16.48
SoftMadar Corporation Handicap
- Prize money: £9450
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 34313-
Last run: 362 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Gained most recent success in AW Vase race on Good Friday; has steadily got back into the swing of turf racing and went very close at Thirsk (7f) last Saturday, running at least as well as he's ever done; the signs are positive. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 (13) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and achieved his best result of this turf season when close fourth of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he might not be far away. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-1468
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 1 (2) |
21st Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Finished a close fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March when rated 6lb higher (1m, good to soft); short of that level in three runs since, including when sent off favourite at Sandown last month (7f, soft; after three months off); drops in class with a hood tried but he comes with risk attached. |
10/1 |
|
10 (10) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Hasn't kicked on as might have been expected from promising fourth of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) in March in two subsequent outings; still has time on his side though and he brings a different profile to most; needs to settle better but quite interesting. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 372156 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (5) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Nicely treated, having gained sole handicap win (1m, soft) off 3lb higher; best efforts this term when runner-up on three occasions, including in first-time cheekpieces at Chester latest start; possibilities if suited by the switch to visor. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner; a mixed bag this season but has dipped to a dangerous mark and always a chance that cheekpieces could have a desired effect; ideally he'd prefer a tad further. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 51-192 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (18) |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Record of 3-12 for current yard, gaining both turf handicap wins at Haydock; creditable third at same venue latest start; fighting chance off last winning mark, provided he transfers form to Leicester. |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (2) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time winner who is 2-3 over C&D, but he was only sixth of 11 here (7f, soft) three weeks ago; had some traffic issues in that race but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (11) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won this race last year off 4lb lower and made it 2-2 at the track in May, again on good ground (won his Irish maiden on soft); held in classy handicaps since then (behind Brian two runs ago) and he's hardly thrown in, but course record commands respect. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 032637 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (9) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Failed to settle and proved disappointing last time when bidding for AW hat-trick; effective in this sphere and may rebound, especially if the ground is optimal; has gained most turf wins on soft. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 (1) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Back to something approaching his best this summer, winning handicaps at Newcastle (1m) and here (7f) on his last two starts; well drawn to attack but a 5lb penalty could scupper his hat-trick bid. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 122168 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (11) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Keeps getting better and arrives on a hat-trick after wins at Yarmouth (final start for James Ferguson) and over C&D; heavily backed and quickened smartly to come from the rear and beat seven rivals last time; does not look overburdened by a 5lb rise, and although this is stronger he looks sure to go well again. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 (7) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
His second of 11 over C&D (wore cheekpieces) on reappearance in March was a new high and he bettered that when landing soft-ground Yarmouth handicap (1m) in first-time blinkers in June; off since and no headgear for this stable debut (same owners) but he still commands respect. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice as a 3yo, including a handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) last May; placed on his first two starts this year (1m/1m2f) but below his best when held in fourth at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) 46 days ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 300-50 D
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 (19) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time winner, but no success since July 2023; below his best this season until a more encouraging run at Gowran last week. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Three-time winner (including at this venue) but no success since July 2023; has been below his best in four outings this season; plenty to prove now. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -52507
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (12) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 17 starts came in a 6f maiden at Lingfield in 2024 but he has posted some good efforts since, including when third of eight over C&D in January; found the drop back to 7f against him here last time but he should come on for that first start in 226 days and now steps back up to 1m. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Three solid efforts on AW over the winter but drops back to 7f for his return to action and it is not sure to suit; stable also run Yankee Dude. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Yet to win a handicap but not for a lack of effort and he ran well for second over C&D last month; perhaps stretched by 1m2f at Lingfield last month and he is one to take seriously back down in trip. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-2106 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (4) |
7th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Both wins have been on AW and he ended last season with a comfortable success at Kempton (7f); well held on comeback at Southwell last month, but he may have needed that run and he's still lightly raced after only eight starts; one to keep an eye on back up in trip and down in grade. |
7/2 |
|
10th 8 (3) |
16th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
First six runs were at 1m and he had been disappointing in handicaps; however, that changed when dropped to 7f at Kempton last September and he's well handicapped on that comfortable 2l win despite this 8lb higher mark; it's encouraging that he returns from his absence with the yard in great form. |
4/1 |
|
8 (2) |
24th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
All runs at 1m; tad disappointing in handicaps so far but again gave the impression he'd be worth a crack at 7f last time; could easily confirm earlier promise this evening. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 833089 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (2) |
21st Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark. |
12/1 |
|
3 (4) |
11th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2240-9
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (8) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Wolverhampton winner in May (8.6f); an eye-catching fifth at Kempton last month before another promising run from well off the pace at Windsor (1m, good to firm); could be interesting. |
13/2 |
|
7th 4 (5) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Turned things around with a breakthrough win at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in May; disappointing at Ffos Las next time but he bounced back with an eye-catching fifth at Kempton 12 days ago; remains well handicapped on old form and has claims if this sets up for his closing style. |
11/2 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Gained an overdue first success at Wolverhampton (8.5f) in May but failed to back it up when seventh in 1m Ffos Las handicap 34 days ago; remains handily weighted back on an artificial surface though. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 61-3
Last run: 79 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (1) |
17th Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Both starts over 6f at Goodwood last year, stepping up from her debut in May when successful there the following month (race has produced winners); year absence since then is a concern, but she is a half-sister to an AW winner and she should appreciate the longer trip on breeding; respected, especially if market positive. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 106-59 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
30th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Successful on 2yo debut; has failed to repeat that form since, well held over C&D most recently; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear. |
14/1 |
|
6 (5) |
18th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won on 2yo debut at Haydock (1m, soft) last September; the return to slow ground may be a positive but he's gone backwards from that initial promise and was soundly beaten at Haydock (1m, good) only 12 days ago. |
9/1 |
|
11 (11) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Overcame greenness to win on C&D debut (soft) last September; has failed to back up that form in four subsequent outings (mainly AW) and needs a first-time visor and return to Haydock to spark a revival back from eight weeks off. |
20/1 |
Verdict
The suggestion is ATA RANGI who may have more to offer for his current stable. Interesting handicap debutante Alerta Maxima is second choice, ahead of Hot Cash who is still unexposed on forecast slow ground. Several others have clear possibilities.[Steve Boow]