17.24
Softracingtv.com Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 5f 217y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 20-435
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (8) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
dwelt start, soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
100/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
dwelt start, soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
100/1 |
|
12th 12 (9) |
22nd Mar 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-15; low-key return from 174 days off here last month (5f); best form has come over shorter and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 02-885
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (1) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who is a multiple winner, from 7.5f to 1m4f, at Beverley; however, latest effort (here) doesn't suggest his old legs are crying out for this 3.5f drop back in trip. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Veteran who is 6-23 at Beverley, the most recent success last August in last 1m4f attempt; could go well returned to this scenario with Catterick reappearance (7f) under his belt. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 (7) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
All six of his wins in Britain, and all ten of his outings last season, have come at Beverley; won over 7.4f/1m4f last summer but this 10yo lacks a recent outing and hasn't really shone on his three previous visits here. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 26616- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb
|
Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear. |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 |
11th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb
|
Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, led |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 65-364 CD
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (9) |
12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Poor strike-rate but one of his two successes came over C&D; creditable effort in a Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago and a 2lb drop makes him eligible for this grade for the first time; looks highly likely to run a big race. |
9/2 |
|
5 (10) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor). |
10/1 |
|
5 (10) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Infrequent winner but he was third in this race in 2022 on his only other Ripon appearance; not found his best form in two runs this spring but he's on a dangerous mark and a change of headgear could help (has won in visor). |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 36770- D
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward. |
33/1 |
|
10th 14 (13) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling. |
25/1 |
|
13th 10 (11) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 605-77 D
Last run: 76 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (13) |
24th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
9th 7 (1) |
17th May 2024 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Course winner (5f; August 2021); now rated 21lb lower than when last successful at Carlisle the following summer; it is difficult to be enthused though by his latest effort at Nottingham (5f, soft; ninth of 11, beaten 8l); others preferred. |
14/1 |
Form: -63230 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (1) |
1st Jul 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Back on song with narrow win at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but he failed to back that up at Chepstow (6f, good to soft) two weeks ago; this triple C&D winner now goes back up in trip but he's a mercurial type who needs to bounce back again. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (8) |
17th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Back on song with narrow win in 15-runner Lingfield handicap (7f, good to firm) last week, his sixth career success; not one to rely upon heavily but remains well handicapped on form as recent as the winter and can cope with today's drop back in trip. |
5/1 |
|
1st 10 (10) |
8th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
raced near side, led |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-4384 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 8 (12) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60/10- D BF
Last run: 440 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (9) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week. |
10/1 |
|
8 (9) |
29th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Tapeta winner at Southwell (6f) in early 2023 but she hasn't regained her best form since back from an absence and was well held on the return to Southwell last week. |
10/1 |
|
5th 10 (1) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner in 2023; her form has dipped the last twice but the pick of this year's form gives her claims and this is not a strong event. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 156-79 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (4) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution. |
5/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner; had a few of today's rivals behind her when second of 17 at Thirsk 19 days ago, her first outing since November; promising apprentice takes off 7lb; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 53-547
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
9 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 (11) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 728342 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 2lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (10) |
3rd May 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
7th 12 (10) |
3rd May 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
This is her level nowadays but she kept on well to score over C&D a week ago and is effectively only 3lb higher under 4lb penalty; probably won't be far away. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 (1) |
26th Apr 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, some headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, jockey dropped rein but kept on inside final 110yds |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 333-25 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (1) |
7th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Has the ability to win off this mark and she's coming here in good order; does need everything to fall just right though and her strike-rate tempers enthusiasm. |
7/1 |
|
8 (3) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Has a modest 2-26 strike-rate and beaten on her last 12 outings, but she's been a good fourth on her last two starts (5f/6f, heavy/soft) and seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 8 (3) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
dwelt start |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: /8566-
Last run: 337 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 16 (6) |
9th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Mainly modest efforts, including on two runs over hurdles; 1lb out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
|
14th 16 (6) |
9th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Mainly modest efforts, including on two runs over hurdles; 1lb out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
Verdict
Doubts surrounding the bulk of the field. Willow Baby isn’t fully exposed and can go well but the two against the field are One Hart, who went close on soft ground on his last turf run yet has kindly been dropped 3lb in the interim, and STORMY PEARL. The selection hasn’t fired in two AW runs for her new yard but getting back on turf can help and it’s notable that connections have booked Paul Mulrennan who knows her well and who has been on board for her best efforts.[Paul Smith]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Captain DandyThe Guardian:
Crocodile PowerDaily Mail:
EndermanThe Sun:
One For The LadiesTelegraph:
Dandys Gold