16.05
SoftWatch On Racing TV Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3539.9
- 2m 5f 137y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.70
- Place: £1.40
Form: 42/0-5
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
28th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Won twice late in 2022 and reappeared at Fontwell (extended 3m2f, soft) six weeks ago to complete his hat-trick, with tongue tied first time and drawing 11l clear from two out; up 8lb and in grade, for second run since a long layoff, but there was plenty to like about that latest performance. |
6/1 |
|
6th 12 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Won twice late in 2022 and reappeared at Fontwell (extended 3m2f, soft) six weeks ago to complete his hat-trick, with tongue tied first time and drawing 11l clear from two out; up 8lb and in grade, for second run since a long layoff, but there was plenty to like about that latest performance. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 022P-6
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning for a second time here when keeping on over 2m2f in October when only 4lb lower; not quite at the same level in her two subsequent visits and finished weakly the final time over 2m5f (stays this far). |
15/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
|
5th 13 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fourth of 15 in this last year and she won here (2m2f, good to soft) in October before a fair third here (2m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, when she kept on well; Megan Bevan rides for the third consecutive race; chance. |
9/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 75356- D
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has more wins over fences, most recently at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month under Ciaran O'Shea; failed to fire 20 days later but he's effective in this sphere as shown when a close second at Chepstow in February; yet to win from a mark this high but should be firmly in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 136y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Often front-runner; ridden by Ciaran O'Shea on last four starts; 7-22 in chases (one of his hurdles wins was this track) and those wins include his last two completed starts in this sphere, the latest at Exeter (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago; this trip is unknown territory but he ran well over an extended 3m4f at Stratford in 2024; has to be in serious calculations. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Back to form to win a Wincanton chase (3m1f, soft) in December and nearly went in again back over hurdles at Chepstow in a race he won the previous year; nothing wrong with this mark and stable goes well. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: FP-P64 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 18 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Course winner but no victory since March 2021 and he hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent; 5lb out of the handicap today. |
66/1 |
|
8th 18 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Course winner but no victory since March 2021 and he hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent; 5lb out of the handicap today. |
66/1 |
|
6th 11 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Course winner but it's a very long time since he's been competitive and his last win was back in March 2021; 4lb out of the handicap today. |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: 831P4- CD
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, detached and niggled along from 3rd, slow jump and ridden 14th |
50/1 |
|
15 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
13yo with a 1-36 strike-rate under rules; no show ten days ago after a 267-day break but he stepped up dramatically on second run last winter and might have a place chance. |
25/1 |
5/2
Form: 0784-2
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
9th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has run with credit since beating 16 rivals at Doncaster (2m1f, good) in January; just 2lb higher than for that win, but he is fairly well exposed now and vulnerable to an improver. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, nudged along 5th, dropped to rear and pushed along 6th |
11/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
His form has been up and down and he was a soundly beaten third at Doncaster (2m, good) last month; however, prior to that he won a big-field handicap over that C&D (good) and was runner-up on soft ground earlier in the season; capable of a bold show if at his best. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 32637-
Last run: 268 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Had a few spells on the sidelines down the years and returns from a third wind operation today; has frequently run below market expectations in recent times and is still to win a race, so there aren't many positives. |
12/1 |
|
6th 14 |
10th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden who has form figures of 223 at Exeter, including second in this contest last year; holds each-way claims back here on seasonal debut; had a second wind surgery since last run. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: P87-
Last run: 255 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Second in an Irish point; moderate form over fences and pulled up at Taunton (2m2f, good) latest; not easy to fancy from 3lb out of weights. |
28/1 |
25/1
Form: 6-5F94
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
25th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear throughout, detached before 2 out |
66/1 |
|
9th 10 |
25th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
66/1 |
|
7th 1 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
always behind |
66/1 |
40/1
Form: F0889-
Last run: 266 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Second at 25-1 in weak novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in February 2023; however, following a long absence she's been pulled up in two handicaps this winter (fences/hurdles) and is now 0-24. |
100/1 |
|
16 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Second at 25-1 in weak novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in February 2023; however, following a long absence she's been pulled up in two handicaps this winter (fences/hurdles) and is now 0-24. |
100/1 |
|
8 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground when not fluent 5th |
50/1 |
4/1
Form: 9444-5 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Eight-race maiden but has a useful pedigree and is unexposed over fences; weakened into fourth over 2m6f on good ground at Leicester (chase debut) most recently; withdrawn twice due to slower conditions since; interesting with improvement on the cards back down in distance. |
11/2 |
|
4 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced maiden whose best 2m hurdle form gives him a good chance; ran well for a long way until stamina ran out on chase debut at Leicester (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie, retained today; made some mistakes); this easier stamina test can suit and he looks sure to do better. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
28th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced maiden whose best 2m hurdle form gives him a good chance; ran well for a long way until stamina ran out on chase debut at Leicester (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie, retained today); this easier stamina test can suit and he looks sure to do better. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: /P/PF-
Last run: 360 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-22 under all codes but ran big race when second in this contest a year ago (soft) ground and is effectively 1lb lower today; reverts to chasing after respectable hurdle run in March; could have a say. |
7/1 |
|
11 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-22 under all codes but ran big race when second in this contest a year ago (soft) ground and is effectively 1lb lower today; reverts to chasing after respectable hurdle run in March; could have a say. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
The veteran of this field but he's a maiden (0-20 under rules); runner-up seven times but they were all over fences (from 14 chases) and his record over hurdles (latest attempt last April) is pretty threadbare. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 0086-
Last run: 236 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 11 |
13th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Minor form, including in four handicaps at up to 3m; tongue tied last time (May) and had wind surgery soon afterwards. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Minor form so far, including in three handicaps at up to 2m5f; first-time tongue-tie has a big job to do; 7lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, ridden after 6th, soon dropped to last, pulled up before 7th |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: P686
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Moderate maiden who didn't complete when back up in trip latest; now goes further with plenty to prove, including from 6lb out of the weights. |
66/1 |
|
11 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Modest sixth in similar event over 2m here 16 days ago when making handicap debut; this longer trip needs to have positive effect. |
14/1 |
|
6th 12 |
4th Nov 2022 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Hard to view any of her qualifying runs in a positive light; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.35 |
| Tricast | £120.30 |
| Trifecta | £209.20 |
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