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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (11) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Multiple winner who loves it here and there were signs of a resurgence when third at Hamilton (beaten 4.5l); considered. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Beverley specialist who hasn't been at the top of her game over 8.4f there on her two starts this season; however, that trip is probably inadequate nowadays and she has a reduced mark to work with back up in trip; has won over C&D and this 9yo is not written off. |
9/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Of his five AW wins, two have come at this track, one over today's distance; respectable third at Chester (2m, good) on his reappearance in May but needs to be at the top of his game here as he is 5lb above his last winning mark. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
14th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Has won six races here, from 7.5f to 1m4f, the latest last August (1m4f, good to firm); creditable third here in May (8.5f, good) but below-par last two runs; could go well. |
11/1 |
|
7th 6 (11) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Loves it here and he's fine from this trip up to 1m4f; placed over the extended 1m here in May before finding the ground too slow at Carlisle; a wide draw isn't ideal, though. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (3) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley, the latest over 7.5f last August (good); has also won at up to 1m4f there so has a chance following good run last time; soft ground a slight concern. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Scored five times last season (twice over C&D) but yet to hit top form this term, just a fair fifth of nine to Daring Leader at Pontefract (1m) 12 days ago; needs to take a step forward. |
7/1 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Ten-time winner; kept on for never-dangerous fifth, beaten under 3l, when favourite for the latest Beverley race won by Anificas Beauty; closely matched with that rival on the revised terms. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
9yo mare whose C&D form includes one of her five wins last term and a resurgent effort on penultimate start; latest race didn't pan out favourably; runner-up in this contest three years ago; likely player. |
9/2 |
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 |
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