17.25
SoftCarling Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
Form: 79/3-5
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today. |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 (2) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (13) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
1m on good to soft ground no problem and he is feasibly weighted on his best efforts last year; should be sharper with his recent return to action under his belt and he has the assistance of a leading amateur in the saddle; one for the shortlist. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 000-06 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Met trouble in running in a messy C&D handicap two weeks ago; on a dangerous mark if this sets up more favourably. |
12/1 |
|
3 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won off a 2lb higher mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April before finishing fourth there over 6f next time; however he's been down the field in four starts since (5f-7f); back on AW. |
20/1 |
|
9 (9) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in April and fared okay back over 6f there (fourth) next time; however, he has scarcely managed to beat a rival in his last three appearances (5f-7f) which suggests that he'll find life tough, particularly from this wide draw. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: -51664 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 (13) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Exposed mare whose last win came in Wolverhampton classified (6f, AW) in January 2025; having first start on turf since September 2024 and others are more persuasive. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (8) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Without a win since last January but her last two efforts have been solid, including when third over C&D 26 days ago; visor (worn once before) replaces blinkers and she has place claims. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence but she fared better than of late when third of 11 in 6f classified event at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; this C&D winner needs considering. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 436394 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (6) |
28th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy. |
20/1 |
|
8th 12 (6) |
28th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Has had plenty of chances since last win in March last year and, although he handles a sound surface, his best efforts and the bulk of his turf wins came on soft/heavy. |
20/1 |
|
11 (7) |
25th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won this last year off a 9lb higher mark and rarely runs poorly over C&D; he is getting on now, though, and has work to do with a few of these on latest running here. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 380-54 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 10y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Effectively 11lb lower than when winning on heavy ground at Windsor (5f) last October but placed on only one of her nine appearances this year and evidently not as good as she was. |
8/1 |
|
9 (4) |
9th Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
12lb lower than when winning at Windsor (5f, heavy) last October, but patchy form in the meantime with her latest fourth of seven coming in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (6f, good); cheekpieces removed after one use. |
7/1 |
|
1 (6) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-time winner who didn't get home in a Windsor handicap (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but she does stay this far; has won on good to firm, but most of her successes have come on good ground or softer; sports headgear for the first time on her 60th outing. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 49-488
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (8) |
7th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 5-2112 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (6) |
19th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two 6f wins at Lingfield (AW) early in the year and he went down narrowly over 7f in his hat-trick bid; his three runs since were disappointing, all at 7-1 or shorter; perhaps excused latest (5f after four months off) though and he's worth a second look. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
21st Sep 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two 6f wins at Lingfield (AW) early in the year and he only went down narrowly over 7f in his hat-trick bid; last two runs were disappointing though and he returns from a break over 5f, a trip at which he is 0-6. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 (8) |
13th May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Recent soft-ground defeat easily ignored; had won both C&D starts earlier, getting an enterprising ride when beating Inaam in February before following up in March; fair effort over 7f subsequently but the return to 6f on this track can suit; Oisin Murphy up for the first time. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 972357
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (10) |
11th May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
|
8th 11 (3) |
29th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
0-18; has had three goes for Alice Haynes, failing to build on an encouraging stable debut; could pop up from a career-low mark but she has flattered to deceive in the past and others arrive with less to prove. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
13th Apr 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-17; beaten a neck final start for Adrian Murray and, although only third of seven at even-money, her debut for Alice Haynes was sound (both 6f); much lesser effort last time (8.6f) but could fare better over 7f here if stall 10 doesn't hinder; two pieces of headgear return. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: -74439 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 10 (8) |
29th May 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win (18 races) on AW at end of last year; that was over 6f but he ran respectably on one occasion last year over 1m; right out of form returned to turf for last three outings, behind Danzart on latest. |
20/1 |
|
8th 13 (9) |
20th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win on AW; retains ability since back from two layoffs but had heavy defeats back on turf the last twice (bled from the nose and had irregular heartbeat in the first of them); grass form earlier in career offers hope now he's back on less testing ground. |
25/1 |
|
9th 6 (14) |
29th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Turf record is 0-10 and he was tailed off when favourite at Redcar (bled and suffering from irregular heartbeat) three weeks ago; may bounce back but he carries obvious risks. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 638-
Last run: 220 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (5) |
19th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Only poor form shown thus far and she has been placed on only one of her six starts; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
28/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
7th Jul 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Always struggling on seasonal/handicap debut in April (6f) but subsequent midfield finish in Kempton novice (7f, AW) was more encouraging, and she's back in calmer waters today; still unexposed; not ruled out. |
33/1 |
|
7 (12) |
10th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
|
25/1
Form: /60-60
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
27th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Unplaced in all nine starts, most recently when a 3l fourth of six in a classified event here (5.3f, good to firm; 13-2) two weeks ago; that wasn't bad in a tactical race but she needs to find more back up in trip. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
13th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Unplaced all eight starts, most recently when struggling on soft ground in April (6f; first-time blinkers); might fare better on today's quicker surface but remains difficult to enthuse over; cheekpieces refitted. |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 (13) |
29th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Yet to finish in the first five in seven outings, ridden by Oisin Murphy the last twice; blinkers replace cheekpieces; unconvincing. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 0573-
Last run: 235 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 16 |
23rd Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Unplaced all four starts for Michael Appleby and now 0-14 overall; didn't run badly over 6f last time and is not fully exposed over 7f but others in this field have much stronger claims. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (10) |
30th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has some competitive form but not been firing of late and he's drawn wide; now 0-13. |
8/1 |
|
11th 6 (11) |
21st Sep 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
12-race maiden; has bits of encouraging form and this is just his third run for Mick Appleby, but he's not proven over this far and looks opposable on balance; well beaten in his two runs with a visor for former yard and now tries cheekpieces. |
9/1 |
4/1
Form: 975721
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (12) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Won first two 5f handicaps, in April and May (soft and good to soft), including over C&D; hasn't had a great second half of the year, however, and after running better than the bare result at Ayr last month he was well adrift at Catterick since; could still go well if the mood takes. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 (9) |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Equally effective over 6f-7f, even though both career wins have come over today's 5f trip (Class 6); lost his way after finishing in the frame in a selling handicap at Hamilton in July, but his latest Ayr effort (ninth of 20; first-time visor) was more encouraging; 2lb above last winning mark. |
20/1 |
|
9th 12 (9) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Couple of Class 6 wins on slow ground in the spring; blew the start and failed to beat a rival when last seen; chance partly depends on whether he breaks better and takes well to new headgear. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 45585-
Last run: 229 days
W: 8st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 14 (5) |
29th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
|
5th 11 (13) |
12th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
close up against near rail, pushed along from 3f out, kept on from 2f out, not pace to challenge |
12/1 |
|
8th 11 (1) |
18th Aug 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
midfield, stumbled over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, made no telling impression |
10/1 |
Form: 106-86 CD
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (12) |
15th Jun 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out |
12/1 |
|
7th 14 (11) |
8th May 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
taken down early, dwelt start and bumped start, towards rear |
7/1 |
|
7 (15) |
29th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £192.04 |
| Tricast | £2450.36 |