14.05
Good To Softbet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £26015
- 2m 7f 214y
- Class 2
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 217542 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Not disgraced in the 3m1f event at Cartmel won by Olivers Travels but shaped as if he may need a drop back in trip; gained his two wins this term over 2m5f (at that venue). |
14/1 |
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4th 1 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Never got going in Market Rasen's Summer Plate but returning here is a major positive, having previously gone back-to-back in 2m5f chases (made all on good to soft; good is fine); not handicapped out of contention by any means and probably stays this far. |
8/1 |
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4 |
19th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Goes particularly well at Cartmel where he won three weeks ago (2m5f, good to soft) despite looking on a toughish mark; similar concerns here raised another 5lb and wouldn't want the ground to turn proper soft. |
16/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.30
Form: PP-663 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Doncaster form figures read 1P2114, the last five of which were over fences; not disgraced last time and this hurdles mark is 10lb lower, so a case can be made. |
5/1 |
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4th 5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Course form figures read 1P211, the last two wins coming in this race last year (good) and over C&D (good to soft) last month, both off a mark 2lb lower than today's; has also won on soft; respected given his record here. |
7/1 |
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13 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
9yo who has been inconsistent over the years but he's been better than ever the last twice, going very close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December before winning another competitive handicap there (3m, good) in January, albeit having a battle on his hands before being left clear at the final fence; that latest form still reads well and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; chance. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 1213-4 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear |
11/2 |
|
5 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won this 12 months ago (good to soft) and continued in fine form last season, adding a competitive handicap at Kempton (3m, soft) in February; there could still be mileage in his mark and he may have needed last month's reappearance run at Wincanton (well-beaten fourth); one to consider. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 51P-44 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful staying chaser when on song and has pretty good record at Cheltenham; pulled up at Exeter two starts ago and didn't find much at the business end when third of four at Carlisle (3m, good) last month but it won't be a surprise if he runs a big race here. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful staying chaser when on song and has pretty good record at Cheltenham; pulled up at Exeter two starts ago and didn't find much at the business end when third of four at Carlisle (3m, good) last month but it won't be a surprise if he runs a big race here. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
taken down early, raced in second, pressed leader 13th, led narrowly 3 out, headed when hit last, weakened and lost second run-in |
9/4 |
25/1
Form: P112P5 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
He won two in a row in the summer (3m2f/2m7f, good) but was pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October and soundly beaten in the Rehearsal at Newcastle (2m7f, good) last time; needs to bounce back. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 1U-113 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up in the Becher here in December and his two subsequent hunter chase runs have yielded an early fall and disappointing defeat; twice placed over these fences, however, most recently in the Grand Sefton over C&D in November, and could have an each-way shout if back on song in change of headgear. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December but finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) the previous month; returned to hunter chasing with quite a spill at Catterick a fortnight ago but holds leading claims if that hasn't left a mark. |
5/4 |
|
1 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but had previously finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft); did well hunter chasing back in 2024 and the one to beat. |
10/11 |
9/1
Form: 49-PPF D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Sep 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won well off 4lb lower at Aintree in May (3m1f, good) and a 4lb higher mark doesn't look too damaging; strongly considered as fitness is unlikely to be an issue given his yard. |
2/1 |
11/1
Form: 703322 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Three-time chase winner with the form to feature off this mark and a break could have done him good, as his last two efforts weren't great; hard to rule out, for all that this trip is on the sharp side. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 3036-8
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark in three-runner handicap at Ludlow (3m, good) in April and could improve for this month's 25l second of five on reappearance at Ludlow (3m, good to firm), when making mistakes; also effective on soft ground; possible player if jumping better this time. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
8th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who turned things around when narrowly beating an odds-on rival in a C&D handicap (good; 11-2) in April; been absent since then but he's only 1lb higher than for that win and has claims if he can pick up where he left off. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Commendable third off 11lb higher at last year's Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft; good ground also suits) but badly out of form this season (four runs) and is the one in this line-up with by far the most to prove. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 809-98
Last run: 167 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
11yo who was tailed off at Cheltenham in December and pulled up at Haydock this month on sole run since; arrives with something to prove but three visits to Perth have yielded two wins, including this race in 2023, so he's worth a second look; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Inconsistent last year but won twice (3m/2m4f, good/soft), those victories coming on the back of respective breaks of 89 and 120 days; may be best caught fresh nowadays so is worth a second look after 113 days off. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Back in rude health over C&D (good) in May, easily beating Saint Arvans to win by 20l, and his subsequent Market Rasen fourth (2m5f, good) was also a good effort; still well handicapped on old form; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 371P-1 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
12yo who lacked fluency when back over fences and was soundly beaten at Haydock in December; however, prior to that he made a fairly encouraging return from an absence over hurdles at Ayr and he's a six-time winner at Kelso; could have a part to play now back here. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely. |
15/2 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: U421-7 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Generally disappointing during light campaign last season but turned things around with staying-on third here (2m4f, good to soft) on final start in April; remains well handicapped on older form and will be suited by this return to 3m; can't be ignored. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 15P-PP CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Still runs well now and again but this 11yo is not as good as he was and become inconsistent. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Ran well for a long way when fourth at Doncaster (3m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) in February and remains well handicapped but this steadily regressive 11yo has become inconsistent, and others appeal more. |
4/1 |
|
4th 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Winless since December 2023 and pulled up over C&D in December on sole run this term; however, he may have needed that outing and is on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; has won here three times, including in these reapplied cheekpieces, and is not ruled out; the tongue-tie is a first. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: 1242-7
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
His first four chase starts were all at Ayr, finishing second in a good handicap at the Scottish National meeting in April on the final occasion (3m, soft); well beaten on reappearance at Punchestown last month but may have needed the run and he remains unexposed over staying trips; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
13 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
His first four chase starts were all at Ayr, finishing second in a good handicap at the Scottish National meeting in April on the final occasion (3m, soft); well beaten on reappearance at Punchestown last month but may have needed the run and he remains unexposed over staying trips; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
7th 6 |
23rd Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
11st 4lb |
Has done all of his racing in the past 12 months at Ayr, running a cracker when second to Sharjah in a 3m Grade 2 handicap in April; no surprise should he improve for the run but not one to underestimate. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £127.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £114.02 |
| Tricast | £774.44 |
| Trifecta | £1004.10 |
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