15.20
SoftQueen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Handicap
- Prize money: £6280.8
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 0429-9 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Winner of eight races including one over C&D, but losing run up to 12 despite a slipping mark; not disgraced when fourth of 11 behind Great at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but he could really do with the ground easing. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Eight-time winner, the latest over C&D (good to soft) 14 months ago off a 5lb higher mark; capable at this level but slower ground would have been preferable. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Won over C&D in May last year (good to soft); beaten 7l when third at Ripon last week (6f, good); these are his ideal conditions and should go well. |
7/2 |
9/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 00007- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (5) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
In winning form on the AW over the winter; had been off for five months when not disgraced with fifth of ten in 6f Southwell AW handicap 16 days ago; can build on it here. |
10/1 |
|
5th 10 (2) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner, the latest off this mark in January; returns from 163 days off minus any headgear, but can go well fresh; possible player. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 5189-6 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question. |
11/2 |
|
5th 10 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
9th 14 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 905-05 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 13 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
10yo who went close at Ripon (6f, good) in May and stumbled at the start when an unplaced favourite there last month; however, his last eight wins have come at Ripon or Newcastle and he's 0-8 at York. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 648824 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Back to winning ways in a C&D classified event in July; similar form back here in handicap company two weeks ago; a good early pace would play to his strengths. |
7/2 |
|
6th 11 (11) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Hardly prolific but he has six C&D wins on his record, the latest three weeks ago when coming from off the pace to win decisively in 0-50 classified company; this is tougher but we know he's capable when in top form. |
7/1 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins on AW last year but now on a losing run of 20; there have been some near misses during that sequence but not of late. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 3062-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
20th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
led against near rail |
11/2 |
|
3rd 11 (11) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (9) |
30th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 49234- CD
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (4) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip. |
11/2 |
|
6th 5 (4) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
21st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 752-40 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Rattled the crossbar on three occasions this summer, missing out by a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) in early July; failed to fire (only sixth) back there three weeks ago and he's probably missed his opportunity for now. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Runner-up three consecutive times since returning from short break in June, losing out only by a nose over C&D (good) on second occasion; creeping up the weights but ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 70187- C
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Shaped with promise when second on 6f Newcastle reappearance but has something to prove after two lesser runs on turf since. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 1060-0 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-time course winner who made a bold bid when runner-up in a 20-runner handicap here (6f, good) 16 days ago; up 3lb but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back in trip; has won on good to firm and good to soft. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 20 (17) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Ten-time course winner; he has done enough this year to think he could add to that tally but this may prove too competitive for the veteran. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ripon specialist (ten wins at that track); run down only by Reigning Profit and Rock Of England when attempting to win the race named in his honour there (5f) 26 days ago; no issue with this return to 6f and has been placed here previously. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 601313 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
10th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 69876- C
Last run: 281 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 8lb
|
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11th 8 (5) |
21st Dec 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
3 |
10th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
|
5/1
Form: 23/35- BF
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 (14) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won three times over this trip last year when with Roger Varian; no wins in seven for current yard and this is a tough race in which to put that right; in first-time cheekpieces today. |
40/1 |
|
8th 2 (12) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Triple 7f winner for Roger Varian last year; gave a pretty good account before fading into sixth at Epsom (7f, good) nine days ago but is now 0-6 for George Baker and needs to find something extra. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 (1) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
prominent |
11/1 |
20/1
Form: 1668-5
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (12) |
30th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
midfield |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
25th May 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
sweating |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 (1) |
9th May 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
in rear on far side of group, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 22762- D
Last run: 198 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (8) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Ended a losing run in 7f AW Lingfield handicap eight days ago; had a bit up his sleeve there so is very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty. |
8/1 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £77.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £70.45 |
| Tricast | £500.83 |
| Trifecta | £524.80 |