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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
7 (7) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 8y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
In the frame in four of last five starts and proven on a soft surface, second of 12 when forcing the pace here (6f, heavy) six days ago; return to 5f shouldn't be an issue and she is respected off same mark. |
6/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
3rd 5 (1) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in a maiden at Chelmsford (6f, AW) last October and followed up in Kempton nursery (6f, AW); showed promise on soft ground last September; possible player if fully tuned up for comeback. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Nine-race maiden; below form when only eighth at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) six weeks ago and still needs to prove himself on fast ground but has been given a good chance by the handicapper and this is his first run since last month's wind op. |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 (11) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win but he has finished second three times in novice/maiden company; cheekpieces have been worn for his three handicap runs and he has finished unplaced, albeit a bit of mid-race interference didn't help his cause over C&D four weeks ago; now drops into a 0-70 and could yet come good. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 (10) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Down the field on his handicap debut at Beverley (5f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month but ran a bit better when fourth of 11 at Haydock (6f, soft) 15 days ago; better still needed. |
11/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (4) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins at 5f on Southwell AW; second at Leicester (6f) before a lesser show here 17 days ago when she got warm before the race; could be given another chance. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins at 5f on Southwell AW; has had some excuses this year but she put up a good show at Leicester (6f, good to firm) this month against an unexposed sprinter and this easier test at 6f can suit; should go well. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
9th 2 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
AW winner on final 2yo start for previous yard; has achieved little in turf handicaps this term and is perhaps best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely; drops to Class 6. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (6) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Boasts the best form in this line-up, having twice finished second (once over C&D) on fast ground in the spring, but seems to have lost his way since; beaten over 18l when last of four at Ripon (6f, good) a fortnight ago and arrives here with questions to answer. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up on his first two starts this season (6f, good to firm) and a good case can be made on that form; however, he's gone off the boil on his three outings since and needs to turn things around. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Recorded RPRs in the 70s when runner-up on first two starts this season (both 6f, good to firm) and will be hard to beat if somewhere near that level today but was well beaten (albeit on soft ground) on last month's handicap debut and managed only fourth of six when warm favourite for 5f Catterick novice three weeks ago; now has a point to prove. |
13/8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
3rd 8 (10) |
31st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual 7f Polytrack winner last summer; well below best this year but at least her recent fifth of eight at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) was a step back in the right direction. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
11th 11 (6) |
16th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Twice runner-up in maidens (5f/6f) on Newcastle AW late in 2025; beat only one after four months off on his turf/handicap debut at Haydock 26 days ago, however. |
25/1 |
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
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