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SoftWatch Racing TV Free For 31 Days Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1
Form: 178678 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 (1) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Should be well treated now but his season hasn't caught light yet, including when well beaten three weeks ago after a three-month break; capable but not a solid option. |
9/1 |
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15th 10 (10) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His last success was 16 months ago but that was off 6lb higher and he didn't get much luck when fifth at Carlisle in June; could be dangerous back up in trip, but he probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out (most of his wins have been on good or slower). |
14/1 |
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5th 1 (2) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 472460
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark. |
12/1 |
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7th 9 (9) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required. |
14/1 |
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2 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 166303 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (6) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Course regular who won over 7f in March; only 2lb higher and mainly running well in the meantime but, although she has run with credit over this far, there's a suspicion that a shorter trip suits her better. |
4/1 |
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4th 4 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Third at Newbury (1m, good) on latest turf start in May and also ran well when filling same position at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 12 days ago but wide draw makes things awkward here. |
7/1 |
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3rd 2 (4) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
C&D win in March off 3lb lower and she ran a better race when third of 12 in a Class 5 over C&D 18 days later; up and down since but she can't be discounted. |
11/2 |
13/2
Form: 89-615
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who's landed a handy draw back from a short break; remains on a competitive mark, having returned to form latterly, but he stays 1m well and today's easy 7f looks a bare minimum. |
6/1 |
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4th 9 (7) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance. |
9/2 |
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2nd 11 (10) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Off the same mark as for his sole win last summer, over 1m at Doncaster; however, this season hasn't started at all well. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 9-6507
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred |
20/1 |
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5th 6 (3) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 8-8154 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (2) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in June and has continued in good nick, third of 12 in 6f Pontefract handicap nine days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (2) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Wolverhampton in June and he's also had some close calls this season including at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he was only just caught after setting a strong pace last time and is a key player off unchanged mark. |
9/2 |
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3rd 10 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Found out by the drop back to 6f at Catterick 19 days ago; in good form over this trip beforehand but in a lower grade; could prove vulnerable in Class 4 company. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-3200 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (6) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Record of 1-21, the win in September 2022; fair fourth over 7f at Redcar two runs back, but not so good there next time (1m); others preferred. |
14/1 |
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8th 10 (3) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Gained sole success in 2022 but her record over 7f at Redcar features two short-head defeats last term and a respectable fourth in latest outing; in the mix, provided she's as effective back at 1m. |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (9) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 479184 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (7) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f. |
7/1 |
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8th 6 (6) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 105975 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 18 (4) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Narrowly scored over C&D (good to soft) last September and she went close at Beverley (7.5f, good) in June; way below that form in four subsequent outings and will need to stage a revival with Cieren Fallon taking over. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 (8) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
14 starts here have yielded two wins and a runner-up spot (all at 7f); went very close at Beverley (7.5f, good) in June but she's been in moderate form across three starts subsequently; needs a revival back down at 6f. |
25/1 |
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10th 8 (3) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who was drawn wide over 1m at Thirsk last month before finding 6f too sharp here latest; today's 7f from stall 3 is fine (dual C&D winner) and, while she has little room for manoeuvre off this mark, any rain would help her chance. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 386456
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (12) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has made good progress this year, collecting three wins (7f-8.3f) along the way; below form on Tapeta last month (raced too freely) but further improvement remains possible. |
8/1 |
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7th 4 (7) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three-time winner this year, the most recent coming when narrowly holding off Amidst The Chaos at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in July; did well to finish as close as he did at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 12 days ago after his blindfold was removed late and has good claims if seeing out this stiffer 1m2f. |
7/2 |
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5th 8 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Progressive 4yo who landed his third win of the year, at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month in gritty fashion; no disgrace in going down by a neck at Hamilton (8.5f, good) three weeks ago and remains in top form; worth following on this step up in trip. |
7/2 |
11/1
Form: 453217
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Got off the mark in a classified at Thirsk in July over today's distance but found out back in a couple of handicaps over 7f since; back on AW over a mile but has something to prove. |
20/1 |
|
12 (5) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July but he was never better than midfield in a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) 43 days ago. |
11/1 |
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11 (8) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a 1m classified event at Thirsk four weeks ago (good to soft); return to 7f should be fine but he will need more to follow up in this stronger event. |
9/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £197.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £141.10 |
| Tricast | £893.01 |
| Trifecta | £1760.20 |
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