19.50
SoftBetfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 0m 7f 3y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.20
- Place: £3.70
Form: 59216- D
Last run: 237 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Not straightforward and was tailed off after missing the break at Ffos Las last month but he won by 4l there (6f, heavy) on his penultimate start; has claims if he can recapture that form and he has won off a higher mark in the past. |
8/1 |
|
4 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Not straightforward and was tailed off after missing the break at Ffos Las last month but he won by 4l there (6f, heavy) on his penultimate start; has claims if he can recapture that form and he has won off a higher mark in the past. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
28th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not straightforward but he has more ability than his mark and his last two wins have been emphatic ones, latterly a near-5l success over 6f here 19 days ago (heavy; first time accessories); that form has been boosted by the reopposing Diamondsinthesand and a 5lb rise still leaves him lower than when running away with an Epsom handicap last summer (7f, good to soft); 5f asks a different question of him but his stamina will be an asset and they are likely to go hard. |
9/4 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 952873 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Five C&D wins include this race for the last two years; not particularly convincing on 2025 form but has a good chance off current mark provided he's back on song. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (10) |
7th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five C&D wins, three of those in cheekpieces on soft; has struggled for form this season (0-6), making only minimal inroads from the rear at Epsom (7f; eighth of 12; 50-1) latest; competes from an easing mark. |
12/1 |
|
8th 12 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Two C&D wins earlier in career; conditions have been against him during the hot summer but he won the two most recent soft-ground races he contested, over 7f at Brighton last autumn, so the more rain the better; yard has won the last four runnings. |
14/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 75453-
Last run: 215 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (6) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in rear |
7/1 |
|
7th 5 (6) |
30th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in rear |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
17th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well handicapped on his best form and is effective in the mud but he's still maiden after 14 starts and was disappointing at Lingfield (7f, good) in August; has something to prove again after a break and others are more convincing; tongue-tie back on. |
9/1 |
7/2
Form: -64211 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb. |
5/1 |
|
6th 10 (5) |
12th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
2-3 over C&D including when making a successful return from 196 days off 12 days ago; up 7lb in a better race so he will need to find a bit more. |
6/1 |
|
1st 9 (5) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won off 1lb higher on turf here (7f) last summer and ended last season with respectable fourth at Brighton (1m) but this reappearance run is his first AW start since 2024 and his record when fresh is not compelling. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 7634-8 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (12) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Best run for current stable when third in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here but shade disappointing back at Brighton recently; now tongue tied; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
2nd Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Just one win from 14 starts but that came off 2lb higher at Epsom (7f) last August and she returned to form with good third over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if she can build on that. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
20th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
A 7f winner in 2023 for Ali Stronge but she has failed to build on her debut for her current yard on two starts since, latest when ninth of 13 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; down 3lb but needs to step up. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 180770 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (1) |
24th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Best form has come here including all three wins (7f/1m); just 2lb above his last winning mark, but his record in Class 5 handicaps or higher reads 5864097 so he may again find a few too strong. |
7/1 |
|
5th 11 (6) |
5th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
slowly away, pulled hard |
11/1 |
|
3rd 8 (10) |
2nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Scored three times here last year but has become inconsistent and is often slowly away; comes with risk, for all that he's suited by the track. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 257113 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (1) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best. |
20/1 |
|
8th 11 (3) |
21st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Back to form when a close third of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f; visored); still has plenty of handicapping scope and the booking of Tom Marquand is a positive; back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; contender. |
13/2 |
7/2
Form: -55052
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (14) |
8th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with. |
14/1 |
|
10 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m. |
50/1 |
5/1
Form: 614625 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (6) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Had a luckless passage at Bath last month but had a clearer run through when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm) five days ago, travelling strongly and doing it comfortably; carries a 4lb penalty for that success and looks the one to beat. |
7/4 |
|
1st 6 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Tough sort who last won on turf more than a year ago but he had a luckless run at Bath recently (extended 5f, good; no aids, as today); acts on this track and versatile regarding the ground; can't rule out. |
13/2 |
|
6th 11 (8) |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Hold-up performer who won four times last year including off 4lb higher at Brighton (7f, good to firm); two solid efforts on AW since rejoining Tony Carroll last month and he could be a big factor if he gets the breaks back on turf; tongue-tie and blinkers are removed but he has won without headgear. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £86.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £101.61 |
| Tricast | £1180.74 |
| Trifecta | £964.10 |
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