16.43
SoftGet Home Safe With Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £8449.6
- 3m 0f 70y
- Class 3
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 5-31 C
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 15 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Placed in a 3m point and she got off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles in a mares' novice here (2m4f, soft) last month; did it nicely from a solid yardstick and she's from the family of Paisley Park, so could appreciate the step up in trip on handicap debut; possible player. |
12/1 |
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1st 6 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Thrice-raced mare who has two pieces of placed form (point/hurdle); reappearance effort, in 2m event at Ayr, suggests this step back up in distance will suit (pedigree confirms that impression); interesting with improvement plausible. |
11/4 |
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3rd 9 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Close third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in April 2024, after which she was sold for £30,000; also showed ability when 20l fifth in maiden hurdle at Kelso (2m, good to soft; 40-1) that October on sole run for Nick Alexander; absent since and her best days probably lie over further, but she's not discounted each-way on this stable debut. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 32F113 CD
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Two wins on soft/heavy over 3m at Ayr last January; some fair efforts since; return to this trip should suit but best form on softer ground. |
9/1 |
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5th 17 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Course specialist who won two in a row over C&D (heavy/soft) in January; he's better than he showed when 15l third over C&D (soft) in February and the subsequent break may have helped, but this 10yo may still be vulnerable back up in grade. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 051P51 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Easily won a maiden hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December and he tapped back into that promise to win a handicap at Wetherby (3m, good) three weeks ago on his stable debut; beat just five rivals last time but this 6yo is unexposed over staying trips and could be a contender up 4lb. |
10/1 |
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1st 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Successful twice in Irish points and once over hurdles for Rebecca Menzies; ran creditably at Kelso (2m6f) last time on handicap debut; market may offer further guidance in this first start for Sam England. |
7/1 |
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5th 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Two-time 3m point winner who built upon previous rules promise for easy win in maiden hurdle at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December; pulled up at 33-1 in Grade 2 at Doncaster (3m, soft) since but today's handicap debut provides a far more realistic opportunity and he's not ruled out. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-275P D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
His chase form has been mixed this season but he faced a tough task from out of the handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (pulled up); runner-up at Kempton (2m5f) in November on last hurdle start and he was second over fences at this meeting 12 months ago (3m); might not be a forlorn hope today. |
25/1 |
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22 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
9yo who was progressive last season, winning three times (2m5f/3m, good/good to soft); he didn't run badly when fifth at Ascot (3m, soft) in January last time but is 9lb out of the handicap today, so faces a tough task. |
66/1 |
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5th 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Form dipped last time but otherwise a consistent sort and may rebound; however, looks considerably more exposed than some of these rivals and possibly has nothing in hand off current mark. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 045527 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent this season and down the field at Haydock a fortnight ago; however, he ran pretty well when runner-up at Doncaster two starts ago and is 2lb lower than when a close fourth of 13 in this race last year; if he's on song in a first-time tongue-tie he might not be far away. |
16/1 |
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7th 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Short-headed on his only start here; won a Hexham chase in October; hasn't done as well since, finishing runner-up to Jakar Du Moulin when returned to hurdling at Doncaster (3m) on latest start but he needs to build on that markedly; stable in good form. |
16/1 |
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2nd 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won a Hexham novice handicap chase in October (2m4f); hasn't done as well since but reverts to hurdling off a feasible mark; this good ground suits and stable going well, so an interesting candidate. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-1679 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Below par on last three starts, most recently at Uttoxeter last month following wind surgery; however, he won off this mark on his reappearance at Aintree in November and first-time cheekpieces might give him a boost; in top hands and not written off. |
6/1 |
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9th 16 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Has switched to chasing this term, winning on reappearance but disappointing in two subsequent starts; had wind surgery since latest; may rebound, having won over hurdles on this card last year. |
14/1 |
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7th 6 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who rallied to lead close home on seasonal/chase debut at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) in November; well below that form after racing too freely last month but Dan Skelton is evidently very keen to move him up in trip. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-3322 BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
110,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Some Dove, half-brother to three more winners including bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner The West Awaits; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; in-form stable has an excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 5-1218
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Soundly beaten in mid-division on last month's handicap debut in the EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft); however, that was a hot contest and this two-time novice hurdle winner (2m4f/2m5f, soft) retains potential, with the step up in trip a possible plus. |
10/1 |
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8th 7 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 178y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Good second to Get On George at Doncaster (2m3f, good) before landing the odds in a small field at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in January; probably needs a bit more on today's handicap debut. |
14/1 |
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1st 1 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Irish point winner; lacked the gears to win a bumper last term but made a perfect start to this discipline when successful at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) last month; no disgrace in finishing second of six finishers to a progressive type at Doncaster (2m3f, good) subsequently and should run well. |
6/5 |
Form: 51-73P CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up on consecutive appearances towards end of last season but seemed to run well until tiring on soft ground at Ayr last time; could be better suited by the less-testing conditions here; not ruled out. |
25/1 |
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6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Tailed off (fences) and pulled up (hurdles) on his last two starts; a major turnaround is necessary but he runs off the same mark as when winning this race last year; not ruled out and the betting may be interesting. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Ayr winner last April (3m, good to soft); disappointing both runs since, last time finishing well-beaten third of four back over fences; suited by good/good to soft ground. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 6/1-30
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
13/2
Form: 8P0-P2
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y |
11st 4lb |
Modest form in three Flat maidens for William Haggas in 2024; best watched on hurdles debut in first-time tongue-tie after huge layoff. |
25/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
33/1 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: -6P644 C
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
0-8 since winning his first three starts in the 2023-24 season; still only six and he was a fairly encouraging fourth of 13 over C&D in January last time, but needs to build on that run if he's to threaten today. |
20/1 |
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4th 2 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Kicked off career with three wins (one of them here); 0-7 since but didn't run badly when 7l fourth of six in Class 2 at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month; drops back down in grade this afternoon and he's not discounted. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 4327
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
15/2
Form: 4-414 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Point winner who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in February and was beaten only 4l when fourth on last month's handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); unexposed and further improvement is possible. |
15/2 |
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4th 6 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Point winner who won a maiden hurdle at Catterick (3m1f, soft) last month on his third rules start; that form reads well and this unexposed 7yo could prove to be superior to his opening mark; yard in good form. |
5/2 |
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1st 3 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo; bought from the Irish point-to-point scene for £155,000; dropped away in Class 2 contest at Windsor (3m) on return from another layoff last time but looks open to progress back down in grade with the outing under his belt; interesting. |
9/4 |
25/1
Form: 006065 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Very well handicapped on staying form as recent as last March and it's possible the step back up in trip will be a positive; however, unable to pose a threat across his six runs this season and has to raise his game. |
25/1 |
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5th 6 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has had a disappointing season so far, beaten 26l+ on first four starts before a more encouraging front-running effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Ascot (2m3.5f, soft) nine days ago; 6lb lower than latest win last March and eased in class so hard to dismiss completely. |
8/1 |
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6th 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
In good form last spring but woeful in three runs this season, beaten at least 34l each time; perhaps cheekpieces will rekindle his enthusiasm but he's difficult to recommend unless strong in the market. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £114.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £109.41 |
| Tricast | £688.46 |
| Trifecta | £1120.90 |
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