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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 12 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won by 4l last Saturday to complete a Lingfield turf double; raised a whopping 12lb but is still well treated on best form, which includes close second (off 4lb higher) in this contest in 2025; fighting chance. |
14/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (8) |
19th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Two 6f wins last year, the handicap off 3lb higher; has threatened this season but not in his last three races; this is no easy race in which to bounce back. |
12/1 |
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7th 1 (4) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Placed three times in a row over 6f/7f in May-July; however, below best on last two starts (6f/7f) and he's not really bred for this new trip; has something to prove in first-time cheekpieces. |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Dual winner on the AW last season (5f/6f); not scored so far this term, but was runner-up at Salisbury in June (6f, good to firm) and Windsor in July (6f, good to firm); handles soft ground and well drawn but drop in trip may not be ideal on this sharp track. |
9/1 |
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5th 13 (4) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Came up well short in series final (Class 2) at Windsor last time; knocking at the door otherwise this season but may ideally need a drop back in grade. |
14/1 |
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12th 7 (15) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins on AW; 0-9 on grass but cheekpieces seem to have bucked him up of late and he was very close to breaking his turf duck at Salisbury before making late inroads into Another Abbot's lead over this C&D last time; weighted to be thereabouts with that one and can't be ruled out. |
11/2 |
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 2 (3) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role. |
8/1 |
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5th 5 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (9) |
19th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Has had nine wins, the latest when scoring over C&D in March off his highest winning mark; a decent third at Kempton (6f, AW) last Wednesday but requires a career best off 3lb higher than when last successful. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 (6) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has a record of 5-15 on AW and ran well over C&D in March when bidding for a hat-trick; not certain to be in the same form, however, having subsequently posted two duck eggs upped to Class 2 level. |
20/1 |
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12th 8 (7) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Reliable operator on AW, which saw his mark rise before he was below form at Newcastle (33-1) in June latest, after three months off; he's effective at this track (including a win under 7lb claimer) but his 2025 turf form isn't good enough. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (1) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f but latest effort, when hinting at a revival in first-time visor, suggests this return to 5f is worth exploring; recorded sole handicap success off current mark (last autumn). |
8/1 |
|
8th 1 (13) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Won in a big field at Newbury (6f, soft) last October but down the field on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is necessary in a first-time visor (replacing blinkers). |
16/1 |
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15th 1 (11) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Progressive in 2025 and signed off with 6f success at Newbury in October; well below par in 6f handicaps at Epsom and Newcastle in June so needs to take a step forward after a break. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 (10) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won this on soft in 2023 but her best form this summer has been on good to firm, winning either side of a very good second of 26 at the big Goodwood meeting in July; well below best back on soft in August and might prefer quicker ground these days. |
14/1 |
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8th 2 (6) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Likes a strong pace to chase and won in spite of that here 12 days ago, enhancing her good record at the track; just 2lb higher. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (1) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
The winner of two of his five starts for new connections, namely 5f handicaps at Newmarket and here (good to firm); only midfield in Ancient State's Doncaster race three weeks ago but could yet have more to offer. |
8/1 |
|
7th 7 (1) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Dropped to 5f for last two starts and won them both, at Newmarket (good) and Ascot (good to firm); came from the rear to score narrowly in both, under Jack Dace in bunched finish last time; raised another 3lb but may have more to offer in his bid to remain unbeaten at 5f. |
6/1 |
|
1st 11 (10) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Progressive for William Haggas last spring; dropped to 5f at Newmarket two weeks ago and he ran on well to win in Class 4 company; up 3lb in a better race but he could have more to offer at this distance. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 6 (12) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Runner-up in this race last year (good) and a narrow winner over C&D in June but lesser efforts since, including back here (good to soft) last month; now has work to do. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (11) |
3rd Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Won over C&D (good to firm) in June before respectable eighth of 20 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good; second of six in near-side group); versatile ground-wise and has run really well on both visits to Salisbury; chance. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (21) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Close up over C&D in June (soft) and gained her first win away from Windsor when challenging 1f out and just holding on at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on latest start; 2lb rise is no big deal but this race is way deeper. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (3) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Usually seen over further but he goes well on slow ground and is only 1lb higher than for his big-field win at York last summer (7f, good to soft); big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
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 6 (7) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Last scored in October 2024 but he's been placed on five of his last six starts; had Supreme King, Rare Change and Under The Twilight behind when third of nine on his comeback at Windsor (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; possibilities from the same mark. |
9/2 |
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3rd 3 (2) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Five-time winner after 32 starts so he's exposed, but he was in a good vein of form when last seen in the spring, and he won't mind what the weather does. |
5/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Just one win to his name from 16 starts; best effort this year when third of 11 here (7f) last month; down in class but minor money perhaps his best hope. |
3/1 |
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3rd 11 (4) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Won a soft-ground 6f maiden at Chepstow last September but he's struggled in four handicaps since, most recently when fading inside the final furlong over this trip at Southwell two weeks ago; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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7th 8 (12) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Run exclusively in sprints since handicapping, latterly over 5f; finished last in two runs back this season and has plenty to prove, including stamina. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
A fairly useful 5f/6f winner in 2025; yet to add to that in 2026 but comes here in decent nick, staying on into eighth of 21 in 5.5f York handicap 13 days ago; can go well off a 2lb lower mark here with this return to 6f also a plus. |
6/1 |
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8th 8 (7) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
He hasn't won yet in 2026 but he has looked to retain plenty of ability and his latest Pontefract second (6f, good to firm) was a solid effort; should appreciate this intermediate trip and he has a big run in him. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (3) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June and back on song when third of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good) last month; raced wide when close sixth of nine at Kempton (6f, AW) last time; should be fine back at 5f; possible player. |
10/1 |
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6th 9 (6) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Back in form last time, in the Doncaster handicap he'd won last season; any number of short-priced defeats to his name and isn't consistent, but is fine on the AW and capable if in the mood. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 12 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won this last year (good) and is worth a second look; however, he hasn't really shone since winning at Lingfield (6f, soft) in June which tempers enthusiasm regarding his claims. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 213y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f). |
4/1 |
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1st 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 |
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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 |
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Sergeant PepThe Guardian:
Woven