17.02
SoftPKF Francis Clark Handicap
- Prize money: £5888.24
- 1m 1f 201y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £18.80
- Place: £3.70
Form: 160733 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1). |
50/1 |
|
10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1). |
50/1 |
|
4 (11) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Suited by 1m2f on soft or heavy but he didn't seem his old self in 2024 and was well adrift on a recent hurdle debut; has been given a chance at the weights, so a change in his fortunes can't be discounted. |
25/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 941482 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 (10) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level. |
20/1 |
|
4 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts. |
33/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 361372 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look. |
7/1 |
|
8th 7 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims. |
20/1 |
|
5th 12 (2) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest. |
10/1 |
5/2
Form: 43123 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
5th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) in July on his third start and solid second in Sandown handicap (1m, soft) next time; again ran well when third at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago on his first outing since being gelded, when coming from further back than the front two; retains potential. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 (11) |
19th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive; followed up his easy 8.5f Wolverhampton novice win with a second on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m) 48 days ago; gelded since and very much one to be interested in now stepping up in trip. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
2nd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
in rear |
4/5 |
8/1
Form: 163528 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (5) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
All seven wins have been on turf and latest was over C&D last June; didn't fire in her final two runs last season but this is a drop back in grade and she won on her seasonal return in 2022 and 2023; needs a close look off dangerous mark. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 (8) |
4th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Windsor (11.5f) in June and creditable fifth at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f) on penultimate start; well beaten latest (good to soft probably not to blame) and this is her first crack at 1m4f, which is quite interesting. |
16/1 |
|
6 (8) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Form for new stable features a win at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) in June and creditable effort at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last time; remains on career-high mark and is far more exposed than some of these rivals. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 443-58
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won 2m Stratford maiden (good to firm) in July; not obviously ahead of his mark in handicaps since but has done enough to think he can be involved back on a less testing track than at Exeter last time; not far away. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
led |
9/2 |
|
4th 5 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Stratford maiden winner who was returning from wind surgery when a staying-on second at Ludlow (2m handicap, good); flattered get to 2l behind Brendas Asking who runs in the 3.00, but he was clear of the rest; today's stiffer track promises to suit. |
8/1 |
13/2
Form: 882402 C BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up twice in February (including C&D on soft) before making it 14th time lucky over hurdles in 2m4f Sedgefield handicap (good) last month; he and the runner-up came well clear of the third so he should competitive off 6lb higher. |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-13 over hurdles and becoming rather frustrating but came second twice over 2m3f last month (soft/good to soft) and seems very likely to be in the shake-up again here. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Last Flat win came in November 2023 and he's 0-12 over hurdles; however, he ran well when second off this reduced mark at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last Monday and can be in the mix if backing that up. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 3210 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Anonymous effort at Taunton latest took his record over 2m3f and beyond to 9P8, inclusive of one outing over tonight's C&D; mixed returns in a hood before now, so no guarantee which way he'll go for the visor. |
12/1 |
|
8th 10 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Flat winner (1m2f, good to firm) who is 0-9 over hurdles but he was a rallying third on his reappearance here (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out with hood removed. |
9/1 |
|
8th 10 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Flat winner (1m2f, good to firm) who is 0-9 over hurdles but he was a rallying third on his reappearance here (2m, good to firm) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he looks worth another try at this trip; not ruled out with hood removed. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £56.71 |
| Tricast | £217.32 |
| Trifecta | £280.20 |
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