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SoftBlue Sky Event Services Handicap
- Prize money: £5574.2
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 434605 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 10 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Successful over C&D in May off an 8lb higher mark; recent form-figures uninspiring but there's a strong suspicion he's in better form than they would suggest; handles all ground and a revival isn't out of the question. |
7/1 |
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81 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb
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6th 10 (2) |
18th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Started the year with a bang, second to a progressive sprinter over C&D in April before winning at Ripon in May; mixed since but his last two runs can be upgraded (chased a strong pace at Newcastle before meeting all sorts of trouble over C&D last time); now 6lb lower than for the Ripon win; well drawn and he's a contender. |
11/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 705535 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 5 (1) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
His last three wins, two this season, have come at Chester; full value for last week's success (5f, good to soft) where he overcame both a wide draw and trouble in running and a 2lb rise looks generous; 2-3 over C&D and he's of some interest, even allowing for stall 1. |
4/1 |
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1st 2 (10) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 110y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Drawn in stall 10 but he has a good record here (including a C&D win on soft) and has continued in good heart since winning here (5f, good) in July; could be in the mix. |
14/1 |
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6th 13 (5) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Cosy win over 5f at Chester in July but no excuses at Hamilton three weeks ago; creditable fifth here yesterday but drying ground is not ideal and he's hard to fancy on 6f form. |
40/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 361107 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 (6) |
22nd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
ducked sharply left start, in rear |
12/1 |
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42 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb
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6th 3 (5) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
slightly awkward start, in rear, switched to centre 3f out |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 550551 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 2 (1) |
14th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now. |
14/1 |
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10th 2 (1) |
14th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Handles most ground and she's gone close in two of her three C&D starts, but neither of her turf starts (on heavy; has handled the surface) this year have matched up, with and without cheekpieces (back on today); reservations for now. |
14/1 |
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9th 10 (2) |
18th Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Five-time turf winner, the latest of them over 5f here last summer off 2lb higher; 6f on heavy ground might just stretch her stamina. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 621048 CD BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (2) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten on his last 18 starts going back to July 2023 but he's run some good races on turf of late and this C&D winner could be thereabouts. |
13/2 |
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6th 8 (13) |
25th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
steadied start, held up in rear |
8/1 |
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3rd 5 (1) |
10th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A rare winner these days and he has not scored this season but runner-up at Beverley on two of his last three starts, beaten a neck ten days ago on latest; they were on good to firm and his record on softer than good in the last two campaigns casts some doubts. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: -00666 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (4) |
13th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Enjoying a good summer, winning two 5f handicaps at Hamilton on good ground; creditable efforts in defeat twice since last win; back down in class today and should go well once again. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (6) |
23rd Aug 2024 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
This year's two wins have come over C&D; creditable run behind useful opponents here three weeks ago; each-way shout once more. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 153596
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
7th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Hasn't run badly the last twice (weakened over 6f here last time) and returning to 5f looks in his favour; handicapped to go well. |
6/1 |
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6th 7 (7) |
18th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Back to form when third at Redcar 16 days ago (5f, soft; second run in blinkers); neither the longer trip or faster ground will be a problem and the new visor could give him a lift. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 632470 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 (5) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Hardy filly who has won five times at 5f-6f this year and romped away with a 5f York handicap (good to firm) in August; acts on Tapeta but her first go at Southwell wasn't a great success; has something to find on the BHA ratings but this trip might well suit back on turf. |
9/1 |
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8th 5 (3) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Was winning for the fifth time this year when routing her rivals in a 5f fillies' handicap at York last week, showing bright speed and pulling clear in the final furlong; 5lb well in under her penalty and she's a major player. |
5/1 |
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1st 7 (4) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Close seventh in this contest last year; currently in great form and posted a career-best performance at Newmarket (6f, good) on latest start, taking career record to 9-40; back up just 2lb for that neck success and looks likely to remain competitive. |
11/1 |
16/1
Form: 962707 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11th 11 (13) |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Has tumbled down the weights in the past year but rather struggled in four runs back following wind surgery; hard to enthuse about. |
12/1 |
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5th 2 (4) |
3rd Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
soon disputed lead, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost second, weakened final furlong |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.91 |
| Tricast | £192.16 |
| Trifecta | £192.40 |
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