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Good To SoftBetGoodwin Master Trainer Chris Gordon Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £13202.5
- 2m 3f 164y
- Class 3
- 3 runners
Runners: 3 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 10P-21 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Last season over hurdles ended on a low note at this meeting; solid for most of this term, switched to fences for last five starts and winning twice in small fields; put firmly in his place in Grade 1 novice events over 2m4f here in February and particularly at Aintree last time, but this return to a handicap will also demand a career best. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Last season over hurdles ended on a low note at this meeting; solid for most of this term, switched to fences for last five starts and winning twice in small fields; put firmly in his place in Grade 1 novice events over 2m4f here in February and particularly at Aintree last time, but this return to a handicap will also demand a career best. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Experienced hurdler who won Grade 2 novice on chase debut at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) in December and made it 2-4 over fences in warm little handicap at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time; ran well behind two of these in Grade 2 at Kempton in February but likely to be vulnerable in this company. |
40/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 211-F4 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt in Newbury handicap in February (2m7f, soft; Pic Roc second); also effective on good going; merely mid-division in the Jack Richards at Cheltenham since but he's back in a less competitive race here and he could tap back into his previous promise. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 78-429
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout. |
3/1 |
|
9th 9 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout. |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has a win, two seconds and a third from just six outings at Sandown; ran close to his best when runner-up over C&D in February, keeping on from the rear; solid claims once more. |
9/2 |
Verdict
Topweight MARK OF GOLD made a very good start to his chasing career at Ascot last month, despite possibly being fortunate to win that Grade 2 novice, and he can make it 2-2 over fences at a track where he has an excellent record over hurdles. The lightly raced Lord Of Thunder could have more to offer and is feared most.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Mark Of GoldRP RATINGS:
Lord Of ThunderTOPSPEED:
Classic AnthemWEST COUNTRY:
Lord Of ThunderD Express:
Lord Of ThunderThe Star:
Lord Of ThunderThe Times:
Classic AnthemPOSTDATA:
Mark Of Gold