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SoftMyra & Stuart’s 25th Anniversary First Date Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 5f 3y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/2 (Won)
Form: 252228 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (8) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Failed to win last season and absent since 17l defeat in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on AW in November; others have much less to prove. |
25/1 |
|
11th 11 (4) |
1st Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Won three times last year but he has gone without success in 12 runs in 2025; down the weights and last month's Pontefract effort can be upgraded, making up ground towards the middle of the track (slowly away after the blindfold was removed late too); dropped 1lb despite the promise of that effort and his dam was an AW winner; cheekpieces replace the blinkers worn on his last two starts; could be interesting. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 111169 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
9 (6) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since; he finished close up four and five starts back, acts on soft and is edging down the weights, but he was never dangerous in Westgate Warrior's C&D race two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 (11) |
15th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Four wins last May-July, with no joy since but he finished close up three and four starts back (his last two runs at 5f) before two lesser shows over 6f; beaten a head off this mark over C&D (good) in August, so a case can be made. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 254106 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a division of this two years ago but she has to step up on her recent efforts, last time finishing behind Drish Samphire. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time sprint winner including over C&D; her last success was 13 months ago but she showed signs of a revival when a 2l fifth in a Redcar handicap (6f, good to firm) last week; has possibilities if she can build on that. |
9/2 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two of her five wins have come at Redcar; well handicapped on 2025 best but she's yet to hit top gear this year; others have more pressing claims. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 443554 D BF
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
5f winner on soft and acts on heavy; eased down when appearing to lose his action at Redcar (5f, soft) last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark. |
20/1 |
|
12th 12 (12) |
18th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Conditions will suit and he's been running creditably of late, albeit without quite being at his spring best; not sure stall 12 will be beneficial. |
13/2 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Has generally remained in form since his soft-ground success (off 1lb lower) in the spring; did well to make the frame at Catterick last week considering he raced alone; ties in with Alafdhal on that effort. |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 885144 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
1lb lower than for his last win; never in the hunt at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month on his return from 284 days on the sidelines; stamina for 7f still to be proven. |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 983455 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Resurgent 8yo who has won four of his last seven starts, including at Windsor (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that was a last-gasp success but he beat a subsequent winner and this return to slower ground is no problem; big player again in his bid for a third course win. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Usually claimer ridden, to set the pace or race prominently; 8yo who has never raced here but he's been competitive in nearly every race this season, winning three, and went down by just a head and a neck at Newmarket on latest outing; drawn a bit wide but needs major respect. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Prominent racer who made it three wins in his last five starts when making all at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday; it's over three years since he defied a mark this high but he has to be respected in his current mood. |
11/4 |
7/1
Form: 480622 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018. |
7/2 |
|
9th 10 (7) |
16th Nov 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018. |
7/2 |
|
1st 12 (3) |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 5lb |
took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 644856
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (7) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Cashed in on her reduced mark when scoring at Catterick (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but she won off higher last term and warrants consideration. |
11/2 |
|
1st 1 (5) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made the frame a couple of times earlier this season and she's well handicapped on that form, but her last three performances haven't come up to scratch and she needs to raise her game. |
11/2 |
|
6th 9 (8) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Dual C&D winner last July (good to firm/soft); yet to hit top form this season, although hasn't been beaten far on last two runs. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 985222 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Stable stalwart with 13 wins; not the force of old and contests his first classified; can't discount but likely to find one or two too good. |
7/2 |
|
6th 3 (5) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Both wins on turf have been on ground slower than good and his last four wins have been on the AW; beat only one rival home at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago and now drops back in trip with promising amateur Henry Callan taking over in the saddle; visor back on. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 214709 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (8) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Looks competitively weighted, having won off this mark at Ripon in July; however, form has dipped since August and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to support with confidence. |
20/1 |
|
9th 1 (4) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Both wins at 5f, the latest here in July off 1lb lower; saddle slipped last time so that run can be ignored but her previous course flop also needs excusing; down in class but she has more to prove back at 6f. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 609886
Last run: 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (9) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins this summer, the latest over C&D 13 days ago when having a bit to spare; a 4lb higher mark may prove less of a hindrance than the widest stall. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Often front-runner; course winner over 7f last June and gained her fifth success when winning at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) five starts ago; behind Barmyblade when third over this C&D before a lesser effort at Thirsk 11 days ago; could bounce back in this lower grade. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won this race last year and she scored over 5f here (good) last month; can be a bit up and down but she's finished a creditable third in last two runs, including at Catterick (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; shortlisted. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 085697
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (11) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won Lingfield novice for Andrew Balding in January; has failed to make the frame in seven handicaps since for current yard; usual headgear left off and doesn't look up to taking advantage of a declining mark. |
33/1 |
|
12th 2 (5) |
7th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
AW novice win on final start for previous yard; below that form for new stable, proving unable to take advantage of a declining mark; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
16/1 |
|
11 (4) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Landed a Lingfield novice (6f, Polytrack) on his final start for Andrew Balding in January, but out of the frame in five handicaps since returning for this yard in May; another 2lb drop not enough to tempt. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £141.39 |
| Tricast | £3191.37 |
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