17.04
SoftEES Group Spark Of Speed Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
10/1
Form: 461126 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (4) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Keen-going front-runner who landed a second Epsom victory (also a C&D winner) when showing the right attitude to get back up late last month; won back-to-back races last summer and no surprise to see history repeat itself upped a fair 2lb. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (5) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Placed off 3lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, good) on seasonal/stable debut in May but not quite in same form on any of three subsequent outings, the last twice here (1m2f/8.5f); needs to up his game. |
11/2 |
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5th 4 (9) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Front-runner; latest win was under Mason Paetel here (1m2f) early last July for Ed Dunlop; 4lb lower today but that's after he went off the boil and there's been only a partial revival for new yard this year, finishing sixth of nine here last time in the race he won last year; the last time he raced over a trip this short was May 2025. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 61-657 CD
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (9) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
He was wearing blinkers for the first time when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago off 1lb lower; not at that level in three runs his year but no surprise to see a revival back here; all turf starts so far have been on good ground. |
7/1 |
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7th 4 (7) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Slightly outstayed over 1m4f last time; interesting back at 1m2f and switched to new headgear, having recorded sole win in first-time blinkers over this trip. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 144540 CD
Last run: 143 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (9) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Resumed winning ways over 1m3f here in February and in good form since, not seen to ideal effect when fifth of nine in 1m4f Goodwood handicap 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Consistent AW handicapper and a seven-time winner in that sphere; only 1-9 on turf and appears to have a difficult task off current mark, especially in this grade, returned to this sphere. |
16/1 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Tough mare who has been in good form on the AW since December (13341333), the wins coming at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) and here (1m3f); return to this trip should suit and unlikely to be far away. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 324
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (7) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Had been expensive to follow but he got off the mark at the 17th attempt at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) this month and has since been runner-up there (9.4f); also effective here and he's an each-way player. |
10/1 |
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2nd 8 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
String of defeats at short prices before finally off the mark over 8.6f here a fortnight ago off a 2lb lower mark in 0-60 company; has not always looked the easiest and has to prove his stamina going into a deeper race. |
4/1 |
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1st 3 (1) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
String of defeats at short prices this spring, remains a maiden and hasn't always looked the easiest; the return to Tapeta and step back up from 7f will help, though, and he holds claims under Tom Marquand. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 284516 CD
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Six-time winner, the latest over C&D in May off 2lb lower; underfoot conditions shouldn't faze him but he does need to rebound from a lesser effort at Chester six weeks ago. |
10/1 |
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6th 9 (5) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Only 3lb lower when beating five others at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was beaten a long way over hurdles last time having bled from the nose. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 526
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
13-race maiden; gave it a good go but found one stronger late on at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm; 12-1) six weeks ago; stable continues to go well and this 4yo is only 1lb higher back over 2m; possibilities. |
4/1 |
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2nd 5 (5) |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Still a maiden after 12 starts and was last of four in a Doncaster handicap (14.5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; wasn't beaten far in that race but he needs to find more to get off the mark. |
15/2 |
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4th 3 (2) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 115y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Still a maiden and latest close third at Catterick (2m, good to firm) came in a field of four, so that form looks a tad dubious. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: -35224
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 17 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
4yo filly who gets weight all round; made it 2-3 over hurdles with a Listed juvenile win at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in January and she improved further when a close second at Sandown (2m, good) last month; open to further progress and she's a second plausible candidate for Dan Skelton. |
12/1 |
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2nd 2 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Successful in final Flat attempt and is 2-3 over hurdles for new yard, most recently bagging Listed honours at Musselburgh; one for the shortlist, with further progress plausible. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Progressive Flat winner (1m2f, good to soft; unraced on softer) who improved upon her hurdle debut third to win fillies' maiden at Doncaster (2m, good) last month; has a much tougher assignment now against males but she did it very easily last time and should have plenty more left in the tank. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: -26865
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (4) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Had dropped a long way in the weights when beaten just a neck over C&D 17 days ago; that took his record to 0-17, but a repeat would give him every chance in this company; may be worth chancing. |
11/4 |
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2nd 7 (5) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
16-race maiden who has been well held in six runs for his current yard; continues to drop down the weights but it's been a long time since he's been competitive and others are preferred. |
10/1 |
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4th 2 (5) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
He's dropping down the weights and it's possible he'll improve for last month's outing, which came after a break, but it's a long time since he's been competitive and he remains a maiden after 15 starts. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 91-885 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (6) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Looked a non-stayer over 1m4f in June and was never in contention after a slow start at Salisbury (1m2f) in June; now back on her last winning mark and not out of this. |
7/2 |
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3rd 8 (4) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Returns to her optimum trip, having looked a non-stayer over 1m4f last time; likely player on the pick of her 1m2f form, namely two wins (2024/2025) and a creditable second (last autumn). |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Effective on good and heavy; quiet comeback run and she can be inconsistent, but she's a dual winner on a fair mark and very capable at this level. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 3-1433
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (5) |
9th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Good start to the season but her form has dipped markedly on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the switch to AW turning around her fortunes. |
25/1 |
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11 (3) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Won a Bath maiden (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) on her seasonal return; hasn't looked entirely straightforward in her handicaps since and the ground would look a worry (non-runner four times so far on account of good, good to soft (twice) and soft). |
16/1 |
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2 (2) |
16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won a maiden at Bath (1m, good to firm) in April in these cheekpieces, which return following a 1l third of six in first-time blinkers in a handicap at Pontefract (1m, good) in June; might not be far away. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 503
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 1m 7f 189y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
16-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) but he was runner-up on the Flat at Yarmouth (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last October; has made the frame over hurdles in recent starts but others look stronger. |
6/1 |
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3rd 6 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
15-race maiden under all codes but has reached the frame on all three occasions since switched to handicap hurdles; down another 1lb and back in trip, but needs to find more to open his account. |
7/1 |
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4th 6 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Third in both his handicaps and finished with a rattle in the latest at Perth (2m, good); on the back of that and raised in distance, he's firmly in the reckoning. |
11/4 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £111.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £90.33 |
| Tricast | £691.94 |
| Trifecta | £651.50 |