14.05
Good To SoftApex Traffic Management Ltd Buttonhook Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 1m 5f 16y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.90
Form: 6337-4 D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27 (20) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve. |
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2 (16) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 125y |
9st 12lb |
Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit. |
12/1 |
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3rd 2 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Competitive but below best form in two claimers this summer for current yard and then tailed off in a 2m2f handicap at Down Royal; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 440-09 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (10) |
26th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
11yo who has won just once since 2021 but that came at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) this June; has run well several times this year, including when fourth of 13 at York (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, and might not be far away. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
12th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
11yo now but he's had a few bright moments this season, including second of eight to Kihavah at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; his sixth of 20 in the John Smith's Cup over C&D in July shows he's still effective over shorter trips. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders against rail, going okay 3f out, keeping on and went second over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, no match for winner |
6/1 |
9/4
Form: 551-41
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
12st 5lb |
Finished strongly to force a dead heat with Ryebridge over C&D (good to soft) on his handicap hurdle debut 13 days ago; wore cheekpieces on that occasion but they are now replaced by the visor he wore regularly during his Flat career; retains handicapping scope on his useful form in that sphere. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has made the frame in two races at Wetherby (2m) since switched to this code; opening hurdles mark is very attractive judged on best Flat form; possibilities. |
100/30 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
3lb lower than when winning at York (1m2f, soft) a year ago and very likely to have his optimum conditions, but a leap of faith is required following two poor efforts since returning from 308 days off last month. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 2239-6 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 8st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won over C&D (Class 5, good; same mark) last July; has mixed hurdling with Flat racing this year and wasn't beaten far when third over C&D (good; 7-1, Just Dottie fifth) 25 days ago; highly likely to give his running, even though he isn't a frequent winner. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Good fourth at Musselburgh in March but tailed off in his last run over hurdles and down the field on the Flat last week; others look more likely. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (1) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
3/1
Form: 1212-2 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Took step back in right direction when second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month but was unable to lay a glove on Cascade Hall and will need to build on that performance here. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 217y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Soundly beaten on both Flat starts this year (1m4f/2m), and just a respectable fifth over hurdles 12 days ago; now 2lb lower than when second here (2m2f, good) last summer but needs to up his game. |
7/2 |
|
5th 3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Not seen over hurdles since scoring at Perth (2m) last July but he comes here fit from the Flat and was also a good second on this card 12 months ago; considered. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 8500/0
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
19th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won 1m maiden at Leopardstown as 2yo, when also placed in a Group 2, but he missed 2023 and has generally struggled in Britain this year; way down the weights and took minor honours at Carlisle (1m3f) and Chelmsford (1m6f; made most) on last two outings, but he needs to improve on that form. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
Won 1m maiden at Leopardstown as 2yo, when also placed in a Group 2, but he missed 2023 and has generally struggled for both yards in Britain this year; has dropped a long way in the weights and his latest fourth at Carlisle (1m3f) wasn't bad but he needs more back up in trip. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 (8) |
5th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, went fourth final strides, not pace to challenge |
50/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £23.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.35 |
| Trifecta | £83.50 |
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