17.35
SoftM J Church Handicap
- Prize money: £5888.24
- 1m 6f 44y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 444525
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise. |
6/1 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 74-434
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender. |
13/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: P54332
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (4) |
5th Jun 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
21st May 2024 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted. |
15/8 |
|
5th 1 (9) |
21st May 2024 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted. |
15/8 |
11/1
Form: 279208
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
29th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won at Bath (soft; acts on heavy) in April and ran respectably most starts since; however, he was a remote seventh behind Miller Spirit over C&D 17 days ago, despite starting favourite at a track he does handle. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably on most starts since, at up to 1m6f; unlikely to be far away if she handles this track. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
6th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won here in 2022 but has not fared so well in his three subsequent visits; won at Bath (1m3f, soft) in April and has run creditably over 1m6f in three of his four races since, so has each-way claims. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: -51536 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won over 2m here last March but nothing in two runs this season and there are stamina doubts; the return of a hood (fitted for that win) could help. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 31-564
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (8) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (8) |
20th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly |
33/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
10th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
raced in second, lost second over 2f out, short of room and switched left under 2f out, soon no impression |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 075019
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist. |
15/2 |
|
1st 5 (5) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Most of his wins have been at 1m but he made it 6-11 at Kempton when swooping late for a last-gasp win over 1m3f in January; up 2lb but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is strongly respected back up in trip. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Somewhat interesting off an attractive mark back at Kempton, being 5-10 here, but all of that course form is over 1m; has a mixed record beyond that distance so carries risk back up in trip; however, certainly holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 715
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (5) |
2nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market. |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (9) |
14th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 492667 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 24y Class 6 |
10st 11lb |
Versatile mare who is on a much-reduced mark but she hasn't won since 2022 and has offered very little in her last four races; passed over. |
25/1 |
|
7 (12) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 1m 5f 11y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Hasn't won for a good while now and offered very little in her last three races. |
25/1 |
|
10th 11 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Long time since she won a race; beaten 5l into second at Lingfield three runs back and offered nothing since. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £19.89 |
| Tricast | £42.90 |
| Trifecta | £50.40 |
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