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SoftAscot Racecourse Supports Sport In Mind Handicap
- Prize money: £13500
- 1m 6f 34y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 808212 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 7 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races last season, including when beaten a neck by Spirit Mixer in this event; 4lb higher today and made a muted reappearance at Epsom three weeks ago but that was at 40-1 over 1m4f on soft; should be more interesting again with that under his belt. |
14/1 |
|
19 (8) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 34y Class 2 |
9st 4lb
|
Third reserve; soft ground wouldn't have helped when well behind Too Soon at Epsom ten days ago on seasonal debut; had some solid form in strong 1m6f/2m handicaps last season but current mark is a tough one. |
33/1 |
|
9th 6 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
He hasn't won since August 2024 but ran some fine races in defeat last season, including when second of 14 at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) in August; those efforts have ensured his mark is holding up, however, and he makes his comeback over a trip probably short of his best these days. |
14/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 551 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (9) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
in rear on outer, in touch with leaders after 8f |
6/4 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Won maiden at Goodwood in June, went close at Ascot (again 1m6f) next time and got up in the final strides for another Ascot handicap (2m) on latest outing, all on good; up another 5lb and drops back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve; trainer won two recent Melroses. |
7/1 |
|
1st 9 (6) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Made his debut in May and improved for a clearcut maiden win when upped in trip at Goodwood in June; hot favourite for handicap debut here (again 1m6f on good) 13 days ago and launched a strong challenge from well off the pace but was held off by a head; up 3lb but he's an appealing candidate for 2m and further improvement. |
6/5 |
11/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 111-23 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (1) |
2nd Sep 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Progressive in 2023 and 2024, nearly winning last season's Cesarewitch on soft ground; fast ground and a dodgy draw were feasible excuses for his last two defeats; C&D winner and still on a competitive mark. |
5/1 |
|
17th 8 (20) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
His march through the staying ranks included going mighty close in the Cesarewitch (2m2f) last October and winning at Goodwood (2m) last month; perhaps good to firm ground helps to explain a lesser show at Royal Ascot (2m4f) 11 days ago; acts on Tapeta but drawn widest and needs to resume progress. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 5421-1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (3) |
25th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
wore earplugs, took keen hold, led, pestered after halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
6/4 |
|
1st 3 (4) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Did too much up front at Ascot (1m6f) eight weeks ago; progressive otherwise in handicaps, winning twice, and may still have more to offer; possibilities, provided she stays the new trip. |
3/1 |
|
4th 7 (4) |
13th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 6f 34y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, led, 3 lengths ahead 8f out |
3/1 |
9/1
Form: /106-4 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
raced in second |
11/4 |
|
1st 5 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fit from the Flat when capitalising on a reduced mark in 2m7f handicap hurdle here 23 days ago; back up 4lb now but he's well in the mix again. |
4/1 |
|
1st 11 |
19th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Sole win over hurdles at this track in July 2022 but unraced in this discipline since pulling up last October (only effort over this distance); fit from the Flat, a market watch is advised. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 2326/4 C
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (3) |
4th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Well treated on best turf form but it's a long time since his last win; inconsistent results for current yard and latest defeat took his AW record to 0-10. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (3) |
21st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Four wins on turf, the last three over further than this and the latest in 2022; missed 2023; bit more needed than when fourth at Kempton in October on latest outing and he is dropping in trip. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 222-83
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (11) |
18th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Veteran who's been sharply on the downgrade in recent times, coming 22lb down the weights in the past year; a long time since he wore headgear, which is likely fitted more in hope than expectation. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (4) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Veteran who is 1-29 on the Flat and has completely lost his way, including when last of nine (behind two of these) over C&D four weeks ago; opposable from 1lb wrong. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 8-8029 D
Last run: 76 days
W: 10st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (4) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
On a losing run and the switch to blinkers (retained) on his last two starts has not seen any upturn; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more. |
8/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
1st May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers. |
8/1 |
40/1
Form: 178-87
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Resumed with C&D success and backed it up with a solid fourth of 13 over C&D later in May; ought to be in the shake-up off the same mark. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner in May 2025 and 2026, latterly in clearcut style (from Now The Eagle) when 6-5 favourite on return from hurdling; back up 5lb now; third in this race last year and looks set for another prominent finish. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Not seen on the Flat since finishing first and third over C&D around this time last year; comes into this fit from hurdling, though, and should make his presence felt. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 150-62
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive on the Flat and over hurdles last year, collecting eight wins (one over C&D) in total; absent since respectable fifth in Scottish County Hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January, though, and current mark demands another personal best. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won three in a row (1m7f/2m, good-soft) prior to heavy defeat at Windsor a fortnight ago; however, the ground was soft, heavy in places last time which may have been too demanding, and he's not written off today. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Won on the Flat in September and also successful on four of his five hurdle starts since, including on soft ground and in good style at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last time; he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race today, but he's clearly thriving and could go well once more. |
11/1 |
40/1
Form: 4732-0 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute. |
25/1 |
|
1 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute. |
25/1 |
|
1 (7) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Useful back in the day but has lost his way under both codes and is very opposable at the minute. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.17 |
| Tricast | £75.48 |
| Trifecta | £109.00 |