14.45
SoftEmpentis – Training Equine Staff Handicap
- Prize money: £3663.8
- 1m 2f 1y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: 435411 D
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (6) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Arrives on the back of soft/heavy-ground wins at Haydock (10.5f), Hamilton (1m4f) and Redcar (1m2f; readily), the latest being her best effort for a long time; penalised; steps up to this trip for the first time but the way she won at Hamilton suggests she should see it out; big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 10 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
midfield, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish, readily |
4/1 |
|
7 (2) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Off the mark for the season when coming late to win apprentice handicap at Haydock on Friday (1m2f, heavy); 1lb lower here; yet to win in three attempts at 1m4f but interesting all the same. |
2/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 7254
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-6 on the Flat for Edward Bethell but signed off for him with good third of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; RPR 77) in October; changed hands for 15,000gns soon afterwards; could have a say on stable/hurdle debut. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-6 on the Flat for Edward Bethell but signed off for him with good third of 14 at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; RPR 77) in October; changed hands for 15,000gns soon afterwards; could have a say on stable/hurdle debut. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 10 (4) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Unexposed 3yo who has made a sound start to his handicap career this autumn, finishing second (Powerful Response third) over 1m2f at Redcar (soft) three weeks ago; raised 3lb but there's probably more to come. |
13/2 |
7/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 967746 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (2) |
14th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ended last year with two close calls over C&D but he was disappointing behind Annandale here last month and needs to bounce back after that laboured effort. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (2) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, outpaced over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
3/1 |
|
6th 1 (2) |
8th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, outpaced over 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 354705
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (7) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Likes the mud and well handicapped; latest third was on his first venture over 1m4f and he's spent much of his career at about 7f or 1m; often wears cheekpieces but sported nothing last time and now tries a visor; can go well. |
8/1 |
|
10th 2 (7) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Likes the mud and well handicapped; latest third was on his first venture over 1m4f and he's spent much of his career at about 7f or 1m; often wears cheekpieces but sported nothing last time and now tries a visor; can go well. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 10 (10) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
prominent on outer, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f, outpaced 3f out |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 662134 D
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (10) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 (3) |
2nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Well suited by soft/heavy in his first two starts switched to cheekpieces, latterly winning easily off 7lb lower in a small field at Ffos Las (1m2f) when he saw the trip out very well; respectable third on Newcastle AW on latest outing; 1m4f had not previously looked a help (two attempts) but that was on fast ground in other headgear; interesting. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 (1) |
10th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 976
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (3) |
1st Mar 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
The middle leg of a hat-trick in the autumn came over 1m4f here; has remained in form since (second over extended 1m4f Newcastle latest) but his stamina for 1m6f has to be taken on trust. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 (1) |
15th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 (10) |
24th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
pressed leader early, prominent after 2f |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 401466 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (7) |
14th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Came from the rear to win a shade cosily over C&D in October; just 2lb higher today but he's finished sixth here in his last two starts and needs to rediscover his spark. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Came from the rear to win a shade cosily over C&D in October; just 3lb higher today and not ruled out, but he's inconsistent and was merely sixth over C&D last time. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
28th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Came from the rear to win a shade cosily over C&D in October; just 3lb higher today and not ruled out, but he's inconsistent and was merely sixth over C&D last time. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 234713 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
led, headed 2f out |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders against rail |
11/4 |
|
1st 9 (9) |
27th Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
His best form has come over 6f/7f and he failed to shine over 1m at Doncaster recently; however, he kept on well for fourth over 7f at Newcastle (AW) two starts ago and it will be no surprise if this 3yo bounces back. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 639786 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (9) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up. |
9/2 |
|
9th 3 (9) |
7th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (10) |
17th Dec 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 7250
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Showed only minor promise during five-race Flat career for David and Nicola Barron and has good standard to reach on this stable/hurdle debut. |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, brief headway after 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
25/1 |
|
10th 14 (1) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
15/2
Form: 47-523 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (5) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
held up in rear |
15/2 |
|
3rd 10 (8) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, kept on |
7/1 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
7th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and she could improve for last month's reappearance fifth at Beverley; however, she drew a blank last season (0-9) and others arrive with more compelling claims. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 905
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Five-race maiden; clear second off this mark at Kempton (1m) last Monday, showing improvement for first-time blinkers; likely to go up in the weights once reassessed; respected in the retained headgear. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 14 (2) |
14th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
8/1 |
|
12th 13 (2) |
5th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
66/1
Form: 57/900 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (6) |
28th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened 4f out, tailed off |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 3560
Last run: 59 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (7) |
6th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Winner over C&D when blinkered for the first time two starts back; only third behind Susiesparkle under same conditions six days later (evens favourite), but ought to be competitive again; reverts to wearing cheekpieces. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
20th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Reacted well to a change of headgear (first-time blinkers for cheekpieces) when off the mark in a C&D handicap last Friday, drawing away late on; a 5lb penalty won't prevent him making a bold bid if the blinkers work as well a second time. |
7/4 |
|
1st 11 (9) |
14th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Runner-up in two C&D handicaps in November but he's finished down the field on Tapeta in his last three runs; new headgear is now tried but he's still a maiden after 11 starts and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.64 |
| Tricast | £234.22 |
| Trifecta | £348.80 |
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