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SoftWatch Racing TV Free For 31 Days Handicap (Div II)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/1
Form: 178678 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (4) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved. |
9/1 |
|
8th 4 (10) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m. |
10/1 |
|
1 (10) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Mainly below his best since winning at Carlisle (7f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in May, including when well beaten with blinkers applied (retained) here over 1m eight days ago; back to 7f. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 472460
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (2) |
17th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (9) |
28th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required. |
14/1 |
|
2 (6) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 166303 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Both wins over 7f, the second here in March; good third to a subsequent winner at Newbury (1m, good) last time but not sure this step up in trip will suit as she can pull hard. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 (8) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
AW scorer for current stable but form dipped sharply returned to turf last time, despite being previously effective in this sphere; similar type to Dark Rosa. |
14/1 |
|
12th 12 (4) |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) winner in July who also won 7f handicap (AW; no headgear) in March; missed the break (not for the first time) a fortnight ago but otherwise could have a say back on turf. |
9/1 |
13/2
Form: 89-615
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (10) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on. |
12/1 |
|
10th 3 (7) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten last October when last seen but on heavy ground; prior to that he was a close fourth over C&D and this lightly raced 5yo reappears with his trainer (who runs two) among the winners; could be involved. |
9/1 |
|
6 (2) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Won at Doncaster (1m, good) in July and bounced back from lesser run here (7f, good) with staying-on fourth at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in a first-time hood (retained); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now back up to 1m, provided the ground suits (unproven on soft/heavy). |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 9-6507
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
22nd Jan 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 8-8154 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (8) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Things didn't pan out for him when back over 6f here in April (first-time visor; cheekpieces now refitted) but he has a good C&D record, winning once and close up in all three handicaps; has a good run in him. |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Went close here (7f) on his penultimate run but he's not easy to predict and was well held when favourite at Thirsk (7f, good) last Friday; needs to step up again after that and all of his three wins have been over 7f; first-time visor. |
15/2 |
|
7th 8 (4) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Three-time winner and has been shaping as though his turn could be near once more, going down narrowly the last twice at Wolverhampton (7f); can race keenly but if getting some cover from stall 4 he should be on the scene. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 0-3200 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (9) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month. |
7/1 |
|
8th 10 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 479184 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (8) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 (7) |
3rd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f. |
7/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance. |
9/2 |
9/1
Form: 105975 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 (3) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Made all, scrambling home at Redcar (7f, Class 6, good to soft; from 3lb lower) last September; showed that same speed before weakening on seasonal reappearance at Thirsk (7f, good; 11th of 14; 25-1) in April; has a tricky draw to navigate, unless electing to go far side. |
33/1 |
|
11th 10 (8) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Bookended last season with wins, the latest by a short head over this far at Redcar; never won off this high a mark. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 386456
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Completed a hat-trick when narrowly prevailing at Thirsk (7f, good) and his chance was compromised at Southwell by a wide trip; remains of interest, and he stays 1m. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won two 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October and completed the hat-trick when winning on his return at Thirsk (7f, good) 13 days ago; can remain competitive back on the AW following a 2lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 (12) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Lost his first ten races but won his last two, 7f handicaps at Wolverhampton in October (under Ethan Tindall); seems as effective on grass and just a question of how fit he'll be after his break; mark remains workable; not drawn great. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 453217
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (1) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Got off the mark in a classified at Thirsk in July over today's distance but found out back in a couple of handicaps over 7f since; back on AW over a mile but has something to prove. |
20/1 |
|
12 (5) |
24th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a classified event at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July but he was never better than midfield in a handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) 43 days ago. |
11/1 |
|
11 (8) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when making all in a 1m classified event at Thirsk four weeks ago (good to soft); return to 7f should be fine but he will need more to follow up in this stronger event. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £197.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £141.10 |
| Tricast | £893.01 |
| Trifecta | £1760.20 |
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