15.35
SoftPortman Cup Saturday 21st January Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £10.20
- Place: £3.10
Form: 83-714
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
10th 10 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights. |
16/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4232 BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
23rd Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
slowly away and lost many lengths start |
11/2 |
|
11th 10 (3) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Well beaten at Doncaster last July on her most recent Flat outing; she was returning from six months off when unplaced over hurdles last month; maiden status on Flat set to remain intact. |
16/1 |
9/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 07-034
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
7th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m; wore cheekpieces) last season but has been out of form this term (three runs) and needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear today. |
12/1 |
|
11 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
21st Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m) last February but struggled on her two outings in the autumn and needs to get back on track. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: -2415U
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Wants better ground than when second at Sandown (2m, soft), so that was a fair run over a trip too short for all that the race fell apart at the seams; back off her correct mark here and returned to 3m, she's one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, steady headway after 3 out, went modest second after 2 out, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner |
40/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 4th, not fluent 4 out, steady headway after 3 out, went modest second after 2 out, mistake last, kept on but no match for winner |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: P672-2 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Another decent run when keeping on for third here last week but she's very frustrating and without a win since a Flat success in 2020 (1-24 over hurdles). |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
held up in rear, still plenty to do 2 out, headway approaching last, ran on and went third run-in |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soundly beaten on the Flat this month but finished well to go close at Stratford (2m, good to soft) on latest hurdle start in April and is probably worth another crack at 2m4f; could have a say. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: /19-34 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
9th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead |
7/2 |
|
4th 10 |
17th Nov 2022 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ludlow bumper winner last December (made all) and solid effort on hurdling debut there two weeks ago, when third; place prospects again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
3rd Nov 2022 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Bumper winner here last December (made all) but faded out of contention in a better race the following month; absent since but likely to make her mark over hurdles at some stage, possibly over further. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 075-0P
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced; took a big step forward for her new yard when keeping-on fourth of eight in steadily run 2m4f Leicester handicap and, although beaten further, she posted the same RPR when favourite at Huntingdon; all her form is on soft or heavy ground but she should be dangerous down into a seller. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Lightly raced ex-Irish maiden who took a big step forward for her new yard when keeping-on fourth of eight in steadily run 2m4f Leicester handicap six weeks ago; she appeals as the sort to do better still granted a stiffer test of stamina so merits serious consideration eased 1lb. |
11/4 |
|
4th 5 |
1st Feb 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Irish; hasn't made much of an impression, albeit with some mitigating circumstances (slightly hampered last time), in two starts for Henry Oliver; others are more obvious but she shouldn't be written off just yet; easing mark. |
33/1 |
40/1
Form: 0400-0
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Pulled up in consecutive chases in the autumn and again when reappearing over hurdles last month; now 0-19 under all codes and has a lot to prove but still worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Placed in 3-11 hurdle starts on good or good to soft, all at around 2m4f; handy mark but hasn't looked as effective over this trip. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 14/564 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Winless since 2020 and her recent form is far from encouraging too, coming in only 11th in 2m4f Ffos Las handicap ten days ago; tongue strap goes back on but others are still much preferred. |
10/1 |
|
11th 14 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won off much higher mark in summer 2020 but hasn't fired this season; dropped out very tamely when tried in cheekpieces last month; no headgear today; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
14th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, ridden and weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
100/1
Form: 0889-0
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 67
| 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: 167-61 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdles winner over 2m on soft/good in 2022 but has lost her way, including at Taunton last month on her return from another lengthy absence; others look stronger. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdles winner over 2m on soft/good in 2022 but has lost her way, including at Taunton last month on her return from another lengthy absence; others look stronger. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £60.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £42.07 |
| Tricast | £152.13 |
| Trifecta | £263.40 |
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