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SoftPertemps Network EMEA Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
4/9 (Won)
- Win: £1.58
- Place: £1.10
Form: 65471 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 19 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
4-4 in handicaps (soft/good to soft) and strode clear for emphatic wins at Market Rasen and Newbury when stepped up to about 3m on his two runs this season; up another 10lb but he's been seeing out those races in grand style and, after just eight starts, still possesses serious potential. |
7/1 |
|
1st 1 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Strode clear for emphatic success in Pertemps qualifier at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in sole start this term, taking record since handicapping to 3-3; another big hike in the weights reflects his progress, which may well continue; greatly respected back down in grade. |
9/4 |
11/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: PP-785
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Unplaced all five hurdling starts; arguably ran better than bare form suggests when fifth of 16 at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) last month but subsequent 2lb drop is not enough to tempt. |
11/1 |
|
5th 14 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Six-race maiden; needs improvement but market support should be noted on this second handicap attempt and third run for Harry Derham. |
10/1 |
|
5th 14 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Six-race maiden; needs improvement but market support should be noted on this second handicap attempt and third run for Harry Derham. |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: P7-748
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Gave good account when fourth at Taunton (2m, good) in December, his second start for Tim Vaughan, but last month's Ffos Las run was a backward step and he's now 0-13 over hurdles; cheekpieces removed; tongue-tie added. |
16/1 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
15/2
Form: 251433 D BF
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Went very close at Chepstow (2m7f) before gifted the race over C&D last month when left clear late on; she did hold every chance at the time anyway and has gone up only 2lb. |
5/6 |
|
1st 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Record of 2-7 over rules fences features a comfortable success on good ground at Bangor (3m) last April; best form this term when going very close at Chepstow (2m7f) most recently; another spring win looks plausible. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
2-6 in handicap chases, the latest win by 10l at Bangor (3m, good; 8lb higher today) last April; creditable second there when returning in October but backward steps on her two starts since; latest (Windsor on New Year's Day) is a worry. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: -55934
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Placed twice at up to 2m4f on slow ground over hurdles; below par when last seen in that sphere at Warwick last December; has since had wind surgery and is on a competitive mark if he is able to produce his best on his chase debut. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Irish maiden who made the frame in two handicaps (2m4f/2m5f) for Deborah Cole towards the end of last year; needs to find extra here but a recent wind op may help in that regard. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: 070
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten in three 2m3f maiden/novice hurdles this season but represents a top stable and significant improvement is possible in handicaps. |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly, finishing tailed off; handicaps will be more like it. |
50/1 |
|
11th 10 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
In a top yard but sent off at 40-1 for his first two runs over hurdles and ran accordingly, finishing tailed off; handicaps will be more like it. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: P24U6-
Last run: 487 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led, jumped right 2nd, soon briefly headed, headed before 2 out, lost second 2 out, drifted left and no extra run-in |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: -4P435
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Drops in grade and now 2lb below her last winning mark, but well beaten in both starts since returning in April; probably needs further than this now. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had no peace in front on her AW comeback here three weeks ago, when well held at a big price; back to the mark off which she won at Ripon last summer but finished last season on a downswing and needs to bounce back. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Dual turf winner (1m6f/2m) last summer; off since two below-par runs in the autumn, though, and still on fairly tough mark for this rare AW run. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 44309/ BF
Last run: 668 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning pointer; lost her way for former yard and never figured on debut for this one in a 2m3f handicap at Chepstow; others safer. |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Placed in two handicaps for Michael Scudamore (2m4f/2m6f) during 2022-23 season but absent since two disappointing runs at end of that campaign; market may guide before today's stable debut. |
66/1 |
|
9th 5 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 4th, pushed along after 5 out, ridden and no impression after 4 out |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 4F4-77
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Course winner who was in good form until pulled up in 3m Chepstow handicap 19 days ago; he may have found that run coming too quickly so is worth another chance in refitted cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
|
10 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Not always one to rely upon heavily but won at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) last month and stayed on for third (just behind Blue In The West) in big field there (2m7f, good to soft) nine days ago; could have a say. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Returned to form with 4l win here (2m5f, heavy) last month but was safely held when fourth over C&D (good to soft) 11 days ago and is not one to rely upon; others preferred. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
English Willow, Goddess Afrana, Silver Chord, Staff Sergeant Len
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.79 |
| Tricast | £69.12 |
| Trifecta | £63.30 |
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