13.20
SoftAJA Novice Flat Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Riders With 3 Wins Or Fewer At Start Of Season)
- Prize money: £2980.2
- 1m 3f 179y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £34.50
- Place: £7.60
Form: 74659- D
Last run: 385 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 (13) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today. |
14/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 452575 CD
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (3) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 (3) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Won the penultimate renewal of this race in 2022 which was his last success; the closest he's come this year was at classified level but could still run well with the ground in his favour. |
7/1 |
|
4 (16) |
8th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Recorded best effort this term at classified level; on a near three-year losing spell; not a solid option but ground softer than good would be in his favour. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: -57215 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 66y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed. |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 406
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (10) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Four-race maiden who ran with promise, keeping-on fourth, in amateur riders' handicap at Leicester (1m4f) last week; may be capable of progress upped further in distance; interesting. |
9/2 |
|
4 (10) |
4th Nov 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Four-race maiden who ran with promise, keeping-on fourth, in amateur riders' handicap at Leicester (1m4f) last week; may be capable of progress upped further in distance; interesting. |
9/2 |
6/1
Form: 164-23 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (4) |
27th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Runner-up over 2m on the Lingfield AW in August when returning from nearly a year off but subsequent races haven't gone so well and now back from another lengthy break. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Gained his wins on soft ground and the AW; tailed off last time at Southwell but previous run after an absence was respectable; considered. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
11st 0lb |
Gained his wins on soft ground and the AW; tailed off last time at Southwell but previous run after an absence was respectable; considered. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 3/668- CD
Last run: 613 days
W: 9st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (5) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
10st 7lb |
12yo who has not won since 2020 and was well held on his return from a long absence at Leicester (1m4f, soft) in October; back on the sidelines again since and can only watched. |
20/1 |
|
6th 11 (10) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Veteran on a long losing run and this is his first start for 613 days; can only be watched. |
33/1 |
|
6th 11 (10) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Veteran on a long losing run and this is his first start for 613 days; can only be watched. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 7-1457 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (8) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 15y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Soundly beaten on final three starts last season and same story on reappearance in April; however, she might have needed that latest outing and she won this last year; shouldn't be discounted. |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (10) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Won at Hamilton (1m4f) in June when returning from a 227-day break and beaten less than 3l when fourth to Sea Master there (1m5f, also good) next time; not in the same form subsequently but might do better back from her winter break. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (4) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
10st 1lb |
Last two runs not her best but respected on her two efforts (first and fourth) at Hamilton in the summer; ground will be fine. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 669112 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (10) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Tongue tied all starts; won his first two handicaps, over C&D (good to firm) last August/September, and a below-par effort on her final outing was probably down to the soft ground; returns from seven months off and the market should be most informative. |
7/2 |
|
8th 10 (8) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won his first two handicaps over Windsor's extended 1m3f and was beaten by the favourite at Brighton (1m4f); ground softer than good will be a first but respected otherwise. |
3/1 |
|
8th 10 (8) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won his first two handicaps over Windsor's extended 1m3f and was beaten by the favourite at Brighton (1m4f); ground softer than good will be a first but respected otherwise. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 00/80-
Last run: 413 days
W: 9st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (7) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Had a lot of racing in Ireland and was getting beaten in claiming hurdles when last seen during the summer; makes debut for Mickey Bowen but he's a 9yo now and hard to warm to. |
20/1 |
|
9th 12 (7) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Had a lot of racing in Ireland and was getting beaten in claiming hurdles when last seen during the summer; makes debut for Mickey Bowen but he's a 9yo now and hard to warm to. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 96y |
10st 6lb |
Three-time Flat winner; yet to shine over hurdles (0-11); has been running in races of this type lately; needs to reverse Clonmel form with Mephisto; finished behind Must Meet Cecil at Wexford. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: -86936
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far. |
14/1 |
|
10th 2 (11) |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
11st 1lb |
Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: -00604
Last run: 104 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender. |
4/6 |
|
1st 1 (3) |
11th May 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Likes it here, landing a second course win, again from the front for Gina Mangan, over C&D six weeks ago; was allowed his own way that night and this is more competitive if anything but he holds claims upped a fair 4lb. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 (6) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Versatile tactically; off the mark over 2m here in December and ran well in three of four starts since; the exception was 1m6f but he's one to consider. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 727458
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Five-time winner on turf, but losing run now up to 21; makes his debut for another new yard after seven months off and the market should indicate what is expected. |
11/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £307.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £206.27 |
| Tricast | £1630.45 |
| Trifecta | £2808.00 |
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