14.15
SoftFitzdares Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: 266P-1 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark. |
16/1 |
33/1
- Place: £4.90
Form: 7P-77
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Triple chase winner (all at Sedgefield); has had a couple of spins over hurdles and steps back up in trip on return to this sphere but stamina unproven. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
7th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won three chases (all at Sedgefield) when trained by Chris Grant and bettered underwhelming stable debut when placed on hurdle return at Worcester (2m4f, good; cheekpieces refitted) last month; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 485345 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
25th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; opposable. |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 (6) |
15th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Winless since his 3yo debut and has regressed under both codes in recent times; won't mind the softer ground, down another 3lb and going without the usual headgear by way of a change. |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 (1) |
5th Jul 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Debut AW winner (1m) who is on a 29-race losing run; last of seven when stepped up to 1m5f at Ayr latest; has finished runner-up over C&D (soft) previously; given a chance by the handicapper now, so not written off. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 474449
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
3rd Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Outran 40-1 odds when second in this race 12 months ago (soft ground) and was pretty consistent off lowly marks towards end of last year (2m2f-3m) but is 0-18 over hurdles and others have more compelling claims. |
10/1 |
|
14 |
8th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Placed just once from 18 attempts over hurdles, at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in January; would be an each-way player from this mark if able to run to the level of her two Kelso efforts in September and October but needs to better her last two starts. |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 |
21st Nov 2022 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fourth three consecutive times in September/October, the last twice in big-field handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f; can give another good account here but is now 0-17 over hurdles and needs today's step up in trip to unlock improvement. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 331-54 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
16th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won here five times on the Flat (1m4f/1m5f) and once over hurdles (1m7f); patchy form of late and below par here most recently, while she needs to prove her stamina, but she can't be ruled out given her record here. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
17th Sep 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, soon recovered to lead |
9/2 |
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6th 5 (7) |
17th Aug 2023 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
took keen hold, led at fast pace, reduced lead 6f out, headed under 3f out |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 76/0-4
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
21st Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won well off a similar mark over C&D (good to soft) last April; inconsistent since but the return to this scenario and drop back to 0-70 level may have positive effect; respected. |
16/1 |
|
1 (9) |
21st Apr 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won well off a similar mark over C&D (good to soft) last April; inconsistent since but the return to this scenario and drop back to 0-70 level may have positive effect; respected. |
16/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
13th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Near miss over C&D in December off 1lb higher; well beaten twice since, although he had an excuse last time having gone off too fast in a 1m2f amateur event here 11 days ago; can do better today. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 877P8
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
23rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd |
5/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
1st Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in last |
7/2 |
|
2nd 11 |
16th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all starts but hasn't been beaten that far in handicaps, the latest when sixth at Perth last month; 3lb out of the weights but could play a part if only he would learn to settle in his races. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 5F10-6 D
Last run: 231 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
16th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Tends to be all or nothing, winning four of his 14 attempts over hurdles but finishing unplaced in the other ten; back to form in first-time blinkers at Sedgefield last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the mood again and has won over C&D and on good ground. |
100/30 |
|
1st 11 |
14th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Triple hurdles winner at up to 2m3f (on good/good to soft), twice from slightly higher marks; handicapper has had his measure since the most recent of those at Catterick 13 months ago; blinkers go on; not ruled out but genuine soft ground would be a concern. |
7/1 |
|
6th 13 |
20th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten on soft ground (back from layoff) last month; successful three times last season, most recently off this mark over C&D (good) in March; has a fighting chance if back to that form. |
14/1 |
Form: 52567-
Last run: 309 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
6/1
Form: -14643 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Gained a first win for two years at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and backed it up with a good second of nine in 2m Hexham handicap 15 days ago when set a lot to do; this veteran is not taken lightly eased 1lb. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Mainly in good form this year, gaining a well-deserved win at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good; blinkers on for fourth time); up 4lb; could go well again. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
C&D winner (good); third on his last three starts, all at around 2m; chance but will need to raise his game to win this. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: F334-7
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
27th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-18 over hurdles but has largely been consistent since the spring; made most of the running when third behind Prince Nino over C&D this month and has the same mark today; probably won't be far away. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Dual Flat winner over 1m in France; yet to win over hurdles although has been running well enough in handicaps over 2m4f/3m here this summer to suggest he has a chance. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
2nd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, reminder after 6th, in rear when mistake 8th, struggling from 4 out |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 65-5P7
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (2) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 (6) |
17th May 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins last summer; competitive if he returns in last season's peak form but he's needed at least his first run back in previous seasons. |
20/1 |
|
7 (9) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Easily best known at Hamilton where he's 6-20, including two wins this summer; fourth in a blanket finish (also involving Mafting) there on penultimate start but well beaten at Ayr on latest and he has more to prove here; 7lb claimer enlisted. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 5P-49
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Has done most racing this year over 1m and hasn't looked to see it out in a couple of runs over middle distances; long odds-on to blow the start and there are risks involved from 2lb out of the handicap. |
14/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
steadied start, always behind |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (4) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
slowly away, in rear, some headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out |
15/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £41.21 |
| Tricast | £305.21 |
| Trifecta | £723.70 |
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