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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 15 (15) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Her two 7f wins (good/soft) came at a cost mark-wise and she could finish only sixth at Sandown; this is her first time at this loftier level and she needs a career best by some margin. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (12) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Record on the AW reads 58856 but she took her record on turf to 411 with convincing wins at Leicester (7f, good) and Haydock (7f, soft); up another 10lb in her hat-trick bid, but the limit of her progress is still to be established. |
100/30 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Maiden; one of his best efforts came over C&D (good to soft) last summer and yard has won two of the last five runnings but this one needs to improve on his handicap form so far, most recently when bleeding from the nose in June; now hooded. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two good runs this season, latterly when keeping-on second in Haydock handicap (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; ought to make his presence felt again here, and significant rain will increase his appeal. |
9/2 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Seven-race maiden; promise in 7f handicaps this summer but he does need a jolt of improvement for today's step up in distance |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Yet to score but he went fairly close at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut in April; hasn't repeated that effort in two subsequent runs, including over that C&D last time, but it's still relatively early days and he's back down in grade. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Second over C&D on his stable/seasonal debut in April; not quite so good at Haydock one month later but still early days and the C&D form is solid enough; high on the list. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
All four wins have been at 7f; admirably consistent and the winner got first run on him last time at Newmarket (good to firm); has finished first and second under the returning David Egan; every chance once more. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Likeable 7f specialist (all four wins at this trip); just edged out by Sierra Sands over C&D three weeks ago; holding his form really well and should be in the thick of things again. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 9 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Made it 3-4 for the year when winning at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in April and bounced back from a lesser run on soft ground with another win at Sandown last month (7f, good; Kimbara second); had just half a length to spare but he had to wait for a clear run and all of his wins have been by narrow margins; could still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb. |
9/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Unplaced all five outings, although not beaten far at Wolverhampton on third run last term; needs to build on seventh of 12 at Haydock (7f) on return, and today's drop back in distance may help. |
16/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (1) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
Lightly raced maiden; in good form in 7f Epsom handicaps, persevering well when runner-up latest, and although he has more to do in this higher grade with a stiffer test at the trip he can be on the premises. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Ran as well as he ever has when fifth over C&D two weeks ago; that was just his sixth start so he could have more to offer but he does have work to do with Credit Forgedd It and Eyes Front. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Best form when fourth of 13 on handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm), faring best of those held up; readily outgunned once in the clear at Haydock (upped to 7f) later in May but soft ground was a possible excuse. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Ayr (7f, good) three weeks ago; the subsequent wins of the second, third and fifth give that form some ballast; high on the list. |
5/1 |
|
1st 11 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has led but not dependent on tactics; slowly away and never threatened at Chester latest but a first win shouldn't be far away on earlier narrow defeats, at Musselburgh and Carlisle (both 7f; good and good to firm), closely matched with Black Storm on the latter occasion; thereabouts. |
16/1 |
|
4th 8 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
No wins in 11 but denied by a neck in his last two races, both over 7f at Musselburgh and Carlisle; if handling this track then should feature off an untouched mark. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (8) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Front-runner who has made the frame three times over 7f/1m this season; gave it a fairly good shot before fading into seventh at Doncaster (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) ten days ago and continues to edge down the weights; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
7th 7 (5) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
1-12; placed over C&D in April, and gave it a good go from the front when third to Vega's Virtue at Ripon (1m, good) a fortnight ago; sports newly applied cheekpieces seeking that extra edge with the drop back to 7f in her favour; chance. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ran well for a long way in front before fading into fourth when upped to 1m at Redcar (good) four weeks ago; it's possible she'd benefit from the return to 7f but is not ruled out today. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (8) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Proved markedly resurgent with 28-1 win at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last time, ending a poor spell; still well treated on best 2yo figures; respected assuming he remains in form. |
7/4 |
|
1st 4 (10) |
26th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Huge chance on last summer's best, as he's 7lb lower than for his Thirsk success last July; yet to shine this season but drops in grade and needs a close market check. |
33/1 |
|
9th 9 (9) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Ended last season with a couple of poor efforts and has picked up where he left off; soft ground was likely behind his last effort six weeks ago but he's hard to recommend even then. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 5f 192y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven. |
14/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ran much better than in first two handicaps when upped significantly in trip to 1m5f at Ayr last time but he'll need to learn to settle if he's to see these kind of distances out. |
9/1 |
|
5th 9 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Ran as though something was amiss on seasonal/handicap debut in May (7f) and finished well down the field at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; hiked up in trip here; big leap of faith required to support him. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £121.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £107.29 |
| Tricast | £1061.97 |
| Trifecta | £1792.40 |
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