20.10
SoftAllstone “William The Lion” Handicap
- Prize money: £5626.54
- 0m 6f 6y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/2 (Won)
Form: 770-67 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (2) |
23rd Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
26th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist. |
11/2 |
4/1
Form: 214853 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has form at several different venues but is ideally suited by Hamilton, having done nearly all of her winning there; below par last time, failing to back up reappearance effort; 0-9 at Ayr. |
10/1 |
100/30
Form: 421663 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not seen on turf since 2024 but is well treated on best Newcastle AW form and has won over this C&D; admittedly needs to stage a revival judged on 2026 efforts. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific here during the 2024/25 AW season but he's beaten one rival in two starts after an absence; couldn't support with any confidence. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 076210
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (8) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list. |
10/1 |
|
9th 9 (3) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 219142 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
68 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb
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9th 2 (6) |
4th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Gives her all and wasn't beaten far when fourth to Rock Melody over C&D (soft) in August; should be thereabouts again, although she holds no secrets from the handicapper and others appeal more for win purposes. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
13th Aug 2024 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 125-17
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (10) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
C&D winner in 2023; landed a ninth win when scoring at Hamilton last September and finished third to Impressor there (also 5f, soft) last month; reared in stalls and weakened quickly at that venue one week later, though; career-low mark can only help. |
16/1 |
|
6 (9) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won this race off a 12lb higher mark last season (soft); mixed form this season, but creditable third over C&D last time (soft) and having dropped a further 2lb, is a contender. |
9/1 |
|
4 (2) |
22nd Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
8yo who has had a regressive campaign but he showed some spark at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) two starts ago; two-time C&D winner on soft/good to soft so today's conditions will be right up his street; chance. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £45.30 |
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