16.45
SoftThink Smart At Vertem Handicap
- Prize money: £5508
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 4
- 22 runners
Runners: 22 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.30
- Place: £2.40
Form: -73551 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (2) |
9th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Signed off 2024 with 6f Redcar victory but he's yet to fire this season, cheekpieces tried when last of eight in 6f Redcar handicap in July; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
1 (3) |
20th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
C&D winner (soft) off 2lb higher last October; he's made no impact in three runs this year but drops in class and now wears cheekpieces for the first time; good apprentice booked and a better showing is expected, especially if significant rain arrives. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
5th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a 6f handicap on soft ground at Redcar last October; just 1lb higher today but neither run last month suggested he was ready to strike. |
20/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: -35751
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| 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 |
16/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 579450 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around. |
25/1 |
|
5 (9) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance. |
14/1 |
|
13 (2) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched. |
25/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 056735 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (8) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 880892 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (10) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
9yo who needs to produce more than he's managed the last twice but before those he was a creditable fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not written off. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 (8) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last month and ran well enough to think he's still in reasonable form when fifth in a higher grade than this at Haydock last time; in the mix. |
15/2 |
|
6th 10 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Most of his nine wins on soft or heavy; finished close up in the Ayr Bronze Cup last weekend which gives him a fighting chance here but he has a better overall record on that track than this one and remains on much the same mark as when well adrift of Trilby here in April. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: -54345
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
11th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached. |
33/1 |
|
7 (5) |
11th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
refused to race |
33/1 |
|
3 (8) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-3714 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
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 |
25/1
Form: 44-60
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not the force of old but he ran creditably when second to Alshimali over C&D ten weeks ago; wouldn't be sure to build on it. |
7/1 |
|
1 (2) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual AW winner who is 1-19 on turf; now 10lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f, Polytrack) last March but he's been well held in last six runs and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on. |
20/1 |
|
10th 4 (8) |
23rd Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Dual AW winner who is 1-18 on turf; now 8lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f) last March but he's been well held in last five runs and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 133600 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (9) |
22nd Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
dwelt start, raced centre, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway when groups merged over 1f out, made no impression |
14/1 |
|
14th 3 (12) |
12th Oct 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
prominent on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
14/1 |
|
12th 9 (5) |
15th Sep 2022 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, prominent on outer, ridden and weakened over 1f out |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 1034 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
6th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Beaten 13 times since her winning debut for James Tate in July 2022; dropping down the weights but others look safer. |
20/1 |
|
9th 2 (11) |
19th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
It's now 12 starts since her last win and she beat only two in C&D handicap 19 days ago on her first run since leaving Iain Jardine; needs to take a big step forward for her new yard. |
20/1 |
|
10th 7 (6) |
31st Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
3lb lower than wen second of eight at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in June, but hasn't beaten many in four subsequent starts; needs the change of stable to help bring about a resurgence. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 013160 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (1) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 (8) |
18th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 557538
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6). |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
13th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6). |
7/1 |
|
9th 6 (10) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
midfield |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 886050
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (14) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran (13-102); has won just once since late 2024, when edging out Pallas Lord over C&D (15-2) on New Year's Day; kept on after a slow start, fifth of seven, at Ayr (7f; 33-1) four weeks ago. |
9/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Getting on for three years since his last turf success and this veteran hasn't been at his best at Newcastle of late; opposable back at 7f and returned to the grass. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: -66433 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (5) |
17th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Back to form when second over C&D nine days ago on his first run for 11 weeks; likely he'll need more in this field but he was rated much higher when starting out for this yard last spring. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (1) |
8th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made an encouraging return to the AW when beaten 2l into fifth of 12 here (6f) in November, but would like to have seen more from him at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 11 days later; losing run up to 19 and others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 (3) |
25th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 862019 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (12) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
started quickly, led |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
28th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
led, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11yo who returned to form when third off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft ground; patchy profile this year and he likes Musselburgh, but he's not ruled out. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 210307 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (1) |
28th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
28th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Acts on any ground; still 4lb below his last winning mark but unplaced in all six starts so far this year, including when seventh of 11 at Pontefract (1m, good) on Friday; more needed. |
9/1 |
|
7th 9 (2) |
24th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, headed under 2f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-2126 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (10) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Short of room before catching the eye with late headway for fifth over 7f at Southwell three weeks ago; has done most of his winning on AW but a fast-ground win at Redcar last spring shows he's effective on turf; Jet Warrior has to be considered the stable number one but he's still of interest. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Three of his four wins on the AW have been at Newcastle, the most recent in a classified event in February; runner-up there in first-time cheekpieces in March but ran below his best at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 (14) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Often slowly away and frequently fails to settle; however, he won here (6f, good to firm) last April and got back on the scoresheet at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February; good second at Newcastle (6f) last time; in good form at Newcastle in autumn 2024 when he last tackled 7f and he's in with a chance. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 19-640 D
Last run: 154 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (5) |
22nd Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
raced centre, prominent, ridden and struggling over 2f out, soon weakened |
33/1 |
40/1
Form: 326050 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (7) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent spell on Tapeta over the winter and continued the good work back on turf when close second of six at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's never won above a mark of 75, though. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
C&D win last summer came off 18lb lower and he returns to turf 10lb higher than when last running on grass, thanks to a consistent spell on Tapeta; will need something close to a career-best to take this and he's not improving at his age. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 234353
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
5th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won twice in January, including over 9.4f here, and he is back to a winning mark after three disappointing runs this spring; not a solid option. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Turf winner back in May 2023 who found classified company his thing when going back-to-back on AW (9.5f/1m2f) in January; forced out of that grade subsequently and has found handicaps a stretch on last three starts. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 114-57 D
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 5 (3) |
9th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
20th 17 (3) |
5th Nov 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
raced far side, towards rear |
50/1 |
|
22th 2 (1) |
18th Oct 2023 Yielding 0m 5f 164y |
10st 1lb |
Won four races (AW) for David Loughnane in Britain; 0-7 on Turf and off since last year; yard 2-48 last five seasons. |
33/1 |
Form: 492429
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (7) |
25th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
slightly awkward start and slowly into stride, held up in rear |
11/4 |
|
2nd 10 (6) |
16th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
in rear |
13/2 |
|
4th 9 (10) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
5yo who takes on a field of 3yos, and she wasn't at her best at Sandown (7f, good) three weeks ago; however, she's enjoyed a predominantly solid campaign and holds each-way claims if bouncing back from last time. |
12/1 |
Non-runners
Trumble, Hot Chesnut
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £150.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £105.99 |
| Tricast | £652.51 |
| Trifecta | £1709.70 |