17.30
SoftSummer Saturday Series Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.40
Form: 27-21 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Getting back on slow ground is a positive and she's 5lb lower than when winning at Haydock (1m, soft) last September, but she hasn't been at the top of her game in a light campaign and a shorter trip may be preferable. |
16/1 |
|
2 (1) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Usually kept to testing ground; 2lb lower than when winning at Haydock (1m, soft) last September; has not approached that form since and none of her three attempts at 1m2f has gone well, including three months ago on latest start, so there have to be doubts. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 1103-4 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
8 (1) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
7th 13 (9) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on. |
20/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 512-6
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
15th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
No margin for error off this mark but it was a Class 2 in which he wasn't beaten far at Doncaster a month ago (7f, soft); enters the reckoning. |
7/1 |
|
6th 9 (7) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible. |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 (11) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 3lb |
Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 18740-
Last run: 196 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (10) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Mid-division on both starts here (2024); solid AW campaign has been carried over to turf with seconds at Doncaster (7f) and Redcar (1m) on last two outings, beaten a nose last time, and those put him firmly in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
On a losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, finishing fourth of six in 7f Kempton handicap 33 days ago; possibilities. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 64-4
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
2-4 over 6f, keeping on well when scoring at Newcastle last month (cheekpieces first time); only fifth at Kempton two weeks ago (7f) when he made a big move in the sixth furlong but couldn't quite sustain his effort close home; change of headgear today; not fully exposed as a sprinter. |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
9th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, midfield halfway |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 (2) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
A drop to sprinting paid dividends when he won a 6f maiden at Doncaster in June; two subsequent runs in 6f handicaps have been fine but he will need the new cheekpieces to prompt extra if he's to win. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: 7891-
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Arrives here on the back of three very solid runs, winning at Windsor (2m, good) and going down narrowly since on soft and good ground; off the same mark as last time and it's just a question of whether he'll stay this far (Flat bred). |
6/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Showed improved form in January, winning readily on good ground at Windsor then clear second on softer going at Catterick; hit with another rise in the weights but Benjamin Macey takes off a useful 5lb; respected. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Improved upon previous hurdle form to get off the mark at the 11th attempt in this code at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day; did it readily and there remains mileage in his mark (now 9lb higher) judged on his Flat ability; has shown hints of promise on soft/good to soft ground. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 41-4 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (5) |
5th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, chased clear leader and over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
5th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won a C&D maiden just over a year ago and easily landed a Salisbury handicap (1m, good to firm) in July; shot up the weights as a result and could only manage fifth of seven at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in September, but shaped as though the return to this stiffer mile will suit; respected. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 334
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (8) |
27th Jun 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Disappointed in two turf handicaps this spring (1m/7f) and comes here with a point to prove, but looked quite promising in three 7f Tapeta novice/maiden races in February/March and might be happier now back on this surface; wore cheekpieces last time; sports first-time blinkers today. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (3) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Third or fourth in a trio of 7f races on the AW; 33-1 for handicap debut at Doncaster where he went up to 1m on soft ground; was barely sighted there and cheekpieces are now fitted; bit risky. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 426- BF
Last run: 204 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (9) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Son of Belardo who showed fair form in his three juvenile starts in the autumn, coming in a solid sixth of ten in 1m Salisbury novice on his final start; he appeals as the sort to take a step forward now venturing into handicap company. |
8/1 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Son of Belardo who showed fair form in his three juvenile starts in the autumn, coming in a solid sixth of ten in 1m Salisbury novice on his final start; he appeals as the sort to take a step forward now venturing into handicap company. |
8/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Twice-raced colt who is still open to progress; promising fourth at Newbury (7f, good to soft) then nearly justified favouritism at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) where he went down by only a nose; remains of interest. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 6-1323 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (3) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
On a losing run and he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 1m4f Thirsk handicap eight days ago; he needs to get back on track. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 (8) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not the most prolific of winners (2-27); winner over 1m2f at Redcar in May (1m2f, good to firm; 18-1); hasn't run as well since and was well beaten on the AW on Thursday (1m2f); can pull hard and return to 1m4f not sure to suit. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 (4) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Kempton (1m, AW) early last year and is now 2lb lower than when winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May; mostly struggled since and he was beaten 3l when fifth of nine in first-time blinkers over this C&D 13 days ago. |
18/1 |
33/1
Form: 3244-0
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (3) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Enters calculations on the form he showed over 6f/7f for Marcus Tregoning last summer but he's failed to beat a rival on last two starts for Alice Haynes and on his handicap/stable debut at Southwell (7f); others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
11th 13 (3) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Enters calculations on the form he showed over 6f/7f for Marcus Tregoning last summer but he's failed to beat a rival on last two starts for Alice Haynes and on his handicap/stable debut at Southwell (7f); others appeal more. |
33/1 |
|
11th 6 (4) |
28th Mar 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 844-0
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Fair Flat racer; yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but was given a lot to do before finishing well for third over C&D (good) on handicap debut three weeks ago, and his recent Flat run was perfectly respectable. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March and comes here on the back of a good hurdling third at Market Rasen 13 days ago; this C&D winner must enter calculations. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Tapeta winner in March (1m4f), and fair effort against a pace bias back on turf latest; no chances taken with initial hurdles mark (peak RPR 78 to date), but yet to encounter a sound surface in this discipline. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 41369-
Last run: 273 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
14th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Sole win was in a Redcar maiden (6f, good) in May 2023; some creditable efforts on AW this year but he struggled over C&D on recent stable debut; that took his handicap record to 0-12 and others are more convincing; visor reapplied. |
12/1 |
|
3 (5) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Below par back on turf last time, taking handicap record to 0-11; best form at 6f; not the percentage call on debut for new yard. |
14/1 |
|
1 (5) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
6f maiden winner (good) who has largely been campaigned on AW surfaces of late; well beaten back on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; has since changed hands; drops 2lb and is not ruled out each-way if he can transfer some of his better efforts back to this surface. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.43 |
| Tricast | £332.89 |