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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 246421 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ended a two-year losing run when beating ten rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) nine days ago; the step back up to 7f is fine (C&D winner, among four wins here) and he drops to classified company in his bid to follow up.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Rain Cap

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Won this race in 2022 and finished runner-up in two of three subsequent runnings; looked to be running into form again when fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 24 days ago and a very good run is likely.

11/2

4th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Four of his seven wins have been here, three over 6f and the other at this trip; should come on for his run at Carlisle a week ago (6f, good) when returning from a 70-day break; can go well.

9/1

7th

4

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Rain Cap

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Long in the tooth now and does not have much margin for error off current mark, but was placed twice on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (6f) this spring and will be suited by today's return to turf (has gained all eight wins on grass).

6/1

Form: 821194 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
5-29, with four of those wins coming on AW; bounced back from a lesser effort when fourth of ten in a handicap at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 36 days ago; returns to 7f and drops in grade; claims.
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3

(6)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Anificas Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Bagged a pair of 8.5f Beverley handicaps this summer but she ran poorly in her hat-trick bid at Pontefract (1m) last time; she's the sort to bounce back though.

12/1

7th

1

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Anificas Beauty

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Prevailed by 1l last time to complete a Beverley double; back in good form but she failed in two previous hat-trick attempts and was beaten off 2lb lower (finished fourth) in this race 12 months ago.

11/4

1st

5

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Anificas Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Winks

Proved resurgent with 66-1 success in similar event over C&D (good to firm) last time and has it in her to follow up, having gained back-to-back wins on two occasions in the past; respected.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6509

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in her first three starts and it was the same story in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft; slowly away) three weeks ago; better is needed.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(10)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Blackanddeckers

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Well beaten in her first three starts and it was the same story in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft; slowly away) three weeks ago; better is needed.

40/1

9th

2

(11)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:00 Thirsk

Blackanddeckers

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Well held in three starts at around 7f (good/good to firm) since May; improvement needed, but despite her age she is the least exposed in the field; worth a market check down at this level.

12/1

2

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Wetherby

Blackanddeckers

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell

Her second run was more encouraging than her debut but she'll be of much greater interest when qualified for handicaps after today.

66/1

Form: -00877 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner but his efforts in 2025 leave this 11yo difficult to fancy; drops back to 7f; others preferred.
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11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

Form: 343395 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner and he's a dual C&D winner; beaten only a length when third of nine here over this trip last month, but not so good in his two starts since; steps back up in trip and drops into a classified.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

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

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

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

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -96474 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner but he was well beaten over C&D last month; respectable effort in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good; raced wide) since and now drops back to 7f with blinkers back on, replacing his customary cheekpieces.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

Form: 470-67 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Rum Runner

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won just once since getting up late in a C&D classified stakes (good to soft) in August 2023; not disgraced but hasn't done enough to suggest that his turn is forthcoming in four starts this year.

33/1

7th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Rum Runner

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

Track regular who won over C&D just over one year ago; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine behind Dumfries over C&D (also good to firm) on his June return but two lesser runs have followed; needs to turn the ship around; 1lb out of the weights.

12/1

7

(1)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Rum Runner

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Geoffrey Harker

10yo who won over C&D in 2023; wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June but he failed to come on for that run when seventh of 11 over that same C&D 32 days ago.

33/1

Form: 210345

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 28 starts came at Gowran Park (1m, good) in May; shaped as if still in good form on his last three outings, most recently at Leopardstown (7f, good) 19 days ago; stable 2-6 with runners in Britain.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Laytown

Saxon Kingdom

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

1-27 on the Flat; gained his first success in a 1m Gowran handicap at the start of the season but has lost his way more recently and hard to recommend on the back of a poor run at the Curragh last month.

16/1

20

(16)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Saxon Kingdom

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 29 starts came over this trip at Gowran Park in May; decent form on his last three Irish outings; moderate run at Catterick 11 days ago.

16/1

9

(11)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Saxon Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 28 starts came at Gowran Park (1m, good) in May; shaped as if still in good form on his last three outings, most recently at Leopardstown (7f, good) 19 days ago; stable 2-6 with runners in Britain.

8/1

Form: 455471 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the 32nd attempt when winning a classified event at Newcastle (7f, AW) ten days ago; that was only his third outing for this stable and he now returns to turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

One win from 42 starts but he's posted some good placed efforts this year, including when third of ten here over 1m eight days ago; drops back in trip with place claims but he may prove vulnerable from a win perspective.

7/1

3rd

8

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-41; back-to-back good runs under Sean Kirrane in March but gave himself no chance of troubling the judge last week by failing to settle; usual tongue-tie returns.

12/1

Form: 097-26

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-6; second of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January but she failed to back that up at Chelmsford when last seen 173 days ago; returns to turf for the first time since her debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(13)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Maid Of Killybegs

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6; second of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in January but she failed to back that up at Chelmsford when last seen 173 days ago; returns to turf for the first time since her debut.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

13th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Maid Of Killybegs

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

11/4

2nd

6

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maid Of Killybegs

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders, some headway over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong

10/1

25/1

Form: 786038

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-10; behind Starshot when third at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month, making smooth headway down the outer before weakening, and behind Sassy Glory when down the field there over 1m2f four days ago; back to turf and 7f, needing to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.

25/1

Non-runners

Sassy Glory, Shes A Goldigger

Selections

The Times:

Rain Cap

RP RATINGS:

Langholm

SPOTLIGHT:

Saxon Kingdom

D Express:

Starshot

Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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POSTDATA:

Langholm

Daily Mail:

Langholm

The Sun:

Langholm