15.47
SoftAesterius At Bearstone Stud Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
40/1 (Won)
- Win: £18.30
- Place: £4.90
Form: 000470 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (1) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
He'd been struggling this season but staged a revival in a first-time tongue-tie to win over C&D (heavy) at the beginning of the month; failed to back in up in last Friday's Bronze Cup at Ayr but the fact he's 3lb lower here can only help. |
12/1 |
|
1st 9 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
He got up to a very useful standard as a juvenile but has lost his form this year, including in three starts for this yard; new tongue-tie has some heavy lifting to do but he's dangerously handicapped if there is a turnaround. |
40/1 |
|
15th 18 (17) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Listed runner-up here last October and he's well treated on that form but he's been a long way below that level on his six outings this season (three of them here); a major turnaround is necessary. |
66/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 315350 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (12) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Doubled his tally when winning at Musselburgh (5f) in June; bounced back to his best with second of 11 in 5f handicap at Haydock 22 days ago, not enjoying the smoothest of passages over 1f out; likely to go well again off 1lb lower mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
In and out since he won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June but he ran well when second at Haydock (5f, heavy) nine days ago; bang there if he's once more on a going day. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 (11) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June and did well to finish third at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July having been hampered early; however, he finished last of five at Musselburgh next time and was down the field in an admittedly hot handicap at York a fortnight ago; has shown promise on soft, though. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £5.10
Form: 018762 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (9) |
28th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Gained sole handicap success in Class 5 in May and achieved his subsequent placed form in Class 4; came up short in Class 3 last time and can be opposed kept to this grade. |
16/1 |
|
10th 11 (2) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May saw him end a losing run and he's been competitive again on last two outings when short-headed at Newcastle (5f, AW) and close up on heavy ground at Haydock; a bit more is needed, though. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 0-4778 D
Last run: 147 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 (12) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Losing run goes back 14 races to May 2025 but he was a good fourth over C&D (heavy) last month and wasn't seen to best effect at Chester (6f, heavy) subsequently; not written off now back here. |
14/1 |
|
6th 14 (6) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
A four-time 5f scorer for Iain Jardine; yet to add to that for his current handler but much better signs after five months off with fourth of 11 in 5f Haydock handicap (heavy) 15 days ago; goes well on soft ground and a likely player. |
12/1 |
|
4th 12 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
He has no problem with soft ground but hasn't scored since last May and there were diminishing returns in four starts for this yard earlier in the year; career-low mark, however, and maybe a 147-day break will have chalked his cue; watch the market. |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 7-7334 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (6) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years but he retains plenty of ability and has been performing with credit this summer; likely to be in the shake-up. |
11/2 |
|
9th 15 (15) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
No win since August 2024; ran well for minor honours on his first three (of four) visits to Doncaster, a close third in this race last year; 8lb lower today but he's not been disgraced this year (repeatedly short of room last time) and makes each-way appeal. |
9/1 |
|
4th 10 (10) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Losing run continued when fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy; favourite) yesterday, beaten just under 2l; however, one of two handicap wins came over C&D (good; acts well on soft) and he has finished second and third in the last two runnings. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 217732
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (6) |
15th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Landed a novice here over 6f in May (soft; first-time blinkers) and she's gone close on her two other visits to this track (5f/6f; good/good to firm); unfortunate not to go closer at Haydock last time having been denied a clear run against the rail but was still beaten only 2l in sixth; should get a good pace to aim at and rates a leading contender. |
9/4 |
|
6th 11 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
She sported first-time blinkers when landing a soft-ground Yarmouth novice (6f) in May; took a few goes to find her stride in handicaps but was nailed only on the line back at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and she's an obvious candidate after 1lb nudge. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 (8) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
First win in 6f novice here in May; got back on track (in a change of headgear) with third of five in 5f Ripon handicap 11 days ago; blinkers (used on previous three starts) are refitted but she needs considering. |
4/1 |
13/2
Form: 530513 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (7) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 4lb |
Second win since joining Ruth Carr when justifying favouritism at Ripon (5f, good to firm) last month; subsequent Redcar sixth of 13 shouldn't be used as evidence that the handicapper has got him as he was first home of the seven who raced up the centre in a race dominated by far-side runners. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 (12) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made it 2-5 since joining Ruth Carr when justifying favouritism at Ripon (5f, good to firm) last Saturday; a 4lb higher mark will make things harder but he's still well treated on old form. |
11/2 |
|
1st 9 (15) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark to make a winning start for Ruth Carr at Thirsk (5f) in August; recorded a solid fifth of 12 in 5f handicap at Beverley ten days ago; very much one to consider off a 2lb lower mark here. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 8-2134 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (6) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Down the field over C&D (heavy) last month but returned to form with close second at Chester (5f, heavy) last time; has won here three times and she's not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 7 (11) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Made all to win over C&D off a 4lb lower mark in July (good; well drawn) and good third here next time (good); hasn't done as well since and double-figure draw a negative. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Course regular whose 16 starts here have yielded three wins and a further six placings; registered two good efforts either side of making all at Chester (5f, good) in July; not so good at Catterick last Wednesday but has won on soft and can't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 572057 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (5) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Runner-up off 6lb higher at Redcar (5f, good) in June but hasn't kicked on from that and hopes are pinned on first-time blinkers prompting a revival; unproven on soft/heavy ground. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (5) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Went very close off 5lb higher at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in March but he's been up and down since; had an excuse in the mud at Haydock last time but losing run is now up to 13 and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (12) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
He has finished runner-up twice this season, including at Redcar (5f, good) off 4lb higher, but he failed to justify support when seventh at Beverley three weeks ago; career-low mark but his modest strike-rate (2-27) tempers confidence and there's a soft-ground query too. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 487-18 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 9st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (8) |
16th Oct 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two heavy-ground wins in 2023 and this 11yo reappeared with a win in a big-field handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) this March, when 1lb higher; however, he's performed below that level on his three outings since. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 (10) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
40-1 winner of a big-field C&D handicap (good to soft) in March on reappearance; the return to Doncaster may be a positive but this 11yo has been well beaten on both starts since and needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
|
10th 8 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Well into the veteran stage now but he showed he's still got some ammunition left when a 40-1 winner of 17-runner Doncaster handicap (5f, good to soft) on his March reappearance; only eighth of 11 at Carlisle on his sole subsequent start, however, and he'll need to prove that win wasn't his last hurrah. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 14-202 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
30th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Two fine runs at Sandown this season and when disappointing at Haydock last time there was a valid excuse (blindfold off late and stumbled at the start before racing furthest from the stands' rail); now 2lb higher but not discounted. |
10/1 |
|
11th 6 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Four-time turf winner, including on soft, who just failed to reel in a very well-backed favourite at Sandown (5f, good to soft) on Saturday; does tend to go well at that track but he runs off the same mark (2lb well in) and is firmly considered. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 7 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
A four-time 5f/6f scorer in 2025, including C&D on soft; resumed from seven months off with an encouraging second of nine to Twilight Calls (won twice since) over C&D (good) in June; first run since when failing to fire at Hamilton last week but could revive back here. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £232.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £140.40 |
| Tricast | £1850.51 |
| Trifecta | £3255.40 |
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