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SoftLeslie Burton (Fisher) Handicap
- Prize money: £8316
- 1m 0f 6y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 2-3575
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (10) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 310334 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (6) |
28th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Dual Pontefract winner (1m, good to firm) who finished last of 12 on her Southwell reappearance (1m, AW) this month; needs the longer trip and application of a hood to make a difference and she could probably do without any more rain. |
33/1 |
|
12th 4 (12) |
6th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
19th Oct 2022 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (jockey said filly ran too free) |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 803211 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (7) |
8th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 41-371
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (10) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Still on career-high mark but latest effort (when bidding for 6f double) suggests he remains in form, and his Pontefract record is largely consistent; solid contender. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has won on a range of surfaces but two 6f wins in 2025 came on good to firm and he was racing on that surface for the first time since when winning at Thirsk last week; back up 3lb and has another good run in him. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Two 6f wins on fast ground last season; made a pleasing return to action at Newcastle (6f) in March and raced away from the main action when well held back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) since; not discounted. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 562124 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
All turf wins, including two fillies' handicaps this year, on good ground but she has form on soft; close third in similar event at Ripon most recently; likely player if taking well to added visor. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (5) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Her three handicap wins have all come from the front, including twice round here; back in form last Tuesday (9.7f; again didn't lead) but there's not much wiggle room off this mark and an easy 1m on quicker ground is a bare minimum now. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
prominent, challenging 2f out, no extra final 110yds |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 102725 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
19th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 (11) |
24th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
in rear |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 (11) |
24th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
in rear |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 144462 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
17th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
On a long losing run; good third over 7f at Chepstow (good) a month ago but hasn't run quite as well on his two outings since. |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
27th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
27th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 372247
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (5) |
6th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, keeping on inside final furlong, disputed lead final 110yds, led towards finish |
5/2 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
29th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
12-race maiden, runner-up twice last August (1m and 7f; here on first occasion); soft ground and 1m2f/1m4f may well make the heavy defeats in his two starts this season forgivable; could be a lot more interesting today, although connections also now reach for headgear first time. |
12/1 |
|
11th 12 (13) |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
prominent |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 106 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
20th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Lightly raced 4yo whose mark continues to fall but she's been beaten a long way on her three starts this year and has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
8th 9 (7) |
12th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 3 |
8st 4lb |
Far from consistent since her 50-1 debut success; down the field in both runs this season; now takes a step up in grade; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 (1) |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 1m 6f 115y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Down the field at Wetherby on reappearance, but didn't run badly and she's now 3lb lower than when a fair fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) on her final run last year; could improve for last time and is not discounted. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 956-05
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (3) |
23rd Jun 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Third in a 1m selling handicap here last month but beaten about 6l, and remains that bit more compelling at the 7f of his two career successes, the latest on Tapeta before Christmas; down to a new career-low mark. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 (3) |
1st Jun 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
He's 2lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (7f, AW) last December and didn't run badly when third of seven in selling handicap at Redcar (1m) last time; however, he needs something extra here and is untested beyond 1m. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 (1) |
4th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Largely below par on the AW this winter and again returned to turf in a change of headgear when sixth in 7f Catterick handicap eight days ago; handily weighted now so he can't be totally dismissed. |
3/1 |
3/1
Form: 1-8522 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (6) |
3rd Oct 2022 Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, hung right and in rear throughout (jockey said filly hung right throughout) |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
8th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
pressed leader, led halfway, briefly headed and shaken up 2f out, drifted left inside final furlong, kept on but headed final strides, just caught |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £78.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £58.16 |
| Tricast | £533.39 |
| Trifecta | £614.40 |
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