17.20
SoftKC Sofas Michael Charnock Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £5154
- 0m 5f 143y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.60
- Place: £3.50
Form: 205543
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (8) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though. |
8/1 |
|
10th 17 (11) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Good record here with three wins including a division of this (soft; acts on good/good to firm) in 2024; cashed in on reduced mark to open AW account over 7f in November and just 1lb higher on this return to turf after three months away; possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
10st 12lb |
Opened his AW account in C&D event in November; switch to front-running didn't quite pay dividends here last time but he still ran respectably; remains of interest in this scenario. |
6/1 |
13/2
- Place: £3.70
Form: 854765 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (1) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
held up in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, just did enough |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 (1) |
6th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Only one win since landing the 2022 Portland; reached the frame twice over C&D around the turn of the year but only 4l fifth last time. |
9/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 515400
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (8) |
11th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
slowly away, always behind |
15/2 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
2nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
taken down early, led |
11/4 |
|
4th 11 (5) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: -61594 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
27th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins on soft but has useful form on good to firm; has yet to race on this course but he's versatile track-wise and comes here in good form after finishing close up at Hamilton (5f, good) recently; thereabouts. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Suited by ground softer than good; five-time winner, most recently off current mark over C&D last August; ran respectably at Doncaster on reappearance; in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
5th 17 (13) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Has gone well fresh in the past, as when winning a division of this race in 2024 (soft ground); only 2lb higher than when winning at Hamilton last August (first run after wind surgery); failed to beat a rival in his two subsequent runs; unlikely to find it easy dominating in this field. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 304872 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
9th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
dwelt start, towards rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 (9) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 (10) |
17th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
5f winner at Beverley in April and he went close at Carlisle 16 days ago (winner was well treated); 2lb rise not ideal but he's fine on soft; additional yardage should suit at this flat track. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 7-9050
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (10) |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Shaped with promise when second on 6f Newcastle reappearance but has something to prove after two lesser runs on turf since. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 863193
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (8) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
sweating |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
8th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
sweating |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
23rd Jan 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 545742 CD BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (3) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Tailed off at Doncaster last time but he reared at the start so has an excuse; prior to that he was a good third at Nottingham (5f, good) and can be in the mix if reproducing that form; ran well on soft last year. |
13/2 |
|
9th 11 (7) |
28th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
5.6f course winner; returned to form when third at Nottingham (5f) last time; however, he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers back up to 6f. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
2nd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Usually takes a while to come to hand and two runs in Class 5 handicaps this year have seen him finish a modest seventh; conditions won't faze him and he's one to consider for a yard in form. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 472424
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Yet to strike form after two 5f runs this season; now 2lb lower than for the second of last summer's two 6f wins, though, and it probably won't be much longer before she gets back in the groove. |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 (3) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Last summer's two wins came over 6f, the second of them off this mark; should come on for her recent return to action but others appeal more for win purposes. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Five sprint wins but last three have been over 6f and latest was off 2lb lower last summer; has mixed record when fresh and market should guide back at this trip after 170 days off; stablemate of Herakles. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: -56412
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
9th 4 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (7) |
3rd Apr 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: -98704
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 (8) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
C&D scorer but his recent form is far from encouraging, beating only two in 5f Southwell handicap 17 days ago; hood goes back on; work to do. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (2) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Possibly needed latest run (when back from a break); losing sequence is mounting up but this drop in class may do the trick; interesting at this level off 11lb below last winning mark. |
13/2 |
|
14 (3) |
21st Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Needs things to fall just right for him but he is on a lowly mark and some of this summer's form gives him leading claims; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Leicester run and he holds each-way claims again. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £146.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £92.33 |
| Tricast | £1325.87 |
| Trifecta | £1240.60 |
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