16.28
SoftSimon Scrope Dalby Screw-Driver Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £9180
- 1m 2f 5y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.10
Form: 261323 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (1) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Solid in three handicaps since winning his maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and despite being beaten about 7l last time the headline-grabbing winner took up over six of them; looks likely to make his presence felt. |
5/2 |
|
3 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 212y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Competitive in two handicaps since winning his maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and his Hamilton conqueror last time was unexposed; has a race in him off this mark and he's proven on soft ground. |
9/2 |
|
5 (2) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Only 3l away in Newbury's always-strong London Gold Cup before coming from off the pace to win a Sandown maiden by 3l (1m2f, good to firm); strong in the betting for a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth where the ground was soft and he endured a wide trip; remains of interest. |
5/2 |
5/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 512-47
Last run: 56 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Won a maiden at Ascot (7f) last September; second but comfortably held in Listed race here (1m, also soft) the following month; encouraging fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (10.5f) on his May return but only mid-division when 18-1 for Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, also good) 12 weeks later; still of interest in just his second handicap. |
5/2 |
|
7th 3 (12) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won a maiden at Ascot (7f, soft) last September on the second of his three 2yo starts and best form when he reappeared with fourth of seven in Listed race at Chester (1m1f, good) in May; improvement needed on handicap debut but he is in good hands to progress and is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
8th May 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f, no extra inside final furlong |
9/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 337204 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Beaten 17l on his British comeback in valuable handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; far from disgraced after a 132-day break when fourth of six on stable debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; easier ground no problem and this trip is fine; far from dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
1 (1) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Some good runs in Bahrain but beaten 17l on his British comeback in the valuable Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; best known for his exploits in the mud, which isn't forecast, and probably best watched after 132 days away; stable debut. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: -01676 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 8 (12) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Promoted to first in 1m4f handicap here (good to firm) last June and he races off 2lb lower today; however, he wasn't at his best last year on his final few runs for Edward Bethell, and failed to threaten over hurdles in the winter on his first two starts for this yard; may be best watched. |
50/1 |
|
5th 4 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Talented on the Flat and open to improvement on second hurdle start; however, he was about 14l behind Minstrel Knight when sixth at Wetherby (2m, soft) last month and may be of greater interest when back in headgear. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 3-0630 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (8) |
13th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn. |
25/1 |
|
5 (3) |
13th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run but he comes here on the back of a solid fifth of nine in 1m2f handicap at Pontefract 18 days ago; he can make his presence felt from a slipping mark with cheekpieces added. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 134411 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Three wins over 1m2f last season; unplaced twice this year but dropped 4lb for his troubles and this represents an ease in grade; stamina for 1m5f not assured. |
3/1 |
|
6th 5 (1) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Went up the weights having won three times last year, including C&D (good to firm) in May; unplaced on final start last term and same story on recent reappearance, but he may have needed that latest run and is not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (9) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner who won on handicap debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) last May and scored twice in a row at Pontefract (1m2f good/good to firm) last summer; unplaced on final run last year and has to prove his current mark is within range, but he might be the type to continue to progress this season. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: -23100 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Tongue tied all starts; beat a good one on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last December and regained winning thread in quite valuable handicap at that track (1m2f) in May; gelded after weakening in 1m4f Royal Ascot handicap in June and weakened again on comeback at York (first-time cheekpieces) 18 days ago; blinkers tried this time and he's not one to give up on just yet. |
10/1 |
|
9 (2) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Beat subsequent Group winner Merchant on his debut and kicked off handicap career with a third and a first over 1m2f; 6lb higher than for the last of those wins but he was only 13-2 at Royal Ascot (1m4f) and has been gelded since that 10l defeat; could still be open to further progress and cheekpieces join his regular tongue-tie. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 3366-5
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (9) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
8th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays. |
Evs |
50/1
Form: 35/4/0 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 6 (2) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
8lb lower than for the latest of his five wins in May 2022, but tailed off in both starts since returning from a mammoth absence last month; look elsewhere. |
66/1 |
|
9th 5 (2) |
25th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
80-1 and tailed off when coming back from a huge absence 18 days ago; can only be watched until suggesting he retains ability. |
50/1 |
|
3 (1) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Won twice in a higher grade (1m4f) during opening half of 2022 and he's back on a good mark; however, asking a lot to win this after such a long period on the sidelines; has been gelded. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.90 |
| Tricast | £19.16 |
| Trifecta | £24.60 |
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