17.07
SoftDalston ‘Confined’ Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won Since The 2024 Turf Season)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 195y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £3.40
Form: 10-573 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (12) |
9th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Added a first handicap success over C&D (good to soft) in July to go with his debut win here; may have found the ground too lively when below that form at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) since and must be respected back here. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Headstrong sort but promising third at Ayr (7f, good) last month on second handicap start and built on that to win at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); this 3yo could continue to improve for a trainer who has won two of the last four runnings; strong claims up 5lb. |
7/2 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Debut course maiden winner (6f, soft) last June; failed to make an impact in his next three starts (5f-6f), but his recent Ayr third (7f; winner unfortunate not to follow up) was more encouraging; still needs to settle better though, which presents a risk over 7f on soft. |
15/2 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 35-563 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 19 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations. |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Gained last year's two wins in August but has recorded his other two successes (2023/2024) in the month of April; drawn against the inner rail and could be a danger, provided he's in top form on seasonal debut; market support would heighten interest. |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 (4) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Won twice in August (both on good ground) and ran on for third at Catterick last time; this is his trip and fine on all ground. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £3.00
Form: 73-844
Last run: 3 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
8 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
7th 13 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-7386
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Completed a hat-trick when narrowly prevailing at Thirsk (7f, good) and his chance was compromised at Southwell by a wide trip; remains of interest, and he stays 1m. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October and completed the hat-trick when winning on his return at Thirsk (7f, good) 13 days ago; can remain competitive back on the AW following a 2lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 (12) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Lost his first ten races but won his last two, 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October (under Ethan Tindall); seems as effective on grass and just a question of how fit he'll be after his break; mark remains workable; not drawn great. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 33-940
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (9) |
10th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Heavy-ground turf win last October and he comes here on the back of second-place finishes at Newcastle (5f) and here (6f); sneaking back up the weights but should give it another good go. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Both of his wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Bath (5.7f, heavy) in October; went from the front when beaten a neck at Newcastle (5f, AW) 20 days ago and won't have an issue with the return to this trip. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 9-6058 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (7) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) off a 13lb higher mark in August last season; ran one of her best races since then when third at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft); below par both previous AW runs (first after a break); bit to prove. |
8/1 |
|
7 (5) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Her sole success came on soft ground and she gave the impression this return to 1m would suit when a staying-on fifth of 11 in 7f Catterick handicap two weeks ago; possibilities. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a 7f Carlisle nursery (soft) last August but has lost her way since; attracted support from a plummeting mark but never threatened when sixth of ten at Thirsk (1m, good) 11 days ago; has dropped a further 2lb but needs to show more. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 2119-2 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (8) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race. |
11/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 2-9677
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (3) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024, but he's drawn a blank since and has struggled on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; has plenty to prove and yard also runs Evelyn's Phoenix. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (4) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Two soft-ground wins (7.4f/1m) in 2024 but he's drawn a blank since and has been well held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last three starts; bit to prove and he needs a big turnaround back in this sphere; cheekpieces reapplied. |
16/1 |
|
4th 8 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Two low-grade Flat wins in 2024 (7.5f-1m); well beaten on recent Market Rasen hurdles debut (2m, juvenile maiden; 150-1); connections waste no time by dropping him into a claimer; difficult to identify a positive angle. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 3455
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (12) |
29th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Respectable handicap debut over C&D in June but not as good since, latterly finishing behind Desert Raider; cheekpieces are now added over a longer trip. |
20/1 |
|
7th 13 (11) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has shown a little ability as when beaten 3l into fifth of nine behind Almutraf on handicap debut over C&D in June; lesser effort at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) since then, though, and needs to benefit from the first-time tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 058-40
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (5) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden whose form has dipped sharply for current yard and who lacks recent practice (absent since last August); best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
11th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Signs of ability on Polytrack in Ireland but he's finished tailed off at big prices in two handicaps (6f/7f) for current yard; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove |
40/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Signs of ability on Dundalk Polytrack (1m) for Mick Halford and Tracey Collins; slowly away and always behind on first start for this trainer at Kempton (6f; 66-1, beaten 25l); enough to prove on turf - particularly on soft - but shouldn't be written off yet with 7f more suitable. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 22-780
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (12) |
10th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Debut winner at Pontefract (5f, soft) early last season and knocking on the door on AW at Newcastle and Southwell (7f) later in the year; excuses for poor Chester run - drawn wide and hampered - latest but does need to bounce back in a newly applied hood; easing mark a plus. |
16/1 |
|
13th 11 (11) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Winless since her debut at Pontefract last April but not disgraced given she was set a lot to do when a close eighth of 12 in 7f Newcastle handicap last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (10) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made a winning debut at Pontefract (5f, soft) just over a year ago and went down only narrowly in two Tapeta nurseries in the autumn (the first over C&D); will need to step foward from her reappearance here in March, though. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: -48806
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £80.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £56.96 |
| Tricast | £288.24 |
| Trifecta | £435.60 |
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