20.50
SoftGrassroots Finals Day 2nd October Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3402.1
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.70
Form: 063425 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Three wins last summer included two over C&D; started this season in good form but well beaten on last two outings when back to York for a Group 3 and, more worryingly, a 1m6f handicap; off 2lb higher than her last winning mark, she'll have a shout if returning to her best. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Progressive six-time winner whose last two successes came over 2m here (good to soft/good) in July and September; outclassed in a course Group 3 last month but had previously been running respectably and this return to handicaps will see her in much better light; considered. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 1m 5f 188y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Six wins (all handicaps) from 32 runs; not disgraced after losing ground at the start when fourth of six at Nottingham four weeks ago; faces a significantly stiffer assignment on her first attempt at a Group race. |
25/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 759-32 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has several pieces of placed form (Flat/hurdles) for current yard but his losing sequence is mounting up; not the percentage call in this competitive affair. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 9 (5) |
23rd Oct 2025 Soft 2m 1f 208y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Runner-up on stable debut at Musselburgh (2m, good) in July and he's fine on testing ground; however, this 9yo has failed to threaten on his last two outings and needs something extra today. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won three Flat races at up to 1m7f when trained in France (including on heavy) and has since won three times over hurdles for Amy Murphy; good second on stable debut at Musselburgh in July (2m, good) but lesser run last time (2m1f, good to soft); each-way chance. |
11/2 |
20/1
- Place: £5.90
Form: 4/48-4
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
20/1 |
|
10th 5 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
prominent, lost position 4f out, weakened over 2f out |
20/1 |
|
5 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won a maiden hurdle in April 2023; signed off for Milton Harris in modest form and has been tailed off in two of his three Flat runs for this yard; others safer. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 4-3067 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (4) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Never showed on AW 18 days ago but she'd been delivered with a well-timed run to win an amateur jockeys' race at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) the time before; not the easiest of rides but is capable of going well. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 (9) |
27th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Proved unsteerable in the race won by Scylla on turf here last month, but with the cheekpieces removed she proved much more amenable when winning under Jack Callan at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) 20 days ago; 3lb higher and shortlisted if in the same mood. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 864-06
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made light of a six-month absence when landing 12-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly. |
2/1 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Consistent first year with Ruth Carr included solid second over C&D (good to firm) and a win over 1m5f at Hamilton (good) in July; form tailed off markedly on final two starts of 2025 but no surprise if he resumes in better form following a break. |
16/1 |
|
6 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent first year with Ruth Carr, winning over 1m5f at Hamilton in July and reaching the frame on six other occasions; possible soft didn't suit when below par latest; had course form for previous yard; considered. |
7/1 |
3/1
Form: 984-14 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (1) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Usually consistent, but her modest effort at Goodwood (2m, soft) last time was disappointing given she does handle any ground; needs to bounce back from that. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 (1) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
10-58 overall for this 9yo, with none of those races at this track; can make the running; won at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last September (by 12l) and Nottingham (1m6f, good) this May; not far away when third of four at Lingfield 12 days ago in hat-trick bid and has an each-way chance. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 (1) |
26th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Course winner (2m) who bids a for hat-trick after wins at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last September (by 12l) and on her Nottingham return under Donagh Murphy (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; only 2lb higher and much respected. |
11/8 |
11/1
Form: -06324 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (6) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
midfield, outpaced up the centre 4f out, weakened and eased over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
21st Oct 2024 Heavy 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 5240-0
Last run: 88 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
14th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Four wins came on turf later in the year and made it 0-16 on the AW when tailed off over 1m6f here five weeks ago; on a career-low mark now but it's hard to find any other positives. |
33/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
0-15 on AW but not beaten far when seventh of 13 on comeback run here (1m3f) 16 days ago; steps back up in trip and down to a career-low mark so not out of this. |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Veteran who is a four-time winner on turf; 0-14 on AW but was a good second at Chelmsford on most recent attempt in this sphere; absent since September. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 3489-4
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has 1-54 career strike-rate, the win gained over hurdles in 2022; this year's Flat handicap form is uninspiring but he'll appreciate this ease in grade and is worth a glance in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has poor 1-53 strike-rate, the win gained over hurdles in 2022, and was soundly beaten on both outings this year (11.4f/1m2f); might be perked up by the refitted blinkers, though, and Billy Loughnane is a good booking. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 133114 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
15th Feb 2026 3m 3f 60y |
11st 0lb |
In fine form early last year with back-to-back soft-ground wins in a rated chase at this venue and a Fairyhouse novice chase (3m2f); moderate fifth over hurdles on seasonal return; next two chase starts were uninspiring; kept on well for second over 2m6f here five weeks ago; this trip could help to bring out the best in him. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
4th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
In fine form over fences when last seen early this year with back to back wins at Punchestown (22.5f, soft) and a novice chase here in February (3m2f, soft); has won over timber and conditions fine for return; big chance if fit in first-time tongue tie. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 2852-8
Last run: 151 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Bought out of the Emma Lavelle yard for 3,800gns in July after finishing tailed off on the Flat in first-time cheekpieces; won a maiden hurdle last October and could go well if Gordon Elliott can get her back to that level of form. |
5/2 |
|
11th 8 (10) |
19th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
|
5 |
12th Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Flat maiden despite threatening a couple of times; never finished out of the first two in first four hurdle runs and she had a stiff task from out the weights at Cheltenham in April, before a disappointing run back at this level at Warwick last month when appearing not to stay the 2m5f; remains with potential in this sphere and is one to consider back in distance. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Roman Tempest
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.43 |
| Tricast | £275.81 |
| Trifecta | £326.60 |
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