17.05
SoftCliff Williams Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.30
- Place: £2.50
Form: 653526 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (3) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m). |
5/1 |
|
1st 12 (5) |
19th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed. |
5/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: 77-125 D BF
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (9) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
|
5th 6 (9) |
1st Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Surprise winner over C&D on her return from a year off early last month; backed that up latest, despite racing freely, behind an unexposed winner; holds claims again, with any rain likely to suit. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
21st Jul 2023 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Made light of a 13-month absence when 40-1 breakthrough winner of 7f Yarmouth handicap 15 days ago; she's much respected nudged up just 2lb. |
3/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 00-404
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (4) |
19th Feb 2026 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Pounced late to notch his second Yarmouth win (1m, Class 6, good to firm; from 6lb higher) last June; there hasn't been much to draw inspiration from lately, only eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m; 22-1) a month ago. |
25/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner at 1m last June but under the parapet thereafter and he never reached a challenging position at Newcastle last month (dual winner there); temptingly treated but risky. |
16/1 |
|
1 (1) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Hard to predict and has finished down the field in last three runs but he defied this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; should get a good tow into this race and has possibilities if he can get back near best. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 79-356
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Disappointing Flat maiden who was well beaten when 66-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Market Rasen (2m, good), where he raced too freely and jumped left throughout; blinkers added here; too risky. |
40/1 |
|
8th 5 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
17-race maiden who became disappointing on the Flat and hasn't exactly hit the ground running over hurdles, going down by between 17l and 24l in his qualifying races; clearly entitled to do better now handicapping but he's unconvincing. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 008336 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (12) |
1st Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look. |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 62-042
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (7) |
15th Aug 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
15-race maiden; suited by the AW and creditable efforts at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and here (7f) on last two Tapeta starts; more needed. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 (10) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 (14) |
3rd Aug 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Signed off last year with a close second here over 1m2f; latest fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) wasn't too shoddy but hasn't raced over 7f since debut. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 849525 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt. |
9/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account. |
5/1 |
11/4
Form: -51162 D BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (13) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1m on good to soft ground no problem and he is feasibly weighted on his best efforts last year; should be sharper with his recent return to action under his belt and he has the assistance of a leading amateur in the saddle; one for the shortlist. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 04-547
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (10) |
1st Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Now 10lb lower than when making his handicap debut in June and he holds claims on his best form; didn't look straightforward at Salisbury last time though. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
16th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, ridden and some headway over 1f out, edged right and no extra final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
9th 8 (5) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
midfield |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 0-0337
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
led, jumped path soon after start, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
50/1 |
|
12th 13 (10) |
10th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
midfield |
25/1 |
|
8th 10 (13) |
27th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 235870
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 068346
Last run: 37 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (9) |
19th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
17-race maiden; habitual slow-starter who returned to some form here on latest start but is still easy enough to swerve for win purposes; blinkered last four starts and now sports cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
5th 12 (11) |
5th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
16-race maiden; habitual slow-starter who has been well short of his best the last twice; easy enough to swerve for win purposes. |
33/1 |
|
11th 14 (3) |
27th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
slowly away, in rear |
33/1 |
66/1
Form: 10-908
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
9th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Won debut at Windsor (5f, good to soft) last April but has struggled since, including in four starts after returning in May from a year off; blinkers (tried on penultimate start) are reapplied on this step back up to 1m but she has a lot to prove. |
33/1 |
|
13th 10 (7) |
5th Aug 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
66/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
18th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Form figures of 1090 reflect her complete lack of progress since Windsor debut win (5f); blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn last time; others preferred. |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 7-5735
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (11) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Infrequent winner; good second over C&D in June (soft) and fair runs since, latest with a visor (on again); well drawn; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
0-21 since winning in 2021 on third start but she's been running really well this season and was beaten just a neck at Ayr (6f, good) last time in first-time blinkers; switches to a visor today and can be bang there. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
12th Aug 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Beaten 20 times since winning a Leicester novice as a 2yo; series of good runs in defeat this year, including C&D, and she won't mind what the weather does; solid form claims with blinkers now added. |
100/30 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £91.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £69.22 |
| Tricast | £810.43 |
| Trifecta | £1268.40 |