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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 (18) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 188y Class 2 |
8st 11lb
|
Reserve; acts on good to soft, much more to prove on soft; came back to the boil to win a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (2m) two weeks ago and peak efforts last term, including a 2m fourth at this meeting, were a bit better; with 4lb penalty, though, a career best may nevertheless be required. |
40/1 |
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1st 4 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 7f 209y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Third in a 1m4f handicap at this meeting two years ago and his run over the same trip here 15 days ago was a step back in the right direction; has some appealing form to his name at 2m, so very much in the mix. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Course winner over 1m6f (also has two wins at 1m4f) but he hasn't scored since August 2024; posted a couple of mighty seconds in big handicaps on AW and turf last term but he's yet to get going in two starts this year; dangerous mark if he can stage a revival and the market might be revealing. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Progressed into a useful staying handicapper in the second half of 2024; gelded ahead of this belated return; has plenty to find on form and might be using this as a prep ahead of a return to handicap company (entered in Cesarewitch). |
40/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (12) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Progressive in 2023, 2024 and 2025; that included getting pipped in the 2024 Cesarewitch (2m2f, soft) and two big runs last year at Goodwood; runner-up in his 2024 and 2025 reappearances, though not in such good races as this one; would have a lot more to prove on good to firm ground than good or softer, but this 2026 return is off a competitive mark. |
18/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (7) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
C&D winner whose losing run is up to 16 despite a declining mark, but his second of three behind an improver (who has gone in again since) at Newbury (2m, good to firm) last month wasn't a bad effort; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (2) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 8yo who has not been firing on all cylinders this season and was beaten over 14l when fourth of five at Lingfield (2m, good) last month; continues to slide down the weights but needs a revival. |
7/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Yet to win a handicap on turf but won over hurdles (good to soft) and on AW earlier this year and did very well to finish third of 15 in the big 2m4f handicap at the Glorious meeting when 5lb out of the weights; just 1lb lower this time and balance of form suggests he'll need more back at 1m6f. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 17 (8) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 137y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
14th at 100-1 in this race in 2024; won at Kempton this year over hurdles and on AW Flat, and similar Flat form over that 2m on last two runs, but much better is needed from 5lb out of the handicap today; 7lb claimer is called up. |
66/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won five times over hurdles (once over C&D) and three times on the Flat last year; quite versatile regarding ground but has been safely held on both starts this summer (hurdle/Flat) and current mark probably demands a personal-best. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 (1) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Progressive form under both codes last year included a 1m4f course win; quiet return to jumping at Cartmel two weeks ago but that was after a lengthy break and he's on better Flat mark than he is over hurdles. |
4/1 |
|
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 |
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 |