12.28
SoftPertemps Network Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5545.05
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: -P2431 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Seemingly aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft/soft) during the winter, and was not discredited when second to revitalised subsequent winner at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last month; sometimes races a bit too freely but should be fine on this left-handed track; respected. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Always the risk his reluctance to settle will temper his late effort, as it did when over 1l behind A Great Excuse at Lingfield in December; 2-2 at Huntingdon since, however, deriving the benefit of the tongue tie once again when making most there latest (soft); 5lb rise appears pretty fair. |
11/8 |
|
1st 4 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Last year wasn't all plain sailing but he delivered on previous chasing promise when scoring over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) just before Christmas and should be fine on the slower ground today; respected. |
5/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: U2-U64
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
0-13 since winning over hurdles on debut in France in 2024; runner-up in three chases since fitted with a tongue-tie this year, most recently at Kelso (2m7f, good) three weeks ago, but he is 3lb higher in a stronger race here and needs to find something extra. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
6yo who is 0-12 since winning on his debut in France in 2024; however, he's finished second over fences on two of his last three starts and the way he kept on at stiff Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) last month suggests this step up in distance is worth a go; in the mix if seeing out the trip. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: F23-73
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-13 across all disciplines but she's been placed nine times, including when third in both her chases this term (2m, good and soft); often hangs right for pressure but the cheekpieces go on for this return to hurdles and this represents a drop back down in grade; big player. |
5/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-12 under all codes but made pretty good start to chasing career when third in race won by progressive subsequent winner at Leicester (2m, good; also suited by soft) last month and is 2lb lower here; a possible. |
7/1 |
|
7th 1 |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win and unproven at the trip but has often run well, including on last season's reappearance and when keeping on for third at Hereford (2m, good) in April when last seen; could have a part to play on her return. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 21-334 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
A dual 2m hurdles winner last season; nowhere near that form sent chasing this season, a remote fourth of six in 2m handicap here 48 days ago; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won two handicap hurdles (2m, good to soft/good) towards end of last season but has not really convinced on his three chasing starts this term, with best run coming in race in which half the fences were omitted; the forecast ground here might be slower than ideal; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Displayed significant improvement when switched to handicap hurdles towards end of last season, winning at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and by 10l at Plumpton (2m, good); makes chasing debut after 161-day absence and takes on two in-form rivals but could still have more to offer. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 662145 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
1-6 over hurdles, the win gained in a three-runner Sedgefield maiden (2m1f, good) in October; ran well before fading into fifth on last month's handicap debut at Catterick (2m3f, good) and has some slow-ground pointing experience to call upon on this chasing debut. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up at Perth (2m, good to soft) in September following wind surgery then easily went one better in three-runner maiden at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); things seems to have clicked and he could continue to progress; key player under penalty. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up at Perth (2m, good to soft) in September following wind surgery then easily went one better in three-runner maiden at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); things seems to have clicked and he could continue to progress; key player under penalty. |
7/2 |
5/2
Form: 575-41 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Early casualty behind Touquet two runs ago and 2m3f looked too far for him last time out, but he appeared value for a greater rise than 5lb for his Lingfield success (2m, good to soft; Touquet over 1l third) before all of that; remains of interest. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Off the mark on third chase start when scoring at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; fair run over this trip at Ffos Las on previous start but he fell last time out; a possible on earlier form. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.75 |
| Trifecta | £68.80 |
Selections
The Guardian:
A Great ExcuseDaily Mail:
A Great ExcuseD Express:
A Great ExcuseThe Sun:
A Great ExcuseThe Star:
Touquet