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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (13) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Course scorer who has a solid record on going softer than good; below par in the spring when last seen but has a good mark to work with back from a break (gone well fresh before); considered. |
16/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Narrow winner of a 6f handicap here (good to soft) in May and that has been followed by three similar efforts in defeat; creeping up the weights so she will need a bit more now back up to 7f. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Back to form when scoring over C&D (good to soft) last month and has made the frame twice since over C&D; she looks sure to be thereabouts. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Back to winning ways when leading late in a C&D handicap last month (good to soft); not quite so good when fourth to Too Much Trevor nine days ago but it was still a fair effort; shouldn't be far away. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Without a win since 2024 and struggles continued behind Call Time here last week (33-1); now tries blinkers; ground no issue. |
8/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
21st Sep 2026 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Seven-time winner (once on heavy ground) but not since 2024; safely held on all three starts this season (5f-6f) and her handicap mark bottomed out a while ago; revival needed. |
20/1 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Seven wins include three here (5f/6f), but not operating at the same level these days; needs a resurgence. |
14/1 |
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 |