17.10
SoftWest Berkshire Racing Club Handicap
- Prize money: £12150
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 3
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
16/1
Form: 820005 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
30th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company. |
Evs |
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1st 3 (4) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 12201 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (6) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Gelded and off six months before a never-dangerous fourth of five in 6f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; this dual 6f winner in 2025 can take a step forward now. |
14/1 |
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4th 1 (2) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Below best on soft in October and gelded since; had looked suited by the stiff 6f at Salisbury when winning there previously and although he won over this trip on his Kempton AW debut last spring, today's sharp test may be on the inadequate side; still has some potential, though. |
100/30 |
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2 (11) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Struggled in a hot Kempton handicap (6f) last month but he had been improving going into the race and quickly resumed his progress when winning a 6f handicap at Salisbury three weeks ago; 4lb rise against stronger opposition today; unraced on slower than good but sire's record on soft/heavy offers hope it will suit. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 417303 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground. |
8/1 |
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2 (6) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Down the field at Doncaster four weeks ago but that was his first attempt at 7f and it was in a more competitive race than this; he had a 3-8 strike-rate previously (including 6f wins on good/good to soft) and this 3yo could bounce back with a bold show for his top yard. |
6/1 |
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13th 8 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Strike-rate of 3-8, with one of those wins on good to soft; endured a wide trip when placed at Chester last time but was beaten 4l and whether he wants 7f remains to be seen (confined to sprinting thus far). |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 204410 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (5) |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Possibly unsuited by soft ground in last two appearances, taking turf record to 0-5; has shown some promise otherwise on grass and remains well treated on AW form (mark in that sphere is 8lb higher). |
10/1 |
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4 (17) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Useful AW form, notably when winning a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton in July; midfield in the Ayr Silver Cup five weeks ago (first run on soft ground); can race off 5lb lower today but others have slightly less to prove. |
20/1 |
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14th 1 (20) |
20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Lightly raced 3yo whose two wins have come on the AW, looking well ahead of his mark at Wolverhampton (6f) on the latter occasion in July; however, his earlier turf handicap runs suggest he's no good thing to justify a 7lb rise now tackling ground slower than good to firm for the first time. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 060281 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 22 (18) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible. |
33/1 |
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4th 10 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late. |
14/1 |
|
5 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: P27128 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 14 (8) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
6 (18) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival. |
20/1 |
|
4 (3) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 536206 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (3) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
2-2 this year, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford in January and at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 6lb rise for latest success takes him to a career-high mark but he is well drawn and should give it another good go. |
6/1 |
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1st 5 (4) |
7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Running in this race for the third time, having finished second in 2024 and fourth last year; those runs were after a break but he has the benefit of a run this time around, winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford five weeks ago; still on a feasible mark and he is a key player for a stable going well. |
3/1 |
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1st 5 (2) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner who is 3lb lower than when last successful; second of nine at Lingfield (5f, AW) in September but he was below his best on turf on his next three outings; returns from a 97-day absence but he's of interest back on the AW. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 220P20 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (7) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
His only win came in an AW novice but he ran well on heavy ground at Goodwood last month; latest run at Haydock (raced alone up the far side) easy to forgive; blinkers now tried. |
16/1 |
|
7 (2) |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Won an AW novice on his second start; runner-up in two of his three completed starts in handicaps, latterly a six-runner affair at Goodwood 25 days ago (6f, heavy; tongue tied first time); needs more in this field. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 712340 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 (6) |
11th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Her last two wins have come over C&D, the latest off this mark last June (good to firm); bumped into one at Leicester 16 days ago and it was a run that promised better; can't rule out. |
8/1 |
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2nd 6 (1) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Should be all the better for her Doncaster reappearance and she's back on the same mark as for her Windsor success (6f, good to firm) last June; however, all her turf wins have come there and at Salisbury and this is the first time she's run on this track. |
9/2 |
13/2
Form: 3-1117 D
Last run: 132 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (3) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Won his first three handicaps, all over 6f on good ground or quicker; couldn't complete the four-timer in a warm 3yo sprint at York in June, but he travelled well through that race and doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet; suitability of soft ground has to be taken on trust but he remains of interest for a top stable. |
13/2 |
|
7th 18 (15) |
14th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Modest form as a 2yo but he's taken off in handicaps this year, winning by a wide margin at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in April and following up at Haydock four days later; another step up the ladder when comfortably seeing off his ten rivals back at Haydock (again 6f on good) three weeks ago; a 4lb rise looks lenient and he's high on the list now upped in class. |
11/2 |
|
4 (5) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Major improvement when winning by 4l on handicap/seasonal debut at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) last month and he followed up over this C&D (good) four days later; had just a neck to spare last time and is 6lb higher today, but this well-bred colt could have more left in the tank for his top yard. |
15/8 |
25/1
Form: 128027 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (1) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Ran well when second of seven on her Southwell reappearance (6f, Tapeta) last month and wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in a 0-95 contest over C&D nine days ago; considered down in grade back against her own sex. |
10/1 |
|
6th 9 (1) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
Both her wins have come at Windsor in midsummer; she made an encouraging seasonal return when second of seven in a fillies' handicap at Southwell two weeks ago but another step forward will be required to trouble the principals today. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 2 (4) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Not seen in 140 days and although she has gone well fresh in the past, remains 9lb above her last winning mark; others more convincing. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 090130
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either. |
4/1 |
|
8th 20 (7) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Best form over 7f, including second-place finishes on Wolverhampton AW this year; faded into midfield, having raced freely, when joint-favourite for this contest 12 months ago; not crying out for return to 1m. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 3-3085 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (7) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Twice a runner-up over 6f this winter, including here, but he raced too freely in one 7f run and he still has to prove he needs this far. |
7/2 |
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3rd 7 (10) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
He has finished second on his last two attempts at this trip, chasing home Hundred Caps at Southwell 17 days ago; 4lb better off with his old rival today; each-way claims. |
8/1 |
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2nd 5 (4) |
20th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) on belated return to AW and the step up to 7f provides an excuse for subsequent effort; remains well treated on best turf form; possibilities. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 335271 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when landing a Chepstow maiden (6f, soft) in September but that was a golden opportunity and he struggled back in a handicap in his final run last season; drops back in grade on his return but he has a patchy profile and others are more convincing. |
12/1 |
|
14 (6) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 11th attempt when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a Chepstow maiden last month (6f, soft); has run well in some useful handicaps this year but likely he will need another career-best to come out on top this time. |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
2nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Handles soft ground; some fair form without winning over 6f and he was beaten by a promising one at Ffos Las (good; third won AW maiden since) before never involved from a high draw in a Racing League race on Wolverhampton AW in August (first-time cheekpieces, retained); solid form chance. |
Evs |
9/1
Form: 224124 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (5) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Went close at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on reappearance but had no obvious excuses at Doncaster next time; more exposed than some of these and 6lb above his highest winning mark. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (7) |
16th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
String of solid efforts for Ethan Tindall, including two wins, in the past nine months; on a career-high mark, having been nudged up another 2lb, but there was nothing wrong with his comeback effort at Pontefract early last month (5f); has to be considered. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 12 (13) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Successful on AW in most recent 5f attempt and is far less exposed at this trip than 6f; however, he's rather in the deep end at this level returned to turf; yet to win above Class 4. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 5168
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 (12) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Won a 7f maiden (good) at Down Royal for Dermot Weld in May; not so good in either run for new stable; ground a query now back to 6f. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 (8) |
4th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won 7f Down Royal maiden on good ground for Dermot Weld in May, her second start; not quite in same form when sixth of eight for new stable at Kempton (7f, AW) in August but that certainly wasn't a bad run and she may still have potential; makes handicap debut here. |
14/1 |
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6th 2 (3) |
6th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Raced twice for Dermot Weld, recording neck success at Down Royal (upped to 7f) last time; remains in same ownership; one of the main form contenders on stable debut and Alexandra Egan takes off a handy 7lb. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 322142 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 (10) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here. |
7/1 |
|
10 (8) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 008765 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 8 (5) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off. |
11/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Her four wins have included one over this C&D (good to soft) and she's now 1lb below the most recent of those successes; left the impression her first start for 192 days was needed when weakening at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago and she should appreciate this drop in grade; contender. |
18/1 |
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Sergeant PepThe Guardian:
Woven