20.12
SoftKube – Leicester’s Premier Events Venue Handicap
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 0f 53y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.60
- Place: £1.90
Form: 107178 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
8 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: -25647 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (12) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022. |
12/1 |
|
16 (6) |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third). |
12/1 |
|
10 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal. |
4/1 |
2/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: -24111 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 211688 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (7) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Third at Chelmsford three weeks ago but that's more his scene, with all three career wins coming on the AW; 0-13 on turf. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 5 (7) |
2nd Sep 2023 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 (11) |
23rd Aug 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
slowly away |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: -23238
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (2) |
2nd Aug 2023 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Handles most ground and has been placed in four of his seven handicaps, including a close second at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in June; looks interesting on that form but he failed to back that up at Newmarket last time and that took his record to 0-10; regular visor removed. |
8/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
30th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Maiden after nine races but three seconds and three thirds, including when visored for his four handicaps this season (all 1m); acts on varied ground; probably involved again but a bit too exposed for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
5th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish, joined for 3rd |
100/30 |
12/1
Form: 1/27
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (3) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual course winner who has been off 11 months since a narrow success over 7f here; worth a market check, albeit his stamina for this far remains unproven; stable also runs Moon Over The Sea. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
9th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
9th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 2f out, nudged along to lead over 1f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, hung right towards finish, just did enough |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: -41383
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 2 (2) |
31st Aug 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
2nd Aug 2023 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win from eight starts but he bounced back with a close third at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; raised his form to a new level with that bold bid and he's a key player if he can back that up off the same mark; cheekpieces added. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 (7) |
21st Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Disappointing at Redcar (1m, good) four weeks ago but in good form previously, with a novice win at Wetherby (7f, good to soft) then a handicap third at Leicester (1m, good to firm), and he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 129360 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His four wins have been from 7f-1m2f at Chelmsford, latest in February 2023; good second there in February (1m2f) but he hasn't done as well since, last twice over this trip on turf; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
13th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 (8) |
13th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
All four win over 7f-1m2f on Chelmsford AW; losing run up to 21 and hasn't appeared to stay in his few previous goes over this far; others preferred. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 0-5148 D BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (21) |
23rd May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 2f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion. |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 (3) |
8th May 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 4f 183y |
10st 2lb |
Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £57.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £65.69 |
| Tricast | £357.51 |
| Trifecta | £392.10 |
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Pillar Of Hope