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SoftJardine Utilities Race To Repair ‘Hands & Heels’ Handicap Hurdle (Conditional/Amateurs’) (RE Series)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 4f 100y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.50
Form: 857433
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made the most of a reduced mark when justifying support and gaining a first win since 2023 when scoring at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; remains well treated on past form back up 6lb and likely to be in the mix again. |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Without a win since 2023 but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and ran surprisingly well over 3m last time at Wincanton when all his form is over shorter; goes on soft. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Remote when third at Newbury (2m4f, soft) last month and remains winless since 2023; however, the form of his keeping-on fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) two starts ago has worked out well and he's too well handicapped to be ruled out on this first attempt at a staying trip. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 07412U BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Goes on all ground; unseated four out when favourite at Wincanton last time; had been in career-best form with a win at Wincanton (1m7f) and a second at Taunton (2m3f); even more needed here, however. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
In career-best form this month, winning from off the pace over C&D (good to soft) before running a big race in defeat at Taunton (2m3f, good); likely to give Daisy White a good spin on her first ride under rules. |
5/4 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: -4P681
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Has done well both runs with cheekpieces, winning off a 9lb lower mark at Newcastle in January (2m1f, good to soft) before creditable third off this mark at Ayr last time (2m4f, soft); chance if as effective on this ground. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
The first-time cheekpieces appeared to make a huge difference at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) where he jumped well in front and won unchallenged by just over 5l; 9lb higher in a higher grade but he arrives here a relative unknown quantity, especially over this far. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
11lb lower now than on handicap debut and he's shown enough for his new yard this term not to be ruled out entirely; headgear first time. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: -13293
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
His early-season form (2m3f-2m7f) offers encouragement off this mark; last two runs well below his best, though heavy ground was a feasible excuse the last time when a tongue-tie joined his regular cheekpieces; hard to rule out. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won here (extended 2m3f, good to soft) off just 2lb lower on his October reappearance; creditable placings when claimer ridden in six-runner races on his next two starts but was tailed off in a better race than this at Kempton last time; drops back down in grade with a tongue-tie joining his usual cheekpieces and he can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Good second off today's mark on latest hurdling start at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in January and is a contender if judged on that evidence but his chasing debut in April was disappointing and Harry Cobden has taken an outside ride in this race. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-1339 D
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won a bumper for Paul Nicholls and added a 2m4f handicap at Perth in October (soft) on his first run for Olly Murphy; ran well afterwards over 2m5f, and 3m was perhaps too far when last seen three months ago; he could be handicapped on the high side but capable of having some say. |
7/1 |
|
9th 13 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Solid record (over 2m4f/2m5f) since joining new stable and switched to handicaps, winning at Perth then placed at Cheltenham and Kempton; has given the impression this new trip is worth exploring; in the mix. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
0-4 over hurdles for Paul Nicholls last season but signed off for him with pretty good second in Ffos Las maiden (2m4f, soft) in April and might have more to offer in handicaps for Olly Murphy this term (same owner). |
3/1 |
100/30
Form: 858411 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Ridden by Aamilah Aswat in his last five races; he's won the last two, though a 19l margin of victory at Newbury last time (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) provided the handicapper with the ammunition to hit him with a 10lb hike; he still rates a likely contender as a 6yo firmly on the up. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Scored under Aamilah Aswat at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) this month, drawing clear of the others with a progressive rival; 6lb higher here but, after only eight hurdle runs, further progress is possible; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Not yet off the mark but the step up to 3m didn't work for him last month and he was rarely far away over similar trips to today's in 2025 (on soft and good ground); probably needs some weight off his back though. |
14/1 |
5/2
Form: 4871
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Had them well strung out in a 2m Southwell maiden (soft) in early March but that was a modest contest, for all that the second and third horses have won since, in low-grade races on the Flat and over hurdles; this 5yo may need to be on a sharp upward curve if he's to defy this initial mark. |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Made the frame in a bumper; only midfield in both attempts over hurdles but appears likely to fare better in this weaker contest; similar type to stablemate Collanisi and is one for the shortlist. |
7/2 |
|
7th 11 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fourth in good-ground Worcester bumper on debut in October and also showed significant promise before weakening into seventh (just behind Harbour Island) in good Newbury maiden hurdle (2m, soft) in November; needs improvement over this longer trip but well worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: -52225 CD
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Narrow winner of this 12 months ago when 10lb lower; has shown that he can deal with this high a mark and he goes well fresh, so a 75-day break after being below par last time is probably a good thing; respected. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: -60334 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up on soft ground at Ayr last month but this race is much less competitive and the quicker surface ought to suit him better; made the frame on his previous three outings and has each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Exposed five-time winner who ran perfectly well back from an absence at Carlisle but it's never ideal being 5lb out of the weights in this competitive a handicap. |
16/1 |
|
4th 10 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Absent since a couple of placed efforts in Class 5 in the autumn; back up in grade but he won a Class 4 contest over C&D last April and is nicely weighted. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Westoftignes
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.86 |
| Tricast | £306.72 |
| Trifecta | £340.90 |
Selections
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