17.02
SoftMyddelton & Major Handicap
- Prize money: £4579.74
- 1m 4f 5y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 00-62 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (6) |
25th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; respectable efforts off 8lb higher when sixth of 20 in the Ascot Stakes and Northumberland Plate in June; freshened up since; needs improvement to win at this level. |
5/1 |
|
6th 4 (14) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; sixth off this 8lb higher mark at Royal Ascot (2m4f) was right up with that form and he's a player if this AW surface (sole race on one was as 2yo, finished last) proves suitable. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 (18) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat in 15-runner Chester Cup (2m2f, good) over five weeks ago, never far away before strength of stamina took him to the front inside the final 1f; below-form outsider last April/June on his only two starts on good to firm (one at this meeting); up 8lb since Chester but may well be capable of another advance if the ground is okay. |
9/2 |
4/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 906-22
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (1) |
30th Sep 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Sole win from 14 starts came at Bath (1m4f, good to firm) last June on his final start for Richard Hughes; failed to make an impact in four starts over hurdles for Harry Derham and he's struggled in three outings since joining this stable; tries this trip on the Flat for the first time. |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 63-73
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (9) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Runner-up on his last four starts and beaten favourite on the last three occasions; rather threw away the Newmarket race he contested 12 days ago, hanging right and carrying his head high when in front; visor replaces blinkers this time; has the ability to run well but there are reservations. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 (2) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts and was clear of the rest behind an improver at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm; blinkers added) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he's respected back in trip. |
100/30 |
3/1
Form: 8000-
Last run: 195 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
16th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Not an immediate hit in handicaps but the step up to 2m saw him win twice on turf and once over C&D; foiled in the four-timer at Southwell but he lost nothing in a tenacious defeat to one who is now 3-3 at distances beyond 2m (first two well clear); up another 3lb but looks sure to go well. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 11 (11) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
8st 8lb |
Typical improver from the yard who bids for a four-timer after two wins over 2m on turf and a particularly emphatic success at Kempton (2m, Polytrack); has been hit with another 10lb rise for that latest success, but folly to rule him out given the possibility of further progress. |
9/4 |
|
1st 8 (10) |
7th Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
A few costly defeats in early summer but has got it together since tackling this trip and may well have more to offer upped another 5lb on his AW debut (is a half-brother to a Polytrack winner); is shortlisted for a stable in its usual high-summer form. |
6/4 |
12/1
Form: 830-
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (7) |
12th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, rushed up and pressed leader after 3f, lost position over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off |
14/1 |
|
7th 11 (1) |
11th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
25th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten in both handicaps; too soon to write off but can only watch this time. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.55 |
| Trifecta | £34.20 |
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