14.40
SoftSky Bet Dash Handicap
- Prize money: £33501
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 281185 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative. |
12/1 |
|
11th 1 (15) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success. |
7/2 |
25/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 232420
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 (14) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 10 (12) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour. |
12/1 |
|
7th 12 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous. |
8/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 693113 CD BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (13) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three-time course winner who's been in good form here this spring; no obvious reason he won't go well again, having split Lord Capulet and King's School last month, but there's not much room for manoeuvre off this mark. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Close up behind Beale Street here in March (6f) and produced a similar effort from off the pace to be runner-up over C&D 11 days ago; needs a good pace to chase (stays 1m) and no guarantee that he'll get one here. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 (1) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
His last three wins have been at Newcastle and he produced a powerful finish when going close in a Class 4 here (6f) last month; looks interesting off only 1lb higher on this drop back in grade and his last success was over C&D. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 670006 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (4) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player. |
11/2 |
|
7th 4 (12) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-0203 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (8) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 (7) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well. |
3/1 |
|
3 (5) |
28th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year. |
11/1 |
10/1
Form: -04137 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss. |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off. |
14/1 |
|
15th 3 (9) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
raced near side |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 2114-0 D
Last run: 101 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
17th Apr 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff. |
40/1 |
|
6 (6) |
17th Apr 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff. |
40/1 |
|
7th 10 (6) |
29th Jul 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Down the field in Group 3 Nell Gwyn (7f, good to soft) in April on sole run this season but she's had a wind op since and was a very talented 2yo last year, the highlight a Group 3 win at Ayr (6f, good); also effective on good to soft; if back on song she could be a contender on handicap debut. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 167-24 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (10) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Stayed on to take third in a ten-runner fillies' handicap at Southwell (AW) 11 days ago; nudged up 1lb for that and her record on slower than good ground leaves something to be desired. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
8th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a 6f handicap at Ripon in June off this mark; in and out since but this is less demanding than some of her recent assignments and she's run well on both AW starts; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
27 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb
|
|
10/1
Form: 314162 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific winner at up to 7.5f, on all types of ground; 3lb lower than when last scoring at Beverley last September and, with his trainer among the winners, don't be surprised if he returns to form. |
14/1 |
|
12th 6 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made. |
40/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 208342 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018. |
7/2 |
|
9th 10 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018. |
7/2 |
|
1st 12 (3) |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 5lb |
took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 428254 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with a mind of his own and refused to leave the parade ring on last intended start in November; however, perfectly capable of a big run off this mark and he's gone well fresh in the past. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran with a mind of his own but he has slipped back down the weights and ran a fine race over C&D on Monday on his return from a three-month break, keeping on well; this should be run to suit and he is well capable of backing up quickly. |
15/8 |
20/1
Form: 233550 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (11) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won over C&D off this mark last summer but does most racing now over further and wants a good test at this trip; said to have run flat last time but does have his good and bad days now for a yard responsible for two others; 2-4 for Kaiya Fraser. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January and close fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February before winning over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; it was a tight finish but he's gone up just 2lb; again in calculations. |
9/2 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
6lb lower than when winning from a poor draw at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) last August and just 1lb higher than when successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; ran well when a close fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Kelpie Grey. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 0-5740 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (15) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running. |
9/2 |
|
7th 10 (4) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-0135 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (3) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove. |
20/1 |
|
115 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
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11 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 458-03 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (2) |
17th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (2) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 (7) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £72.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £50.87 |
| Tricast | £526.48 |
| Trifecta | £1007.10 |
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