20.50
GoodThatchers Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5016.95
- 3m 1f 170y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 14-3P3 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Logged a third chase win this year when keeping on well at Newton Abbot last month (3m2f, good); at least one race per month since November speaks to his resilience, but it's noticeable that he's been kept to sharp tracks since pulling up at Exeter eight months ago. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Suffered dip in form after pair of 3m1f Hereford wins towards end of last season but seemed to run well when third of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good; headgear switched) a fortnight ago and is now 2lb below his last winning mark; enters calculations. |
7/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 32/63- CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
The last of four chase wins was in August 2024; she's building some momentum after a long absence having pushed Edgewell close over C&D a month ago; that was under a 10lb claimer but she has to be considered. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time chase winner (once over C&D); soundly beaten over hurdles in February, after a long absence, and didn't achieve much when third of four at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in April; reverts to chasing on a good mark but her current ability is hard to gauge. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Well handicapped on 2024 hurdle/chase form and shaped with a fair but more promise than eventual 40l defeat might suggest at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) in February, after a long absence; ought to be better suited by the forecast faster ground here; interesting. |
11/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: /5584-
Last run: 123 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Well beaten all four hurdle/chase runs since returning from long absence for new stable last September but has slipped to a basement mark and might appreciate getting away from soft/heavy ground; dangerous to ignore. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has won over fences but two disappointing runs after an absence included a heavy defeat behind Esperti and his struggles continued back over hurdles here last month; has dropped to a good mark but with questions to answer now. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten on stable debut in September but that came after a long absence and he's well handicapped on old form for Tim Easterby; gained both wins on good to soft ground but can handle soft; market may guide. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 5334-3 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole career success came in this race 12 months ago and a recent close fourth here behind Edgewell should have teed him up for his defence; nothing wrong with his mark for all that he's 1lb wrong. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has modest 1-29 strike-rate under rules but the win was gained over C&D (last summer) and last month's reappearance run was much more encouraging than his eventual 78l defeat suggests; each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
20th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
1-28 under rules, his win coming over fences off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last July; has been off since October and needs to hit the ground running. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 2346P- CD
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Ended last season with three poor runs but is now 3lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in cheekpieces just over a year ago and might be boosted by the returning headgear. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up. |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Just the one win in 22 starts but three decent runs when placed prior to a below par effort when tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; his poor win record does not inspire. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 6276-4 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from break with 36l defeat in April but last month's Fontwell fourth (3m2f, good) was more encouraging and the cheekpieces (worn for the second of last year's two chase wins) are now back on; won't mind if the ground is quicker than good; can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
4th 6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Battled well for narrow win off today's mark at Hereford (3m1f, good; wore cheekpieces) in the autumn but was given break after disappointing effort in December and again ran poorly when reappearing (without cheekpieces) last month; the cheekpieces are missing again here; stablemate Prince Cleni has much stronger claims. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Landed his second success over fences, at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October off 1lb lower mark; second at Plumpton the following month but was tailed off at Wincanton when last seen; has been freshened up since and holds claims if putting his best foot forward. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 5601-4 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage mare who won over hurdles here (2m5f, good) in April; managed only fourth over 2m7f at Bangor last month but sports first-time cheekpieces today and Paul Nicholls is evidently keen to move her up in trip again and switch her to fences. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Off the mark at the fifth attempt over hurdles when keeping on well for a 16-1 win at Newton Abbot (2m6f, good) last month; up 5lb but she responded well to a tongue-tie last time and is open to more progress at this new trip; key player. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in points but this Jet Away mare has yet to offer much in five runs under rules, undergoing breathing surgery before coming in last of 11 on her first go in handicaps at Taunton (2m3f) last month; tongue tied now. |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: 2233-U BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Not yet proven over this far but made the frame on final four outings last season (2m3f-2m4f, good) and was in front before penultimate-fence unseat at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month; must be considered. |
9/4 |
|
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 |
16/1
Form: 632/F-
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Made the frame in two maiden points last month but faces tougher opposition in this first handicap chase since April 2023; fitted with first-time cheekpieces for stable debut; others look safer. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fair maiden hurdler/chaser for Peter Bowen; his latest run was when third in a Ffos Las handicap chase in April 2023; probably best watched on stable debut on return from a lengthy break. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-14 but placed six times including when 10l third of 12 over hurdles here (3m, good to soft) five weeks ago; now goes chasing and should again be thereabouts if taking to the new discipline. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £78.99 |
| Tricast | £640.73 |
| Trifecta | £1088.00 |
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