16.25
SoftRacing To School Reaches 250,000 Handicap
- Prize money: £18039
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1
Form: 7-6787
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (5) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes off higher marks in the spring; however, his form has gone the wrong way subsequently and he needs to turn things around. |
9/1 |
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8th 9 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Encouraging start for this yard with two fifth-place finishes at Leicester and York (also 6f) in the spring but his last two starts haven't been as promising; nicely treated and he does have form here so a revival isn't out of the question. |
14/1 |
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5th 2 (2) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Ran well in Listed/Group races in 2024; on a three-year losing spell but his Class 2 form this term for new yard includes a couple of encouraging efforts; possibilities off current mark back down in grade. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 822130 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (10) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though. |
25/1 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract. |
5/1 |
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13th 1 (16) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
C&D winner who has had a fantastic run this year, winning his last four races on good to firm ground, over 6f and 5f; at the age of nine he seems to be closing in on his best-ever form and he has won off a slightly higher mark than today's in the past; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; much respected. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 7-8200 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won by 4l last Saturday to complete a Lingfield turf double; raised a whopping 12lb but is still well treated on best form, which includes close second (off 4lb higher) in this contest in 2025; fighting chance. |
14/1 |
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1st 1 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company. |
Evs |
16/1
Form: 000-00 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (14) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Looked the proverbial Group horse in a handicap when sauntering to success over C&D in May 2023 on soft ground; more bad days than good since then but flashes last season that he was still a top-notch sprinter on his day, as when third in the Wokingham off a 6lb higher mark than today's; no better than midfield in two feature handicaps this summer but he didn't run too badly at Goodwood and he has too much ability to discount under these conditions. |
16/1 |
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14 (3) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Has let his supporters down in a host of top handicaps since looking to have the sprinting scene at his mercy in early 2023; has run to form only sporadically in the last two years but his good days are still very good, as when third in last season's Wokingham off a 3lb higher mark; never threatened in this year's Wokingham but it was after an absence and better can be expected this afternoon; stable won this in 2015 and 2019. |
25/1 |
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17th 15 (26) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Made a very bright start to his handicap career when winning twice in the spring of 2023 before a never-nearer sixth of 27 in this race; maddeningly in and out since but he was nevertheless an excellent close third in this (good to firm) under Saffie Osborne 12 months ago and the lack of a recent run isn't necessarily a drawback; no surprise to see his grey head loom up late. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: -00328 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Record of 0-7 this year but he has encouraging recent form; ties in closely with Brosay on penultimate effort and ran well, faring best of the near-side group, in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) latest; wears cheekpieces for first time on home soil; major contender. |
3/1 |
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23 (14) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Reinvigorated by gelding/wind operations in March; good seconds at York and Ascot either side of a York eighth (behind Northern Ticker) where plenty went wrong; 3lb ahead of the handicapper; capable of being involved. |
16/1 |
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5 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Gelded and underwent wind surgery after an unsuccessful stint in Bahrain over the winter; two good runs in 6f handicaps in midsummer, notably his York second in July (6f, good); only eighth back at that track two weeks ago but he stumbled leaving the stalls and then got a bump in the final furlong when still in contention for a place; missed an intended run due to soft ground as a 2yo and could probably do with it drying out. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: -04450 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (13) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 314-00 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June. |
14/1 |
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10th 2 (1) |
30th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June. |
14/1 |
|
7 (15) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Four of his five wins have come at Ascot, including when registering his only win since 2022 in the corresponding race 12 months ago; that was run at a crawl though and subsequent efforts don't suggest he is the answer. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 1-5970 D
Last run: 141 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 8 (12) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Yet to fire this season, although he shaped as if in need of the run after a three-month layoff when a fading eighth of 11 in 6f Chester handicap 13 days ago; not ruled out off a falling mark. |
25/1 |
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8th 12 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Not the force of old but handicapped accordingly; only seen once since February and he didn't offer a great deal; usually held up so he will need plenty of luck in running from the inside stall. |
25/1 |
|
11th 2 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 15-127 D BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Gelded prior to his reappearance and he started 2026 with a pair of AW wins; tougher going on turf this summer but he has been in deep races and his latest second at Ascot (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) has worked out well; runs off the same mark and commands respect. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 266618 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (1) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Seemed in the doldrums prior to third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; had slipped in the weights and he's well treated on the pick of his 3yo form; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
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3rd 6 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Scored three times for previous yard but is 0-8 for current stable and not particularly solid on 2026 form that includes mostly duck eggs, beaten 8l with tongue-tie fitted at Glorious Goodwood most recently; perhaps best watched unless the market speaks favourably. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-6700 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 7 (2) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won last season's Ayr Silver Cup off a 5lb lower mark; has not had much luck this year, banging his head in the stalls in the Wokingham and then suffering a slipped saddle at Goodwood three weeks ago; for one so well suited by 6f and slow ground, today's test may be insufficient. |
40/1 |
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23th 4 (21) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) and he's 0-5 at 5f; can lead; 5lb higher than when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but Jack Callan claims 3lb and forget Ascot last month as he banged his head on the stalls; however, at this trip others are preferred. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 1-9680 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (12) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Below-par favourite in claimer last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW double; opposed in this competitive handicap back on turf. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Can be hard to predict but he's a five-time winner after his narrow C&D success here recently (led late on); every chance at these weights with something similar. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (11) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Bettered disappointing seasonal debut when fifth of seven at Goodwood (6f, soft) last month and is now back on same mark as when dead-heating at 80-1 at Chelmsford in the autumn but others have more convincing profiles. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 220661 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Four-time winner (5f/6f) but he's 0-8 since joining this stable; below his best in recent starts but now drops down in grade, albeit with stamina to prove for this longer trip; others more persuasive. |
16/1 |
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9th 7 (3) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
A two-time 6f scorer (including over C&D) for Paul Attwater last summer; yet to hit that form for his current handler, though, only tenth in 5f Ascot handicap last time; more is required despite a falling mark. |
22/1 |
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10th 14 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Well handicapped on his 6f form last season, including a course win off 4lb higher, but he hasn't got it going yet this year; 5f on fast ground perhaps sharp enough and stall 1 unlikely to be a positive. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 216-8 D
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (2) |
11th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-French; won over 6f at Chantilly in 2024 (very soft); rather disappointing since joining present yard, including at Carlisle on Tuesday when tried in cheekpieces (retained). |
7/1 |
|
9th 11 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-French; only win was over 6f at Chantilly as a juvenile (very soft); not been in top form this season and needs cheekpieces to have a positive effect. |
20/1 |
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8th 1 (2) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
A 2yo winner over 6f (very soft) in France but she's been high in the weights since trained in Britain and little sign of that changing in two runs this year; down another 2lb but likely that it isn't enough. |
9/1 |
4/1
Form: 5-1132 D BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (11) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Smart handicapper who brings excellent stats, being 3-3 at Newmarket (on the other course, admittedly, but it bodes well) and 3-3 (much improved) this term for new yard; prevailed only narrowly in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but seems on his way to becoming a Group performer; adds great interest. |
8/1 |
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1st 4 (24) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things. |
9/2 |
5/1
Form: 14-712 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Broadly progressive 4yo whose form in notable handicaps suggests he could develop into a Group horse; went close on reappearance in his bid for a York double, then finished a respectable sixth when favourite for the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; remains of major interest. |
7/2 |
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6th 6 (22) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Respectable C&D form last September when third of 19 but he's been at his most impressive on flatter tracks so far, as when crushing his rivals at Ayr (good to soft) and York (good) as a 3yo; returned to action with a mighty effort on the latter track in May, when only just failing to reel in a well-treated front-runner; major chance if reproducing the form back here, despite going up 5lb since, as his star is still rising. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Promising 3yo last season and things clicked in a major way with a dominant win in a big-field C&D handicap (good) last October when last seen; he's entered in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and this lightly raced sort is in excellent hands to continue to progress; strong contender. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: -12150 D
Last run: 126 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (6) |
29th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Four-time AW winner but he's 0-7 on turf and has been well held back in this sphere in three runs after wind surgery; mark continues to fall but he needs to significantly raise his game back up in trip. |
8/1 |
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6th 6 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Both wins and best form has been on the AW over 6f; third over that far at Yarmouth last time but was comfortably held; back at 5f from a high draw, he looks up against it. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (10) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW starts this year and he had been given a wind op before weakening on his return to turf at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; nothing wrong with this mark and he drops in grade but the jury's out at the moment. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: -78027
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked. |
12/1 |
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6th 2 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has raced mostly at around 5f but there was no doubting that this C&D suited him well when he won by a wide margin (good to firm) in June; ran with great credit when eighth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood recently, after having to be switched, and looks a likely contender back here. |
8/1 |
|
8th 24 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; had an excuse at Ascot next time and spent the first half of the race in the unfavoured stands' side group when down the field there last week; this looks too demanding all the same. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 820387 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 (10) |
6th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days. |
14/1 |
|
3 (11) |
28th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away. |
9/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
8th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £157.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.85 |
| Tricast | £416.50 |
| Trifecta | £724.80 |