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SoftNightjar British Stout Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 1m 7f 169y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
- Place: £1.20
Form: 544911 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 12st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up after losing a shoe in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time, having finished in the frame in his five previous races this term, all off much lower marks over fences; went up 19lb when completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last season, so although conditions suit, faces a stiffer task now back hurdling. |
11/1 |
|
3 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Three hurdle wins at up to 2m4f last season (all with some give in the ground); fair form over fences at up to 3m2f this term (second over 2m3f here two runs back); wouldn't rule out. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
9th Sep 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Six-time hurdle winner; 0-11 as a chaser and unproven over this far, but he's running well and a late mistake perhaps cost him here last time (2m3f); chance if he can see this out. |
4/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: U705
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-6 on Flat and 0-6 as hurdler; significant ability in his last three hurdle races but better is needed on this first run since March; tongue-tie joins the usual hood. |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-6 on Flat and 0-5 as hurdler but last two outings were his best in this sphere and dropped 2lb since last month's handicap hurdle debut; player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Fair maiden on the Flat; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn but last month's keeping-on fifth at Hereford (2m, soft) was quite encouraging and he's open to further improvement on this handicap debut. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 891156 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual hurdle winner and only 2lb higher than for his win at Hereford in December; however, didn't look a natural on last month's chase debut and was pulled up. |
11/1 |
|
4 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Struck form with two 2m hurdle wins in December (Ludlow claimer and Hereford handicap) but three lesser efforts have followed, including a well-held third of five at Ludlow last month; still 4lb higher than for his last success and something to prove on this switch to chasing; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Struck form with two wins in December (C&D claimer/Hereford handicap) but two lesser efforts have followed and he was behind Aim Straight on more recent occasion; needs to kick on again. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: -5F145 C BF
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won comfortably under Ned Fox at Leicester (1m7f, soft) in December and also ran well when fourth there (2m4f, soft) later that month; below that level on latest outing (2m5f), though, and current mark demands a career-best effort. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unraced on fast ground and best form was her second on soft ground at Exeter in January (2m5f); however, ran okay after a break at Chepstow (2m, good) and returns to a better trip here. |
11/2 |
|
5th 10 |
10th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Came good with wide-margin success at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in November and was placed twice on slow ground after the turn of the year (2m5f/2m4f); might find 2m a bit sharp on this first run since February, though. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: -64664
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-5 over hurdles but bettered disappointing handicap debut when respectable fourth at Market Rasen (2m, soft; first run after wind op) this month and can improve again if aided by added tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Soundly beaten on handicap debut five weeks ago but had shown significant promise beforehand and was given a wind op afterwards; remains open to improvement. |
7/1 |
|
2 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Not beaten far in Worcester bumper last autumn and again displayed promise when sixth in 2m maiden hurdle there (good to soft) for new stable last month; not bred for this longer trip but has each-way claims if that recent run brought him on. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 7-P04P
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
0-9 over hurdles; belied 66-1 odds when fourth of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding; first-time blinkers) on Boxing Day but that was a rather messy tactical race and she was pulled up last time; others look safer. |
12/1 |
|
15 |
15th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 7lb |
Very modest form in maidens and in her first three handicaps; showed notable improvement when fourth in a 20-runner contest at Down Royal; could again be close between her and third-placed Back To Cali. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.30 |
| Trifecta | £33.60 |
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