16.08
Good To SoftHighclere Horse Feeds Oataalin Handicap Chase (For The Geoffrey Gilbey Trophy) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 0f 92y
- Class 3
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £1.91
Form: 41-41 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who made it 2-3 over fences when completing a double in a Newbury handicap (2m, good to soft) last month; up another 5lb but he rallied well for that cosy success and is open to more progress on this step back up in trip; key player. |
11/4 |
|
1st 3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Left clear when beating an exposed veteran at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but this 6yo hasn't had much racing over hurdles or fences so he's probably on the upgrade; an 8lb rise might not be the end of the world. |
15/8 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won 2m maiden hurdle here (good to soft) in December 2024 and was a creditable fourth over 2m4f here on chase debut in November (soft; third-placed Whatsyourproblem runs in the 1.02); unexposed and is a potential improver so one to consider. |
15/8 |
8/1
Form: -5552F D
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 219y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
His jumping has been an issue this season and he was soundly beaten at Newbury last time; however, two starts ago he was a close second of four there (2m, good to soft) and he has a good record at this track; might not be far away if finding some fluency. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Almost as good as ever this season and he kept on well when 1l second of four over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; a repeat of that form would see him go close, with a tongue-strap added for the first time in Britain, but a losing sequence is developing and he tends to make mistakes. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Resurgent in first-time blinkers when second to an improver at Sandown in January (good; fine on soft) and fell midrace back there last time; it's surprising to see cheekpieces back on (beaten 10l in December when tried in them once before) but he has a big effort in him off this mark. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: -31042 D BF
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following a near-miss at Carlisle with a creditable third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; still looks feasibly treated and he was a dual chase winner (2m/2m4f) in his youth; dangerous back up in trip. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following his fourth at Haydock with a near miss at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); Isabelle Ryder again claims her 5lb and this 9yo is up 3lb in future. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles at Windsor (2m, good to soft) in November and respectable fourth at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month on first chase start since March 2024; has run well on both visits here; might not be far away. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 16-83P CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
He's now 5lb lower than when winning at Newbury (2m, soft) last February; however, this season's form has been patchy and today's trip may stretch him; major turnaround needed with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
|
4th 5 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Returning from an absence when edging home in this 12 months ago off 2lb higher; his penultimate effort (here in first-time cheekpieces) was respectable and it's perhaps best to forget Sandown last time when his best form has been on left-handed tracks; respected. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Raced mainly on left-handed tracks; gained two of his three chase wins at Newbury; ran respectably with cheekpieces added there last time; capable of being involved but has a question mark over the course. |
9/1 |
Non-runners
Pure Carbon, First Angel
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.27 |
| Trifecta | £13.10 |
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