13.45
Softtote.co.uk New Year New Me Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £10562
- 1m 7f 124y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.40
- Place: £3.80
Form: 4-242S CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Gained a first win for two years at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and backed it up with a good second of nine in 2m Hexham handicap 15 days ago when set a lot to do; this veteran is not taken lightly eased 1lb. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Mainly in good form this year, gaining a well-deserved win at Sedgefield last time (2m1f, good; blinkers on for fourth time); up 4lb; could go well again. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
C&D winner (good); third on his last three starts, all at around 2m; chance but will need to raise his game to win this. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 110-31 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Beaten 6l in his penultimate race but following run was a reminder of his inconsistency; others safer. |
20/1 |
|
6th 7 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Has inconsistent form for current stable but ran encouragingly last time (2m5f) while shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; well treated on historical data, which includes wins off higher marks in 2023 and 2024. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Ex-Donald McCain; creditable third on stable debut in July (2m4f, good) but hasn't been in top form since. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 1214 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Very well treated on some of last year's form for Adrian Keatley and seems versatile ground-wise but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Very well treated on some of last year's form for Adrian Keatley and seems versatile ground-wise but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Won a 2m maiden here and a 1m7f novice at Musselburgh in 2023; bit disappointing in handicaps at up to 3m last season but well handicapped as a result. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 721311 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 228/P2 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Yet to add to her C&D maiden win in 2021 but was placed on consecutive 1m7f starts at Musselburgh last month and is 1lb lower today; probably won't be far away. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
18th Feb 2024 Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Just one win from her 16 starts but she's run some good races in defeat here, most recently third to Bashful over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; could be thereabouts. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Returned in October from a long layoff and has been beaten 7l and about 11l in handicaps over C&D the last twice; needs to find a bit on those efforts and others are less exposed. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 26-214 D BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds |
25/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 103y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds |
25/1 |
|
4th 9 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Prominent-racer who is unbeaten in three starts for Harry Derham (1m7f-2m1f, good-soft), most recently beating five rivals at Musselburgh in January; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 6yo C&D winner is clearly thriving and could continue to improve for his up-and-coming yard. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 5213 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions. |
12/1 |
|
14th 1 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A useful 1m2f Flat winner in Germany (on good and good to soft) who has had a fine first season over hurdles, and in the last of his three novice wins he beat Dartmoor Pirate who was close up in Sandown's EBF Final the time before; it's all come at a cost mark-wise but there could be even more in the locker under drying conditions. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
travelled strongly, pressed leader, disputed lead 3rd, led narrowly 3 out, went clear run-in, easily |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 1U7-56 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Eight-time hurdle winner, the last two in claimers in the spring; his three chase starts haven't been devoid of promise but he was only sixth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time and needs something extra. |
33/1 |
|
6th 4 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Latest two wins were in claiming hurdles for another yard; last of four over fences on yard debut and then fifth of seven over hurdles; opposable. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Latest two wins were in claiming hurdles for Archie Watson; last of four over fences on recent stable debut but didn't run at all badly; this is a warm handicap, however. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 12-241 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Stuck in a bit of a rut right now and he's at his best with some give underfoot; others preferred from 2lb out of the weights. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Regressive 7yo who never really got competitive when sixth over C&D (good) last month; far too well handicapped to rule out but needs to stage a revival. |
5/1 |
|
10 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders since the winter but has slipped to a very tempting mark and, with blinkers refitted, was not beaten far when fifth in recent C&D handicap fought out by Just Dottie and Mack The Man. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 52-145 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won two in a row at Kempton (2m, good) in the winter before another good run when fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), where he would have been a bit closer but for late interference; soft ground may not have been ideal in the County Hurdle three weeks ago; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
18th 13 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
A rare one in that he's improved since leaving Dan Skelton, winning a pair of 2m handicaps on good ground at Kempton this winter; creditable fourth of ten in the Scottish County at Musselburgh six weeks ago but it underlines that he needs to find a bit more from this career-high mark. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
7yo who has been with a new stable since October and has shown career-best form to win at Kempton (2m, good) on his last two starts; has shown promise on soft/good to soft; clearly thriving and could take latest 6lb rise in his stride if today's slower conditions aren't an issue. |
100/30 |
14/1
Form: /11P-P D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
10yo who isn't the force of old but has dropped down the weights accordingly and finished second to an improving winner at Musselburgh last month; could be a contender if backing up that performance. |
15/2 |
|
5th 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fair third at Kelso in December (2m1f, good to soft) but has failed to complete on both outings since, latest over 2m4f at Perth (fell four out); on a fair mark at present but a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fair third at Kelso in December (2m1f, good to soft) but has failed to complete on both outings since, latest over 2m4f at Perth (fell four out); on a fair mark at present but a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 44-113 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
It was only his second run over fences but he jumped well when pulling clear with the favourite at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) and a 6lb rise seems fair; good chance. |
13/8 |
|
2 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
It was only his second run over fences but he jumped well when pulling clear with the favourite at Wetherby (1m7f, good to soft) and a 6lb rise seems fair; good chance. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
27th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 36y Class 2 |
10st 13lb
|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £139.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £111.59 |
| Tricast | £2468.28 |
| Trifecta | £1984.30 |
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