16.03
SoftWeatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £5234
- 1m 2f 1y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2
Form: 4-4146 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
23rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 207y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Five wins from 39 starts, the most recent coming at York (1m2f, good) last June off a 6lb higher mark than today's; well beaten in two starts since returning from his second wind operation and now has cheekpieces applied. |
14/1 |
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16th 15 (19) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Won a 17-runner C&D handicap for amateur riders last June (good) but didn't run as well again; having second run since a wind op but has a wide draw to overcome. |
14/1 |
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6th 1 (3) |
27th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won an amateur riders' race off a mark 2lb higher than today's at York (1m2f, good) last June but he didn't match that level on his six subsequent starts; never-dangerous sixth of ten at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) when last seen 181 days ago and has since undergone his second wind operation; each-way claims on his return. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 074470 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (7) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 (12) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 222735
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Record is only 1-19 but the success, at Nottingham, is among his recent form and puts him 1-1 under Oisin Murphy; ran creditably a few days later and remains a consistent sort; rested over five weeks since that last run; solid claims. |
5/2 |
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3rd 1 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Placed three consecutive times before leading close home to open account at Nottingham (1m2f, good; front pair clear) on Wednesday, carries 5lb penalty here but should be fine on the forecast slower ground; ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
0-17 but he's finished in the first three on 11 occasions, including in each of his three starts this year; beaten a neck here over 8.5f last summer and he's a solid contender once again. |
3/1 |
5/1
Form: 323200 C BF
Last run: 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (4) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
3yo who enjoyed a solid start to the season and is 3lb lower than when runner-up at Ayr in July; however, three lesser runs have followed and hopes are pinned on the first-time visor prompting a revival. |
14/1 |
|
5 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won a course novice (7f, soft; only success) last November; made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on first five starts this term; down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood then finished last despite attracting good support at Haydock (1m, good) 18 days ago; question to answer after that. |
5/1 |
|
7 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Made the first three in handicaps (1m-1m2f) on his first five starts this season before finishing down the field in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood (wore cheekpieces; left off today); back in calmer waters here and no surprise if he returns to form. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: -43646 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
6 (4) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: -15450
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (10) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark for this yard with a last-gasp C&D win in February; a 3lb rise for that nose success leaves him vulnerable. |
8/1 |
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1st 3 (3) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Sole win came on British debut last April (1m1f turf); not with Mike Murphy, who has hit form since this one last ran, long and twice managed third over C&D despite being unwanted in the betting; could be the answer from handy draw. |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: 336134 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
21st Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Caught the eye when fourth of 14 at Haydock (1m2f, good) on penultimate outing, but his other two efforts since getting off the mark at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in July have been underwhelming; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
8 (8) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Having eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown 15 days later but was back in good form when fourth behind an impressive winner at Haydock (also 1m2f, good; I Am Me 12th) three weeks ago; contender. |
5/1 |
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4th 8 (7) |
4th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Eighth start when off the mark at Doncaster in July, coming from the rear; readily seen off over 1f out at Sandown (again 1m2f on good) 15 days later, however, and needs a lot better than that performance. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 0473
Last run: 16 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 11 (1) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Twice tailed off but improved in his other three races, always prominent when off the mark by a neck in ten-runner handicap at Redcar (1m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; wore cheekpieces last four starts; up 4lb today but he found more when challenged last time and there may have been more in the tank. |
5/1 |
|
9 (2) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Has been all or nothing in four starts, two tailed-off runs mixed in with good efforts in a Windsor novice in June and again on handicap debut when third at that track (also 1m, good; 33-1) 16 days ago; some consistency wouldn't go amiss but he finished it off strongly last time and looks interesting going up in trip. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 21-
Last run: 458 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
4yo filly whose form at Pontefract comprises her sole turf win, gained over 6f in 2024, and strong-finishing second (nearly got up) over 1m last time; major player back up just 1lb. |
9/4 |
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2nd 2 (1) |
22nd May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
6f course win as a 2yo; added a 1m handicap at Newcastle last October and there have been some near misses on AW this year too; not beaten far into fifth at Thirsk on Saturday on her return to Class 5 level; well drawn but slower than good would be a concern. |
8/1 |
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5th 1 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Turf winner as 2yo; some good AW runs since winning at Newcastle (1m) in October but she's slacked off on her last two starts and needs a turnaround now back on this surface; has more to prove than some. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 298225
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (6) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two wins from 29 starts, with the most recent success coming in April over this C&D; had cheekpieces back on (retained) when runner-up at Pontefract (1m, good) nine days ago and holds good claims off the same mark. |
15/8 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Blew the start at Carlisle 13 days ago, so possible to forgive that, and is just 1lb higher than when winning at Thirsk (1m, good) in April; this stiff mile should suit her well and one of the more interesting ones. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Doubled her tally when winning at Thirsk (1m) in April; has continued to run with credit and it was a very solid fourth of 16 at York (1m1f, also good) 11 days ago; firmly in the picture again. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.96 |
| Tricast | £349.39 |
| Trifecta | £345.60 |