14.45
SoftMade In Doncaster St Leger Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.10
- Place: £2.00
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13th 1 (10) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Took advantage of a drop into Class 4 company when winning at Ayr (1m, good) in August, but hasn't repeated the form in two attempts since; needs to bounce back in a new combination of headgear. |
8/1 |
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5th 5 (1) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Took advantage of a drop into Class 4 company when winning over C&D last month; not in the same form at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) three weeks later but he is 4lb lower than when second to Thunder Roar in this race last year; each-way shout. |
14/1 |
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7th 1 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 1m 1f 207y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Off a good mark he wore down a subsequent winner at Ayr (1m, good) and getting back on softer ground is a plus; raised just 3lb and he's on the shortlist; stays this far. |
10/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: 19- D BF
Last run: 162 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
29th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
All five races at 7f, the first four on soft and heavy, but good ground made no difference to him when runner-up to an improved one at Newmarket nine days ago (hood discarded); beaten favourite on last four starts but the drop to 6f is well worth a go. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
All four starts over 7f on soft/heavy ground; won on debut last September and good second over C&D a fortnight ago in his first handicap; up 5lb but open to further progress for top trainer and he's on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
6th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Raced only on soft/heavy; debut scorer last September; disappointing in the Horris Hill (subsequently gelded) but fared better at Doncaster on reappearance and that form has substance; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; has to be feared. |
15/8 |
100/1
- Place: £14.70
Form: 63030-
Last run: 107 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 (6) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
prominent, stumbled over path after 2f |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 (5) |
17th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
ducked right start, took keen hold |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
4th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Seemingly much improved when getting off the mark with 11l win in 7f Catterick handicap (on soft ground) eight days ago; that margin might flatter him but he's still hard to side against turned out under a 6lb penalty. |
5/6 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that; three runs this term well below best. |
16/1 |
|
13th 1 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y |
10st 0lb |
Best run for this yard when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and two runs this term well below best, visored last time in a claimer; drops in grade but remains opposable. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Best run for this yard was when runner-up over 1m1f in a Leopardstown handicap last summer (soft); lost form after that and was well beaten on his seasonal return last month at Leopardstown; visor goes on and has been given a chance at the weightings but you'd like to see more positive recent form. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 81- D
Last run: 117 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (5) |
9th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
12th 1 (9) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range. |
12/1 |
|
13th 5 (8) |
2nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way. |
8/1 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (2) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Only 1-23 and inconsistent; third in first-time cheekpieces (1m) earlier this year but not so good last time and that was back in April. |
40/1 |
100/1
Form: 78
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (5) |
10th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-8 for three different trainers; made the frame over 1m here in December and January but folded tamely last time; needs this step up in distance to have a positive effect |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 (6) |
27th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
led at steady pace |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
4th Jan 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 41- D
Last run: 152 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (7) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Fair 7f juvenile winner who has returned to some form of late, fourth of 11 in 1m Pontefract handicap 13 days ago; one for the shortlist. |
11/2 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
25th Jun 2023 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Not matched his 2yo form in three runs this season, including after a gelding operation at Haydock two weeks ago; others have less to prove. |
16/1 |
|
5th 7 (2) |
10th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 37y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent on inner, weakened over 1f out |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Unexposed; best run when second in a Redcar novice (6f, good) last September; hasn't shown a great deal on last three starts; may do better with cheekpieces tried. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Looked as though he might be one for handicaps when second of eight in a Redcar novice (6f, good) a year ago, but lightly raced since and hasn't shone at all, his best effort a midfield finish here (7f) last month; best watched for now. |
15/2 |
|
10th 1 (8) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Second in a 6f novice (good) on final start last term; flopped when favourite for handicap/seasonal debut at Newcastle (7f, AW; pulled hard) in January but beaten just under 4l over that same C&D when next seen 19 days ago, coming from last; could still do better and he needs a close look. |
13/8 |
100/1
Form: 7
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Won at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he's run plenty of good races since including a close second behind an improver at Thirsk (1m, good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 1lb higher and he has won at this track in the past; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Raced mainly on stiff/galloping tracks; largely consistent winning off current mark at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) in April; in the mix, provided he's as effective back on a sharper course. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Resumed winning ways at Beverley (8.5f) in April and has continued in good form, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap 13 days ago; winner has gone in since so a bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark. |
9/4 |
100/1
Form: 89-03
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut. |
100/1 |
|
7th 6 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Low-level maiden on the Flat, best effort over 6f in 2023; tailed off sole start in 2024 and headgear is given a go for hurdle debut. |
100/1 |
|
14th 12 (16) |
16th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Best form was when third over 6f at Southwell in March; modest efforts at up to 1m since, and far from certain to be suited by this marked step up in trip (pulled hard over 1m last time). |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 06-
Last run: 123 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard. |
11/2 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat, including on heavy; has not accomplished much over hurdles on last five outings but at least her fitness should be assured; needs a second look for in-form yard. |
11/2 |
|
7th 9 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Placed in low-grade handicaps at up to 2m on the Flat and ran well for a long way when upped to 3m for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Southwell (heavy); effectively 1lb higher today but might last longer on the less testing ground; dangerous to ignore. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 87-
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Struggled in his three handicaps towards the end of last season (2m-2m3f) and needs subsequent wind op to have made a huge difference. |
50/1 |
|
8th 13 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Three Flat wins but no joy over hurdles so far, including in two handicaps; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces; best watched. |
50/1 |
|
9th 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won three on the Flat but doesn't look up to much over hurdles; completely tailed off on handicap debut here when friendless in the betting; tries two new forms of headgear. |
66/1 |
Form: 39-
Last run: 226 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out |
9/2 |
|
8 (4) |
11th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: 27- BF
Last run: 197 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Back in good nick in refitted cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) on Tuesday, winning easily by 32l in a small field; it's tricky to gauge what that form is worth but, nevertheless, he commands respect under 7lb penalty. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Now only 3lb higher than for his easy win at Bangor in March (2m4f, good) but was entitled to run better than he did when favourite last time at Worcester. |
100/30 |
|
5th 6 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Now only 4lb higher than for his easy win at Bangor in March (2m4f, good) and latest run at Cartmel was okay as 2m1f around there was probably too sharp; possible. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.46 |
| Trifecta | £539.70 |
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