16.15
SoftDeepbridge Capital Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 5f 15y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
7/2
Form: 358333 D BF
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (4) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Not that easy to win with (2-27 on turf) but is a C&D winner (good to soft) and has run creditably when third over C&D on last two starts (closely matched with Montezuma on last week's run); a possible |
3/1 |
|
3rd 1 (4) |
31st Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
C&D winner; it has been a while since his latest success but he has slipped down the weights and both this year's C&D runs (in deeper races) were encouraging; can go well fresh and a big run is on the cards. |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 299031 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (7) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (7) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove. |
9/1 |
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9th 6 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 466275 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Beat a big field at Thirsk in May and ran pretty well here next time from stall 9 in a Class 3; backed that up with another competitive show and he got himself too far back at York last time; considered. |
11/2 |
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7th 6 (13) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
He has turned in a string of good runs this year, winning a 17-runner event at Thirsk in May; while he should give his running it would be a surprise if one or two weren't better handicapped. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Running well in defeat this season prior to narrow win in a big field at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; caught wide at Chester (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago when a respectable sixth of 12; could have a big say. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: -44033 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (8) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now. |
20/1 |
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15th 5 (16) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 205y |
9st 12lb |
Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut. |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 144398 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (2) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals. |
20/1 |
|
10th 8 (5) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Admirable veteran who had a wicked draw in a C&D handicap last month that he'd won three times before; better boxed this time and there was much to like about his previous effort at Thirsk; considered. |
8/1 |
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9th 8 (10) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 922313 CD BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (6) |
28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style. |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here. |
7/2 |
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1st 7 (7) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not hit top gear this year but signs of a return to form when keeping on from off the pace here 14 days ago in a race he won the previous year; always dangerous if getting a strong pace to chase. |
11/2 |
3/1
Form: 475651 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive. |
7/2 |
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1st 6 (1) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
4th 9 (9) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Step back in right direction when close fourth over 5f here but then trailed home last at Epsom; 3-36 overall and probably not the percentage call. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £87.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.35 |
| Tricast | £158.98 |
| Trifecta | £255.30 |
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