13.45
SoftCoral Racing Club Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 3f 110y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: 6P4411
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
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No Results Found |
Form: 652-4
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 99
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9 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Front-runner who won at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January before solid third at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft), and he won again at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; further improvement is necessary today, but possible. |
6/1 |
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1st 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
In-form contender who registered an account-opening success over C&D (heavy) on penultimate start and ran creditably at Musselburgh (good to soft) latest, both in Class 4 events; solid claims returned to Ayr and dropped back in grade. |
5/2 |
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3rd 8 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Showed a good attitude to get off the mark at Ayr (2m, heavy) 18 days ago, making the running and rallying; up 5lb but may have more in the tank and has to be respected. |
9/2 |
Form: 576PP-
Last run: 274 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
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10th 4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Point winner who was no match for Uptown Harry but still ran well when runner-up in first-time blinkers on his chase debut at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) last month; has since left Sandy Thomson; open to improvement in this sphere and he's one to consider now starting out for Mark Walford. |
9/2 |
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2nd 9 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Merely seventh over hurdles on last two starts but before those he was second of 14 on his stable/seasonal debut at Ayr, and this point winner could be suited by today's switch to fences; not ruled out now in headgear. |
12/1 |
Form: P-P639 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 96
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7th 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights but has modest 2-21 strike-rate over hurdles; others appeal more. |
7/1 |
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5th 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won a Down Royal handicap in March 2025 for Gordon Elliott (2m4f, good); best run for present yard when third at Newcastle in January (2m4f, good to soft) but hasn't fared as well since. |
16/1 |
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8th 7 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
On a losing sequence but in good form for her current yard until coming in a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Musselburgh handicap 22 days ago; she can bounce back off a slipping mark. |
14/1 |
Form: 7/34U- CD BF
Last run: 261 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
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4th 8 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Resumed winning ways at Ayr (2m4f) in January but failed to back it up when a well-held fifth in another 2m4f handicap at that track 43 days ago; others appeal more. |
11/1 |
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5th 2 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Both wins have been here, latest when beating Velvet Vulcan by a head in a 19-runner handicap over this trip last month (soft; went clear but only just held on); should go well off this 3lb higher mark. |
100/30 |
Form: 34P-44
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
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2nd 4 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won from the front at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; front pair clear) in February and was third under much more patient ride at Ayr (2m, soft) last month; may not want the ground to dry out here but otherwise she's likely to be on the premises again. |
5/1 |
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3rd 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Belatedly regained the winning thread at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) but was able to dictate the pace; chance of following up may depend on whether she gets another easy lead. |
7/2 |
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1st 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Usually gives her running but just 1-12 over hurdles and she lost two places late on when fourth at Kelso (2m2f, good to soft) just after Christmas; more required. |
6/1 |
Form: 8P694-
Last run: 218 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
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5 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
0-10 over hurdles and out of sorts since returning last November; beaten 35l at Perth last month in first-time cheekpieces which are retained here on chase debut; hard to make a case for. |
50/1 |
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9th 13 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Ran a couple of reasonable races towards the end of last season and he's dropped down the weights; however, he's been pulled up on all three starts this term; transformation needed in first-time cheekpieces. |
100/1 |
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7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
0-8 over hurdles, having been pulled up on both outings this season; had wind op during 111-day break; others have much less to prove. |
33/1 |
Form: 455455 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 92
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1st 7 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Course regular who looked as good as ever when keeping on strongly from off the pace for clearcut C&D (good) win ten days ago; 6lb higher in a stronger race today but can make his presence felt again. |
4/1 |
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1st 5 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Perth regular, with three course wins, including from 3lb higher in this last year; plugged on from an impossible position to finish a modest third over C&D (Creadan Grace fifth) 25 days ago; he's into the twilight of his career, so others make more appeal. |
12/1 |
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3rd 6 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
This race in 2024 is among his three Perth wins from 23 visits; latest win was last July over C&D again from 2lb higher than today and that was his second run after a break, the same scenario which presents itself today; needs a second look but others are preferred for the win. |
16/1 |
Form: F2068-
Last run: 254 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 88
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No Results Found |
Form: 10-692 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 87
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1st 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding. |
4/1 |
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2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood. |
3/1 |
Form: /5773-
Last run: 268 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 84
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6th 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Two wins in Ireland, both with give in the ground; has become well handicapped after being dropped 10lb for three poor runs last season; interesting back after wind surgery. |
14/1 |
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5th 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Last win (in Ireland) came off a 10lb higher mark but she seems to have been going through the motions of late, beating only one home at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 13-2) in December; needs a revival. |
20/1 |
Form: -3P5F4
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
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8th 15 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
10st 5lb |
Beaten around 12l when third in this race last season; 21-race maiden; lacks a recent run. |
20/1 |
Form: 55725-
Last run: 254 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 79
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8th 10 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Kept on too strongy for Storm The Dug over C&D (good) in April, getting off the mark over hurdles at the 12th attempt, but was well held (albeit on soft ground) at Hexham last month; others have more potential. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at 12th attempt, with clearcut success at Perth (2m, good) last month; 8lb rise demands more from her here but something may have clicked. |
4/1 |
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1st 14 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Remains a maiden after 12 starts but she ran well when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and could get closer to the target today if staying straight (hung badly left on the run-in last time). |
10/1 |
Form: /P753-
Last run: 250 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 78
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5th 3 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Encouraging handicap debut when third at Ayr (2m, soft) last March but soundly beaten or pulled up in the meantime and no improvement for cheekpieces at Ayr last time out; visored this time; all uphill on these terms. |
66/1 |
Betting Forcast
5/2 Nathan Wells, 8/1 Platin Moon, 25/1 Shadow Chaser, 8/1 Cher Tara, 12/1 So Many Roads, 7/1 Shes Notjoeking, 12/1 Gone With The Tide, 12/1 Dalileo, 50/1 Love That, 6/1 Tread Softly Now, 12/1 Kellies Dream, 12/1 Im For Home, 20/1 Breadalbane Lass, 16/1 Bray Dale
Verdict
Plenty of these have questions to answer and the suggestion is PLATIN MOON, who showed promise in the spring. Provided he settles over this longer trip, he may well prevent Nathan Wells from completing a hat-trick. Tread Softly Now can follow them home.[Jonathan Doidge]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
Tread Softly NowThe Guardian:
Nathan WellsThe Sun:
Nathan WellsDaily Record:
Nathan WellsDaily Mail:
Dalileo