15.20
SoftKirby Thomas Grand Finale Classic Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 1f 170y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.70
Form: 27-392
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (7) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Prevailed narrowly in cheekpieces at Musselburgh (1m, good) last time, registering a first win since 2024; back up 3lb but remains well treated on peak form, which includes a Ripon success; headgear removed; should remain competitive. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Winless since November 2024 and tried in cheekpieces when a below-par sixth of 12 in 1m Redcar handicap last month; needs to bounce back with headgear retained. |
11/4 |
|
6th 5 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Placed twice since dropped back to 1m last month, more recently when very close third (just behind The Sweet Escape) at Leicester (1m, good to firm) nine days ago; competes off same mark here; big player if new cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
5/1 |
4/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 488872 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (6) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
towards rear |
9/1 |
|
10th 11 (13) |
27th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, held up in rear |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (5) |
15th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
3/1
Form: 57-431 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
11yo who needs to produce more than he's managed on his last three starts but he's 3lb lower than when a close third at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and has won at Ripon seven times; went close here in August 2024 when he last wore these blinkers (which replace cheekpieces); not discounted. |
7/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner; best form this term when placed a few times in spring, showing that he retains plenty of ability aged 11; gained last win off 7lb higher over C&D and can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Tough front-runner; ran a rare poor race last time but had been in good form prior to that, notably when a close third at Ayr last month (1m, good to firm); major chance. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 8716-0 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-17 over hurdles but on a competitive mark and his recent Flat effort when close up at Ripon (1m2f) bodes well. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
20th Jun 2024 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Won over this trip at Beverley last July (heavy); now 2lb lower; quite interesting particularly if there is some give in the ground (below-par reappearance run on faster ground). |
20/1 |
|
13th 13 (16) |
3rd Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
steadied start, held up in rear |
20/1 |
11/4
Form: 60-213 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 (12) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today. |
25/1 |
|
7 (10) |
13th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 25-958
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (10) |
18th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Had a near miss over C&D on his stable debut last month but neither run since has been quite so good; a new visor replaces cheekpieces this time; not ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
3rd Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ex-Charlie Johnston; went close on stable debut over C&D last month but he wasn't in the same form when a 5-4 favourite here a week later; that took his record to 0-10 and he needs to step up again after that latest run. |
9/2 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
midfield |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 19007/ D
Last run: 611 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (13) |
27th Jul 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
slowly away |
33/1 |
|
10th 12 (3) |
20th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Ex-Alan King; has won twice on 9.5f on AW and once over 6f on turf (good); hasn't recaptured his form since a 611-day break before this season; others have stronger claims. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.39 |
| Trifecta | £73.30 |
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