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SoftBrien “Scooby” Ross Memorial Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 1m 4f 15y
- Class 6
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 807134
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (1) |
21st Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 207y |
9st 5lb |
Won from 4lb higher last year at Hamilton (1m4f, soft); has shown little since and was last seen on the end of a 34l defeat returning from an absence two weeks ago at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); needs to bounce back. |
33/1 |
|
8 (18) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won twice last summer, at Ballinrobe off 49 and Hamilton off 52; going through the motions at Dundalk earlier this year; capable off this mark on return to turf but drawn wide and might need this after a 114-day break. |
33/1 |
|
11 (1) |
12th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Well drawn but recent form means a case is hard to make for her. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 57-064
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
19th May 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not achieved much in previous visits here but always over shorter and she's been found the right race having won comfortably over the extended 2m5f at Pontefract four weeks ago; holds obvious claims upped 5lb. |
7/4 |
|
1st 10 (6) |
21st Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 139y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Just one win from her 28 starts and she needs to prove her stamina, but she's on a competitive mark on her Flat form last August/September and she ran pretty well over hurdles three weeks ago; trainer won this last year. |
11/1 |
|
4th 5 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Best run since going handicapping when 17l fourth of 12 over this C&D on good to soft four weeks ago; more needed; has an each-way chance. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 562232 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (4) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
11th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 13y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Well treated on his 2024 exploits and, having returned from a long absence in February, it's possible he's working his way back into form; however, this 8yo is not easy to fancy on the evidence of this year's two runs. |
33/1 |
|
5th 10 (6) |
12th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Pulled hard when finishing last in a 0-55 handicap over C&D recently, his first start in around 18 months; entitled to improve but is very hard to recommend. |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 860974 C
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (8) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (5) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 (8) |
17th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: -06534
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made light of a six-month absence when landing 12-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly. |
2/1 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Consistent first year with Ruth Carr included solid second over C&D (good to firm) and a win over 1m5f at Hamilton (good) in July; form tailed off markedly on final two starts of 2025 but no surprise if he resumes in better form following a break. |
16/1 |
|
6 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent first year with Ruth Carr, winning over 1m5f at Hamilton in July and reaching the frame on six other occasions; possible soft didn't suit when below par latest; had course form for previous yard; considered. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 020341 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard. |
100/30 |
|
1st 9 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour. |
13/2 |
14/1
Form: 879515 C
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (7) |
4th May 2025 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove. |
33/1 |
|
8th 9 (7) |
4th May 2025 Good 1m 3f 15y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Signed off for Kevin Frost with narrow course win (1m5f, good) last summer but his three subsequent runs for Linda Perratt were disappointing and he returns from a 224-day break with quite a bit to prove. |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (5) |
22nd Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Four wins from 42 races, the latest win at Hamilton (1m5f) in July on final start for Kevin Frost; soundly beaten on both starts since and he does not look the percentage call. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 7-7465
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (1) |
13th Aug 2024 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Patchy campaign this season and needs to raise his game, but he's dropped down the weights and last year's best efforts came in blinkers, which go back on this evening (replacing cheekpieces); not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
21st Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Yet to win (12 races) and not the easiest of rides but he's been on the premises plenty of times at 1m6f-2m, including when cheekpieces were installed at this track (claimer ridden) and Nottingham on last two outings; good each-way claims. |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 (11) |
6th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Yet to win and he isn't the easiest of rides but he's run some good races at 1m6f and improved for his reappearance when fourth at Redcar (good to firm; acts well on good) 14 days ago; not far away. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 00-646
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Longstanding maiden; effective at the track and ran creditably over 1m4f here last week; still looks opposable for win purposes. |
33/1 |
|
4th 9 (8) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
8st 5lb |
Placed several times (including C&D) but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and failed to beat a rival on her Newcastle reappearance seven weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
10th 8 (8) |
11th Mar 2026 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Placed several times, including at Newcastle, but this 10yo remains a longstanding maiden and was well beaten at Musselburgh (2m, soft) in November when last seen. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 7-8084
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (9) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Yet to be placed from 13 starts; it is difficult to muster any enthusiasm for her chances here. |
25/1 |
|
12 (8) |
1st Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
12-race maiden who has shown very little this year and she would be a surprise winner today. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 6-74
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Seems to have learned to settle better on recent outings and kept on well for close fourth (just behind Willie Shake Hands) over C&D (good to soft) last month; slightly disappointing at Ayr since but still considered. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Seems to have learned to settle better on recent outings and kept on well for close fourth (just behind Willie Shake Hands) over C&D (good to soft) last month; slightly disappointing at Ayr since but still considered. |
5/1 |
|
4th 9 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Remains winless but he posted a good fourth of 13 in 2m Newcastle handicap hurdle 22 days ago given he was set plenty to do; this keen-going sort can't be discounted off the same mark. |
4/1 |
11/2
Form: 454572
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Off the mark on AW at Newcastle (1m4f) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies but hasn't seriously threatened in two recent AW outings for new yard since returning from a long absence. |
9/1 |
|
8th 7 (3) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in September 2024 on his final start for Rebecca Menzies; didn't shape badly here over 1m4f on his stable debut last time having been off for 558 days; may build on that over this longer trip. |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
5th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Sent off 1-3 when making it 17th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in September 2024; has since left Rebecca Menzies (same owners) and the market should reveal what is expected. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 057842
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (8) |
13th Aug 2024 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
0-11 but was short-headed in first-time blinkers (retained) over 1m3f here (good to firm) ten days ago, when well clear of the third; he's a contender if backing up that latest run and coping with the slower ground. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his AW form at up to 1m earlier in the year; best run since switching to turf when stepped up to 1m2f at Ayr (good) four weeks ago but he wasn't strong at the finish and it remains to be seen whether this slightly longer trip suits; wears first-time blinkers. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
7th Jul 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £72.29 |
| Tricast | £324.35 |
| Trifecta | £570.00 |