13.50
SoftYour Dream Holiday With Optimum Experience Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7393.4
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.40
- Place: £2.60
Form: /11-10 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Never that threatening when inheriting second over 3m5f here three months ago, finishing 10l behind Ilikedwayurthinkin; this shorter trip could be a plus but an 11yo now. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Has won four times over fences, the latest over 2m5f at Hereford in first-time cheekpieces in December 2022; stable going great guns but needs to recapture his form after two modest runs this year; stamina to prove. |
9/2 |
15/8
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3-211 CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
18th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 |
18th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: P/7887 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 10st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
First sign of retaining ability since returning from a long absence when 4l third over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in refitted cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; not certain to benefit from this shorter trip but he is well handicapped. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten a long way on all four outings since returning from a long absence but his mark is in freefall as a result; given 12 weeks off and worth a precautionary betting check with cheekpieces refitted. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 |
22nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Back from long absence with three disappointing efforts this autumn; ran well to a point in refitted cheekpieces at Kempton (3m, soft) last time and is too well handicapped to be ruled out but he has a lot more to prove than some; no headgear today. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 1P8-P2 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, led before 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, headed and weakened approaching last |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
28th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 51y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick last season and predictably struggled in Grade 1 company afterwards; didn't run much of a race on his reappearance in the Lanzarote at Kempton (2m5f handicap) but he's clearly a strong contender at this level if taking to fences; has won on fast ground. |
2/1 |
|
7 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won the Leamington at Warwick on this day 12 months ago, taking hurdles record to 2-2; exposed in a couple of 3m Grade 1 races subsequently; drops in class but lacks recent match practice (absent for nine months). |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 4-9124 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Defied much higher marks twice, including over C&D, a couple of years ago; has failed to repeat the form since and ran particularly poorly last time. |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, it's a long time since this 11yo has been competitive. |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time winner, including over 2m3f here; hasn't been at his best in two runs this season and probably best watched in what looks a competitive event. |
50/1 |
6/1
Form: 3P7-37
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who makes a quick reappearance after finishing well to take close fourth from a long way off the pace at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) on Monday; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who makes a quick reappearance after finishing well to take close fourth from a long way off the pace at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) on Monday; may not be ideally suited by the faster ground here. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Ended a long losing run at Ffos Las (3m) in January and not disgraced when sixth of 17 in 2m7f Uttoxeter handicap last time; possibilities eased 1lb. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 1P-4PP D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Well handicapped judged on hurdle and chase form of previous campaigns; this is his first season without a win and he's been right out of form when trying headgear on last three starts; no headgear today but, after one attempt last November, his stamina for this sort of trip has not been proved. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
disputed lead, headed before 3 out, weakened quickly 2 out |
16/1 |
|
5 |
25th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice last season and has dropped below his last winning mark; however, he was pulled up last March and there's been no return to peak form on his two outings this term; needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 3PP-10 D
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
midfield, lost position and ridden halfway, weakened and pulled up before 3 out |
7/1 |
|
6 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, pushed along and dropped to midfield when bit short of room after 4 out |
11/1 |
|
1st 2 |
15th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 110y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 125-58
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper and 2m6f hurdle winner on soft ground; formerly with Ben Pauling, for whom he lost his way; changed hands for £2,000 in February; cheekpieces go on; best watched on first start for this trainer. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper and 2m6f hurdle winner on soft ground; formerly with Ben Pauling, for whom he lost his way; changed hands for £2,000 in February; cheekpieces go on; best watched on first start for this trainer. |
100/1 |
14/1
Form: 12-8P6 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French; last April's win was in a point and he's 0-9 under rules in Britain; third of 13 in handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last June on latest outing, which gives him a place chance if he's okay after the break. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French; last April's win was in a point and he's 0-9 under rules in Britain; third of 13 in handicap at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last June on latest outing, which gives him a place chance if he's okay after the break. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won a 2m3f chase (soft) when trained by Guillaume Macaire; unable to replicate his French form for either Rebecca Menzies or Stuart Coltherd but did win a point for the latter in April; more needed back under rules. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £30.46 |
| Tricast | £431.79 |
| Trifecta | £475.50 |
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