18.30
SoftSteve Donoghue Handicap
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 1m 0f 113y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.20
Form: 724232 BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Spent last year in France; fine record here, including two wins in summer 2024 and a third off this mark in a blanket finish two weeks ago; the latter followed a Windsor win (1m2f, win); looks set for another big run. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Fine record here, with his four runs yielding two wins and a second for Adam West in 2024; followed that trainer to France last year but he was back to being an Epsom resident when close third on stable debut at Lingfield (AW) in April and secured first win for this yard at Windsor (also 1m2f, good to firm) one month ago; 4lb rise but he's won off higher; player. |
5/1 |
|
1st 10 (5) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Three wins for Adam West including one on the AW in France; encouraging return/stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but didn't build on it at Newbury (1m, good) last month; others preferred. |
8/1 |
7/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 371171
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time turf winner but 0-6 on AW; never threatened when fifth at Kempton on Monday (1m) and has to prove this trip is in range. |
10/1 |
|
10 (6) |
13th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Four turf wins to her name, the latest at Brighton in April (1m, good to firm) when rated 2lb higher; needs to bounce back from a lacklustre run at Epsom last month. |
10/1 |
|
7 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Can be in and out but fairly solid in cheekpieces when third at Brighton (1m) on her last two starts and it was a creditable second on her only start here (C&D, good) last July; has dropped below her last winning mark. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 48-360 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 (7) |
29th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came on turf at Epsom (7f fillies' maiden) in August 2023; more miss than hit since joining Gemma Tutty (0-4), although there was a slight glimmer at Wolverhampton (7f; third) in November; blinkers make a return and that potentially offers hope. |
25/1 |
|
7th 6 (9) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Sole win was in an Epsom maiden 16 months ago and she was never involved over 8.6f here (seventh of 11) last time; cheekpieces are now added but she's been in and out this year and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 362512 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Eight C&D wins, the most recent off current mark in August; not in the same form since and was behind a few of today's rivals last time. |
10/1 |
|
5 (11) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has struggled on his last three starts but always a force to be reckoned with at this track having registered an eighth win here on his last visit in August (1m, good; ridden by Oliver Carmichael); only 2lb higher. |
16/1 |
|
1 (10) |
14th Sep 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Resumed winning ways at Brighton (1m) in August and not disgraced when fifth of nine in 1m Salisbury handicap 16 days ago; shortlisted. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: -86707
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (5) |
22nd Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf. |
10/1 |
|
5 (1) |
19th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 405
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (10) |
26th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, ridden over 1f out |
20/1 |
|
8th 4 (9) |
18th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Best run was her debut; beaten just under 7l in both her handicaps (1m/1m2f) and others have more convincing claims. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: -41673
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (1) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Showed career-best form when winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) two starts ago and is also suited by this C&D but could be a shade vulnerable off a mark this high. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Consistent 5yo who came clear with the second when justifying market support last weekend at Lingfield (6f, soft); carries a 5lb penalty and Myla Coppins claimed 7lb on Saturday, so these terms are tougher; still a likely contender and any rain welcomed. |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Modest strike-rate in the last 14 months but he is generally consistent and is versatile as regards surfaces; form figures off current mark read 222; could go one better, with Myla Coppins taking off 7lb. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 716200 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (4) |
7th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f. |
10/1 |
|
4 (2) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f. |
8/1 |
|
6 (9) |
19th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.74 |
| Tricast | £24.97 |
| Trifecta | £36.10 |
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