15.50
SoftGrassroots Series Final Sprint Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 6f 18y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 414516 CD BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (6) |
26th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
3/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Had a spirited end to 2023, winning a handicap and runner-up in a Listed race (both 6f on soft; effective on good to firm) but this year hasn't gone so well and she hasn't repeated a good second, when upped to 7f in a Listed race at Musselburgh in June, in two runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; needs a turnaround. |
20/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 726105 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song. |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Soon off the mark for this yard at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when quickly out of the stalls and finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm); respected off the same mark despite his unfavourable draw; goes on all ground. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 341223 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (17) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 18 (3) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
8st 6lb |
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (1) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 211252 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (11) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
10st 4lb |
Consistent over 5f-6f during summer but yet to win this year and form has dipped lately; will find this easier than latest task and won't mind if the ground softens but younger rivals have more appealing profiles. |
14/1 |
|
13th 16 (5) |
15th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Went close over C&D in a 0-55 handicap in July; placed on his next two starts but underperformed last time and this is a tough task from out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
9th 4 (8) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 359065 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (12) |
26th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 292540 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
C&D winner (September 2022); reliable in 2026, inching ever closer; beaten a nose by the in-form Mr Cool at Redcar (6f, good; 12-1) ten days ago; small 2lb rise, coupled with less favourable low draw, enough to further frustrate? |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix. |
11/2 |
8/1
Form: 1355 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (7) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up. |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 (9) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 397178 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (5) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Multiple AW winner; out of sorts this winter, however, and the addition of blinkers needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 (8) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won three times over 6f in early 2024 and was placed in a valuable race on sole attempt at 7f but is yet to strike form since returning from a break in December and needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
20th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
raced in third, lost position then weakened inside final furlong |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 5-6780
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (1) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
2yo promise but he's been struggling badly in handicaps this year; dropped 19lb as a consequence but the fitting of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today; one of three runners for the yard. |
25/1 |
|
13th 4 (12) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
This is more suitable than the Class 2 handicap he contested on Tuesday but he's still not easily recommended on 2023 evidence. |
14/1 |
|
9th 13 (13) |
26th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
dwelt start and stumbled start, took keen hold, always behind |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 752731 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (1) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
A touch below par at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago but third of 19 there (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he has an eyecatching record at Pontefract, having made the frame on each of his last five visits; firmly in calculations. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Muscika, Sera Dawn, Muy Muy Guapo
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.56 |
| Tricast | £101.01 |
| Trifecta | £101.50 |
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