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SoftAK Bets Watch All UK Racing Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3973.6
- 2m 7f 207y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: -93561 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent mare who got off the mark for the season in a valuable race at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft); chance off this 4lb higher mark. |
5/2 |
|
1st 14 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
She's 3lb out of the handicap but has been running well since December, twice going close over C&D (good to soft/soft); each-way possible. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Made the frame on last three appearances, most recently when close/clear second to unexposed rival at Musselburgh (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; nudged up only 2b for that; might be the answer. |
6/4 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 856424
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Three-time chase winner (at up to 3m) who was runner-up over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) in March but he's inconsistent and made it 0-10 over hurdles when tailed off at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; needs to bounce back; non-runner when due to wear these blinkers for the first time 5:47 Southwell Monday. |
5/1 |
|
7th 7 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won off 7lb higher over fences here (3m, good to soft) last April; 0-9 over hurdles but runner-up in this discipline at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; one of two for trainer with a good record in the race; chance. |
13/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 779263
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: 558232
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Yet to win over hurdles, but good run in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft); shapes as though this longer trip could suit; interesting. |
9/2 |
|
4th 8 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Yet to win over hurdles, but good run in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft); shapes as though this longer trip could suit; interesting. |
9/2 |
|
8 |
5th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Only his second handicap when going close at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy) in February and, on this very different track, he could bounce back from his remote third at Hexham; cheekpieces added. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: -1765P C
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; didn't get very far at Listowel two weeks ago but was badly hampered by a faller and he was heavily backed in that competitive race; still looks on a workable mark and this admirable veteran is a key player for in-form yard. |
7/2 |
|
8 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth 19 days ago (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; this will take more winning but if as good again he'll be involved. |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
C&D winner last July for a sixth win over fences but has been absent since finishing tailed off later that month; on a good mark and best to let the market guide as to his current wellbeing. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 6589P5
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all seven hurdling starts; beaten about 32l (albeit on soft ground) when sixth at Perth (3m) last month and effectively 7lb higher here. |
25/1 |
|
12th 14 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all seven hurdling starts; beaten about 32l (albeit on soft ground) when sixth at Perth (3m) last month and effectively 7lb higher here. |
25/1 |
|
6th 10 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden; fair effort in first-time cheekpieces when fifth in a Musselburgh novice handicap on latest start in February (2m4f, soft); headgear retained; stamina to prove; more needed. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 2P5137 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
raced lazily, prominent when slow jump 1st |
14/1 |
|
7th 3 |
27th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
raced lazily, prominent when slow jump 1st |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Musselburgh winner off 5lb lower in November and fair efforts since; could go well but has his quirks (refused to line up and was withdrawn at Musselburgh last time). |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 385896
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear, struggling in rear before halfway, pulled up before 3 out |
16/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Placed a few times this term but is on a four-year losing spell and out of the weights today; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Displayed some aptitude for chasing back in March 2022 (his last run in this sphere) and he's on a handy mark judged on hurdle form here in November 2024; however, he hasn't been at his best on his last three hurdle starts (two here) and remains without a win since March 2021. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: -4629P
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
40/1 |
|
5 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Some fair efforts over hurdles for Ben Pauling but plenty to prove now having been pulled up on both starts for this yard (the first in a point). |
66/1 |
8/1
Form: 79615- CD
Last run: 373 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Course winner who scored easily at Ayr (2m5f, soft) last January and is now 1lb lower; however, she's been unable to match that level of form in the meantime and needs to raise her game this afternoon. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 100y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
5-45; wide-margin winner at Ayr (2m5f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in January; moderate since, pulling up at Perth (2m4f, soft) on recent return from four-month break; easing mark but with clear risks attached. |
10/1 |
|
8 |
21st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Wide-margin winner in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (2m5f, soft) in January but yet to build on that success; just a respectable third of five on latest outing at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) in June; others preferred. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 0F3-PP
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest hurdler/chaser who is 11lb out of the handicap and would be a surprise winner. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
24th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest hurdler/chaser who is 11lb out of the handicap and would be a surprise winner. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Struggled off lowly mark in Newcastle handicap chase on latest outing in November and is now 0-17 under all codes; 5lb out of the weights here; tongue-tie refitted; can't be recommended. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.26 |
| Tricast | £87.80 |
| Trifecta | £77.50 |
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