14.20
SoftNational Racehorse Week Handicap
- Prize money: £5076
- 0m 5f 10y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Thunderstorms
Abandoned
Form: 152913 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (9) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Six-time course winner (various ground) who runs off the same mark as when winning at Ffos Las in June; however, she's failed to shine here on her three runs this autumn and needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (7) |
21st Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Versatile ground-wise and has won six times at this track; most recent win came off this mark at Ffos Las in June but she had a major blip over C&D (heavy) 20 days ago and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 944361 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (10) |
9th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
0-6 on AW but has shown promise on the Tapeta at Newcastle; can take a strong hold and he won't find it easy trying to dominate in this field. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (8) |
20th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored over 5f at Beverley in August and he made an encouraging return after 13 weeks off when seventh over C&D 11 days ago, tiring only late on; he can build on that now off a handy-looking mark. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
9th Feb 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
0-4 on AW but he ran well over C&D twice in the autumn; dropped away having helped force the pace at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-5347 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 2 (13) |
7th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Nottingham (5f) on her debut in June 2021 but she's 0-9 since and was well held in her final three runs last season; mark is falling but has something to prove after 193 days off and others are more persuasive; acts on good to firm/good to soft. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (4) |
26th Sep 2022 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
led, pushed along and hard pressed 2f out, soon headed and outpaced, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 32-149 D BF
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (4) |
2nd Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Two 5f wins for Tom Clover last season, including a Goodwood handicap off this mark; best run for new connections when second of eight in an Ayr handicap last week (5f, good; tongue-tied for the first time); dangerous if he can reproduce that on today's ground (untried on faster than good). |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
24th May 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, pressed leader halfway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on until headed towards finish |
11/2 |
|
3 (9) |
16th May 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bought for 14,000gns in October having won at Goodwood (good to soft) for Tom Clover the previous month; has not hit form for this yard this year; back on his last winning mark but not well drawn. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 44-541 D
Last run: 101 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Regressive gelding who can pull hard and has hung left a couple of times since returned to turf, including here; most racing over 5f and his record over this trip is hard to enthuse about, for all that this is easier snd he's in a new headgear combination. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Not as good as he was and although that is reflected in his handicap mark, others bring more pressing claims. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 (3) |
27th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
3-25; most recent win came off 16lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good) in August 2023; pulled hard at Chelmsford (5f, AW) when last seen in February; refused to enter stalls in March and returns to turf with hood reapplied. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 684984
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here. |
3/1 |
|
1st 10 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Hindered by traffic issues on his return to turf from AW but latest effort is harder to forgive; otherwise remains well treated on best form, albeit now goes back up in grade. |
8/1 |
|
8th 2 (9) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner off this mark last August (good); also won at Newcastle in February; needs to bounce back after two below-par runs. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-6313 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (8) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
9-38, her latest success coming when beating three rivals off 2lb lower at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in June; just as effective over this trip and was poorly drawn when well held at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; not dismissed. |
6/1 |
|
10th 9 (13) |
31st Jul 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ended 2024 in fine form, winning three AW handicaps between September and November; off the mark for 2025 when keeping on strongly to win an uncompetitive four-runner event at Salisbury last month; respectable third at Newmarket 13 days ago; drawn widest and likely vulnerable. |
12/1 |
|
5 (2) |
18th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three 6f AW wins last autumn and back on the scoresheet in four-runner handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last month; inconsistent this year and in a tougher race today, but she's nevertheless respected up 4lb. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 634218 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
The latest of his 11 wins was last August off 5lb higher; no win over this far since 2021 but he goes well at this track and, despite recent form, can't be comfortably ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
10th 3 (13) |
22nd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Recorded his 11th win when scoring over C&D (firm) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's been up and down this year and was out the back at Windsor two weeks ago; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (11) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Slipping down the weights and his latest Lingfield third (5f AW) wasn't a bad effort; today's return to the turf will help and he is the type to come good soon. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -43392
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (2) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Fine on Tapeta but all his wins have come on Polytrack, including twice last spring at Chelmsford; still dangerous when dipping into this company but he's unpredictable now and 7f round here is enough of a test. |
7/1 |
|
11th 12 (2) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Capable on his day and 1lb below his last winning mark, but now at the veteran stage and recent form has an uneven look to it; others more compelling. |
40/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Two C&D wins; has been racing over 7f, a rival forcing a dead-heat off this mark at Chelmsford last May, but he had won over 6f there last March; finished a fair runner-up when making the running again here last month but likely more needed for the win. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 963541 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (2) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Regressive veteran who has finished last at big prices in her last three starts; easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
|
10 (2) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Regressive veteran who has finished last at big prices in her last three starts; easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
|
11 (9) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Regressive veteran who has finished last on her two recent starts; easy to look elsewhere. |
40/1 |
Verdict
At the top of the weights Sarah’s Verse and Melody King (second choice) have solid profiles and should go well, but preference is for the unexposed DREAM BY DAY whose only previous run at 5f on soft ground resulted in a win. He’s since left the Gosdens but his new yard is having an excellent season. Fellow 3yos Coup De Force, Harb and Mr Beaufort need considering as well.[Richard O’Brien]
Selections
POSTDATA:
Melody KingDaily Mirror:
Firenze Rosa