20.12
SoftGrand Caledonia Finale Handicap (For Professional And Amateur Female Jockeys)
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 1f 0y
- Class 5
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
20/1
Form: 2344-0
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (8) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 12 starts came on the AW at Newcastle (1m) last November but he's finished third at Chester (about 1m4f; good/good to soft) in his two starts this year; off for three months but drops back in trip with claims. |
9/1 |
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3rd 6 (2) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
1-2 on the AW and 0-9 on turf, though in the frame seven times as when third of 15 in apprentice handicap over C&D (good) on his reappearance last month; a couple of those in behind have won since and he makes the shortlist. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 127535 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
13th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; below par twice on turf since a respectable third on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in July but is well handicapped again. |
7/2 |
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9 (11) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Prolific last year, whereas his only win this season was in March; ran respectably penultimate start (AW) but not well enough in his other recent races and his record for amateur rider is discouraging; his three turf wins have all been on soft or good to soft. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 17-183
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (4) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Best coming off a solid pace, as was the scenario when a winner last week at Southwell (1m, AW); 4lb well in with no penalty to carry. |
7/4 |
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1st 9 (11) |
26th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
No win since last September but he's fallen in the weights and looked much more competitive again on last two outings, under Cara Tuke on first occasion; has a bit more to prove here but not totally dismissed. |
7/1 |
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8th 6 (14) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Newcastle win this time last year came off a 7lb higher mark; well backed on the drop to this company at Carlisle a few weeks ago, when faring much better, and is one to consider (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall). |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 37627-
Last run: 286 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (1) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Regressive mare who was badly out of form when last seen in the autumn; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent break, and could be considered only if attracting market support. |
40/1 |
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6 (8) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark. |
66/1 |
|
11 (13) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 50-855 C
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
His losing sequence goes back 15 races to June 2023 but he's been a good third on his last two starts and can be thereabouts once more. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (6) |
15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Posted sound effort when placed off today's mark at Haydock (1m, good) last month but remains without a win since June 2023, and the faster ground here may not be ideal; not the percentage call. |
6/1 |
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7 (1) |
18th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Some encouraging efforts off a reduced mark this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 56-210 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (12) |
16th Oct 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Successful four times under regular rider Brodie Hampson, over 1m2f last three occasions including at Beverley and Lingfield on last two outings; back up another 2lb but remains well handicapped, including on peak efforts last term; rain probably okay; one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
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1st 6 (7) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
Successful three times under regular rider Brodie Hampson, including at Beverley (1m2f) latest start; back up just 2lb he remains well handicapped on peak form; should remain competitive. |
100/30 |
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1st 5 (7) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
Won over this trip for today's rider at Newbury last June (good to firm); rather inconsistent since, but fine second to an in-form rival at Chepstow last time (1m2f, good to soft; The Pug just behind in third); a possible off current good mark. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 7-2332 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 7f 212y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Two-time soft-ground winner who won off 3lb higher at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April; however, his subsequent form has been mixed and he was beaten a long way at Hamilton (1m, soft) recently. |
16/1 |
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11th 9 (12) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Won narrowly off 1lb higher at Ripon in April to end a spell that improved his strike-rate markedly; has lacked consistency since, however, and failed to show his form in lower grade most recently. |
20/1 |
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6th 1 (4) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Likes give underfoot but has won on good ground; on last winning mark (April) and he was closing on the principals in a Class 2 at Ripon late last month; respected in his bid to go one better than 12 months ago. |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 5447-0
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (5) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ex-Richard Hughes; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes, and blinkers replace the tongue-tie. |
50/1 |
|
8 (6) |
5th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Ex-Richard Hughes 4yo; no worthwhile form since moving yards, under both codes. |
66/1 |
|
13th 2 (3) |
4th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had some fair Flat form last year for Richard Hughes but he was beaten 32l in this sphere on yard debut last August and has shown little over hurdles in two starts this year. |
50/1 |
11/2
Form: 55-081 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Recorded her third success, at Ayr (7f, good to soft) last month off 4lb lower; produced a respectable effort when fourth of 13 at Ripon (1m, soft) 13 days ago; likely needs more off her current mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 (9) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Landed 12-runner handicap at Ayr (7f) 22 days ago; up 4lb but still lightly raced this season so not out of things. |
7/1 |
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1st 1 (5) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Ended a long losing run when scoring off 2lb lower at Carlisle (1m, soft) last June; has had just two runs this season but she's run creditably in a handicap and a seller at Beverley; now drops back in trip but has possibilities if she gets a good pace and some luck. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 21652- CD
Last run: 248 days
W: 10st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
18th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Veteran who picked up the latest of his eight wins when scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good) last May; hasn't threatened in three starts this year, latterly in cheekpieces, and his powers of destruction may finally be on the wane; blinkers back on for the first time in over four years. |
20/1 |
|
10 (7) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Veteran who has picked up a race or two up to 1m2f in most seasons but has had just two runs this term, well beaten; won off 1lb higher last May; now tries cheekpieces (first headgear since 2021) and he's only once been over this sort of trip (2019). |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 367214 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (10) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Regressive 8yo who has not won since last summer and was particularly disappointing on turf a fortnight ago; needs to turn things around. |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 (6) |
17th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 13 months ago and he's finished down the field in last five runs; on reduced mark but he needs to raise his game and it would be a negative if the ground dries out. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 44636
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (1) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
In-form 5yo whose record at Hamilton features soft-ground wins in this contest last year (off just 2lb lower) and latest start (comfortably in second-time cheekpieces); respected. |
4/1 |
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1st 1 (4) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
1m1f winner on soft ground in September last year; back to form on last two starts, finishing in the places in two races over 1m2f at Ayr (good/good to soft), last time finishing 0.75l second in first-time cheekpieces (retained); shortlisted. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 432264 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (4) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Veteran with a splendid 17 wins to his name; one of them came over C&D but he's probably better elsewhere and he beat only two home here ten days ago; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 (4) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Course winner who was completing a summer hat-trick when making all at Ripon (1m2f, good) in August; back in form when third over that C&D (soft) three weeks ago and he's already down to his last winning mark. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
17-134; had the run of the race when battling on gamely to edge out Polygram and His Finest Hour over C&D (good; 2-1) last month; disappointing at Doncaster (1m2f) and Redcar (1m) since; needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 9-8550 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
13th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Both wins in 2023, at 1m1f and about 1m2f, but this C&D seemed to just catch her out in May; two good efforts at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) and Pontefract (1m, good) of late but she may need an easier test than this now and would have preferred some rain. |
7/2 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
27th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Record of 0-5 for new stable but shapes as if this belated drop back to 1m is worth exploring; very well handicapped on best form. |
10/1 |
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14 (9) |
5th Jul 2025 Soft 1m 1f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Should be on a good mark but has become hard to predict and wouldn't be the percentage call. |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 8-5221 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (2) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Two good runs here (1m and 1m1f, good ground) in midsummer but he has finished out the back in both subsequent runs, latterly when 17l behind Zermatt Star at Ripon last week; risky. |
16/1 |
|
10th 5 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back. |
12/1 |
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13th 11 (8) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.40 |
| Tricast | £635.20 |
| Trifecta | £741.70 |