14.20
SoftIrish Thoroughbred Marketing Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8185.55
- 2m 0f 110y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.40
- Place: £2.40
Form: -352FP D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Two-time novice hurdle winner who ran well in defeat this term on two of his first three chase starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good) and is on a handy mark on that form; he's struggled on his last two runs and has something to prove but perhaps the wind op and first-time cheekpieces will make a difference. |
13/2 |
|
10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Has two pieces of encouraging form since switched to fences, including a Newbury effort (2m) that suggests he should be suited by 2m4f; disappointing favourite (looked beaten when falling) at Wetherby last time but it's difficult to write off this low-mileage 8yo, who represents last year's winning stable. |
11/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Low mileage on the clock for this two-time heavy-ground hurdle winner who is improving; close third on his chase debut here (1m7f, soft); still in it at Aintree next time (2m4f, soft) when a mistake two out cost him; career-best effort latest at Newbury (2m; good); big player back up in trip. |
9/4 |
12/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: -13162 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Made it two wins for the season when scoring over C&D (soft) in January and bounced back from lesser run here when 1l second of five over C&D (soft) last month; could give another good account but he needs to be better than ever back up in grade if he's to win today. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Two wins this season, on good ground at Kelso and soft over C&D; still on a competitive mark if a line can be put through his latest effort when tailed off over this C&D. |
5/2 |
20/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 621416 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made all at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March and placed on last two starts, most recently runner-up at Kelso (2m1f, good) last week; the step back up in trip poses a question but he's a leading player if seeing it out. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Two wins at Sedgefield last season, the second a 2m1f handicap chase (good); went up 6lb for that and was put up another 7lb for finishing 4l third from 8lb out of the handicap at Ayr last month (2m, soft); could go well despite that rise. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Progressive in cheekpieces, winning at Sedgefield in November (2m1f, soft; hurdles) and March (2m, good; fences); should appreciate going back left-handed after being soundly beaten at Carlisle last time but he's 8lb out of the handicap today and the cheekpieces are left off. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 263212 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten on first seven chase starts but showed improved form to win comfortably at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in February and he bumped into a progressive winner there (2m3f, soft) last month, when clear of the third; there can be optimism that he will be fine back down in trip and he's respected. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Fully deserved his breakthrough chase success over C&D (soft) under Toby McCain-Mitchell last month; the style of his win suggests he will be a major player again off a 7lb higher mark. |
2/1 |
13/2
Form: 007945 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Two-time hurdles winner is 0-5 in chases; out of form in 2026 but has yet to get his favoured good ground; could go well in first-time cheekpieces with conditions to suit. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Hard to fancy on the evidence of his four runs over fences this year; however, he's well handicapped on last summer's hurdle form and he's from a respected Irish stable; one to watch in the betting. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: P-111F D BF
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Front-runner; made mistakes and was under pressure when falling three out at Haydock (2m4f, soft) two months ago; however, he was 3-3 in handicap chases (1m7f-2m4f, soft/good to soft) previously and this very lightly raced 7yo may still have more to offer. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who hasn't looked back since having wind surgery, readily completing a hat-trick over C&D four weeks ago; up another 5lb but that form has been franked so this sound-jumping front-runner rates a big player. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
3m point winner who made winning handicap debut at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in November on second chase start and followed up at Aintree (2m, good to soft); this very lightly raced 7yo could be even better now up in trip. |
5/2 |
100/30
Form: 225-11 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Built upon his hurdling promise to win on chase/seasonal debut at Newcastle (2m, heavy) in January and he followed up there (2m, good to soft) in February; climbing the weights but this unexposed 7yo had something to spare for both wins and may well have more left in the tank. |
100/30 |
|
1st 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Runner-up in four handicap hurdles last season; heavy ground could have been a factor in him showing improved form on his successful chase debut over C&D last month, though was well backed prior to comfortably repelling Spadestep; 9lb worse off with the runner-up but clearly open to further improvement. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Maiden; runner-up in four handicap hurdles last season; has no easy task on chase debut having been off for 278 days. |
8/1 |
11/1
Form: -11375 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back. |
11/1 |
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track. |
9/2 |
|
7th 11 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 741111 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Prominent racer who made it 4-4 for 2026 (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft/good) at Carlisle last month; won by 3l last time and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 8yo, provided the forecast soft ground isn't an issue. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Improving chaser who has won his last three, the first two at 2m4f/2m3f but last time coping fine with the sharper test of 1m7f around Catterick (good); up in grade here with a 7lb rise to deal with but he's got major momentum behind him. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won novice handicaps at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) and here (2m3f, good to soft) in January; down in trip (won over 2m over hurdles) and on a career-high mark (went up 6lb for last win) but a contender. |
2/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £78.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £67.96 |
| Tricast | £1008.07 |
| Trifecta | £1062.60 |
Selections
The Sun:
Marty McFly