16.35
Good To SoftClose Brothers Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £7644
- 0m 7f 127y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 28-508
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 10 (8) |
13th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Ended a losing run in 7f AW Lingfield handicap eight days ago; had a bit up his sleeve there so is very much one to consider under a 4lb penalty. |
8/1 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
|
5 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Acts well over C&D but hasn't been back here since impressive win in 2023; on a handy mark and of interest after a good Leicester run in May, with Oisin Murphy a rare booking for the yard (0-1 in last five years). |
7/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 490-68
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (4) |
16th Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Winless in two years and has regressed sharply this season, proving inconsistent in the visor in 0-55 company of late; doesn't make obvious appeal. |
20/1 |
|
8 (4) |
10th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Hasn't won since landing a three-timer in the summer of 2023; has struggled in handicaps this year but stayed on well up in trip when third of 12 in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) nine days ago; needs to step up back in a handicap. |
12/1 |
|
5 (12) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Only one piece of worthwhile form since completing a turf hat-trick in the summer of 2023 and has never attempted this far before, but she drops into this company for the first time; market support would be interesting. |
9/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 101803
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (1) |
11th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Should be well treated but he hasn't offered a great deal since January; this trip perhaps more suitable than the 5.7f he tackled at Bath on his return from a break four weeks ago; still looks opposable. |
14/1 |
|
3 (1) |
13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
All wins on AW and his best turf form has come on good ground; lowly mark but others have more compelling claims. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 (3) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins on the AW and 8lb lower than for the latest; promising return when beaten under a length into third of six at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) in January, but hasn't built on it; switch to blinkers needs to have a positive effect. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 749147
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (6) |
26th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer. |
33/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level. |
12/1 |
11/4
Form: 763131
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (5) |
9th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Made all to win a 7f handicap here in June; not beaten a rival in three subsequent runs; has the pace to be effective at this trip and he's favoured by these weights; not ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
12th 1 (9) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Dual winner from the front this season, including over C&D in April off 12lb lower, who hasn't been able to dominate the past twice and has been eased off each time; needs to bounce back and also show this mark within range. |
12/1 |
|
13th 5 (8) |
2nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Successful under positive rides over C&D in April and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in June; taken on in front when last of nine at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days later; not many confirmed front-runners among this opposition, so he could be dangerous if allowed his own way. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 769-73
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 354362
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
26th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
|
4 (2) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Scored three times at 1m in 2023 and he arrives in very good nick, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap nine days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark from his inside berth. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (10) |
5th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who is 0-7 this year; however, he's run some good races and won three times in 2023; each-way contender off a reduced mark. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 100-04
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
22nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has had a few absences since winning a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, Tapeta) for Mark Loughnane early last year, and although 5l behind the winner she ran well to finish second of 12 on her second start for this yard here (7f) this month; return to this trip should suit and she's a player. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (4) |
22nd Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has had a few absences since winning a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, Tapeta) for Mark Loughnane early last year, and although 5l behind the winner she ran well to finish second of 12 on her second start for this yard here (7f) this month; return to this trip should suit and she's a player. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dropped away in the final furlong on last month's stable debut (C&D) but that was her first run for five months and racing up against the far rail may not have been beneficial; 2lb lower today and could take a big step forward. |
10/1 |
7/2
Form: 0-4222
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (7) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won over C&D (good) last summer and has run well on the AW here in her last three outings; still 3lb above her highest winning mark, but ought to put up another bold show. |
11/2 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Scored over 1m here in September and returned from six months off with a good fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Resumed winning ways over 1m here in September and she signed off for 2025 with a good C&D second the following month; has gone well fresh too so she needs considering on her seasonal return. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £84.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £78.62 |
| Tricast | £536.61 |
| Trifecta | £639.00 |
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