12.55
SoftBath Rugby Nursery Handicap
- Prize money: £3454.44
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 6
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.40
- Place: £2.70
Form: 7792
Last run: 10 days
W: 8st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (2) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
First and second in two nurseries at Bath (1m, soft) last October, but not much otherwise including in both starts since returning in June; drop in grade the one positive. |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 (4) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
First and second in two nurseries at Bath (1m, soft) last October, but not much otherwise and finished tailed off on her reappearance over that C&D (good) last month; best watched for now. |
16/1 |
|
14th 13 (1) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Gained a first win over C&D in October but she was well below that form on both her subsequent runs, beating one in 1m Newcastle nursery in December; needs to hit the ground running after a six-month absence. |
33/1 |
12/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 907
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 1lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 212y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Third AW success in his last four starts when comfortably on top over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton eight days ago; he does need to prove he's as effective on turf (0-5 but was second in a nursery on soft last year) but he had them well strung out at Dunstall Park and could still be well treated even after a further 7lb rise. |
6/4 |
|
1st 5 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Three AW efforts better than his five turf runs, latterly when comfortably beating a subsequent winner over C&D early in the month; a 6lb rise demands more but he may well be up to it. |
3/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 24384
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (3) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two AW wins to his name but his turf form isn't quite of the same standard; modest fourth over C&D last week and he is due to be 2lb lower from the weekend. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual AW winner but he's yet to score on turf and his fair effort at Windsor (1m) in June was sandwiched by two moderate ones at 1m2f; return to this trip is a positive and there's nothing wrong with his mark but others hold more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent record on AW features two wins; has failed to transfer that form back to turf in last two starts, taking record in this sphere to 0-7; something to prove. |
25/1 |
100/30
Form: 7871 CD
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (3) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Mostly consistent 3yo who doubled his tally when winning at Nottingham (1m1f, good to firm) last month before another good run under a penalty at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm), finishing a 1l second; off the same mark today and has to be considered. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 (8) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Gained a deserved second success of 2026 in 1m1f handicap at Nottingham six days ago, edging out Katalyst; shoulders a 6lb penalty now but this reliable sort must enter calculations. |
9/2 |
|
1st 6 (5) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
His two wins have come over 1m at Bath, the more recent coming off a 3lb lower mark in April; runner-up on his last three starts and no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of it. |
5/2 |
9/4
Form: 8681 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (4) |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Improved for the step up to 1m/switch to nurseries when winning at Leicester last October; two creditable efforts on AW last month; one to consider back on turf. |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 (12) |
27th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Tends to race freely but that didn't stop him winning a nursery at Leicester (1m, good) last October; best run since when third of 13 at Kempton (1m, AW) 19 days ago; needs to settle better to fulfil his potential. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Scored on his nursery debut at Leicester (1m, good) last October; gelded subsequently and pulled too hard on his resumption when ninth of 14 at Bath (1m, good) last month; may do better if he settles. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 761339 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a 1m Salisbury nursery in first-time blinkers in August but has been tailed off in her last two races; always a chance that another change of headgear could trigger something. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Won a 1m Salisbury nursery in first-time blinkers in August but has been tailed off in her last two races; always a chance that another change of headgear could trigger something. |
20/1 |
|
10 (5) |
14th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
The only previous winner in this field, having opened her account in Salisbury nursery (1m; first-time blinkers) in August; has failed to back up that form in two starts since, however. |
11/1 |
6/1
Form: 574
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (11) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Opened her account at Ffos Las (1m, good) last month when making all; up 4lb and she needs to show she is as effective on AW. |
10/1 |
|
1st 8 (6) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Uncompetitive in five races at two and no better on comeback run when tried in a hood; hard to warm to. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Minor 2yo form, finding nothing new when switched to handicaps (1m; turf and AW) in the autumn and has plenty to find on her return; hood added. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 368
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (3) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Debut was apparently much her best form in five-race 2yo career; needs to turn things around dramatically on this seasonal debut with first-time headgear and new trip, and some stamina can be found in her pedigree. |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Easily her best run was the first when close up on fast ground at Chester (extended 7f); first run on ground softer than good when tailed off there last month; bit to prove on a few counts on this nursery debut. |
7/1 |
|
8th 1 (2) |
30th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Easily her best run was the first when close up on fast ground at Chester (extended 7f); first run on ground softer than good when tailed off there last month; bit to prove on a few counts on this nursery debut. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 059
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
2 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (2) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Up and down in his short career to date, running badly on stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; others appeal more. |
40/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-6 but showed there was a race in him when third in a similar contest over C&D last month; sold for 16,500gns to join new yard subsequently and should be thereabouts. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 (2) |
9th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
He fared no better for the step up to 1m4f when fourth of five at Southwell two weeks ago, finishing 16l behind Crown Inn To Win; bred to be useful but he arrives with a point to prove. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £70.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £59.17 |
| Tricast | £470.40 |
| Trifecta | £651.30 |
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