15.52
SoftHowden Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £10562
- 1m 7f 195y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: -233U2 C
Last run: 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 44y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Six-time Flat winner who scored a fifth win on turf when taking Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) off 2lb lower in July 2024; also a multiple winner over hurdles who was on the premises when taking heavy last-flight fall at Plumpton just over one year ago; interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this comeback. |
13/2 |
|
5 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Gained two of his five hurdle wins at this track and was second in Sussex Champion Hurdle here (2m, good) just over a year ago; returned from seven-month break with encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, good; form working out well) in March and has slipped to a workable mark; can make presence felt. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 114y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Gained two of his five hurdle wins at this track and was second in Sussex Champion Hurdle here (2m, good) just over a year ago; returned from seven-month break with encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, good; form working out well) in March and has slipped to a workable mark; can make presence felt. |
7/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 315492
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Pretty consistent over fences and hurdles on good/good to soft ground this season and has slipped to a good mark; campaigned mainly at around 2m but has won over an extended 2m3f; probably won't be far away. |
5/2 |
|
5th 8 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Seemed in good form over fences before the turn of the year and reportedly suffered an overreach on his return to hurdling at Musselburgh; on a competitive mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Fair efforts in the autumn across first three chase starts, finishing second last time (2m, good) despite not jumping well; on a handy mark on last season's best hurdle form; could be a contender now back in this sphere. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 64-21F CD BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won three in a row (1m7f/2m, good-soft) prior to heavy defeat at Windsor a fortnight ago; however, the ground was soft, heavy in places last time which may have been too demanding, and he's not written off today. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Won on the Flat in September and also successful on four of his five hurdle starts since, including on soft ground and in good style at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last time; he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but he's clearly thriving and could go well once more. |
11/1 |
|
10 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Beaten favourite when third to Max Of Stars over C&D 17 days ago but still ran creditably and that followed Flat and hurdles wins in September; tough, reliable and unlikely to be far away. |
11/4 |
3/1
Form: 38-851 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
8/1
Form: 3-0649
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer. |
2/1 |
|
5 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Came good with two good-ground hurdle wins this spring (2m3f/2m); slightly disappointing when only third of six at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last week but may yet have a bit more to offer. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Confidence never higher following wins in two tactical affairs of late, beating Granny B about 7l over C&D latest (good); 8lb higher in a better race, but plenty in his favour again otherwise. |
11/10 |
6/1
Form: 731152 D
Last run: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
raced wide, towards rear, steady headway 6th, weakened before 2 out, pulled up and dismounted run-in |
10/1 |
|
17 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement. |
25/1 |
|
17 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 173y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Seems best with positive tactics; dual novice winner in late 2023 (2m1f/2m, heavy) and returned to form when second over C&D (soft) in February; however, he was put firmly in his place at Plumpton last time and others have more scope for improvement. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.32 |
| Trifecta | £46.00 |
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