14.27
SoftSam Hall Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £3925.5
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 242295 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (6) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive. |
13/2 |
|
6th 9 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Multiple sprint handicap wins since 2022, all on soft or slower; back in action with a good fourth of 17 at Doncaster in March and, although he hasn't done as well since, he'd come into it if there's significant rain. |
16/1 |
25/1
- Place: £10.90
Form: 908708 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (1) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped. |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 (1) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins on turf but not a lot to show from her three attempts on the AW and others look better equipped. |
14/1 |
|
8th 3 (3) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, weakened from over 1f out |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 580658 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid. |
100/30 |
|
4 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Has been in grand form since winning at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) in July and landed his third win of the year (and first on AW) over C&D last time; up 6lb but must come into the equation on this hat-trick bid. |
100/30 |
|
1 (13) |
2nd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Went very close on stable debut over C&D last November; made all at Carlisle (good to soft) in July and kept on well to win at Ripon (also 6f, good) on Saturday; 5lb penalty but this drop back to 5f is likely no bother; should give it a good go. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 615828 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative. |
4/1 |
|
6 (3) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here. |
11/2 |
|
6 (3) |
31st Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 617547 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
4-30; rated 5lb lower than when last successful at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last July; has been knocking on the door lately, runner-up on last two starts, including under Paul Mulrennan at Ayr; should have a positive role to play. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 6 (11) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Ended last season with some below-par efforts but built upon satisfactory reappearance run when runner-up at Ayr (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and remains 6lb lower than when winning over that C&D last summer. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record is 4-28; has form figures of 113 at Ayr, the wins gained off current mark and 6lb higher; interesting returned to this course with Thirsk reappearance (faded late in big field) under her belt. |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 096001 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 14 (13) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide. |
20/1 |
|
14 (13) |
24th Apr 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Suited by the drop to a Class 5 at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win; not judged too harshly on reappearance effort behind Thunder Star as he went without blinkers; the aids are back on today but he's drawn wide. |
20/1 |
|
14th 6 (15) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Suited by the drop to this grade at Redcar on penultimate 2024 start, finally adding to his debut win, but the blinkers he wore towards the end of last season are now removed; others preferred. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 3337
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Did well last term, winning four times; went close at Beverley on penultimate start and paid for racing freely in cheekpieces a few days later; runs without the headgear this time and could go well. |
13/2 |
|
5th 10 (5) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Went up 28lb for four wins last season, over 5f/6f on good/good to soft; showed he is still competitive with a sound sixth at Musselburgh on reappearance (5f, soft) and should come on for that run; a player. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 051357 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 17 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; not disgraced at Ripon next time; should make another bold bid. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Admirable veteran who recorded his 11th win when making all at Nottingham (5f, good) last month; there wasn't much separating the first five but he's only 2lb higher here and should give it another good shot. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ten-time turf winner, including C&D; close third at Newcastle when last seen in February; one to consider. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 262368 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (8) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
30th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on fast and soft ground; had some close calls off higher marks this summer but he's not threatened in last three runs and is now 0-20 since his last win 15 months ago; down the list. |
10/1 |
|
9th 9 (3) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Better drawn today than when sixth behind Project Dante here three weeks ago; unable to justify favouritism at Newcastle eight days later; dangerous mark but his losing run is mounting up. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 8055-7 D
Last run: 196 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (6) |
8th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
8th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (5f, AW) in December; up and down since but ran okay when third at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; won on turf on debut back in April 2023; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won over C&D in first-time cheekpieces in December but hasn't matched that form in two starts since (attracted support last time; fourth won next time); needs to get back to best. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 514832 D BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 8 (11) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won on heavy ground at Ffos Las in August and placed at Yarmouth and Bath the last twice; others look more persuasive in this field though. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
10th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made all to win a heavy-ground 5f handicap at Ffos Las in August; respectable efforts in two of her three starts since but she will need to step up on Monday's Yarmouth third to win. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 (3) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
led, headed 2f out, rallied final furlong, no extra towards finish |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 435544 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
5f winner on soft and acts on heavy; eased down when appearing to lose his action at Redcar (5f, soft) last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark. |
20/1 |
|
12th 12 (12) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions will suit and he's been running creditably of late, albeit without quite being at his spring best; not sure stall 12 will be beneficial. |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has generally remained in form since his soft-ground success (off 1lb lower) in the spring; did well to make the frame at Catterick last week considering he raced alone; ties in with Alafdhal on that effort. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £329.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £250.74 |
| Tricast | £1107.01 |
| Trifecta | £1638.90 |
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