17.05
SoftChurchill Tyres Handicap
- Prize money: £3942
- 1m 1f 207y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.90
- Place: £1.70
Form: 622612 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (14) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
In-form 8yo who recorded a 2l success at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on Monday, ending two-year losing spell; incurs 4lb penalty but Jack Nicholls takes off useful 5lb; could well remain competitive. |
4/1 |
|
1st 14 (5) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
8yo who has been beaten on his last 17 starts going back to October 2023 but he's been runner-up on his last two outings (1m, good/soft), most recently here when beaten a neck; he should be fine now back up to 1m2f and he has a strong record here; could be thereabouts. |
9/1 |
|
10 (4) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
In form and pretty consistent but he's exposed and hasn't won for almost two years; likely to give his running but vulnerable to younger legs. |
12/1 |
11/1
- Place: £4.70
Form: 332719 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 (10) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground; never involved on her C&D reappearance last month, but she should be sharper this time and is now 11lb lower than for her win here last summer; could be dangerous if she gets a good pace and some luck. |
20/1 |
|
8th 10 (4) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Six-time course winner (all 1m2f) who goes on any ground and finished second in this on her first start of 2023; 0-10 since her last win in July, however, and she was 50-1 when suffering big defeat on her reappearance in this race last year; nothing wrong with this mark if she is ready to roll. |
25/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: -34684 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (10) |
31st Mar 2023 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, in rear, on outer from over 6f out |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (1) |
16th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, headway from 3f out |
3/1 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
28th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 203-
Last run: 324 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (2) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Did well last January-April over 1m4f on the Tapeta here and at Newcastle, and he returned from seven months off with a promising C&D performance (4-1) in December, not getting the best of runs; one to consider. |
5/1 |
|
6 (7) |
14th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Took his turf record to 0-6 when well held in a York Dante meeting handicap in May but he's a much healthier 4-9 on AW, including a win over C&D; big player if ready to roll after seven months off. |
4/1 |
Form: 9579
Last run: 117 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (10) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
5-19 on AW and 0-9 on turf; twice close up over 1m4f on turf last year, including off this mark at Chester, but is also a dual 1m6f winner on AW and has at least one piece of 2m form in that sphere; a case can be made if he's tuned up sufficiently after 259 days off; the market may guide. |
14/1 |
|
6 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Below best at York in June and since left David O'Meara for 20,000gns; an assured stayer who is capable off this mark and could have a part to play. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: -27895
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark. |
8/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: 712323 C BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (5) |
24th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who is 0-5 this term but went close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in July; favourably treated, being 2lb below last winning mark. |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
prominent on outer, in touch with leaders after 3f |
10/1 |
|
2 (11) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
11st 4lb |
11yo who runs off the same mark as when winning this last year (good) and he went very close at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last time; key player. |
11/2 |
11/1
Form: 833155 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (3) |
14th Sep 2022 Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, ridden and weakened from 2f out |
11/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
5th Aug 2022 Good To Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield over 8f out, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 3173/0 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
20th Jan 2023 1m 3f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Inconsistent since returning from lengthy absence; however, posted a solid effort (split subsequent winners) over 1m2f at Lingfield in November and holds good claims if back to that form. |
8/1 |
|
10th 11 (3) |
5th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
8th Dec 2022 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
2-5 on AW (both 1m2f, Tapeta); put in four below par efforts on returning from a lengthy absence in August; that didn't stop him starting as the favourite at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last time, when he failed to get a clear run late on and had to settle for second; big player. |
15/8 |
16/1
Form: 793559 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (5) |
14th Sep 2022 Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear, niggled along after 2f, dropped to last 5f out, ridden and no impression from 3f out |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 (10) |
28th Aug 2022 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
slowly into stride, raced wide, always towards rear, pushed along early, ridden and weakened from 2f out |
7/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
1st Aug 2022 Good 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along from 2f out, kept on but not pace to challenge |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 426231 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here. |
20/1 |
Form: 221524 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple winner, including C&D, and she's dropped a long way in the weights; latest fourth of 14 over C&D was a welcome return to form and the form is working out well; one to take seriously with Kaiya Fraser back on board. |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Ten-time turf winner who is well treated on her best form last year, but she's been quiet in three runs this season and latest was over C&D (well-held sixth) last Saturday; one of two runners for yard and she needs to raise her game. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-447
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
2-26 with both wins coming over C&D, the latest in a 0-50 classified event in January; patchy form since, but the return to this trip should suit and he can't be left out of calculations. |
12/1 |
|
5 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
2-26 with both wins coming over C&D, the latest in a 0-50 classified event in January; patchy form since, but the return to this trip should suit and he can't be left out of calculations. |
12/1 |
|
6 (3) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Conditions no problem and he should be sharper with last week's return from a 168-day layoff behind him; one to consider, especially if attracting support. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 888046 CD
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
16th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Dual C&D winner who returns here on the back of another Tapeta success in a 0-65 at Newcastle (1m2f) last month; up 6lb and in grade but is not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (9) |
20th Dec 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
dwelt start, towards rear |
13/2 |
|
8th 1 (4) |
29th Oct 2022 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
dwelt start, towards rear, shaken up and some headway 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds, never on terms |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £81.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.05 |
| Tricast | £432.38 |
| Trifecta | £666.60 |
Selections
The Star:
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