17.45
SoftSeason Finale Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £5234
- 0m 6f 17y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 123401 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (13) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Boasts a solid record over C&D, latterly when fourth to New Image from a similar draw last weekend; yard been among the winners and he's at least entitled to close the gap on 6lb better terms. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Boasts a good record over C&D; has never run on the AW off a mark this high (ran exclusively on turf since last spring) but unlucky not to have picked up a handicap this season and this is a touch easier back on Tapeta. |
12/1 |
|
6th 20 (5) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60-898
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear (a good pace would help) but he's 2-4 at Doncaster; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f) last October and looked just as good on most handicap starts since; fifth of 22 in the 1m6f Ebor at York last time, with Ascending fourth as they both made late gains; player in below-par renewal. |
7/2 |
|
5th 15 (21) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Acts on good to soft but soft would be a worry; tricky to settle and is held up in rear; won the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f; 10lb higher today) last October and he's looked just as good on most starts since, without winning but late traffic woes seemingly prevented him from going close last time; without his usual jockey Billy Loughnane today but he was a close second last term under Clifford Lee; probably involved if he can get the breaks. |
10/1 |
|
11 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
10st 3lb
|
|
100/30 |
Abandoned
Form: 564120
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
9th 4 (1) |
30th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with two down-the-field sprint runs and ought to have coped a bit better with the heavy ground when struggling here (6f) four weeks ago; this return to 7f won't be a problem but the cheekpieces (worn for his only win) are missing again and he has a lot more to prove than some. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 (7) |
3rd Apr 2024 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Down the field on final two runs last season but he won here (5f, good to soft) last July and is also effective over 6f and on soft ground; this lightly raced 4yo can be involved if returning to form on his reappearance. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 932400 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (8) |
17th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Completed a seven-timer over 6f early in the year; not in anything like the same form since, however, and failed to beat a rival in last four outings; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
13th 12 (5) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ran up a seven-timer early in the year, mainly round Wolverhampton, all in cheekpieces; completely lost the plot since and there's again no sign of the headgear. |
33/1 |
|
12th 8 (9) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Completed a seven-timer over 6f on AW early this year; not in anything like the same form since, however, and is best watched back up in trip. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 633357
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (9) |
19th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Still to register a win and his recent form in a pair of 7f Wolverhampton handicaps is not encouraging either; others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 (5) |
6th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
12-race maiden; prominent racer; return to Class 6 company in his favour and he showed some aptitude for the surface here last time; Paul Mulrennan takes over today. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 743068 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (11) |
8th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 (11) |
8th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
raced wide, in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 942322 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
31st Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, midfield after 2f, in touch with leaders on inner |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 025708 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 8st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (9) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seventeen wins to his name but he hasn't won on turf for nearly three years and isn't in much form of late; up against it if his current mark of 37 is any guide. |
33/1 |
|
8 (3) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Veteran has won 17 races, but seems to have lost his way and losing run up to 21; effectively 9lb wrong on his 168th start; look elsewhere. |
50/1 |
|
12 (9) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
On a long losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival in 6f Redcar handicap 17 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 534465
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (8) |
28th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Multiple winner but on a losing run and has shown little in two runs following a break. |
33/1 |
|
12th 14 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it. |
66/1 |
Verdict
Kats Bob is a solid option with conditions to suit, a good draw and a recent win to his name. Wades Magic is another in-form sprinter to consider, while Beylerbeyi is more speculative but did offer promise here on his stable debut. SLINGSBYTOO still has some potential as a sprinter though and this test could suit him well.[Paul Smith]
Selections
POSTDATA:
Slingsbytoo