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SoftArc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Returns Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £5652.72
- 0m 6f 12y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 293348 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (12) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Showed career-best form when winning readily at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and is also effective on fast ground but his subsequent efforts this spring were underwhelming; non-runner at Goodwood yesterday. |
11/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 345122 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Came from the rear to score at Newbury last month and was placed off today's mark at Epsom (also 6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; can probably cope with this drop back to a stiff 5f but he'll need some luck from stall 1 and his tendency to start slowly is also a worry. |
11/4 |
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3rd 2 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Back in prime form at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month, coming from the rear to win cosily under a confident ride; quickly back up to career-high mark but still commands respect. |
5/2 |
8/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: -60982
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (5) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
All three wins came over 7f at Kempton AW in 2024 when trained by Kevin Philippart De Foy; has had no success with Edward Smyth-Osbourne since and makes stable debut for shrewd yard off a career-low mark; market will be best guide. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 882423 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 (5) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: -06230 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (10) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
He's won over 7f but his two July course wins came over 6f; well handicapped now and although his form seems to have slacked off since he went close over this C&D in June this is his first 7f run since; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Normally races over 6f/7f but has form at 1m; usually runs in Class 4; gained last three wins at the Newmarket tracks; inconsistent in 2026 but this represents a drop back in grade, off an attractive mark to boot. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 518472 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 20 (20) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider. |
11/1 |
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2nd 6 (20) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 90-791 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 531464 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (10) |
30th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around. |
16/1 |
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8th 11 (9) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 5-5971 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Scored over C&D on heavy in October 2024 and recorded her second win, at Windsor (6f, soft), last September; below that form on her two subsequent starts last year and watching brief advised on this reappearance unless the ground turns in her favour. |
16/1 |
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10th 7 (10) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Took a C&D nursery (heavy) this time last year and September's Windsor score reaffirmed her greater effectiveness on slow ground, so largely drying forecast not ideal; back down 2lb now unpenalised again, at least. |
16/1 |
|
9th 12 (10) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Seems ideally suited by testing ground, winning a nursery on heavy last season and running her best race for her new stable when powering home over C&D last week (soft); penalty demands more but she's coming here at the top of her game and that doesn't apply to several of her rivals. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 5-0970 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't get home over 7f at Southwell in March and appreciated the drop to 6f when winning there 20 days ago following a short break; both wins on turf have been on good to soft, and has claims off this 3lb higher mark. |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 (6) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Didn't get home over 7f here in March and is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D in January; off two months, but has won after much longer absences and high on the list. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 111642 C BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Battled well to win from the front over C&D (good) 17 days ago, his second success this season; ought to give another good account but recent 2lb nudge could be enough to leave him vulnerable. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 (1) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Recorded his seventh win, at Salisbury (6f, good) in May off 3lb lower and has performed with credit on his last two starts; cheekpieces return although he has never won in them; has won off higher marks than this and should run his race. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (7) |
15th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Made all at Salisbury (6f, good) in May; unplaced on next two starts but he was a close fifth of seven at Ffos Las most recently and he ran well over C&D last August on firm ground; might not be far away. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-3363 BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (1) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Won his novice on heavy going last October (5f); placed in three of his four starts this year, most recently behind Emporess over C&D last week; each-way shout again. |
12/1 |
|
3 (10) |
1st Sep 2025 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Heavy-ground winner as a 2yo; placed twice (5f/7f, good/good to firm) in the spring and faced a stiffer task in Class 3 since; fresh contender who could go well back down in trip/grade. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £83.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.78 |
| Tricast | £506.96 |
| Trifecta | £692.30 |
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