14.05
SoftJCB “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals & Amateurs) (Racing Excellence Series)
- Prize money: £3828.72
- 3m 2f 0y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 745-81 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won two of his four handicaps over hurdles and wasn't beaten far when fifth two months ago (over 3m on good); may prefer softer ground but brings potential to his chase career. |
13/2 |
|
5th 5 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Launched handicap career with two soft-ground wins over 3m2f this year (one under Freddie Robson); fell when last in action and needs to prove he's fully effective on good ground but could still have significant further improvement to come. |
5/2 |
|
7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Well-backed winner when upped in trip on handicap debut at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January and easily followed up in conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last Friday; in a more competitive race today but escapes a penalty for last time and he could be tough to beat. |
4/5 |
15/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 52-474
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
0-16 in bumpers and over hurdles but finished runner-up for the fourth time, at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last month; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up here (2m3f, soft) last February and now 5lb lower; however, not at the same level on her three starts this season and she faded when upped to 3m at Southwell recently; now 0-15. |
15/2 |
|
4th 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
12-race maiden, but has been runner-up on three occasions, latest at Warwick in February (2m3f, soft); well beaten only previous try at this sort of trip so stamina to prove. |
10/1 |
100/30
Form: 5-F532
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Winless since scoring over 2m2f here in April 2023; failed to build on earlier promise when sixth of seven in 3m3f Sedgefield handicap last month but could bounce back in different headgear now. |
6/1 |
|
6th 1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Just 1-17 over hurdles but runner-up over C&D (good to soft) last month after a break and his lesser effort at Warwick 16 days later can be excused by the soft ground; conditions set to suit today; firmly in calculations. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Just 1-16 over hurdles and the forecast soft ground poses a question, but he returned to form when second at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and can be in the mix if backing up that performance. |
100/30 |
5/1
Form: P36-07
Last run: 134 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Irish; bettered his first run for Olly Murphy when 3.5l fourth in a 3m handicap at Wincanton last time (good); has won on soft ground; chance. |
3/1 |
|
4th 10 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Largely out of form for an Irish stable last year and ought to have coped better with the soft ground when well-held fourth behind Mr Griffiths on last month's stable debut at Warwick (3m2f); sports refitted cheekpieces today, though, and may yet stage a revival for Olly Murphy. |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: 3-5334 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time winner, the latest at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) last May, and she hasn't been running badly this season (good to soft/soft); edging back down the weights and might not be far away. |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has won on soft but best form on good to soft or quicker; yard continues in fine form but Either Or had her measure at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month and she has no strong turnaround claims. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
towards rear, headway before 3rd |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: P4P5-P
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
He was looking when regressive even before pulling up in his first two runs for this yard but ran better at Taunton (2m3f, good; ridden by Kayla Ruddy), where he was no match for the front two but did come from well off the pace; possibilities; 1lb wrong. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Out of sorts at the end of last term for Robert Stephens and he's been pulled up in handicaps (around 3m2f) at Fontwell and Warwick for his current yard this year; it's easy to look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner but the latest was back in November 2023 and it's been a long time since he posed a serious threat; pulled up when a 3-1 shot for last month's stable and seasonal debut at Fontwell. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.11 |
| Trifecta | £47.30 |