16.03
SoftWeatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 2f 1y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2
Form: 4-4146 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (3) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return. |
10/1 |
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11th 13 (13) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Hasn't been at his very best since his 1m2f win at York in June but he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark and is a dual soft-ground scorer. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 074470 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian; hasn't progressed and plenty to prove after some modest efforts this year, including back on turf at Thirsk last time (6f, good). |
12/1 |
|
13th 16 (10) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
8lb lower than for his Newcastle third in December (6f) but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; hopes rest on the return to turf perking him up. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 (3) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Close third over 6f here in December and now 6lb lower; however, four lesser performances have followed and the return to 7f is of dubious benefit, with his three wins having been at 6f. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 222735
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
0-16 but he'd gone close at 1m and did so again over 1m2f when third of 13 at Yarmouth (good; Beach Point fourth) on his reappearance last month; returning cheekpieces did little harm when second to unexposed sort over that C&D (good to firm; Beach Point third) a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts again. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 323200 C BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (4) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
3yo who enjoyed a solid start to the season and is 3lb lower than when runner-up at Ayr in July; however, three lesser runs have followed and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor prompting a revival. |
14/1 |
|
5 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a course novice (7f, soft; only success) last November; made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on first five starts this term; down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood then finished last despite attracting good support at Haydock (1m, good) 18 days ago; question to answer after that. |
5/1 |
|
7 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on his first five starts this season before finishing down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood (wore cheekpieces; left off today); back in calmer waters here and no surprise if he returns to form. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: -43646 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
6 (4) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: -15450
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (3) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win came on British debut last April (1m1f turf); not with Mike Murphy, who has hit form since this one last ran, long and twice managed third over C&D despite being unwanted in the betting; could be the answer from handy draw. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (3) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
66-1 when third of nine behind Port Road here two weeks ago; chance if he can build on that but overall profile suggests that wouldn't be assured. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 336134 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
21st Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Caught the eye when fourth of 14 at Haydock (1m2f, good) on penultimate outing, but his other two efforts since getting off the mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in July have been underwhelming; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
8 (8) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Having eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown 15 days later but was back in good form when fourth behind an impressive winner at Haydock (also 1m2f, good; I Am Me 12th) three weeks ago; contender. |
5/1 |
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4th 8 (7) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) 15 days later, however, and needs a lot better than that performance. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 0473
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 (1) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Twice tailed off but improved in his other three races, always prominent when off the mark by a neck in ten-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; wore cheekpieces last four starts; up 4lb today but he found more when challenged last time and there may have been more in the tank. |
5/1 |
|
9 (2) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has been all or nothing in four starts, two tailed-off runs mixed in with good efforts in a Windsor novice in June and again on handicap debut when third at that track (also 1m, good; 33-1) 16 days ago; some consistency wouldn't go amiss but he finished it off strongly last time and looks interesting going up in trip. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 21-
Last run: 458 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
25th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Had been running well in AW handicaps since winning at Newcastle (1m) last October, until disappointing when last of six here (1m) 20 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 298225
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (13) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Thirsk in April and short-headed for third by Rajapour there 11 days ago, both over 1m; runner-up twice over C&D last season, she has to be considered each-way. |
7/1 |
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4th 7 (12) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a shade cosily over C&D (good) in April and may not have been best positioned on the flank when fifth of 12 behind Hale End at Wetherby (favourite) later in the month; worth another chance but this is competitive. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Stepped up on her seasonal return when justifying favouritism in a 1m handicap at Thirsk 16 days ago (good ground); well backed on that occasion and a 3lb higher mark may not be beyond her. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.96 |
| Tricast | £349.39 |
| Trifecta | £345.60 |