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GoodStep Into Luxury With Purple Granite Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4700.09
- 2m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.90
- Place: £1.80
Form: 613PP- D
Last run: 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 10lb |
Half-brother to top-class Protektorat; surprise withdrawal from last weekend's bet365 Gold Cup due to ground, having made notable progress before that on similar good ground in 3m Ascot handicaps, winning twice including latest in premier handicap in February; potentially a big player. |
10/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5P422- C
Last run: 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won bumper and maiden hurdle when on good ground; scored at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and runner-up in four of his other six chases, including when mown down late on in a big field at Windsor (extended 3m4f, soft) in January; ran poorly over C&D next time and well beaten at Cheltenham Festival on latest but both those races were much warmer than this. |
5/1 |
|
8th 17 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Won at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and runner-up in four of his other five chases, including when mown down late on in a big field at Windsor (extended 3m4f, soft) in January; progressive to that point but then ran poorly behind Grand Geste at Haydock on latest outing. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
7yo who has improved for the switch to fences this season, winning at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and finishing second on his three starts since, most recently behind Neo King in a big field at Windsor (extended 3m4f, soft); progressive and he could be in the mix once more up 3lb for last time. |
10/1 |
25/1
- Place: £8.40
Form: PRP06- D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has gained all chase wins at Ludlow, the most recent in late 2023; dismal form since, including at that venue; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has gained all chase wins at Ludlow, the most recent in late 2023; dismal form since, including at that venue; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 3m 6f 130y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, midfield 4th, in touch with leaders before 13th |
33/1 |
8/1
Form: 614F3- D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
He has had his ups and downs in the past but he won in fine style at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and went close at Market Rasen (3m, soft) subsequently, when well clear of the third; key player. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
2-9 over fences; not one to rely upon heavily but looked in very good nick when winning readily at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and today's 7lb higher mark may not be beyond him. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: 166/6- C
Last run: 321 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Four-time chase winner (2m4f-3m2f) on a good mark and returned to form when a clear second at Fontwell (3m2f); has to be considered. |
13/2 |
|
5 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Four-time chase winner (2m4f-3m2f, good-soft); out of form during three-race spell last spring and made a low-key reappearance last month; well handicapped now but needs that recent outing to have brought him on. |
9/1 |
|
5th 1 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Four-time chase winner, most recently in 2023; well below par in three runs last year, however, and needs a revival on reappearance; market may offer further guidance. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 6P646-
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
10yo with a record of 3-30; has patchy profile and was tailed off at Warwick last month but he finished a close second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift. |
13/2 |
|
9th 10 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Similar type to Thankyourluckystar, being a 10yo who finished second at Southwell (2m4f) last time but seems unlikely to go one better in this field, against opponents who are mostly less exposed. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Currently in a consistent vein of form, having posted form figures of 2212 in last four appearances; ran creditably when bidding for Fontwell double (2m5f) last time; solid chance. |
2/1 |
11/4
Form: P4731- CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
|
7th 7 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Regained the winning thread at Stratford (3m3f) last time; remains well treated on historical data, such as his success off this mark in this race two years ago; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 62/45- C
Last run: 249 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Won three handicap chases last season (one over C&D on good) and back on his last winning mark; however, he's finished a remote last in his final two chase starts. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Still on a competitive mark despite winning three times over fences already this season and had a break since a poor performance last time in October; good or good to soft is fine. |
11/4 |
|
2 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Well held on the Flat last week but is a three-time chase winner this season, the last twice over 3m2f at Fontwell (good to soft/good); nudged up only 2lb for latest success and has another big role to play. |
Evs |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.51 |
| Tricast | £212.93 |
| Trifecta | £260.00 |
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