16.05
SoftMolton Brown Classified Stakes
- Prize money: £10800
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2
Form: 1-3835
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Close third behind Dark Thirty in this race 12 months ago; found some progress when cheekpieces were added in October, winning back-to-back handicaps at Pontefract and over C&D (soft; Korker second); perhaps found the heavy ground too much for him when last seen in November; can go well fresh and may find further progress this year; high on the list. |
7/2 |
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8 (12) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in a tight finish at Pontefract (6f) most recently, taking record on soft ground to 1121331; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; successful on this card 12 months ago; enters calculations. |
11/2 |
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1 (3) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Triple 6f winner on soft ground; ran creditably, keeping on, in competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) returned to 7f most recently; leading contender on the figures. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 776352 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (6) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Third in this last year and improved form later in the season, finishing his campaign in fine form (on various ground); down the field at Ascot on recent return but he was hampered and may have needed the run; not discounted. |
10/1 |
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18th 13 (17) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark. |
11/1 |
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2nd 16 (4) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Came from well off the pace to win nicely over C&D a month ago, taking his form figures at Ascot to 23047131 and those were in fierce handicaps; only 3lb higher than last time and course form here is a big selling point. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 73317/ C
Last run: 713 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form. |
33/1 |
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6th 7 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form. |
33/1 |
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10th 17 (8) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove. |
50/1 |
11/2
Form: -65008 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground later in the year and he wants a good test over this trip on good ground; turned in a solid comeback effort over C&D in March but there's little room for error off this mark and he has his quirks. |
8/1 |
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6th 7 (6) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Hasn't fulfilled the huge promise of his early form for William Haggas but he retains a good chunk of ability and enjoyed a resurgence last autumn, notably when a comfortable winner over C&D (soft) in October; disappointed when last seen but he should be in for another good year; back from a break is perhaps not the time to catch him but market should give clues. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 34313- D
Last run: 363 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (9) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Narrow winner of a competitive 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday; two midfield finishes this month and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field. |
12/1 |
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6th 4 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has in-and-out profile and was only sixth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he's effective on turf and has won three of his last eight starts, most recently at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; not ruled out. |
12/1 |
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6th 5 (11) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Behind Dosman at Southwell when tried in new blinkers two runs ago but left that form behind with a narrow verdict at Lingfield (1m), which seemed unlikely from where he was turning in; only 3lb higher and he's a C&D winner. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 12107
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (8) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Form figures of 121 to start his career in the spring, including a 1m win off this mark at Goodwood on handicap debut, but he's not lived up to that; gelded before penultimate start, which was a fair effort at Ascot, but he did not show much at Ayr on latest (both on soft). |
14/1 |
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11th 9 (9) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Spring performances over 1m (121) represented a very solid start to his career; came up well short in a pair of strong 3yo-only handicaps in the summer but back on track after a gelding operation when fourth of 11 at Ascot (7f, soft) 15 days ago; that was his first outing for two months so he might come on for it; not discounted. |
16/1 |
11/2
Form: 21-205 D BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
All five turf starts on good to firm; gelded since a rather disappointing effort last time; good second in useful C&D handicap on seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture. |
11/2 |
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5th 7 (3) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Only midfield in the Britannia upped to 1m last time; progressive form otherwise, very good second at Ascot (good to firm; handicap debut) in most recent 7f attempt; remains of interest. |
11/4 |
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13th 28 (20) |
19th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Frankel colt and dam's siblings include Grade 1 and Group 3 winners; progressed in novices and the manner in which he kept on for second on his handicap debut here over 7f (good to firm) suggests he'll devour today's extra distance; going the right way and seemingly held in high regard having been towards the top of the market in all his races; firmly enters calculations. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 1-2272 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 (2) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Reliable sort who's found some improvement in recent starts, on last two occasions taking second at Ascot (7f, soft) and winning well in a handicap at Haydock (1m, good to soft); first crack at 1m suited him very well last time but another step forward is required. |
8/1 |
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1st 7 (3) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Soft-ground novice win last autumn; has a touch of seconditis over 6f/7f this term but he's built up a solid record and 1m looks worth a go; might be one who needs his mind making up and De Sousa taking the reins for the first time could also be a positive. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 18-3 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
13th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Looked a good prospect when winning at Newbury on her 2yo debut (6f, good); hasn't added to that success in four further starts, faring no better dropped to Class 4 company at Newcastle 11 days ago; hood now added; stable also run Raneenn. |
12/1 |
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7th 1 (8) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won a Newbury novice on her debut last season (6f, good); best run since then when third in a Kempton novice on her reappearance in August (7f, standard to slow; 5-4 favourite); no easy task when well beaten at Ascot last time (7f, soft); could fare better down in grade and trip. |
11/2 |
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9 (6) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won nicely at Newbury (6f, good) on 2yo debut; below-par favourite in Salisbury Group 3 and 7f AW novice event since, latter on belated reappearance, but can't be written off yet. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 110170 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (9) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Showed a resurgence in his form at Lingfield (AW) seasonal debut; did well on turf (6f/7f, good/good to firm) last May/June, winning three times, and looks interesting off a workable mark returned to this sphere. |
10/1 |
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3rd 3 (4) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ran well at Kempton in sole 6f AW run (as 2yo) but proved a far better 3yo, winning three of his first four turf starts, over 6f and 7f; his form deserted him later but he returns to action only just above his latest winning mark last June; interesting. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 21-246
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
AW winner (5f) for Karl Burke as a 2yo; ran well over C&D on last season's reappearance and his fourth in a big field at York on his handicap debut came off a 3lb higher mark; two subsequent efforts are excusable (Listed company and then 7f on slow ground); sold for 32,000gns in October; unexposed as a sprinter and now drops in class; stable also runs Sixtygeesbaby. |
8/1 |
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11 (11) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Speedily bred 3yo who has fairly useful form over sprint trips on home soil; came up short in French Listed event most recently; not certain to see out this stiff 7f. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £30.20 |
| Trifecta | £99.80 |
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