15.15
SoftWater Moon Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 75-734 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
20th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
led against near rail |
11/2 |
|
3rd 11 (11) |
6th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Extended his run of creditable efforts last time, when he divided Huddle Up and Count d'Orsay at Carlisle; no problems with ground/track/trip and likely to give it his best shot again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 (9) |
30th May 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Back to winning form at Thirsk (6f, heavy) last month and has twice run well since, fourth of nine on ground that would have been quick enough at Beverley (5f) last time; considered under his promising amateur. |
7/2 |
25/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 156-79 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (6) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner who has been placed in three of her last four starts, including when third behind Hurstwood here (6f, good) 18 days ago; that was in a big field and she should go well again off unchanged mark. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (17) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner but likes the stiffer finish of Hamilton and got a tad outpaced before running on over C&D last month; however, she's closely matched with the winner Night Emperor and has to enter the reckoning. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; form dipped at Thirsk four weeks ago but she's the type to bounce back quickly; can get it wrong at the start but she is still more appealing than many. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 21309- D
Last run: 165 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to fire this season, beating only one in 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; he needs to take a step forward. |
14/1 |
|
5 (3) |
15th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Now 3lb lower than when winning this 12 months ago (soft); however, he's failed to shine on either outing this year and slow ground, which seems unlikely to prevail today, is probably preferable. |
9/1 |
|
6 (8) |
26th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Only 2-25 but latest win came off this mark last summer and also placed on both visits here; pulled too hard and weakened on 5f Carlisle reappearance but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him and his yard is in better form now; no surprise were he to go well. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 157389 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (2) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Six wins this year alone, three over 6f on AW and three on turf (7f); just 2lb higher than the latest of them in June but he needs more than shown in recent starts. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 (6) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Reeled off a hat-trick in the summer (first two legs over C&D); unplaced on his last two starts and likely too high in the weights now. |
14/1 |
|
10th 2 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: /54-47
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (11) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Two 6f wins at Doncaster last summer (soft and good); not found her best in three runs this summer but won't mind rain and she drops in class with cheekpieces given a go; one to take seriously. |
20/1 |
|
3 (6) |
25th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Dual Doncaster winner last spring, latterly off a 4lb higher mark; not in much form in two runs on turf, following five months off, and needs to bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (3) |
5th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Two 6f wins at Doncaster last year, one on soft ground; should be sharper for last month's return to action and she's one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 4513-9 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (1) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Should be well treated now but his season hasn't caught light yet, including when well beaten three weeks ago after a three-month break; capable but not a solid option. |
9/1 |
|
15th 10 (10) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
His last success was 16 months ago but that was off 6lb higher and he didn't get much luck when fifth at Carlisle in June; could be dangerous back up in trip, but he probably wouldn't want the ground to dry out (most of his wins have been on good or slower). |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 72666- D
Last run: 172 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (7) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Ran on well for clearcut success under Toby Moore at Kempton (6f, AW) a week ago and has now won three times this season; should cope quite well with the forecast slower ground here; respected under 5lb penalty. |
15/8 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
14th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Her strike-rate on turf is nothing special but she's 2-6 on artificial surfaces and only just failed to overhaul the front-runner at Lingfield (6f) under Toby Moore on her latest AW start; another good run is likely. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 00335- C
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (8) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
slowly away, always behind |
15/2 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
2nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early, led |
11/4 |
|
4th 11 (5) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 33658- CD
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (13) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Eight-time turf winner who is 2-4 at Redcar and was only narrowly denied by Showtime Mahomes at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; that was a striking effort from a long way back and she's respected off only 1lb higher. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 (4) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Bagged a pair of 6f handicaps at Redcar and Thirsk in May; raced freely when a solid sixth of 11 in 6f Catterick handicap 17 days ago; this dual C&D scorer must enter calculations, especially if settling better. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
She has run well over C&D in the past and won't be inconvenienced if significant rain arrives; she has been beaten off this mark on her last three starts though and needs to pull out a bit extra. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 549-27 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Shaped with promise when second on 6f Newcastle reappearance but has something to prove after two lesser runs on turf since. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 5967-8 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
7th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 49-060
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (8) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 (8) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal. |
20/1 |
|
5th 10 (10) |
28th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
midfield, outpaced 3f out, no impression from 2f out |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 65147- CD
Last run: 142 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (2) |
22nd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has always been happier on Tapeta than turf but he's handicapped accordingly (12lb higher than for his latest Ripon run); may well be on the downgrade and is some way down the pecking order. |
16/1 |
|
9th 9 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
sweating |
11/2 |
|
2nd 8 (1) |
10th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
ducked right start, soon led, clear after 2f, going best when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, much reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 110yds |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.34 |
| Tricast | £322.16 |
| Trifecta | £394.10 |
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