14.20
SoftSky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 3f 110y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.70
- Place: £3.80
Form: 46-734
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, with clearcut success at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; well beaten (albeit in better race than this) last month, though, and may not be ideally suited by this quicker ground. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Looked good in winning at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) but found nothing for pressure when beaten 7l off this 8lb higher mark at Plumpton; that was disappointing. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Had his Lingfield handicap (2m3f, soft) in the bag from a fair way out last time and, still lightly raced, could prove himself worth an 8lb rise; solid contender. |
2/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 3122-P CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth of seven here (2m5f, good to soft; usual headgear removed) 12 days ago and has become well handicapped but this season has been largely disappointing and he's not yet proven over this far. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Three-time winner but arrives here in no sort of form and the new blinkers (replacing usual cheekpieces) did nothing for him two weeks ago; now goes in no headgear; risky. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Always tended to be all or nothing but has often run well on soft; risks involved now, having been pulled up on his last two starts, but he's capable of popping up, switched from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers under in-form Rian Corcoran. |
8/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 41-62P
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last February and he returned to form when third at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in January; pulled up at Southwell (2m4f, good) since but not written off for a trainer who has a good recent record in this race; one of two for the yard. |
11/2 |
|
11 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won his maiden here 13 months ago when making all; twice placed in four subsequent handicaps but does look a tad high in the ratings. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Made all in Southwell maiden (2m, good to soft) last February but unable to build on that performance in three autumn handicaps (2m-2m4f), albeit his penultimate run was fairly good; reportedly not suited by soft, heavy in places ground when pulled up last time; has a point to prove. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: P5-464
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Keeping busy this season and there have been ups and downs, but good to soft ground may not have suited at Chepstow last Friday and prior to that he was a good second at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good); might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Won in good style here (2m2f, good to firm) in July and has been placed twice elsewhere since, albeit about 8l behind God Of Fire at Fontwell (2m1f, good) on latter occasion; slightly disappointing at Stratford last time but still considered each-way. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Newton Abbot winner over a similar trip in July when 4lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening since, though wasn't far behind Mojo Ego in his penultimate race and Jack Stenhouse now takes off 5lb. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 5-344F D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Multiple hurdle winner who is 0-5 over fences and has a bit to find with some of these; she also has to rebound from a modest effort at Chepstow and her stamina isn't guaranteed. |
33/1 |
|
8th 6 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who was beaten under 7l at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) before running well on unfavourable terms in a Listed chase at Wincanton; should have a part to play off a realistic mark. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
14th Feb 2026 1m 7f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who is 0-4 over fences; ran respectably in a hurdle handicap at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last month but this is a tough task on the figures and she fell over fences on her penultimate run; passed over. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 6411-6
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to hit top gear after four runs this season and was behind Ferret Jeeter when remote third at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month but his fifth of 18 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) two starts ago came in a much stronger race than this; can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Dual course winner (2m/2m4f); never looked dangerous when fifth of 18 at Ascot (2m7f, good to soft) last month but wasn't beaten far in the end, and this race is much less competitive; moves up in trip again; considered. |
4/1 |
|
5th 16 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
2-5 over hurdles; dropped out very tamely on seasonal debut in December (2m5f) but shaped well before fading into sixth at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last month; tries a new trip here; might still have potential. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 22-U4P
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Went badly the wrong way last season and didn't show much in May when last seen; looking for positives, he's 25lb below his peak mark and might have been refreshed by five-month break, with stable in fine form. |
5/1 |
|
7th 9 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Dual winner in this sphere but has been operating below his best for a while and is best left alone at present. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 172/4- D
Last run: 446 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Last won when scoring by 12l off this mark at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) in February 2024; only one start last term and he finished eighth of 13 on his comeback at Lingfield three weeks ago; that run wasn't devoid of promise, though; could step forward. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual hurdle winner in 2023-24 season (2m3f/2m5f); absent since respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in October 2024 but resumes on a good mark; market may guide. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Oct 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 122y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, hit 3 out, switched left and went third 2 out, weakening when hit last |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 22-P74
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (4) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on some of last season's form but looked unenthusiastic when never-dangerous fourth at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has become disappointing; needs change of headgear to perk him up. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lurks on a dangerous mark and his defeat on heavy ground a fortnight ago is not viewed harshly but he's largely been disappointing this season and has stamina to prove over this new trip. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 47-5F
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Looked quite promising when fifth in an Exeter novice (2m, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November but has gone the wrong way since; might be aided by new tongue-tie here but has questions to answer. |
6/1 |
|
7th 13 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Perhaps thinking of his fall (going well at the time on handicap debut) when only tenth last time; his fifth here behind the useful Harry Lowes entitles him to each-way claims. |
20/1 |
|
10th 7 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who displayed clear promise in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m3f); unlucky to come to grief mid-race on last month's handicap debut and remains unexposed. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 326-32
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Second in consecutive 2m handicaps (one here) in February/March but wasn't quite in same form when well-held third on latest start and is now 0-9 over hurdles; unexposed at around 2m4f but needs to find something extra. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
French Flat winner in 2024; maiden hurdler who is proving hard to place in handicaps, albeit his latest defeat, over C&D last month, came at the hands of one who'd dropped a long way in the weights; needs more. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Beaten at short odds (well clear at one point) over C&D in January 2025; has fared better since, earning an RPR of 99 when runner-up at Fakenham (2m, soft; 4-1) latest; this lacks strength in depth, so he should have key role to play. |
13/8 |
10/1
Form: 1P6-91
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Didn't jump with fluency but took advantage of ease in grade to justify favouritism in a Leicester seller (2m4f, soft) on penultimate start; toiled back in a handicap (Class 4) at Lingfield latest; this is a tough task, even if returning to this shorter trip may suit. |
25/1 |
|
12th 2 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bounced back from disappointing seasonal debut with clear win in Leicester seller (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago but faces much tougher task on this handicap return and still has something to prove; cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
|
6th 2 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returned from layoff with two clearcut wins at Sandown (both 2m, soft) this year but his revival came to an end with a pulled-up effort at Warwick in February; bit to prove after that and he's untried over this far. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 5-44
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 195y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Unexposed 5yo who was a promising fourth in Ludlow maiden (2m, good) in November but he was pulled up on handicap debut at Lingfield (2m3f, soft; 9-1) last month; may have had stamina issues over that trip but he needs to bounce back on this return to 2m. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Displayed promise on last season's bumper debut and when fourth in two 2m hurdles in the autumn; untested on ground slower than good to soft but should have some improvement to come in handicaps and this step up in trip is likely to suit. |
5/1 |
|
10 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Promising rules debut when fifth of 12 in a bumper at Doncaster (2m, good) in March; interesting on hurdles debut. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £227.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £147.89 |
| Tricast | £804.66 |
| Trifecta | £2122.20 |
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