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Good To SoftHoliday At Hexham Racecourse Caravan Park Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5281
- 3m 0f 41y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5F3311 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
24th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Completed his hat-trick over fences at Hexham (3m, soft), albeit in a race that fell apart at the seams; he's been plying his trade in Class 5s and now has to cope with a 9lb rise, but wouldn't put it past him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler but he's proving progressive over fences and landed handicaps (around 3m) at Market Rasen and Plumpton recently, showing a likeable attitude on latter occasion; up 2lb but he remains quite lightly raced and merits serious consideration in his hat-trick attempt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent since switched to chasing in the autumn and made all to score by 11l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) three weeks ago; should also be suited by this left-handed track and can make another bold bid. |
2/1 |
33/1
- Place: £6.30
Form: -687FP
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Ran his best race for nearly two years when a close fourth over C&D last time (good) on his third start over fences; each-way chance on that form. |
7/1 |
|
4th 9 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Bumped into progressive winner when runner-up over C&D (soft) last month on his second chase start but beaten 31l and only two completed, so it wasn't a good advertisement for his claims this afternoon. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Modest maiden hurdler who made mistakes when pulled up on chasing debut in 3m Ayr handicap last month; he needs to take a major step forward. |
33/1 |
Form: 23352P
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Winning Irish pointer; yet to score under rules but she is proving reliable and comes here after a good second of 13 in 3m handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Point winner; yet to win under rules, best of her three runs over fences when second to an in-form rival over C&D last August (good; Ribeye back in third); chance on that form but below par both runs since. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 0P2430
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 9lb
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 |
15/8
Form: -35521
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
On the up since fitted with cheekpieces and he readily got off the mark in 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh last month; hiked up 9lb but he seems sure to go well if his stamina holds out over this longer trip. |
15/8 |
25/1
Form: /7-990
Last run: 69 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Went close in a point in May 2024 but he's struggled under rules and was well beaten at 33-1 here (3m, good) on his second chase start last month. |
66/1 |
|
9th 12 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Went close in a point in May 2024 but he's struggled under rules and was well beaten at 28-1 on his recent chase debut over C&D. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Runner-up in a point but he has shown very little since sent over hurdles, beating one on his handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f) in January; now goes chasing on the back of a wind operation. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-5606 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up in this event 12 months ago but he's yet to hit top form this term and came in a well-held sixth back hurdling in 2m4f Ayr handicap last month; still can't be totally discounted returning here off a reduced mark. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: P6P835
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair third in a Newcastle handicap hurdle in January (2m7f, heavy) but well behind Ck O'Mara at Ayr next time (3m, soft); reverts to hurdles after failing to finish in two runs over fences (running creditably on first occasion). |
20/1 |
|
13 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Mistakes eventually caught up with him when he fell three out on last month's chase debut over C&D (soft); however, he was in second at the time and could play a leading role if first-time cheekpieces help his jumping. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Maiden who hasn't proved easy to catch right over hurdles this term, beating one in 3m Ayr handicap 18 days ago; starts out over fences today and others appeal more. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 645632 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 5lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-19 over fences and has struggled in her last two starts, both over C&D; being 9lb wrong in the handicap doesn't help. |
50/1 |
|
6th 12 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Point/hurdle winner but 0-18 over fences; good second in a four-runner mares' handicap chase at Catterick in February (3m1f, soft) but pulled up last time. |
12/1 |
|
9 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to get her head in front over fences but she posted a good second of four in 3m1f Catterick handicap last month; both her hurdling wins came here too, so she's not out of things. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 7-PP22
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up twice at Market Rasen last season, but failed to finish on her other three starts; no easy task from 9lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who arrives in good form, runner-up to Scottish King in 3m Musselburgh handicap last month; this point winner needs considering despite being 2lb out of the handicap. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: P4664P
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Still a maiden and he underwent wind surgery before pulled up in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in January; not one to rely on. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-24 under all codes; gave fairly good account of himself when fourth over C&D (soft; beaten about 16l) last month but is effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights today and needs subsequent wind operation to have made a difference. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-19; three good runs over fences at Hexham this season, last time finishing fourth over 3m; may find a couple too good. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £31.03 |
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