16.38
SoftPhoenix Drilling Ground Investigation Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 5f 7y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 740707 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (5) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
Had a bumper time of things last year but hasn't come close to the same level in 2026; well handicapped (despite being 2lb out of weights) but leap of faith needed. |
33/1 |
|
19th 15 (22) |
6th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 89y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Had a bumper time of things last year and although he hasn't been at his best in 2026, his handicap mark is tumbling; will be of major interest back on testing ground but the drying forecast isn't optimal today. |
33/1 |
Form: 291624 CD BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (1) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Finished behind three of today's rivals over C&D 18 days ago but she showed better form when flying home to take second (first in her group) in a 5f handicap at Ayr (soft) on Thursday; good chance in a race featuring plenty of pace. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 (11) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Drops back to 5f having been outgunned over a stiff 6f on soft ground last time when bidding for a Scottish double; remains on career-high mark and is still seeking first win above Class 6. |
12/1 |
Form: 222130
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (16) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Low-mileage 3yo who has a record of 22213, all over 5f/6f for Gary Harrison, since handicapping; solid claims, assuming he continues in the same vein on debut for new yard; still with same owner. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (10) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Has clicked since handicapping on fast turf, his two seconds working out particularly well subsequently; off the mark in good style at Thirsk (6f) last time and this half-brother to a Tapeta winner remains open to improvement despite 7lb rise; high on the shortlist. |
5/2 |
Form: 902086 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (7) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Inconsistent this season but last two attempts in Class 5 comprise a success (off 4lb higher) and close second; drop back to this grade may have a positive effect. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 (10) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Soft-ground C&D winner in 2024; finished down the field in the Silver Cup at Ripon (6f, good) 11 days ago but he ran well at Thirsk (5f, good) the time before and should be happier back at 5f; others preferred, however. |
16/1 |
Form: 0-8319 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (7) |
19th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Placed on AW debut at Southwell (5f) in June and made all to open account at Carlisle (5f, good) ten days ago, her 11th start; recent 3lb rise is not excessive and she's respected in her current form. |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 (2) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Ten-race maiden who stepped forward from her reappearance when third of eight at Southwell (5f, AW) in June; however, she was reported to have bled and has been absent since. |
9/1 |
Form: 360801 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (2) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Conditions will suit but he has looked on the downgrade in 2026 after a promising reappearance; drops into what is effectively a 0-55 but still comes with risks attached. |
7/1 |
Form: 194792 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (3) |
20th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in June off this mark; down the field on her last two starts, including behind a couple of today's rivals eight days ago. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Low-mileage 3yo; has inconsistent form but her sole attempt over C&D resulted in a success (off just 1lb lower) in June; return to this scenario may have a positive effect. |
11/1 |
Form: 726370 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 19 (19) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade. |
14/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected. |
7/1 |
Betting Forcast
11/2 Roach Power, 13/2 Thunderstorm Katie, 13/2 Great Profit, 10/1 Vince LAmour, 10/1 Solid Bond, 7/2 Impressor, 7/2 Supremissy, 13/2 Never Dark