19.20
Good To SoftA.W. Jeffreys (Southampton) Ltd Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 3f 104y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.80
Form: 458141 C
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
3-6 over fences; returned from break with two good-ground wins last month, the latter gained in fairly good style over C&D; unseated rider mid-race here recently but has strong claims if all goes to plan this time. |
13/8 |
|
6 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
7yo who made it 3-5 over fences when beating 11 rivals in a C&D handicap (good) 12 days ago; up another 7lb but that was a comfortable success and he's open to more progress in this sphere; key player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
His 2m2f course success in October was very fortunate (looked held in dispute of third when left to finish alone at the last) but there was no luck involved when returning from a break to land a second chase win at Exeter (2m3f, good) 17 days ago; a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. |
3/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 72-3P2
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up when making chase debut on heavy ground but runner-up twice on good ground since, latterly at Fontwell (2m3f) last month; gets another chance off the same mark here; obvious contender. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 7 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Had heavy ground as an excuse when pulled up on chase debut in February after nine months off and fared a lot better back on a sounder surface when second of six at Ludlow (2m4f, good) 25 days ago; her jumping was a bit iffy but is entitled to get better with experience; enters calculations. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Competitive over hurdles last spring and heavy ground was a feasible excuse when pulled up on chase debut at Leicester in February after 281 days off (had lost position when sprawling at the 11th); can be given another chance. |
5/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 4P5223
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Made the frame on final four starts last season, most recently when third of 12 here (2m3f, good) one month ago; remains on a workable mark but has stamina to prove over this much longer trip. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
All three wins have been on heavy ground; C&D second in January was also on soft but his two placed efforts over 2m4f at Wincanton since came on good to soft and good; ought to be thereabouts again but it is now over two years since his last win. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
All three wins have been on heavy ground but he ran well on good to soft over C&D last month when runner-up behind Universal Secret; nudged up 2lb but he usually races prominently and should go well again. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 11P1PP C
Last run: 148 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
All four chase wins have come over shorter distances but this far is worth a go; ran quite well after a break at Fontwell and when beaten 27l into second here last time he was going well when clouting four out. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has four wins over fences, including over C&D; encouraging fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good) on his return last month following a five-month break but he's 2lb higher than his last winning mark. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: -33622 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Gave very good account when close second over C&D (good to soft) last month and subsequent fifth of 12 over C&D (good) was perfectly respectable but his overall strike-rate is just 1-35 and others appeal more. |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Just 1-34 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he went very close to a second course success 16 days ago, going down by only a head over this trip on good to soft; another who could be involved in the finish. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Just 1-33 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he gave a good account when second from out of the weights at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month, after a break; could have a say. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 0P/PP5
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
This 9yo has raced seven times under rules for three different yards; completed for the first time for this one (including pulled up on chase debut) when fifth in 2m2f Plumpton handicap hurdle 19 days ago but it wasn't a performance which makes him of obvious interest. |
33/1 |
|
5th 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 169y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
9yo has raced six times under rules for three different yards; pulled up in both runs for this one, over hurdles and fences. |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: -704PP
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Favourite when runner-up on bumper debut but little to shout about over hurdles and beaten a long way on his chase debut over C&D (good) in this headgear combination three weeks ago; respected yard but he needs to show more. |
16/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Mostly disappointing since finishing second in a bumper last spring, weakening quickly and pulled up in both handicap hurdles in recent months; too soon to write off but switches to fences with something to prove; a first-time hood and tongue-tie combination is also added. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Underwhelming since finishing second in a bumper 12 months ago and he was pulled up on his handicap debut four weeks ago (2m4f, soft) when not strong in the betting at 9-1; did go clear with one other that day so perhaps wasn't seen to best effect. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 343134 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Both wins on heavy, latterly a 2m chase at Leicester in February; creditable third at Plumpton next time but didn't jump well when remote fourth over 2m5f here (good to soft) four weeks ago; on the back of that the cheekpieces he's worn on his last five outings are replaced by a first-time visor. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
The ground was heavy for his hurdle win in Ireland (2m3f) and when scoring by 8l at Leicester two runs ago (2m), opening his chase account after wind surgery; ran okay off this 7lb higher mark at Plumpton (soft) latest but drying conditions might not be favourable. |
11/4 |
7/1
Form: 388526
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Maiden who is one of the lesser lights at his major yard and has failed to complete in two starts since switched to fences; on a positive note, reproduction of best hurdles form would give him place claims. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-9 over hurdles but he was runner-up off 1lb higher at Wincanton (3m) in March; fell four out on chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month but he was close up in fourth when he departed; has claims if he can avoid any mishaps this time and he's in the mix for in-form yard. |
9/2 |
|
3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
0-9 over hurdles; did finish second in a 3m Wincanton handicap (good to soft) last month but only sixth back there since; switches to fences in a bid to get straight back on track for leading stable. |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: 4-00
Last run: 262 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Beaten upwards of 43l in three maiden hurdles in Ireland and 19l third on his completed start in points there in the autumn; tough to argue his opening mark looks generous now switching to fences for a new yard. |
40/1 |
|
11th 11 |
5th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 59y |
11st 8lb |
Tailed off in maidens at Clonmel and here; one for further down the line. |
100/1 |
|
10 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off when 20-1 on debut in a Clonmel maiden hurdle in April; can only be watched after that tame effort. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: -P5PPU CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 5lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner, latterly on good ground last April; her infrequent going days are difficult to foretell, though, and she was soundly beaten here (2m2f) ten days ago; 1lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Course regular who has won twice (about 2m3f, good) and been placed on another four occasions from 15 visits; last won just over a year ago but looked to have something to offer when unseating four out in April and it was too far out to tell how she'd have fared when falling, again here, last time; 2lb wrong but she's not dismissed. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Pulled up on her final two outings in 2025 but looked in much better form back from a break here 16 days ago, moving well close to the pace when unseating four out; has won the last two runnings of this race off similar marks and could be set for another bold bid. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: P5PP63
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Successful over 2m at Uttoxeter (good) but out of form since, with recent 14.5l third at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) no big step back in the right direction. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Badly out of form since the autumn but has a first-time tongue-tie fitted here and is now now 10lb lower than when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer; well worth a glance in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Drying conditions will be in his favour but this 7yo has been struggling for a while now on all sorts of surfaces; potentially on a good mark even from out of the handicap but he's a risky proposition at the minute. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.16 |
| Tricast | £85.05 |
| Trifecta | £134.00 |
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