15.30
SoftTeam Effort Handicap
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 0m 6f 212y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 8-8561 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (9) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Improved when comfortable 3l winner of a 17-runner Leicester handicap (7f, good) 38 days ago, which was her first turf start since finishing fourth on debut last summer (also good); the Leicester second bombed out next time but bounced back to score at Redcar on Monday; raised 8lb but could easily still have some scope in her mark. |
5/1 |
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1st 6 (7) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
0-6 but she wasn't disgraced when sixth of nine in 6f Kempton handicap last month; possibilities off a falling mark. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
2nd Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-race maiden who has failed to back up debut effort (sole turf attempt); needs improvement to defy top weight and may be more interesting when back on grass. |
12/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 4358-4
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ended last year by finishing well held on his C&D handicap debut; slightly more encouraging signs when 4l fourth of eight on 6f Newcastle reappearance three weeks ago but he'll need to build on that, stepping back up to 7f. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 (8) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps when eighth of nine over 7f at Haydock 216 days ago; his novice and maiden runs had threatened better though and he still has time to fulfil that promise; betting useful in a winnable race. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 09-431 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (12) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has made a positive start for his new yard, building on promising handicap debut third when winning over 7f at Doncaster (good to firm) 19 days ago; only 2lb higher but the subsequent exploits of horses from that race don't suggest it's particularly strong form. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 (7) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has made a positive start for his new yard, coming home strongly on his handicap debut when a close third of seven at Southwell (7f) last month; merits serious consideration off an unchanged mark. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Tailed off on soft ground in two starts for Danny Brooke last summer; marked improvement on his stable/AW debut three weeks ago when fourth of nine in a 7f maiden at Newcastle but they went slowly to halfway and he was well positioned; opening mark looks tough but he is at least unexposed. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 387-2
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Good start to his handicap career when close second of 12 to Lion Of Mali on last month's 7f Leicester reappearance (good to firm); if he comes on for that run it's possible he can turns the tables on a rival who had race fitness on his side on that occasion; well held on good to soft last year but it's much too soon to suggest he can't cope with softer than good. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 9 (3) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) last May but went backwards from that in two subsequent runs last season; still unexposed and now goes handicapping at this new trip but he needs to raise his game after six months off. |
16/1 |
|
1 (6) |
23rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Third of nine on his debut at Brighton (6f, good) in May but went backwards from that when down the field at Chester (6f, good to soft; dwelt start) 131 days ago; off since and gelded; AW debut. |
11/1 |
5/2
Form: 2-1121 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (10) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Progressive sort who made it three wins in four starts this year when squeezing through (hit on the nose by rival's whip) to lead towards the finish and beat the reopposing Eduardo Calderon at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 26 days ago; nudged up only 2lb and another bold bid looks assured if he as effective on softer ground (well held on good to soft last year but it was in a valuable sales race). |
5/2 |
|
1st 8 (4) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Beaten a nose on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f), after which he was gelded; won on Tapeta and Polytrack in next two starts and was a creditable second in his hat-trick bid at Kempton (7f) three weeks ago; still lightly raced and he's a big player if he can transfer his progress back on turf. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 8 (1) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Beaten a nose on his handicap debut (7f), after which he was gelded; 2-2 in handicaps this year, winning narrowly at Wolverhampton in February and having more in hand than the head margin indicated over C&D two weeks ago; latest 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: 8644-
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (6) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Not obviously well handicapped on the form she showed in four maiden/novice events over 6f/7f last year, so will need to return from a five-month break with an improved effort. |
20/1 |
|
2 (9) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Down the field in Newmarket maiden (7f, good to firm; 33-1) but seemed green and in need of the outing; may do better. |
25/1 |
|
2 (10) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
£50,000 yearling; by Starman out of a maiden half-sister to an Australian 6f-7f winner; other newcomers are more obvious on paper. |
33/1 |
9/1
Form: 76-64
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (3) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Raced around 6f so far, showing his best form when fourth of 13 on handicap debut at Windsor (good to firm) last time, faring best of those held up; 7f is likely to be within range on that evidence; not discounted. |
9/1 |
|
4th 10 (1) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Midfield in 6f novice contest at Leicester (6f) on seasonal debut, never landing a blow; related to winners for his stable and improvement may materialise now handicapping. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 (12) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beat one at Newbury (6.5f, soft) last October; better when sixth of nine at Doncaster (6f, heavy) two weeks later but still needs huge improvement. |
66/1 |
11/2
Form: 236-74
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (1) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Eight-race maiden but has shown he can be competitive from his mark, including fourth of 11 at Wetherby (7f, good to firm; acts on heavy) 25 days ago. |
11/2 |
|
4th 11 (9) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden; largely consistent as a 2yo but made a low-key reappearance a fortnight ago (1m) and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 (12) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Mainly consistent in six starts as a 2yo without appearing to progress, going closest when beaten a head in a Salisbury seller (7f, heavy) in September; returns from six months off and will need to step up, especially from his wide draw; stable also runs Kameko Fever. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 688-03
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 (2) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Won 6f Pontefract nursery (good) off 2lb higher last summer for Jonathan Portman; struggled over that trip on next four outings but took a step back in the right direction when third of 12 over 7f at Doncaster (good to firm) 26 days ago; the fourth and fifth from that race have run well to be placed since, so the form could be okay; enters calculations. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 (10) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Got off the mark in 6f Pontefract nursery in July (for Jonathan Portman) but she has failed to build on it and beat only one on her seasonal return in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not easy to make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
10th 8 (4) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Made a successful nursery debut at Pontefract (6f, good) for Jonathan Portman last July, but held in all three subsequent starts including two for this yard; enough to prove back on the AW after 164 days off. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 5280-0
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (11) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Scored at Thirsk (7f, good) last June but he ended 2025 well out of sorts and there was no obvious sign of an upturn in his fortunes when down the field on AW reappearance six weeks ago. |
50/1 |
|
12th 11 (11) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Scored at Thirsk (7f) last June but he ended 2025 well out of sorts; he needs to take a major step forward on his first go on Tapeta. |
25/1 |
|
9 (5) |
17th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Seemingly inconsistent in handicaps but his poor efforts both came at Chester, which may not have suited; seen in better light when winning at Thirsk (6f) in July and when second of eight over C&D (also good) in early September; winner ran well in higher grade on Saturday; not ruled out back here. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 449
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
25/1
Form: 846-
Last run: 215 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (5) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Not devoid of ability on his first two starts (7f, AW) but well held on turf on final outing; has been gelded ahead of this handicap debut after seven months off; the betting should help guide to expectations. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 (10) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not devoid of ability on his first two starts (7f, AW) but hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today. |
16/1 |
|
7 (3) |
3rd Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
25-1 at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two weeks ago and was a never-dangerous eighth of 12; should know more this time but he probably needs to leave that initial form well behind. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £121.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £107.29 |
| Tricast | £1061.97 |
| Trifecta | £1792.40 |
Selections
The Sun:
Lion Of MaliThe Star:
Lion Of MaliRP RATINGS:
Eduardo CalderonThe Times:
Eduardo Calderon