14.53
SoftWe Love A Bank Holiday Handicap
- Prize money: £4527.4
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 8212-7 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a higher mark over C&D three years ago; modest strike-rate since but regained the winning thread at Nottingham (5f, good) on reappearance and may remain competitive. |
11/2 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn but has dipped to 1lb below the mark she defied at Thirsk (5f, good) last summer; well handicapped if reviving after six months off. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 9434-
Last run: 150 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (8) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid. |
6/1 |
|
8th 7 (1) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Six-time course winner who scored over C&D last month but that was a narrow success and he's been vulnerable in both runs since; looks weighted near his best and others are more persuasive. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 (8) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two 1m wins here this winter but more to prove at this trip; 3.5l behind Flowstate here 19 days ago and others look better treated. |
11/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.70
Form: 01- D
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
C&D winner; consistent in defeat on AW before making a successful return to turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing Dc Cogent and Marajito behind in third and fifth; did that quite comfortably but a 6lb rise puts him 3lb above his highest win mark of 66; has also yet to score back-to-back in his 41-race career. |
2/1 |
|
1st 7 (9) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Has reached the frame on AW in his last six starts including when a close second at Newcastle (5f; tongue-tie added) last month; record of 1-21 on turf but conditions should be fine back in this sphere and he had a close call off 1lb higher at Beverley last summer; interesting contender for yard that has won this race in the last two years. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three of his four wins have come over C&D; not beaten far at Southwell on his last two starts; dropped another 1lb and he's a leading contender back at this track; stable runs three here. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 496-79 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (6) |
27th Jul 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
always behind |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (6) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has gone 0-19 since a winning debut at two; the visor worked well when initially tried last summer (twice placed) and now that aid returns; has possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (11) |
17th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won since his debut at Doncaster in May 2022 (5f, good to firm); good third in first-time visor over same C&D last June (good) but not run quite as well since, including with cheekpieces back on last time; on a fair mark, but soft ground not ideal. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 63831- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time C&D winner, the latest of those coming in first-time blinkers off a 7lb lower mark in January; has been running well since, including when runner-up here 15 days ago, and there's no reason to think she won't go well again. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Narrow C&D winner in first-time blinkers (from 7lb lower) in January; has held her form well since, a close fourth (Shatin Venture second, La Rochette fifth) to Digital latest; likely to give another solid account with Paul Mulrennan aboard. |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 (5) |
15th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Got the better of Digital over C&D last month (blinkered first time) and ran another solid race when a close second at Southwell one week later; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. |
100/30 |
20/1
Form: 772-48
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (9) |
12th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Pick of his AW form would give him claims but he's been badly out of sorts since April, with and without headgear; too much to prove for comfort. |
16/1 |
|
14th 14 (11) |
3rd Aug 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Went close in a C&D nursery in December off a 12lb higher mark; disappointing in 2023 but the combination of new headgear and a return to this track could revive his fortunes. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (5) |
13th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Regressive performer who has been soundly beaten on last three starts; yet to race on turf quicker than soft and enough to prove back on this surface. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 56271- D
Last run: 226 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 (2) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Signed off for Charlie Fellowes with 5f nursery win at Catterick (good to soft) last September but hasn't shown a great deal for new stable this season (four runs) and is the one with by far the most to prove here. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
22nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Scored at Catterick (5f, good to soft) on his final start last season; has been quiet in his three runs this term but he caught the eye with his late headway at Wolverhampton (fifth of 11) 11 days ago; now 1lb lower than for his win and he looks interesting on this switch back to turf. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 (13) |
11th Jul 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along and still plenty to do from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds |
50/1 |
13/2
Form: 3133- D
Last run: 188 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (12) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won off this mark at Newcastle (5f; 7-1; first-time visor) last September but mostly disappointing since until chasing home Beerwah at Redcar (5f, good to firm; 16-1) five weeks ago; is 5lb better off with that rival here; one of two for trainer Michael Dods. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off. |
14/1 |
|
8th 9 (4) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 1486-7 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (5) |
11th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
She hasn't recaptured her best since returning to the AW in October; Rossa Ryan is a notable booking but there are risks attached now she's dropping back to 5f. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Good chance on her spring form but she's gone off the boil more recently; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 373-
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (6) |
16th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden; closely matched with Herakles on Newcastle form in December; creditable second on turf at Ayr last time (5f, good to soft) and not without a chance. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
24th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, went second halfway, edged right over 1f out, no match for winner |
4/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
29th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Showed up well when a close third over C&D on final 2yo start; handicaps haven't seen him in a better light on turf this year but it's possible he will have more going for him back on this surface. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.95 |
| Tricast | £50.25 |
| Trifecta | £51.50 |