15.52
SoftHowden Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £10562
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: -233U2 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 44y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
The last of his 11 wins was in July 2024 but he missed most of last year and has taken minor honours in the first (C&D) and latest of his five starts this term; not totally ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Returned from an absence with an encouraging third at Salisbury (1m6f, good) in May and he's now 7lb lower; however, he's failed to threaten on his three starts since and has to raise his game. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
10th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple wins include six on the Flat, but none of any description since July 2024; absent 389 days before his Salisbury third in May but two major backward steps have followed; off ten weeks and down the weights. |
25/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 315492
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Pretty consistent over fences and hurdles on good/good to soft ground this season and has slipped to a good mark; campaigned mainly at around 2m but has won over an extended 2m3f; probably won't be far away. |
5/2 |
|
5th 8 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Seemed in good form over fences before the turn of the year and reportedly suffered an overreach on his return to hurdling at Musselburgh; on a competitive mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Fair efforts in the autumn across first three chase starts, finishing second last time (2m, good) despite not jumping well; on a handy mark on last season's best hurdle form; could be a contender now back in this sphere. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 64-21F CD BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
18th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Very productive in 2025 but has gone the opposite way this year; pulled up in last two outings and, although 1lb below last winning mark, he is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Last year's winner (from 14lb lower); went clear from the last to score at Haydock (2m Class 3, good to soft; from a similar mark) last December; more miss than hit (0-5) since, though, weakening quickly (pulled up) in the Cartmel Cup latest; risky proposition currently. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best. |
20/1 |
3/1
Form: 38-851 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
8/1
Form: 3-0649
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer. |
2/1 |
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Confidence never higher following wins in two tactical affairs of late, beating Granny B about 7l over C&D latest (good); 8lb higher in a better race, but plenty in his favour again otherwise. |
11/10 |
6/1
Form: 731152 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
raced wide, towards rear, steady headway 6th, weakened before 2 out, pulled up and dismounted run-in |
10/1 |
|
17 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement. |
25/1 |
|
17 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.32 |
| Trifecta | £46.00 |
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