17.20
Good To SoftRacing Again 21st October Handicap
- Prize money: £4527.4
- 1m 4f 13y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 522341 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 (4) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Consistent last July-September and nicely treated on that form; however, she hasn't been at the same level on her two outings this year. |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Made the frame four consecutive times last July-September (1m3f-2m), but made a low-key reappearance last week and is probably better suited by a stiffer test of stamina than this now. |
7/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Ended last season with a spell of consistent efforts and has frame possibilities provided she returns in similar form; whether she can end a losing spell is another matter (no win since 2023). |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 314732
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
19th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 564614 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (3) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark. |
14/1 |
|
9th 2 (3) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
The last three of his ten wins were last May-September (two over 1m4f then one at 1m6f) and he's 6-18 at Catterick, unraced here since two placed efforts in 2020; well beaten at three other tracks this term but he's now back to his last winning mark. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 276383
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 70-076
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, led narrowly after 3 out, headed just before 2 out, soon no extra |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
28th Nov 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
2/1 |
|
4th 8 |
28th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fair form over hurdles last season, running okay when fourth on handicap debut at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) in March; subsequent Flat efforts nothing to get excited about but he arrrives fit for this hurdle reappearance and may have more to give in this sphere. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: -67381 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
raced in third and in touch with leaders, went second over 6f out, ridden and led narrowly 3f out, kept on and went clear final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
11 (12) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
A fair 1m4f winner in 2023 but he's yet to hit top form this term, tenth of 12 in 1m Ayr handicap ten days ago; needs a step forward. |
20/1 |
|
10th 10 (4) |
20th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Just the one win from 13 and that was over 1m4f last August; quiet this year and now runs over 1m, the shortest trip he's contested since 7f debut; risky enough. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 080129 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (8) |
11th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again. |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 (9) |
4th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 112317 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (4) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
led, headed after 4f, soon niggled along, dropped to last and struggling from 4f out |
16/1 |
|
5 (6) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won four races at 1m4f last season (good/good to soft); disappointing this year; tongue-tie now added; plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
|
9th 4 (10) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
pushed along and switched left soon after start, led |
25/1 |
9/4
Form: 344231 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (11) |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Placed in three of her novice events before coming good on her handicap debut at Leicester (1m4f, soft), when she grabbed the race by the scruff of the neck early and won comfortably; up 6lb; stable is in cracking form and she looks a major player. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 (6) |
12th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has yet to finish out of the frame in her five runs to date, solid third of six in 1m2f Windsor novice 36 days ago; she's much respected now going handicapping. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
7th Aug 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Finished behind Albany when fourth at Kempton on her penultimate start; upped to 1m4f at Kempton last month but didn't look to see it out; promise on good to soft; should make a bold bid. |
11/4 |
50/1
Form: 40/46/
Last run: 886 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
On a good mark on the pick of his hurdle form but yet to win a race and best efforts have been on good ground; opposable. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Whispering Royal
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.83 |
| Tricast | £363.80 |
| Trifecta | £429.90 |
Selections
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Richard P Smith