17.20
SoftSlater Menswear Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 5f 26y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1
Form: -08244 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Admirable 8yo who has won two of her last four starts including a cosy success at Beverley (1m4f, soft) last month; 4lb higher on this drop back in trip but she seems as good as ever and could be a big factor again if this sets up for her closing style. |
4/1 |
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1st 3 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
She recorded the latest of her six wins when readily taking five-runner Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good) last month; not disgraced at York over an extended 2m on her next two starts and now drops back in trip and grade; acts on most ground and warrants consideration. |
8/1 |
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6th 9 (9) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Behind a couple of these when fourth over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago but that was still a respectable run and she won at Carlisle (1m3f, good) prior to that; went close in this race in 2024; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 672036
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (10) |
17th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Recent form has been patchy, but he's now 5lb lower than when winning over C&D in May; each-way claims if he can reproduce that sort of form; stable also runs Hosanna Power. |
16/1 |
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2 (10) |
19th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Both wins at 1m2f, on good to firm and the AW; third at Beverley last month before struggling in a Class 4; could go well, though has mostly steered clear of slow ground. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 831469 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Won Class 5 C&D contest (soft) by 23l in May and close fourth off today's mark here (good) the following month but returned from break with low-key Flat run a fortnight ago and, on balance, others in this field look stronger. |
9/1 |
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7th 3 (4) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
In good form on soft/good over hurdles in May/June when last seen; reverts to the Flat on a mark 2lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last June and he's capable of having a big say. |
16/1 |
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4th 5 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Handled testing conditions best, bounding clear to make it 2-3 over C&D (soft; a 23l winner) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted, and he's now 9lb higher moving up into a Class 4; still enters calculations though, with 10lb claimer Gregor Walkingshaw retaining the ride. |
7/4 |
5/1
Form: 803272
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (7) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Belatedly off the mark when making all to score by 7l at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) in June, after a break; managed only third of five when odds-on to follow up there last month and needs to kick on again here. |
14/1 |
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3rd 1 (2) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Finally got off the mark when a wide-margin winner over C&D three weeks ago; able to dictate the pace there so more is probably needed from a 6lb higher mark. |
6/4 |
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1st 3 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
17-race maiden who was well beaten on AW last winter on his last two starts; however, he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts, many of which came here, and Eireann Cagney has won the last two runnings of this race; no surprise to see a big performance. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 422834 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 (11) |
25th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Triple C&D winner who is suited by slow ground, but his last success was three years ago and he's not made an impact in his last seven runs; continues to drop down the weights but this veteran needs to raise his game back at this track. |
16/1 |
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6th 7 (2) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Trip, track and ground should all be suitable but this veteran has a point to prove after a disappointing run at Ayr when last seen 11 weeks ago; close fourth in this race last year when rated 8lb higher. |
12/1 |
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7th 5 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Began this season with two perfectly respectable 1m6f runs last month (good/soft) and continues to edge down the weights but his last win was in 2023 and he's not the percentage call in this field. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 999415 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (8) |
21st Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 15y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
In fine form for this new yard this year with two wins over hurdles and two on the Flat here, the latest over 1m5f earlier this month (soft) when beating Spanish Hustle by a neck; another good run expected. |
3/1 |
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1st 1 (9) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Got up in the last stride to win the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 7lb lower mark (trained by Stuart Coltherd); in fine form for new stable in 2026 with his win in a C&D handicap in June sandwiched by a pair of hurdle wins at Hexham; another solid hurdle run 73 days ago; needs serious consideration. |
9/4 |
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2nd 1 |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Bidding for a hat-trick of hurdle wins having won his last two races over 2m4f here, last time beating Well Educated by 9l; won over 1m5f on the Flat at Hamilton in between (good); 9lb higher than last win, but a chance despite dropping back in trip. |
Evs |
10/1
Form: 536471 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground. |
11/4 |
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2nd 3 (8) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 39y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 867945 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated. |
12/1 |
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4th 6 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 714553
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (4) |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won at Carlisle in June (1m6f, good); some fair form since, including when second at Haydock last time (1m6f, heavy); each-way chance. |
10/1 |
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2nd 10 (3) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Seen most often at Musselburgh but his last two wins were at Nottingham (2m2f, heavy) last October and Carlisle (1m6f, good) this June; he's back to the same mark today and recent efforts give him place claims. |
8/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 28y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Four-time course winner, the latest over C&D last October; he hasn't been at the top of his game on his last four starts, including here on his penultimate run, but he can't be ruled out at a venue he clearly relishes. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 253221 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (8) |
1st Oct 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Musselburgh specialist who scored by 3l there (1m5f, good) in July but she's struggled at Hamilton and Ayr since; has plenty to prove again and she's not shown much in two previous AW runs. |
20/1 |
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8th 8 (6) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won by 3l at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) in July and remains on a handy mark; she's run some good races here but her last four wins have come at Musselburgh and she was well beaten at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) last time. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 322136
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (8) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Latest Flat win was C&D in June (7lb higher today) and he also scored over hurdles three weeks ago on latest outing; firmly in the picture. |
7/1 |
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1st 1 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Plenty of racing on the Flat, winning for a third time when successful over 1m4f on the AW this June; it's proving harder work over hurdles, last time trailing home last here on his handicap debut (16-1). |
11/2 |
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8th 8 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Fair Flat-racer who won in first-time blinkers on the AW (2m; RPR 72) this summer and can probably be excused his recent defeat on heavy ground; showed only minor promise in three maiden hurdles last season but is open to improvement in handicaps this term; market reference recommended. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 353383 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (7) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
9yo who was disappointing here 11 days ago but in good form previously, including a win here (1m5f, good) in July; his tally of four course wins includes this race in 2024 and he's versatile ground-wise; could bounce back. |
7/1 |
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6th 10 (2) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) in July and he's run well in third at Hamilton (1m4f/1m5f, good/soft) on both outings since; could again be thereabouts. |
8/1 |
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3rd 11 (1) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Finished third behind Perseus Way in this race 12 months ago and he is rated 5lb lower this time around; comes here on the back of three solid efforts, including a 1m5f win at Ayr, and holds each-way claims again. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 75/4
Last run: 32 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (8) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Her form has been mixed on the Flat and over hurdles this year and she's hasn't been at the top of her game over hurdles of late; however, she won this last year (soft) and shouldn't be discounted. |
16/1 |
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6th 7 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Gained all four hurdle wins over C&D; not at best this year and never really got competitive when tried over 2m4f here last month but wears a first-time tongue-tie and can't be ruled out off current mark. |
10/1 |
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7th 9 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four course wins (all over 2m); lacked the pace to challenge when third over that trip here (good; 4-1) early last month; finished down the field back on the Flat (1m2f) since; stablemate Follow Charlie has more to recommend. |
5/1 |
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