15.40
SoftRon And Esther Leahy Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 2f 23y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 821245
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Two Yarmouth runs over 1m2f in April tie in closely with A Major Payne, including when a whisker behind that rival in third a fortnight ago; shouldn't be much between the pair again. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Won at Sandown (1m2f) last summer in first two starts after cheekpieces were refitted; respectable in two of four starts since, including over C&D recently when finishing on the heels of A Major Payne; should be competitive. |
3/1 |
|
4th 9 (11) |
11th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in first two starts after cheekpieces were refitted, at Sandown (1m2f; good and soft) last summer, but his form went to pot in two of three runs after; needs to return in much better form. |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 415413 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (12) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Went close in April and won at Doncaster (1m4f, good) in June next time; her two runs since (Newbury) have not been great, though. |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 (9) |
5th Aug 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two turf wins, which came last June and at Doncaster (1m4f, good) almost exactly one year later on penultimate start; two seconds earlier this year but she needs to bounce back from a poor show here (1m3f; co-favourite) six weeks ago. |
6/1 |
|
7th 1 (4) |
24th Jun 2025 Good 1m 3f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Bounced back to winning form when successful under Fred Daly at Doncaster (1m4f, good) 18 days ago, winning with a great deal more in hand than the margin would suggest; 5lb rise may prove lenient. |
2/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -64163
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three AW wins last year, the latest over C&D in October and he's now back to that mark for the first time since; bits of encouragement since give him a place in calculations. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (3) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Fast-finishing fourth over 1m2f at Lingfield in January but he hasn't found the same form in two subsequent outings there; Marquand up but others bring more compelling claims. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Fast-finishing fourth over C&D 19 days ago but he wasn't in the same form behind Tommy's Promise here one week later; Rossa Ryan booked and he's capable of a big run at this level. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 826-18 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Scored over hurdles at Stratford last May but below par on the AW over the winter, beating just one home in 1m2f handicap at Chelmsford in February; more is required after a break in a change of headgear. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
26th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D scorer but she's not proving the easiest to predict of late, tried in a change of headgear when only sixth of eight in 1m handicap here last month; others are preferred. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
15th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
All three of her wins on the Flat have been over 1m2f; failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in November but she ran a better race when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 26 days ago; cheekpieces replace the visor but this is the shortest trip she has encountered since July 2023. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 355332 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (11) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Just 3-44 but she is consistent and has winning form over C&D; was returning from 87 days off when beaten about 4l into fourth of 11 behind Moon Over The Sea here last month and should finish closer on 5lb better terms; new headgear combination. |
5/1 |
|
4th 10 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Consistent mare who posted a good third of eight to Belle Amie in 1m4f classified event at Wolverhampton in February; this C&D winner needs considering. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
9th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Infrequent winner but she's been placed on numerous occasions for current yard, including when third in a Southwell handicap (1m6f) last time; could well again back in trip and she's in the mix for in-form yard. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: 8-9413 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (1) |
1st May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Tough task from out of the weights on his C&D return and has come to hand early the past two seasons, including when winning here first time out in 2023; could have done without the dry spell though. |
8/1 |
|
5 (1) |
1st May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
8st 7lb |
Tough task from out of the weights on his C&D return and has come to hand early the past two seasons, including when winning here first time out in 2023; could have done without the dry spell though. |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (5) |
5th Apr 2025 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Seasonal debutant; made a successful reappearance over C&D two years ago but has gained both wins in Class 6; now 5lb out of the weights back up in grade. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 5-6225
Last run: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (10) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Belatedly got off the mark when sporting a first-time hood (kept since) on good to soft over C&D in July; short-headed next time and ran respectably when coming from behind at Bath (heavy) on latest; each-way claims. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 (6) |
1st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
towards rear |
7/2 |
15/2
Form: 347-62
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
0-23 on the Flat, having had several chances off basement marks; should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles but makes very limited appeal. |
66/1 |
|
6 (6) |
28th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
20-race maiden and well beaten in handicaps back on turf last two starts; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (5) |
14th Jun 2025 Good 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Is 0-19 and turned in a below-par fifth of nine in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 64/0-9
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Former Jessica Harrington inmate who is 0-13 across both codes; returns to this sphere with plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
|
9th 6 (3) |
4th Sep 2024 Good 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, lost ground after 1f, soon dropped to midfield, headway on outer over 4f out |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 (5) |
31st Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; pulled up over hurdles on stable debut and neither Flat run since suggests he's the one to be on here. |
33/1 |
50/1
Form: 555096
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (5) |
30th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
It would be a huge surprise were this poor maiden, who's tried in a third different form of headgear, to get off the mark. |
66/1 |
|
7th 8 (10) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 3f 104y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Again down the field here last week when behind Trackman; went off a 100-1 outsider. |
33/1 |
|
10th 12 (8) |
10th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden whose mark has bottomed out; hard to fancy. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 902-77
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (10) |
10th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced but has to find something and was no better for the tongue-tie when beating one home at Newmarket last time (1m); best RPR came over this far in a maiden but others look more likely. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
|
7th 10 (1) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Matched debut effort when upped to 1m2f at Chelmsford last time; open to improvement for handicap debut but will likely have to raise game to win. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 84-0
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (13) |
14th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has yet to get competitive, including in two handicaps; too soon to write off but today's first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference. |
16/1 |
|
12th 9 (13) |
14th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Has yet to get competitive, including in two handicaps; too soon to write off but today's first-time cheekpieces need to make a difference. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (1) |
27th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Never offered much in 7f/1m novices on the AW and the same again on handicap debut over 1m2f at Yarmouth; the tongue-tie tried there is swiftly discarded; lots to prove after that run. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.51 |
| Tricast | £120.71 |
| Trifecta | £206.00 |
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