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Good To SoftRacing Again 9th July Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £3925.5
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
14/1
Form: 080-68 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (8) |
15th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity. |
8/1 |
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10 (7) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester. |
5/1 |
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2nd 3 (8) |
8th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 346-06
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Course regular who has registered four wins and five places from 21 starts here, including when scoring over 8.5f in April; has proved his stamina for 1m2f since July and has soft ground form too; may well make an impact. |
14/1 |
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3rd 1 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Off the mark for the year at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in April and he has run several good races in defeat since; he should be in the thick of the action once more. |
9/2 |
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5th 6 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Four wins here and nearly made that five last month on two occasions, since when he's again gone close at Pontefract; likely contender off the same mark as for last two runs. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-0980 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (12) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
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1st 10 (5) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 524527 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (5) |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Losing run is mounting up; however, well treated on best form and last few efforts (432) suggest her turn may be near; runner-up at Thirsk (7f) latest; not dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 1164-7 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (3) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Returned from break with hard-fought C&D win in January and has held his form pretty well since, albeit his latest run was a shade disappointing; current mark is workable; no surprise if he features. |
10/1 |
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6th 9 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Kickstarted 2026 with C&D victory (third one) and has continued in good form, fading late on when third of 11 in 1m classified event here last time; ought to be thereabouts again. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Running well here this year and he landed a classified in January; subsequently placed in two course handicaps (also 7f); didn't beat a rival in previous three starts at this sort of trip but still commands respect in current mood back in a classified. |
5/1 |
11/4
Form: 30-722 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (8) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-18 on AW but handles the surface and he arrives on the back of a solid 7f run at Catterick last month; each-way shout. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 3 (3) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 starts and hasn't really shone elsewhere on his last two outings; however, this four-time course winner was second in this last year and a respectable fourth over C&D three starts ago; could have a part to play now back here. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 560-90
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised. |
10/1 |
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8 (11) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
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8 (11) |
29th May 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 342868 CD
Last run: 87 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (1) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Last win was over C&D in May 2024 off 2lb higher mark; mainly kept to AW since and can start slowly; would hold claims if back on song. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 705068 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D winner, but held at this level in her last two starts and needs to get back on track. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 (8) |
8th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Polytrack winner but she has an overall strike-rate of 3-38 and has been beaten 5l or more in her last five runs; has a change of headgear but she needs to raise her game back in trip. |
10/1 |
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5th 3 (4) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won similar event here on AW in 2024; also took 6f course handicap last June and was well on top in Chelmsford handicap (7f, AW) in October; was struggling when last seen in the spring, however, and a two-month break will need to have recharged her batteries. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.13 |
| Tricast | £93.72 |
| Trifecta | £96.70 |
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