16.18
SoftQuinnBet Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £2.30
Form: 5-9444
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January and followed up at Wincanton (2m5f, heavy), both under Rian Corcoran; when third at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) it maybe came too soon, just six days after the Wincanton win; 7lb higher mark has now kicked in but he may still have more to offer. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps and deployment of Rian Corcoran, the pair obliging at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) and Wincanton (2m5f, heavy) with something in hand each time; unpenalised for the latter, and obvious case assuming the six-day turnround isn't too quick. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well-held fourth in his first three runs over hurdles but he found improvement when justifying support on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; up 5lb but that was a convincing win under Rian Corcoran and he's open to more progress at this new trip; key player. |
11/8 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3-680
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unexposed 5yo who was a good second on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in January and he backed that up with a close fourth over C&D the following month; up another 2lb but he travelled strongly for a long way last time and is open to more progress; strongly respected with tongue-tie added. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Displayed significant improvement when clear second to a next-time-out winner on last month's handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft); went up 4lb for his troubles but still commands respect. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Last of three on bumper debut and modest form at best in three 2m hurdles towards the end of 2025; hopes rest on a step up in distance for today's handicap debut. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 068
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Off the mark at the sixth attempt over hurdles when when justifying favouritism at Taunton (3m, good) last month; up 7lb but he hit a clear personal best with that comfortable success and he's a major player again. |
13/8 |
|
1st 8 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Lightly raced son of Walk In The Park who has taken a big step forward since sent handicapping, cheekpieces on when a clear third of ten at Chepstow (3m) 24 days ago; up 2lb but he can do better still with the headgear retained and merits serious consideration. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 43P-68
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-6 over hurdles, having been pulled up in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) last month; could plausibly be seen to better effect now he's upped in trip and switched to fences but others have much more obvious claims. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Early promise in different spheres in 2024; lightly raced and has not shown much since, the return to 2m4f, in his second handicap, not obviously helpful at Uttoxeter recently; cheekpieces now fitted; much more needed. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Showed promise in point, bumper and novice hurdle in 2024; little encouragement since, folding tamely on handicap debut at Doncaster (25-1) last month; still lightly raced but excuses are wearing thin. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: /511-5 CD
Last run: 45 days
W: 10st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 15 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Slow-ground specialist who won twice over 2m3f (once here) in February 2025; should be fine over this trip but is yet to strike form this season (three runs; bled last time) and there may not be enough rain for him today. |
40/1 |
|
9 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Slow-ground specialist who won this race in 2025 (soft ground) and followed up at Bangor (2m3f, heavy) 17 days later; returned from layoff with two lesser efforts this season but still considered; usually held up in rear. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Veteran campaigner with a C&D win to his name; goes well on soft/heavy ground and won at Chepstow and Bangor this time last year; probably needed run when last of five at Leicester on reappearance; more solid than most. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 414-95 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sole success came over C&D on soft ground; beaten a long way both starts this season but he's now back to his winning mark and a return to Uttoxeter could spark a revival. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 0-1665 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Seems to reserve his best for Uttoxeter and he gained his fourth course success over this trip in May (good ground; handles heavy); however, he was disappointing here just before Christmas and needs a revival. |
9/2 |
|
6th 8 |
7th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Five hurdle wins, the latest a hard-fought success at favourite track Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May; didn't run badly last month, after a break, but is not one to rely upon heavily. |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.28 |
| Trifecta | £61.00 |