17.35
SoftM J Church Handicap
- Prize money: £5888.24
- 1m 6f 44y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 444525
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise. |
6/1 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 74-434
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender. |
13/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: P54332
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (4) |
5th Jun 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
21st May 2024 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted. |
15/8 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
21st May 2024 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted. |
15/8 |
11/1
Form: 279208
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
29th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Bath (soft; acts on heavy) in April and ran respectably most starts since; however, he was a remote seventh behind Miller Spirit over C&D 17 days ago, despite starting favourite at a track he does handle. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably on most starts since, at up to 1m6f; unlikely to be far away if she handles this track. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
6th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won here in 2022 but has not fared so well in his three subsequent visits; won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably over 1m6f in three of his four races since, so has each-way claims. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: -51536 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won over 2m here last March but nothing in two runs this season and there are stamina doubts; the return of a hood (fitted for that win) could help. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 31-564
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (8) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (8) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly |
33/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
raced in second, lost second over 2f out, short of room and switched left under 2f out, soon no impression |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 075019
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (10) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Added to his excellent Kempton record with wins over 1m3f and 1m4f this year; another cracking effort there when chasing home the progressive Gamrai over 1m3f in March; probably worth ignoring a recent run on turf but his peak AW form (including all wins) has been achieved on Polytrack. |
16/1 |
|
13th 9 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Fine from 1m to 1m4f; has won on turf but the AW looks more his scene and especially Kempton where he beat all bar a handicap snip the last time; back on grass others look safer. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 715
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
14th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 492667 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Versatile mare who is on a much-reduced mark but she hasn't won since 2022 and has offered very little in her last four races; passed over. |
25/1 |
|
7 (12) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 11y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won for a good while now and offered very little in her last three races. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Long time since she won a race; beaten 5l into second at Lingfield three runs back and offered nothing since. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.89 |
| Tricast | £42.90 |
| Trifecta | £50.40 |
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