16.38
SoftEarly Bird Handicap
- Prize money: £4448.9
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4187-3 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (13) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Won on nursery debut at Hamilton (6f, good) last July; yet to kick on from that but her reappearance third at Newcastle (6f, AW) three weeks ago gives her something to build on and she's not ruled out. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made a successful handicap debut at Hamilton (6f, good) last July off a 6lb lower mark and that form worked out nicely; ran in sales races on her final two starts in 2025, eighth of 21 at Naas and seventh of 14 at Goodwood (7f, good to soft); was challenging 1f out in the latter event before her stamina gave way; untried on AW and absent for 219 days but there could be more to come this year. |
5/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 43621-
Last run: 204 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (6) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in heavy-ground nursery at Nottingham (6f) last October before going one better there (5f, soft) eight days later; just two outings this year, finishing second here (6f, soft) in May and a close fourth at Windsor (6f, good to soft) in June, but could have a big say back from a break. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 (8) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Best 2yo form in the fifth of five handicap starts, when a ready winner over 5f at Nottingham (soft) last October and emerged with credit from her return, coming clear with an improved rival at Haydock (6f, soft; first two well clear) recently; up 2lb but one to fear if conditions deteriorate. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Progressive during last year's eight-race campaign, finishing second in a nursery at Nottingham (6f, heavy) last October and going one better there (5f, soft) six days later; reappears with conditions in her favour; chance. |
3/1 |
5/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 33811- D
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (8) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner who was inclined to hang right from stall 11 here when last seen, back from a summer break; now has to prove this mark within range. |
16/1 |
|
8th 12 (11) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Won three of his last four starts but is drawn widest for this move into Class 4 company; back from a short break. |
10/1 |
|
1st 8 (11) |
8th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Well positioned when winning final two juvenile starts at 6f on Polytrack; entitled to need the run on his recent comeback at Haydock (6f, soft) and open to some improvement regardless of what the weather does. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 223-20 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (9) |
29th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
12-race maiden who has had an underwhelming campaign in the main but he returned to form when runner-up at Thirsk (7f, good) a fortnight ago; has shown promise on soft ground; could be involved if producing another good run. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 9 (8) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Maiden who's regressed in headgear this season; no sign of a revival despite his mark continuing to fall; cheekpieces return, replacing blinkers. |
16/1 |
|
8th 10 (13) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Maiden who's regressed in cheekpieces this season and is now given a go in blinkers, off the back of a poor first run back from wind surgery last time; too many defeats at short prices for comfort and needs a revival on his AW debut. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 221-50 D
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
No problem with soft ground and he returns to Class 5 after two defeats at a higher level; only 3lb higher than for his front-running win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
8th 9 (3) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Returned to form when making all at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but he failed to back that up in a Silver Cup trial at Ayr last month; that was another blip in his patchy profile and he needs to bounce back again. |
12/1 |
|
16th 17 (11) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Returned to form at Thirsk (6f, good) last month, making all to win quite cosily, and is now 2-12; 5lb higher in a higher-grade race today but his other win was gained over C&D and he won't mind if there's rain about. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 1-6456
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D nursery win last winter came off 8lb higher; had excuses with one thing and another since, anticipating the start and missing the kick here nine days ago, and this is a bit easier. |
10/1 |
|
5th 7 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Well handicapped on her C&D win last December but she's 0-9 since and has been well held in her last two starts; has something to prove and she needs a major revival back on AW. |
12/1 |
|
7th 8 (12) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual AW winner; seemingly back in good form when second at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in July but safely held in both Windsor races won by Madman last month; others have more persuasive profiles. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 541-00 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (6) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won over 6f here for Ralph Beckett last October; 0-7 in handicaps for current yard and no obvious signs of turning things around. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (5) |
17th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
6f AW win for Ralph Beckett last October; struggled in handicaps for this yard, including after a wind op three weeks ago; the addition of cheekpieces, drop to 0-55 company and return to AW (1-1) are the straws to clutch at. |
12/1 |
|
11th 4 (1) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
It has been a real struggle since joining this yard; he's now plummeting down the weights but still requires last month's wind operation to have made a substantial difference. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 9-22
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Some promise in the spring but he's now 0-10 and recent efforts have been poor; needs to be revived by a first-time tongue-strap. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (9) |
22nd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Nine-race maiden who has been well held in third on his last two starts, including in first-time blinkers at Catterick two weeks ago; hasn't gone on from his fine start to the season and he struggled on his only previous try in handicap company; AW debut. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (5) |
8th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 212y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Bright start to the season but has gone sharply backwards, finishing a long way back in small fields the last twice; much will depend on how he responds to first-time blinkers. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: 2110-8
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Made it 3-3 over C&D, all for Marco Ghiani, when coming away with a progressive rival nine days ago; landed a similarly wide stall today but a 4lb rise looks fair and she could well maintain her unbeaten record on Polytrack. |
9/4 |
|
1st 10 (10) |
3rd Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Currently 2-2 over C&D following two easy wins from the front for Marco Ghiani this time last year; stall 10 not ideal with a view to repeating the tactics but the handicapper's been quick to ease off and she's a player back on Polytrack. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 8 (8) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Both wins came at Lingfield AW (7f) last year; hasn't been in the same form this term but did better when third over C&D last month and has place claims. |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 522-3
Last run: 107 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Turned in a string of ordinary efforts this year, including twice since being gelded; makes little obvious appeal going beyond 6f for the first time. |
25/1 |
|
9th 3 (13) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Runner-up in two Newcastle maidens (5f/6f, AW) last winter but he's struggled in three handicaps this season; still lightly raced but he needs to turn things around back on Tapeta. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Six-race maiden; promise on AW over the winter but he has suffered two heavy defeats in 6f handicaps (soft and good) this summer; drops in class but there are risks attached. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 26150- D
Last run: 229 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (1) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Off the mark at Carlisle (6f) last September but she has failed to beat a rival in her last three starts, last time in a 7f Catterick handicap in July; needs a subsequent breathing operation to yield major progress. |
33/1 |
|
9th 6 (6) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won a Carlisle nursery on soft last October (6f); well below her best all three runs since; return to faster ground a concern. |
22/1 |
Non-runners
Explosive Finnish, Obsidian Verse
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £28.26 |
| Tricast | £336.50 |
| Trifecta | £318.10 |
Selections
Telegraph:
There's A ChanceSPOTLIGHT:
Stoneacre JoeThe Times:
Obsidian VerseWEST COUNTRY:
Guernsey AngelThe Guardian:
There's A ChanceD Express:
There's A ChanceDaily Mirror:
There's A ChanceThe Sun:
There's A Chance