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SoftOne Up On Football Now At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £9241.75
- 3m 0f 52y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 48-133
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
28th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
5/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
held up in midfield, headway and disputing second when mistake and lost ground last, rallied run-in, went fourth towards finish |
12/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
held up in midfield, headway and disputing second when mistake and lost ground last, rallied run-in, went fourth towards finish |
12/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 31-215
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Good form when winning a two-runner novice chase at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December on his second run over fences; however, he hasn't kicked on since and needs to raise his game if he's to win this. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Not fully exposed over fences and has winning form in a match, downing a 1-3 shot at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; has jumping frailties, however, which again came to the fore when an 18l second of two finishers over this sort of trip at Chepstow (soft) three weeks ago; tongue-tie added and maybe this race won't be a stern examination of his jumping technique. |
10/11 |
|
2nd 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won a match race at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December, his second chase, and certainly didn't run badly when last of five in Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month, where a last-fence error magnified his margin of defeat; not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip but still enters calculations. |
6/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 511/16 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
28th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
6th 12 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Won twice late in 2022 and reappeared at Fontwell (extended 3m2f, soft) six weeks ago to complete his hat-trick, with tongue tied first time and drawing 11l clear from two out; up 8lb and in grade, for second run since a long layoff, but there was plenty to like about that latest performance. |
6/1 |
|
6th 12 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Won twice late in 2022 and reappeared at Fontwell (extended 3m2f, soft) six weeks ago to complete his hat-trick, with tongue tied first time and drawing 11l clear from two out; up 8lb and in grade, for second run since a long layoff, but there was plenty to like about that latest performance. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 12-322
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Runner-up off this mark at Newbury (3m, soft) last February but he's not hit the same level since and was beaten 19l back at Newbury (third of nine) last month; overall record is now 1-15 and others are more persuasive. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent over hurdles last season, with best effort a C&D second (soft) just over a year ago; disappointing over fences this term (three attempts; blinkers tried last time) and this switch back to hurdling needs to rekindle his enthusiasm; usual cheekpieces back on today. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Consistent over hurdles last season; ran well to a point on chasing debut at Bangor (3m, heavy) in November and may have found the good ground too lively when safely held at Doncaster in December; not out of this if change of headgear gives him a boost. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 5FP/61 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
4-7 over fences but ended 2025 with two disappointing hurdle runs and made very underwhelming return to chasing when seventh of eight at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in February; needs to turn things around. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his old chase form but this is a belated return to fences and recent hurdling exploits leave him with much to prove. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 417-P
Last run: 121 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Took his form to a new level after being switched to fences following wind surgery, winning his first two races (3m, heavy) before pulling up at Newbury two weeks ago after a bad mistake five out; out-and-out stayer who could resume progress with conditions ideal. |
5/2 |
|
6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
2-2 since sent chasing after a wind operation and he was well on top late on at Uttoxeter and Ffos Las (both 3m on heavy); 7lb higher than last time but firmly on the upgrade. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 32P-68 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Hasn't won since Ludlow success in November 2023 (2m5f, good to soft); two fair runs over this sort of trip at Market Rasen and Ffos Las in February and could go well again. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Best effort for two years when under 4l behind Gold In The Rivers at Market Rasen latest (2m7f, soft), passing stopping rivals having lost his pitch; 2lb swing with that rival and yard back among winners in the meantime. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well handicapped on old form but didn't fire during light campaign last season and was tailed off when reappearing in December; revival needed. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 14/0-P D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
20th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
A five-time winner over hurdles but he's been struggling to recapture that level of form since returning from a long absence; has come a long way down the weights but others make more immediate appeal. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
20th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
A five-time winner over hurdles but he's been struggling to recapture that level of form since returning from a long absence; has come a long way down the weights but others make more immediate appeal. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.87 |
| Tricast | £59.04 |
| Trifecta | £86.80 |
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