13.05
GoodSouthwell Golf Club Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4700.09
- 2m 4f 88y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 02-111 D
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up in 3m1f handicap on this card last season and progressing well this season, recording third handicap win when scoring over 3m2f at Doncaster with runaway success in valuable 3-finisher contest in late February in first-time cheekpieces; plausible he could be open to more improvement at this extreme trip. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
2-6 over fences; a beaten favourite in his last two races but perhaps needed the first of those and departed too far out at Cheltenham to know how he'd have fared; potentially on a good mark should the new cheekpieces receive a positive response. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 15 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 0lb |
held up in rear, raced wide when headway 13th |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3F4-56
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Generally very disappointing since winning last season's Eider Chase at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) by 16l but took small step back in right direction when fourth over hurdles last month (wore first-time blinkers) and is too well handicapped to rule out on this return to chasing; usual cheekpieces back on. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Hasn't run a race of note since winning last season's 4m1f Eider Chase at Newcastle, in which his struggles continued last time out (tailed off or pulled up over hurdles prior to that); too well handicapped to rule out and blinkers go on for cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
7th 10 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Stormed clear for a 16l win under Freddie Mitchell in this race last year, form which has not been seen from him before or since but his last three outings were over hurdles; 11lb higher (10lb out of the handicap) than 12 months ago but well treated if he returns to that peak form and stranger things have happened. |
11/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 504-33
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-4 over fences but placed off 4lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; probably needed the run this month when returning from a layoff and he looks interesting both over this new trip and with that outing behind him. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
1-1 in bumpers, but his hurdles form rather regressed after returning a year ago; has finished third of five in both starts over fences and may have needed the run after six months off at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 20 days ago; the step back up in trip may suit and he's not dismissed. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: P86-28 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
The first of his two chase wins (from 19 attempts) was over C&D in 2022 and he was runner-up back here on reappearance this term; ran respectably at Southwell last time and should figure prominently in this field. |
6/1 |
|
6th 10 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bit of a mixed bag since winning off 11lb higher here (2m, good to soft) in March last year, his second of eight at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) on his return last month (has a good record fresh) surrounded by lesser efforts; others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 222-16 BF
Last run: 165 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Twice runner-up here (2m/2m4f) in the spring before off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May (placed horses both won two starts later); not seen since disappointing at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) the following month, but still a player on his earlier form. |
9/1 |
|
5th 2 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Twice runner-up here (2m/2m4f) in the spring before off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May (placed horses both won two starts later); not seen since disappointing at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) the following month, but still a player on his earlier form. |
9/1 |
|
6th 4 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-P40P
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher. |
10/11 |
25/1
Form: 31447- D
Last run: 233 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Winning hurdler/chaser in France who was twice successful over fences for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f/2m3f) last winter, but below form in his last three starts (one over hurdles); back off his last winning mark, but still looks vulnerable to younger rivals after eight months off. |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Winning hurdler/chaser in France who was twice successful over fences for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f/2m3f) last winter, but below form in his last three starts (one over hurdles); back off his last winning mark, but still looks vulnerable to younger rivals after eight months off. |
25/1 |
|
7th 2 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, midfield on inner, headway and in touch with leaders 6th |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /321-8
Last run: 206 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Gained a breakthrough success at Wetherby (2m) in March 2024 for Mark Walford; very lightly raced since though and off 13 months before a well-held sixth for his new yard in 2m2f Haydock handicap 20 days ago; needs to take a big step forward. |
16/1 |
|
6th 11 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 9yo who won a Wetherby maiden hurdle (2m, soft) for Mark Walford just under two years ago; signed off for that yard (same owner) after some poor efforts, however, so interesting to see what he can do for new stable after 397 days away. |
33/1 |
|
10th 16 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
Form: /2235- BF
Last run: 216 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader 3 out |
11/1 |
|
9th 3 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Beat a well-backed Skelton handicap debutant with a subsequent winner in third when off the mark in a Uttoxeter maiden (2m, soft) but he finished a weary last at Sandown in a handicap for military amateur riders; perhaps best to turn a blind eye to that and he can be given another chance. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 |
24th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and disputed lead before 3rd, not fluent 3rd, soon pressed leader, hit 4th |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: -50845 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles but he returned after 510 days off with a second at Southwell (2m4f, good) two weeks ago; that was a good effort behind an improver and he's a player if he can build on that. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
11th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Sole win came in the summer of 2023, over 2m4f on good ground; chasing never went to plan two seasons ago but he ran well back over hurdles on final sighting in late 2024; what form he'll be in after an absence is anyone's guess, so best to let the betting guide; tongue-tie added. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.08 |
| Tricast | £57.44 |
| Trifecta | £93.60 |
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