14.30
Good To SoftFocus Ltd Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (For The Brown Chamberlin Trophy) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £9241.75
- 2m 6f 93y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: P-1437 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Only 1-10 over hurdles, the win coming over 2m5f at Newton Abbot in October (good to soft; 7lb lower); two further good runs afterwards before finishing tailed off the last time; a record of 7-8 in points bodes well for this switch to fences. |
7/2 |
|
7th 5 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Multiple point winner who scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) on rules return in October and was placed on both subsequent outings (2m5f/3m); this drop back in trip may not be ideal but he ought to go well again. |
8/1 |
|
1st 6 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Not seen under rules since pulled up in 3m Wexford handicap hurdle in May 2024 but won seven consecutive points from December to May and it will be interesting to see how he fares here. |
6/1 |
15/8
- Place: £1.60
Form: D12-526 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Runner-up in the opening novice hurdle on this card 12 months ago; looked unlucky not to win over C&D at Christmas when failing only narrowly to get up (on good); quite likely that he was unsuited by the heavy ground when a beaten favourite on his return visit and a physical issue also came to light; with this drying ground in his favour, he's right in the mix with cheekpieces added. |
15/8 |
|
6th 9 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Point/bumper winner who didn't hang about over hurdles; disappointing chase debut here in November but looked unlucky not to win over 2m6f here (good; effective on soft) over Christmas when a late rally narrowly failed; the winner of that race is unexposed; big player off just 3lb higher. |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 1-F221 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Went up 5lb for beating an exposed rival at Southwell (2m4f, soft; fine on good to soft) but he still ran well in a Class 3 at Newbury (2m6f) that didn't go entirely like clockwork; he could yet raise his bar higher; much respected. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
An improving chaser who did well to overcome a late mistake and get up at Southwell (2m4f, soft; fine on good to soft); he is 5lb higher for beating an exposed rival that day and this represents a harder assignment; still commands considerable respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Fontwell maiden hurdle winner in May 2024 who's been competitive since handicapping over fences this term, bang there when coming down two out at Haydock (2m4f) in December before finishing runner-up in staying chases at Huntingdon and Warwick (all good to soft); drop back in trip probably no bother and he's a firm contender once more. |
7/4 |
3/1
Form: -21642 BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
His maiden win over hurdles came at odds of 1-3 in a small field and he's since tasted defeat in three handicaps, going up 2lb for the latest second at Ludlow (2m5f, soft); difficult to call him well treated but now goes over fences and he has the look of a chaser. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Easy winner at 1-3 in a maiden at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) in December; didn't see out the extended 2m7f on handicap debut next time and his fourth at Windsor (2m4f, soft; bumped before two out) on latest was better; still needs extra but he's heading the right way. |
9/4 |
|
4th 6 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Bumped into a good one on his hurdling debut and then easily justified short odds at Plumpton (2m4f, soft); beaten 18l on his handicap debut at Ascot but he travelled with purpose for much of that race and didn't see out the extended 2m7f; this trip might be the right fit at this stage of his career; respected. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 123433 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
French chase winner at this trip on soft ground; he hasn't really got a lot going over fences in Britain, with two 14l defeats as good as it's got; he has at least dropped 13lb for his troubles and he'll probably come good sooner or later. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
French chase winner (2m6f, soft) who hasn't threatened across his three British starts, and this expected return to better ground may be against him; however, there was some promise in his 14l third of five at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last time and that race is working out very well. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Needs improvement on his good-ground efforts for new yard but may show the benefit of the return to forecast slower conditions, having gained his French success (chase) on soft. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.26 |
| Trifecta | £66.20 |
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