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SoftDerek And Elaine Thompson 59th Celebration Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 5f 55y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.30
- Place: £6.40
Form: 7/1-53
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
2-2 for Harriet Dickin, having won narrowly at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) and following up by nearly 3l at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft); only 4lb higher than last time and the third won well at Kempton on Monday; has stamina to prove but good claims otherwise. |
5/2 |
|
3 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
2-2 for Harriet Dickin, having won narrowly at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) and following up by nearly 3l at Hereford (2m3f, good to soft); only 4lb higher than last time and the third won well at Kempton on Monday; has stamina to prove but good claims otherwise. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
led narrowly, headed after 2 out, rallied and led again last, ridden out |
4/1 |
3/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: -124F9
Last run: 45 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Had fallen in the weights prior to winning at Ludlow (3m, soft) 17 days ago, perked up by first-time cheekpieces; nudged back up 3lb but remains on a workable mark; high on the list. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Below best on his four outings in 2025 and unseated at the first fence at Taunton recently; also needs to prove his stamina; however, this 7yo has plenty of time to get his career back on track and is on a handy mark on his 2024 exploits; perhaps the new cheekpieces will give him a boost. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Back on a good mark now but ended last season on a low note and has not really fired on either appearance this term (favourite both times); comes here with a bit to prove, including stamina. |
3/1 |
11/2
Form: 624210
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m/2m3f. good to soft/good) and generally remained in good form until end of last season; looked a non-stayer over 2m7f on latest outing and now drops back in trip with usual cheekpieces refitted; recent 3lb drop gives him a decent chance. |
6/1 |
|
5th 2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Has done well since switched to this discipline (winning twice) and his blowouts have come in strong races, latterly in the 2m4f Greatwood Gold Cup here three weeks ago; more exposed than some in here and he's unraced past 2m5f, but can be competitive off this mark. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: U-221P
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won this two years ago and was only a short-head away last year; higher in the weights now but had been in career best form until last run which was in a strong handicap; has to be feared. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Better than ever in her last three starts over 2m5f and 3m; highly likely to run another solid race but this is stronger than she's accustomed to. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 174y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
In career-best form this season, winning from the front here (2m5f, good to soft) in December before clear second to Magical Maggie over that trip here (soft) three weeks ago; will be on the premises again if suited by today's extra distance. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 2-48U5
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Record of 1-14 for Henry Daly, the win coming in a 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter in late 2024 (in first-time blinkers that were retained until now); has lost his way but still only a 7yo and he's on a fair mark for this yard debut; may prefer slower ground, however. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
6yo who won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) in December on second chase start; however, two lesser runs have followed and he has to raise his game if he's to return to winning ways. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
disputed lead, reminder after 12th, lost position before 14th, weakened after 4 out |
11/2 |
7/4
Form: 1031 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won two of his five starts over hurdles and returns to them having failed to take to chasing since returning from a mammoth absence in December; blinkers given a go this time, but still has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Recovered from bad jumping error on final circuit to make winning handicap hurdle debut here (2m5f, soft) last March but looked out of sorts in two chases last month and it takes a big leap of faith to support him today. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Looked suited by step up to 2m5f when scoring on last month's handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, soft; front pair clear) and is now 2-4 over hurdles; 7lb higher here but open to further progress over this trip; major player. |
7/4 |
11/1
Form: 0544
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Seems to have gone the wrong way as a hurdler (eight attempts) and was tailed off at 33-1 in a C&D handicap 11 days ago. |
40/1 |
|
12 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Unplaced all seven hurdling starts and doesn't appeal as a winner waiting to happen. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £94.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £117.10 |
| Trifecta | £456.40 |
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