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Softstarsports.bet Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 5f 164y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.20
Form: 958-90
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; bred to win races but tailed off this winter in his first two handicaps and dramatic improvement is needed now up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
11th 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
7/1 |
|
11th 13 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
7/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: -45834
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles but ran his best race this season with cheekpieces added when an 11l third of six over C&D two weeks ago on his first try at this far; should be thereabouts if repeating the effort. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Still a maiden over hurdles but produced one of his best results over 2m5f, the longest distance he's tackled; modest third over 2m1f last time; combination of new trip and first-time headgear may have positive effect. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-6 over hurdles but ran well in all three handicaps last season, most recently when second (albeit well held) behind heavily backed rival at Fontwell (2m5f, soft) in February; at least each-way claims if ready to roll. |
7/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 08F8
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins this season, the latter at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; disappointed on latest outing and will have something to prove if the ground remains good but Sean Bowen is a good booking. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in October and doubled his tally at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) this month; still has a lowly mark after recent 5lb rise and ought to make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Another small personal best RPR when last of two to finish in a dramatic Fontwell contest over Christmas (2m3f; winner won again next time); mere replication of previous best on slower ground won't suffice. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: -26P5F C
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner, latterly on good ground last April; her infrequent going days are difficult to foretell, though, and she was soundly beaten here (2m2f) ten days ago; 1lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Course regular who has won twice (about 2m3f, good) and been placed on another four occasions from 15 visits; last won just over a year ago but looked to have something to offer when unseating four out in April and it was too far out to tell how she'd have fared when falling, again here, last time; 2lb wrong but she's not dismissed. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Pulled up on her final two outings in 2025 but looked in much better form back from a break here 16 days ago, moving well close to the pace when unseating four out; has won the last two runnings of this race off similar marks and could be set for another bold bid. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 74-900
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise. |
6/1 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
|
8th 11 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise. |
7/2 |
100/30
Form: P5-602 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Well beaten before last-fence refusal on latest outing in February but has a largely consistent record over hurdles; will be suited by the trip/ground and has slipped to a good mark; each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has won three times over hurdles and finished third for the fourth successive time in that sphere at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 15 days ago; back over fences after a couple of failed attempts in November 2023 but tends to find at least one too good. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Huntingdon winner in April (3m1f, good); fair runs over this trip on good to soft/soft/heavy on last three starts; each-way chance |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-6385 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 13lb
12 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 6324-5
Last run: 75 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Longstanding maiden but bang there in two 2m5f handicaps at Fontwell (good to soft; in cheekpieces) before struggling there last time on heavy (first-time visor); can be given another chance; 2lb wrong but a 3lb claimer takes over. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-15 over hurdles but was creditable second at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) in March and caught the eye making headway from the rear on consecutive 2m7f starts in June/July; 1lb wrong here but could have a say. |
8/1 |
|
6th 13 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-14 over hurdles but hasn't been with Neil Mulholland all that long and caught the eye making smooth headway from the rear at Bangor (2m7f, good; finished fourth) last month; could have a say. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.58 |
| Tricast | £47.63 |
| Trifecta | £67.10 |
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