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SoftEquine Products Best Turned Out Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £3973.6
- 2m 7f 207y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.20
- Place: £3.00
Form: 1P5486
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Off the mark over hurdles over 3m here in April (good); now 6lb higher, but longer trip should suit and one with a chance. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Won a bumper for Tom Symonds at Uttoxeter last May (2m, good); fair form over hurdles for this yard, including in two handicaps; needs to improve for step up to 3m. |
9/1 |
|
6th 3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Uttoxeter bumper winner (2m, good) for Tom Symonds; hasn't kicked on over hurdles (0-4) since joining new trainer, sloppy jumping again the issue when beaten 38l on Wetherby handicap debut (2m4f, soft). |
25/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.10
Form: 734221 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent mare who got off the mark for the season in a valuable race at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); chance off this 4lb higher mark. |
5/2 |
|
1st 14 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
She's 3lb out of the handicap but has been running well since December, twice going close over C&D (good to soft/soft); each-way possible. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Made the frame on last three appearances, most recently when close/clear second to unexposed rival at Musselburgh (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2b for that; might be the answer. |
6/4 |
25/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: -2P847 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 10lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Arrested decline when third in first-time blinkers at Perth (3m, good) last month but this 12yo remains without a win since 2023 and it's hard to tell whether the new headgear will continue to have a positive effect. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Second of four on stable debut here last May (3m2f, good); hasn't run quite as well since but is now on a career-low mark; blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
7th 11 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Returned from layoff with quite encouraging C&D fourth (albeit well held in the end) on soft ground last month but is getting long in the tooth and today's faster ground is probably not in his favour; headgear refitted. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 846249 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove. |
11/1 |
9/2
Form: 317633
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out. |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and he's worked his way back to form, finishing third of eight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; faces tougher opposition today, however, and needs another step forward. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 2235-3 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Raced too freely and was slightly disappointing when fourth here a fortnight ago but battled well for narrow C&D (good) win last month and is still on a workable mark; player if he settles better this time. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Rediscovered a spark, scrambling home over C&D (good; 12-1) 18 days ago; a 4lb rise takes him back to a triple-figure mark (traditionally struggles from that position) but he isn't one to write off, with this track tending to bring out the best in him. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
2024 C&D winner; promising third when returning from a 15-month absence at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, in this headgear combination, proving he retains a good chunk of his ability; however, he'll need to quickly bounce back from a lesser effort at Perth last time, which tempers enthusiasm. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 040
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Still unexposed under rules but struggled in his first two handicaps (hurdle/chase; both 3m); swaps cheekpieces (worn once) for first-time visor and drops back in trip for this hurdle return; 5lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Point winner; well beaten in four runs over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Perth last time; now goes chasing with cheekpieces tried. |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won Irish point in October 2023 (3m, soft/heavy; runner-up has won since); hasn't shown much in maiden/novice hurdles over 2m/2m4f but marked improvement expected now up in trip for handicap debut. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: -P8P25 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
1-20 over fences and although he finished second here (4m) in March, he has run below that since at Carlisle and back over hurdles at Perth; requires an extreme test to be seen at his best. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Both hurdle wins came over 3m/3m1f on soft back in 2022; fair second in a 4m h'cap chase at Hexham last month (soft), but not so good last time. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on second (no threat to winner) at Hexham (4m, soft) last month and is also well suited by this track but is far too inconsistent to rely upon and would appeal more on soft/heavy ground. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: 88F6U2
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected. |
7/2 |
|
8 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 4-5P55
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Relatively unexposed, but mainly modest efforts, including on stable debut at Ayr last time (2m7f, good to soft); may do better. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
A whiff of ability before he flopped badly in his two handicaps (2m4f); has since changed hands and left the Twiston-Davies yard; tongue tied first time for this chase debut after four months off. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers for this stable in March 2024 and also struggled on both hurdling starts for Steph Cameron last autumn; now back in the Twiston-Davies yard; huge improvement needed. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Pure Sirloin
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.25 |
| Tricast | £172.24 |
| Trifecta | £255.50 |
Selections
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Pure Sirloin