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SoftRacing Again 24th April Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 5f 212y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 64623-
Last run: 145 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Three more wins this year (including C&D on soft) and last Saturday's sixth of 23 in the Silver Cup at Ayr was another creditable effort (second of 12 in his group); the fact he's finished in the first three (including four wins) on eight of his ten visits to Haydock makes him a must for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
|
6th 12 (23) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Respectable but unavailing effort in the Bronze Cup two years ago; in marvellous form this year, adding three wins at 5f (soft and good to soft), but he couldn't pull off another one at Haydock recently off a career-high mark; has more to do back at 6f. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show. |
7/2 |
8/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 6986-6 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (7) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
50-1 winner over C&D off 11lb higher in February last year; back on a good mark but hasn't been in top form recently. |
25/1 |
|
7th 3 (2) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well short of her best this winter but that is reflected in her mark and she has too much ability to discount now dropping into a 0-60; betting should be revealing. |
12/1 |
|
11th 8 (10) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Backwards since winning at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good) in August; kept on from behind to finish fifth of ten at Southwell (5f; 33-1) a fortnight ago; the handicapper continues to give her assistance from a career-low mark. |
20/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 14256- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 75
| 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 |
8/1
Form: 73107- CD
Last run: 166 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus. |
6/1 |
|
8th 8 (7) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him. |
13/2 |
9/2
Form: 13123- D
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (7) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who beat Supremissy over C&D (heavy) eight days ago, registering a fourth success at Hamilton; likely to remain competitive, even with 4lb penalty; has defied higher marks. |
100/30 |
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1st 1 (2) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Conditions will suit but he has looked on the downgrade in 2026 after a promising reappearance; drops into what is effectively a 0-55 but still comes with risks attached. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 47210- D
Last run: 141 days
W: 8st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (10) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell. |
20/1 |
|
10 (10) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
12 (8) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 52449- D
Last run: 145 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (11) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles. |
14/1 |
|
13th 16 (5) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights. |
33/1 |
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9th 4 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 10074- CD
Last run: 204 days
W: 8st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (3) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Standing dish at the track, having earned eight of his 10 wins here on good or softer; a long way below par since finishing third over C&D in July (good to firm) but on a handy mark if he can be revived. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (1) |
10th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Has won eight times at this track but he's been beaten a long way on his last two visits; 0-8 this year and not crying out to be backed. |
12/1 |
|
14th 14 (7) |
19th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-time course winner (6f/7f), who was placed here last month but he was laboured back at this track last time; goes back up in trip off a dangerous mark, but this veteran is not easy to predict these days and others are more solid. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 41208- C
Last run: 166 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
9th 4 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (7) |
3rd Apr 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 690-80
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Five-time turf winner on a variety of ground, but has shown precious little in nine starts for this yard despite a plummeting mark; market should indicate whether a revival is expected. |
14/1 |
|
13th 5 (7) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time winner over 5f on turf; out of form since joining present yard, but has dropped to a good mark and may do better on return from a break. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.42 |
| Tricast | £83.19 |
| Trifecta | £81.00 |
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