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SoftFree Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 8-1372
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins this season, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; disappointed on latest outing and will have something to prove if the ground remains good but Sean Bowen is a good booking. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Another small personal best RPR when last of two to finish in a dramatic Fontwell contest over Christmas (2m3f; winner won again next time); mere replication of previous best on slower ground won't suffice. |
9/2 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 70-32P
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Ten-race maiden but, the Ffos Las blip in January aside, he's acquitted himself well in defeat this season and his recent form at staying distances has shown clear progress, taking another step forward at Hereford (3m2f, good) last time with the addition of cheekpieces, coping well with the quicker ground; leading contender. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Back to form when 5l second at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) last month, and the way he stayed on suggests this longer trip should be well within his range; interesting candidate in first-time headgear for in-form yard. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Mixed signals as regards his optimum trip this term, though still able to post career-best form in defeat at Market Rasen at Christmas; hung left when pulling up behind Osterberg latest, however. |
7/1 |
Evs
Form: -00731
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Displayed improvement to score on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m6f) last month but raced too freely and was a disappointing favourite when well-held third at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) three weeks ago; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Outpaced when 11l behind second-placed Getaway With You on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before devouring the near-2f longer distance at Ffos Las (heavy); sharper track than either of those isn't necessarily a plus, but this latest step up in trip is and a 6lb rise looks about right. |
Evs |
|
7 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten in two 2m hurdles this season; moves up in trip today; cannot be recommended. |
100/1 |
5/1
Form: /441-6
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Beaten a whopping 127l when just 7-2 for Lingfield handicap hurdle (2m7f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) 13 days ago; that's an obvious concern but maybe the added headgear backfired and he won off just 1lb lower at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) on his last chase start for Simon Hodgson about a year ago; Sean Bowen (4-5 for this yard) is an interesting jockey booking. |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
No trip or ground issues but consistency has been an issue over several years' fitful campaigning, and while this is easier than the C&D 0-120 of December's return from another eight months off, it's no certainty he'll step up sufficiently on that 35l last of six; regains headgear. |
5/1 |
40/1
Form: 2/P0PP D
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 2lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to demonstrate much ability remains since returning from well over three years out; unimproved by cheekpieces latest (retained). |
40/1 |
|
15 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
2m7f hurdle winner (soft) who has plenty to prove on the evidence of two starts since a lengthy absence; 4lb out of the handicap. |
50/1 |
|
15 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
2m7f hurdle winner (soft) who has plenty to prove on the evidence of two starts since a lengthy absence; 4lb out of the handicap. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
Getaway With You, Engaging Sam
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.33 |
| Trifecta | £25.50 |
Selections
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OsterbergRP RATINGS:
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Getaway With YouThe Star:
Getaway With You