14.12
SoftSky Sports Racing Virgin 535 Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4700.09
- 2m 7f 110y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.10
Form: 861-11 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Well named as a hurdler and proving a revelation over fences, racking up six wins in his seven starts; has the canny habit of never prevailing by wide margins, with none of those wins gained by more than two lengths; unraced over this far (the same can be said for many) but he stayed on best over 3m5f at Lingfield last time (soft) and he impressed in how he moved through that race; loves the mud, so the recent rain was a major blessing. |
13/2 |
|
1st 8 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Launched chasing career with five consecutive wins, the latest on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m2f, heavy) in November; could still have more improvement to come over this new trip but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing run. |
8/1 |
|
26 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 5lb
|
Reserve; won final hurdle start last March (2m5f, heavy) and 4-4 over fences this term (heavy/soft); travelled well at Lingfield (extended 2m7f) latest and this thriving 6yo could have plenty more left in the tank; may well take a 7lb rise in his stride if handling the forecast quicker ground. |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 8F5P-3 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
All three chase wins in 2023, at 2m3f-2m5f (good and good to soft) so is on a losing run but she's been in good form on soft over the winter and the return to good ground will be appreciated; in the mix. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
disputed lead, pressed leader before 8th, raced in second before 4 out, no chance with winner run-in |
5/2 |
11/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 5-3683 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Only win under rules came over 3m at Fakenham (good to soft) where she also didn't run too badly in a stronger race a month ago (2m5f, good); jumping can be an issue but she has a competitive show in her at this level. |
7/2 |
|
5th 10 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 44y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Placed twice since reverting to fences in November, latterly when keeping on to snatch modest third at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last month, but might find this race too competitive. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
19th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 44y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Placed twice since reverting to fences in November, latterly when keeping on to snatch modest third at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last month, but might find this race too competitive. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 121-44 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Went chasing without success but she made a winning return to hurdles at Southwell recently (all three wins at 3m there; heavy and soft); raised 5lb but it remains to be seen if she can be as effective around here. |
7/4 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won this is 2024 (first-time cheekpieces), followed up over C&D (also heavy) seven weeks later and beaten just a neck on only other start here; has been chasing since without success and finished a long way off Asa at Catterick last week (first-time blinkers) but returning cheekpieces, hurdling and this C&D are all reasons to be positive. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 61P8-3 BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker. |
9/2 |
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1st 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride. |
9/2 |
|
1st 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: /621P- D
Last run: 294 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Consistent placed form over hurdles in 2022-23 but reached that level only once last season over fences; had wind surgery before and after the latter campaign, left Harry Fry and fell at the first in another chase in December; back hurdling today and he stays when on song, but it's a mixed picture. |
40/1 |
|
5th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Consistent placed form over hurdles in 2022-23 but reached that level only once last season over fences; had wind surgery before and after the latter campaign, left Harry Fry and fell at the first in another chase in December; back hurdling today and he stays when on song, but it's a mixed picture. |
40/1 |
9/4
Form: 24-421
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
His chase form has been mixed this season but he faced a tough task from out of the handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (pulled up); runner-up at Kempton (2m5f) in November on last hurdle start and he was second over fences at this meeting 12 months ago (3m); might not be a forlorn hope today. |
25/1 |
|
22 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
9yo who was progressive last season, winning three times (2m5f/3m, good/good to soft); he didn't run badly when fifth at Ascot (3m, soft) in January last time but is 9lb out of the handicap today, so faces a tough task. |
66/1 |
|
5th 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Form dipped last time but otherwise a consistent sort and may rebound; however, looks considerably more exposed than some of these rivals and possibly has nothing in hand off current mark. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: P445-5 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has appreciated the return to hurdles and made pretty much all over 2m3f (good) here three weeks ago; up 7lb but rated higher in the past. |
13/8 |
|
3rd 3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Has appreciated the return to hurdles and made pretty much all over 2m3f (good) here three weeks ago; up 7lb but rated higher in the past. |
13/8 |
|
1st 2 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Chasing did not go to plan but he's returned to hurdles on last two starts, runner-up over C&D (good to soft) on latest despite not always jumping fluently; off the same mark, he should make his presence felt. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: P111P- CD BF
Last run: 258 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
led but pestered, headed but prominent 9th, slightly hampered and lost position 13th, weakened quickly 4 out, soon pulled up |
12/1 |
|
8 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up at Southwell (3m, heavy) in April when last seen but went there on a four-timer (good to soft-heavy, including C&D); no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways following a break; watch the market. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led |
7/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.47 |
| Tricast | £158.00 |
| Trifecta | £177.70 |
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