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SoftAl Dousari Qatar Equine Products UK Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3960.75
- 2m 0f 190y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.80
- Place: £4.20
Form: 544-54
Last run: 46 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Made all to win a 2m novice hurdle here last April and follow-up effort when runner-up in a handicap at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) was promising; however, both hurdling efforts since haven't been so good and he was a mid-race faller on last month's chase debut; should stay this far and he's on a competitive mark if recapturing initial promise. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won the novice hurdle (2m, good) on this card 12 months ago; he needs to improve upon what he produced in two handicap hurdles in February but the return to Hexham could help and he might be suited by the switch to fences. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: -P6436 BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; however, beaten 20l in fifth when upped in grade at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month and remains in Class 3 company today; a career-best is required. |
12/1 |
|
5th 10 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and some good runs since, most recently close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) after a break; however, a career-best is needed now back up in grade. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 94-113 CD BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, headway after 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, kept on |
11/4 |
|
2nd 8 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
His defeat of Double Oban at Wetherby on Boxing Day now reads really well and he's since finished right on the scene in two visits here; remains on a good mark and has a lot less to prove than many of these; trip/ground ideal. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 10 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: P256
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Seems to have learned to settle better on recent outings and kept on well for close fourth (just behind Willie Shake Hands) over C&D (good to soft) last month; slightly disappointing at Ayr since but still considered. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Seems to have learned to settle better on recent outings and kept on well for close fourth (just behind Willie Shake Hands) over C&D (good to soft) last month; slightly disappointing at Ayr since but still considered. |
5/1 |
|
4th 9 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Remains winless but he posted a good fourth of 13 in 2m Newcastle handicap hurdle 22 days ago given he was set plenty to do; this keen-going sort can't be discounted off the same mark. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 8-688
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Won in a first-time visor (retained since) at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January and easily made all at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) next time; having gone up 9lb he was beaten 9l when third of 14 at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last time but today's sharper track may help; could make bold bid. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Two from two since visor went on, winning at Catterick (1m7f, soft) and Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft; won by 13l); put up 9lb for last win but should be competitive again. |
100/30 |
|
1st 4 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-26 (0-9 over hurdles) prior to getting off the mark in a first-time visor at Catterick (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; came clear with the favourite and he's a strong candidate if the headgear maintains its effect. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 2/55
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear |
3/1 |
|
6th 6 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, outpaced and plenty to do 6th, switched right towards near side before 2 out, stayed on approaching last, never on terms |
10/1 |
|
27 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb
|
|
6/1
Form: 3-1125 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Record of 4-12 over hurdles but she was vulnerable in her final three runs last year including over C&D (good); now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs to rediscover her spark after six months off. |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May; not seen to same effect when ridden much more patiently there this month, after a break, but kept on steadily for a modest third and may still have scope for further progress. |
10/1 |
|
5th 9 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May; not seen to same effect when ridden much more patiently there this month, after a break, but kept on steadily for a modest third and may still have scope for further progress. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 7P539
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 6-77P1 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 8-9491
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in December and returned to form at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago, when he was narrowly in front when falling two out; won over hurdles here last May and he's on the shortlist. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
He's failed to shine on his three starts since his chase win at Musselburgh in December, last time tailed off over hurdles here; however, he won three times last year, including over hurdles here, and is not written off. |
5/1 |
|
10th 8 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins, the first over this C&D on soft, last year; hasn't been at his best on last two starts but has an each-way chance. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 856-92 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in all five chases, the first two over C&D in May (good to soft/good); bumped into an improver when clear second at Perth (3m, good) in August and will be a tough nut to crack here if last month's wind op makes any positive difference. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Bang there in all four races since switched to fences and he was running on last time at Cartmel (2m5f); this trip is well worth exploring. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up in all three chases, most recently when going close over C&D (soft; also suited by good) last month; continues to creep up the weights but seems very likely to be on the premises again. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 0-742
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ostensibly a chance on the form of either of last season's third places off up to 5lb higher, one of them logged over 2m3f here; not a conspicuously strong finisher either time, however, which doesn't augur well stepping up to a new trip here; cheekpieces replace visor. |
17/2 |
|
5th 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Made quite promising seasonal/chase debut over C&D in December and bounced back from a poor run with good third under Ellie Callwood at Hereford (2m, good; first-time visor) last month; could still have a bigger run in him; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 4P5-9P D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £247.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £166.63 |
| Tricast | £731.32 |
| Trifecta | £1219.10 |
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