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SoftSam Hindle Memorial Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 3f 85y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: 346-72
Last run: 76 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
0-6 over hurdles but he made it second time lucky over fences when justifying favouritism after a break at Southwell (3m, soft) last month; up 10lb but that was a dominant display and he could have a lot to more to offer as a stayer in this sphere. |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Point runner-up for Tom Ellis; stepped up on his hurdles form when a rallying second at Fontwell (about 2m5f, good to soft) on his chase debut in November; subsequent absence is a small concern but there's likely more to come from him, with this extra distance a positive. |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 5P-633
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won a claiming hurdle in France (2m1f, soft) in September 2024; didn't show a great deal over hurdles for this yard but two fair efforts over fences and would have been closer last time without a mistake; this is competitive, though. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-P4P2 BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Bumper/hurdle winner who goes well on slow ground; he returned to fences at Hereford two weeks ago and looked booked for second when falling late on; has a chance off 1lb lower. |
11/4 |
|
2 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Mud lover who suffered big defeats both starts over fences for Jonjo O'Neill; couldn't land a gamble on his fourth outing for this yard when second of eight over hurdles at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) last month; suitability for chasing and this trip unproven but weighted to be competitive. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-6222 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
0-8 under rules but runner-up on last three runs over fences, all at this sort of trip, last time at Wetherby (soft); should go well again. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 0P2430 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Still to score over fences and has been pulled up in 3m handicap chases at Hexham on his last two runs; tried in different headgear. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
0-9 over fences and he's struggled on his last two starts; however, first-time cheekpieces had a positive impact when he was second off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) last November, so perhaps today's first-time blinkers and tongue-tie will give him a boost. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Yet to score over hurdles or fences for his current yard and comes here having been well below par on last two starts, only tenth in 3m1f Catterick handicap chase in December; lots more is needed after a break. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5-008
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Placed in both points; duly posted a promising effort, despite failing to justify favouritism, at Hereford (2m5f, heavy) last time on handicap/chase debut; open to progress in this sphere; respected. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
11th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Modest form when placed in Irish and British point; nothing to show for three starts in novice hurdles but unexposed and may do better on this handicap/chase debut; watch the market. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 56P-00
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
Verdict
The 9yo COPPER COVE makes a belated return to fences after running his best race for this yard and he edges preference. Bank On Frank showed improved form on his chase debut and might benefit from cheekpieces, while Ahanaglogh could raise his profile in his first chase and handicap.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
Daily Mirror:
GalidamDaily Record:
Athair MorThe Guardian:
Bank On FrankDaily Mail:
Bank On FrankThe Sun:
Bank On Frank