15.20
SoftMental Health Awareness Handicap
- Prize money: £9450
- 0m 6f 2y
- Class 3
- 22 runners
Runners: 22 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 61303- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (9) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back. |
12/1 |
|
11 (12) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well. |
20/1 |
|
12 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 521-71 D
Last run: 59 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (12) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Tumbling down the weights and one to be interested in when the stable emerges from the doldrums. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (1) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his Sandown win (5f, good) last July but has mixed record since and he's been well held in three runs this year; now drops back in grade but he needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
3 (7) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has won just once since April 2024, at Sandown (5f, good; from 6lb higher) last July; joined this trainer soon after for 15,000gns, and runner-up on stable debut; nowhere near his best in three starts this year, including when twelfth of 20 at York (6f; 50-1) latest. |
25/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 73052-
Last run: 148 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
4-29 on turf and although he hasn't won on genuine soft ground he again showed he acts on it when second at Bath (5.7f) latest; each-way player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (5) |
21st Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has patchy record but he won on fast ground at Windsor (5f) in July and was beaten less than 2l on soft at Redcar (fourth of 11) last time; seems tactically versatile and he's not ruled out on this drop back on grade. |
13/2 |
|
7 (10) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Dropped away in the final furlong in the race won Our Absent Friends at Ripon last week; Paul Mulrennan is a good booking (close fourth on him at Newmarket 11 months ago) but others appeal more. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 37360- D BF
Last run: 163 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
12th 3 (13) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 34358- CD
Last run: 155 days
W: 8st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (3) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
18th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
dwelt start, in rear |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 5202-1 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (12) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Impressive at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in May but hasn't repeated the form, fifth of 13 in a Racing League event at Newcastle nine days ago; a few others appeal more. |
14/1 |
|
5th 11 (13) |
31st Aug 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 3210-3 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (7) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Hit the ground running for this yard, his Ripon win in April backed up by arguably unlucky fourth at Goodwood the following month; not beaten far in the Dash here next time and led on the line at Windsor (again 5f, good to firm) last Monday; 4lb penalty to overcome and his best has come at 5f, but he's still considered. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 (4) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
In good form for his new yard, faring best of those drawn low in the Epsom Dash last time back in the trademark cheekpieces; bit unlucky at Goodwood on his previous start too and remains on a fair mark; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
7th 17 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Trained by James Evans when winning this race in 2024 off a 5lb higher mark (good to soft); well beaten in it last year but he arrives in good form for his new stable, winning at Ripon in April and not enjoying the cleanest run when fourth at Goodwood 15 days ago; rain won't hurt his chance and he's of obvious interest. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 30636- D
Last run: 219 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (4) |
2nd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Finally exploited his drop in the weights when winning a C&D handicap last October (heavy ground); should come on for March's return to action at Doncaster and while slower ground would be ideal, he did run well in a fast-ground Stewards' Cup in 2020. |
13/2 |
|
4 (4) |
2nd May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Finally exploited his drop in the weights when winning a C&D handicap last October (heavy ground); should come on for March's return to action at Doncaster and while slower ground would be ideal, he did run well in a fast-ground Stewards' Cup in 2020. |
13/2 |
|
15th 18 (14) |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 13lb |
Absent since prevailing narrowly on heavy ground at Goodwood in October, ending a three-year losing spell; not an obvious type to follow up, especially as his record in this race (three attempts) is modest. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-3865 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
4th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims. |
8/1 |
|
7 (6) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
17th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 71170- CD
Last run: 203 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (6) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Well beaten on soft going on both starts this season but it's a long time since he ran well on such a surface; won twice over C&D (good) last summer and not ruled out now back on better ground. |
14/1 |
|
12th 1 (6) |
6th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won three of his first four starts over 6f on good/AW after joining this yard last summer, but held in his last three; soft ground may not have been ideal in the last two including on last month's Doncaster reappearance, but still 5lb above last winning mark; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
10th 15 (12) |
2nd Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Won three of his first four 6f races for this yard (on good/AW; has form on soft) but couldn't carry on the good work on final two starts in 2022 and sets off after a break with something to prove. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 35804- D
Last run: 170 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (6) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return. |
20/1 |
|
10th 5 (12) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark. |
20/1 |
|
18 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb
|
|
12/1
Form: 43022- D
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (3) |
20th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove. |
20/1 |
|
115 |
19th Sep 2025 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb
|
|
|
|
11 (1) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 6752-4 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Modest win record but he scored at Doncaster (6f) off 5lb higher around a year ago and it was his first go in this grade when running well for second over that C&D (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; Faye McManoman knows him well; respected. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break. |
9/1 |
|
10th 15 (3) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
More modest runs than good ones in 2025 but he did bolt up at Doncaster last June (6f, good to firm) and he is 4lb lower now; needs to leave his reappearance effort well behind him and he has finished down the field in his two visits here. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 50704- CD
Last run: 163 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss. |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off. |
14/1 |
|
15th 3 (9) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
raced near side |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 73125- D
Last run: 231 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
pressed leader, led halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
28th Jun 2023 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won three times over 6f last year and she's dropped below her last winning mark; however, this season is turning into a struggle and after bombing out in a visor (swiftly removed) two runs back she tried a mile last time; much to prove. |
12/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Won three times over 6f last year and she's dropped below her last winning mark; however, she's struggled on her three runs this spring, on soft ground she should have handled, and she's untested at this distance. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 03400- C
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has come a stone down the weights this year and been expensive to follow lately; this is easier than he's used to, on his Tapeta debut, as the tongue-tie comes off and blinkers go back on, and a revival wouldn't be a shock. |
4/1 |
|
8th 6 (15) |
16th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Without a win since Newmarket last June when 10lb higher in the ratings; had some off-days in the meantime and stopped quickly at Ascot a month ago. |
9/1 |
|
12th 2 (17) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Eight wins, the latest at Newmarket last summer (7f, good to soft) coming off 8lb higher; had some off-days in the meantime but last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 21060- D
Last run: 167 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (9) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who is a ten-time winner at Ripon, most recently last September; led for long way in small field over 6f here most recently and appears to retain a sizeable chunk of ability. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ten of his 12 wins have been at Ripon including seven on fast and slow ground over C&D; hasn't threatened in three runs this season but he was a respectable second at Catterick (6f) last time and he's in the mix back at this track. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 71100- CD
Last run: 203 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 5 (14) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
led but pestered |
10/1 |
|
7th 4 (11) |
8th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (3) |
16th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 34-560 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (6) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Holds weak claims on his form this winter for new yard; possibly found 5f too sharp last time but returning to 7f may not be the answer; 6f has looked his optimum trip. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 942/95 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
22nd Jul 2023 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Off a whopping 1252 days before his reappearance but this 8yo retains all his ability, finishing second in 6f handicaps at Ascot (soft) and Newbury (good) in May; fine at 7f and high on the shortlist with Billy Loughnane taking 3lb off. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 (16) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed towards finish |
8/1 |
|
2nd 8 (4) |
12th May 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Dual winner (non-handicaps on soft) who has improved with each run this season and did well to finish fourth of 15 at Newbury (6f, soft) after rearing at the start (plenty to do even 2f out); not your typical 8yo with only 12 starts behind him; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: -35769 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| 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 |
33/1
Form: 34674- D
Last run: 188 days
W: 8st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (5) |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
in rear throughout |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (10) |
29th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Sir Thomas Gresham, Abolish, Twelfth Knight
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £57.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £52.57 |
| Tricast | £395.64 |
| Trifecta | £586.60 |
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