes him now back up to a more suitable test. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Went close over hurdles at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March but this inconsistent and steadily regressive 10yo was well beaten when back over fences last month (2m6f); drops back to about 2m for first time since hurdle debut in 2020; has done all his winning on ground slower than good. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 34/3-4
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well suited by this track when a useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson a few years ago but, following a long absence, has been safely held on both starts for new stable this season, latterly back here in a three-runner race; needs a revival on first chasing attempt since 2022. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Beaten about 24l when fifth of seven on last month's stable debut at Ludlow (2m, good) but that was his first run for 498 days and some positives can be drawn from it; worth a second look on this return to Stratford, given he was very well suited by this track when a useful performer for Nicky Henderson a few years ago; tongue-tie fitted for first time. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Fairly useful for Nicky Henderson until form went awry; hasn't raced since December 2024 and was sold for £3,500 last May; on a five-year losing spell; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
20/1 |
40/1
Form: 6176PP D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won by 8l at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in June but has struggled to get competitive since, and he's been pulled up the last twice. |
40/1 |
|
10th 9 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won by 8l at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in June but has struggled to get competitive since, and he's been pulled up the last twice. |
40/1 |
|
2 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form with emphatic hurdle win in refitted blinkers at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; stays further) in June but three lesser efforts have followed and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this first chasing start since 2021. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 1- D
Last run: 317 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
8th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dead-heated for Irish point win; winning start for yard on hurdle debut (heavy) last January; pulled up and soundly beaten in two handicap runs after but he's had wind surgery since and is not dismissed now chasing. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.62 |
| Tricast | £23.49 |
| Trifecta | £28.60 |
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