13.20
SoftScott Dobson Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £7560
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 3
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.70
- Place: £2.90
Form: 231190
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 7 (28) |
22nd Jun 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Unable to do himself justice in the Hunt Cup over 1m here last June, after coming into the race in fine form (on AW/good ground), but he ended the year with an impressive 7f win at Doncaster (heavy); slow to find form in 2023, including when favourite for the Victoria Cup here in May, but there should be a nice prize in him at some stage; yard won the race in 2022. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (13) |
13th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Faded into seventh when favourite for the Irish Lincoln (1m) seven weeks ago; 1-1 over 7f (heavy-ground win last October) and looks interesting back at this trip with star apprentice Billy Loughnane booked. |
6/1 |
|
7th 2 (22) |
25th Mar 2023 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 13lb |
towards rear early, headway into midfield on far side of group over 4f out |
5/1 |
20/1
- Place: £8.60
Form: 084830 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (9) |
14th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023. |
15/2 |
|
11th 2 (1) |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race. |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 049724 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 22 (18) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible. |
33/1 |
|
4th 10 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late. |
14/1 |
|
5 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 008380 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
4 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims. |
10/1 |
|
8 (9) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 460502 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (5) |
22nd Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
taken down early, dwelt start, ducked right start, soon midfield in centre of group, ridden and edged right when outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
15th Sep 2022 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early and mounted in chute, took keen hold, towards rear of midfield on far side of group, going easily over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, ridden final 110yds, went second towards finish |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 121122 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Prolific winner at up to 7.5f, on all types of ground; 3lb lower than when last scoring at Beverley last September and, with his trainer among the winners, don't be surprised if he returns to form. |
14/1 |
|
12th 6 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made. |
40/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 92-057 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
midfield towards far side |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (9) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on soft; close third on penultimate start, inconsistent otherwise this year; three-time winner at Chester and has possibilities back here, provided he takes well to first-time visor. |
16/1 |
|
11th 10 (8) |
1st Aug 2024 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
7f course winner who had dropped 6lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last December when beaten less than a length into third of 11 at Ripon (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago; races off the same mark but this trip looks to be right on the limit of his stamina. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-6143 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
20/1
Form: 493264 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (12) |
18th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player. |
9/1 |
|
1 (12) |
18th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player. |
9/1 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 1-4601 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
33/1
Form: 091080 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
21st Apr 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Currently 2-2 over C&D (both in 2021) and arrives in form and on a handy mark off the back of a couple of absences in recent times; it's hard to find any negatives and he has to enter calculations. |
6/1 |
|
7th 9 (1) |
21st Apr 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Currently 2-2 over C&D (both in 2021) and arrives in form and on a handy mark off the back of a couple of absences in recent times; it's hard to find any negatives and he has to enter calculations. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
11th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual Fibresand winner here who was well held in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, soft) last month, but had previously run well when beaten a neck into second of 13 at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta), making his effort on the disadvantaged part of the track; races off the same mark and a major player. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 876500 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (12) |
22nd Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
midfield in centre of group, ridden and lost position 3f out, soon struggling |
10/1 |
|
11th 5 (13) |
30th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
disputed lead, pushed along 4f out, lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
14/1 |
|
15th 1 (11) |
17th Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced and lost position, weakened and eased inside final furlong |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 552810 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (11) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form. |
6/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
31st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: -12144 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (2) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
2 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims. |
11/2 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 11210 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 (17) |
22nd Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
prominent on near side of group, ridden and lost position over 2f out, soon beaten |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 211248 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (14) |
22nd Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Made it three wins for the season at Sandown (7f, good) in July and he's also effective on slow ground; his improvement has stalled since but he's continued to run well and a steady pace may have been against him at Ascot last time; the first-time cheekpieces could be a plus and he's respected. |
6/1 |
|
8th 14 (7) |
3rd Sep 2022 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
raced freely, midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 (13) |
19th Aug 2022 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
midfield, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and steady headway from over 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on but lost third towards finish |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 354340
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor. |
6/1 |
|
4 (6) |
6th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 146905 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (10) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 9 (2) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Golden Voice, Kalganov, Fortamour
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £201.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £163.95 |
| Tricast | £1877.76 |
| Trifecta | £3286.60 |
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