16.45
SoftSri Lanka Paradise Island Handicap
- Prize money: £6019.1
- 1m 1f 209y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1
Form: -17626
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (8) |
27th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Landed a seller over C&D last October; only beaten 2l when sixth of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days ago on his first run back and should be suited by the step up in trip; can go well. |
11/2 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Went close first time out as a 2yo for Andrew Balding and landed the odds in a C&D maiden on his comeback last March, so has that in his favour; closed out last season with a win in a seller but will need to improve on his five handicap efforts. |
8/1 |
|
1st 5 (4) |
18th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Sole win in ten runs came when 1-7f for a 1m AW maiden in March for Andrew Balding, whom he left for 28,000gns; stable debut in August was okay but well beaten on soft ground last month; would seem more likely to give his running than some but he is not straightforward. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 1433
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (1) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
All three of his wins have been on the AW, the most recent at Kempton (1m) in March off 4lb lower; never a threat when sixth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago and he was well beaten on soft ground last year. |
11/1 |
|
6th 4 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Has posted two duck eggs since most recent AW success and latest effort took his turf form figures to 370; not particularly solid kept to this sphere and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
11th 4 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Mostly in good form on the AW during the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Kempton (1m); however, he was below par back at Wolverhampton six weeks ago and has something to prove on a rare encounter with turf. |
14/1 |
9/4
Form: 343312 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (1) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Very inconsistent in four starts for this yard this term and his good second at Windsor (11.5f, good) in May was flanked by a pair of 1m2f howlers; mark fine if he's on a going day but sole appearance here (well beaten when favourite last April) raises a further doubt. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won at Windsor (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August; struggled on first two runs for new yard but returned to form when second of seven back at Windsor (11.5f, good) 12 days ago; first-time cheekpieces go on now. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won here (1m2f, good) for William Haggas last August but that was off 4lb lower and he's struggled in two runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove and overall record is now 1-15. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 624
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (4) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Best efforts from his five handicaps were on last two starts when third at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) and beaten a head at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm); back up 2lb but his first win should not be far away. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 (9) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Hasn't had a lot of racing and probably his best effort yet in handicaps when a 4l third at Goodwood a month ago (1m1f, good to soft); he still doesn't look on that generous a mark. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 11y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Beaten between 6.5l and 11l in his three handicaps (1m2f-1m4f) and has only dropped 5lb; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 64-304
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (9) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins on heavy or soft going and his career surged forward on last three starts of 2025 when he scored over 1m2f at Sandown and Newbury before his third of 22 off this mark over 1m4f in the November Handicap here; still interesting off this mark and returning to 1m2f looks fine but there's a question of whether the ground will be soft enough. |
4/1 |
|
6 (7) |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
1-4 for another yard last spring and the same for the Moores this May-September; the two wins were on heavy and soft, including in nine-runner race at Sandown (1m2f) on latest outing when he came from off the pace and scampered just over 5l clear; 10lb higher today but needs plenty of respect after that big career best on similar ground. |
7/2 |
|
5 (1) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won over 5f on heavy at two when in a different yard; didn't look overly in love with Epsom last time (1m2f, good) and yet was only beaten 3.5l and the winner followed up at Doncaster last weekend. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 5835
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Juvenile hurdler whose consistent form features two wins over 2m1f at Fontwell; ran creditably in 4yo handicaps at Sandown and Ascot the last twice; gives the impression he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely player, taking on elders who are largely exposed. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
2-4 over hurdles, the wins coming on good and heavy ground at Fontwell; dropped 1lb for finishing a 3l third on handicap debut at Sandown (soft) and there was enough in that run to believe he's handicapped to win again. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won on hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in October before Listed fourth at Wetherby; back on the scoresheet at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) in December albeit looked booked for second prior to Turenne's final-flight fall; improvement is necessary now tackling a handicap but can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 8-3256
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Plenty of promise in the spring and was returning from a lengthy break when sixth of 11 on handicap debut at Southwell three weeks ago (1m; 11-2); that was a tad underwhelming but it's still early days; best RPR came on good to soft and softer here could benefit. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 (7) |
25th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three promising runs in the spring (didn't see out 1m2f when last seen); missed three engagements in the space of five days in June (two ground related, one lameness); makes her belated handicap debut and could well take a step forwards. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 748
Last run: 58 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 1m 3f 104y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Beaten 9l or more in his three qualifying runs and was a remote fifth on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, soft; 33-1) last month; still early days but he needs improvement at this new trip. |
16/1 |
|
8 (3) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 209y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Backward step at Windsor last time (on soft but bred to handle these conditions) but his two previous runs weren't devoid of promise and makes handicap debut in a race his yard has won twice in three years. |
20/1 |
|
8 (8) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Significant ability on both starts (good) and he stuck to his task well for fourth of 11 in C&D novice last time, albeit never threatening Gallic Legend who finished 3l ahead; needs to find extra. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 557521 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (8) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
1m2f might be his trip but this far is worth exploring and he went close at Lingfield last time (good) despite starting slowly; very at home on soft ground and has won here; respected. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
This looks his optimal trip, having won over it at Doncaster in March, and should be happier back on turf having been unable to take his usual prominent position on the AW a fortnight ago; one of the likelier winners. |
4/1 |
|
6th 3 (4) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Dual turf winner, the latest on his Doncaster reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) in March; up 4lb and a player if as effective on Polytrack. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.36 |
| Tricast | £20.56 |
| Trifecta | £35.10 |