15.15
Good To SoftCharlie Longsdon Racing Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7079.8
- 2m 3f 98y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: F71P3- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Successful in notable handicaps at Cheltenham (2m4f) and Aintree (3m1f) in the 2022-23 campaign and is well treated on that form; hasn't looked the same horse since, however. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, slightly hampered 4 out, some headway 3 out, weakened home turn |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: F63U5- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Nothing like the force of old but is handicapped accordingly now; dropped another 2lb since last month's very respectable fourth at Ludlow and will be suited by the return to this C&D; can make a bold bid from the front. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Nothing like the force of old but is handicapped accordingly now; dropped another 2lb since last month's very respectable fourth at Ludlow and will be suited by the return to this C&D; can make a bold bid from the front. |
9/2 |
|
4th 5 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 212y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
11yo who was disappointing at Ayr (2m, soft) last month but posted two respectable performances previously when making the frame at Lingfield (2m4f, good to soft) and Chepstow (2m3f, heavy), and he's been given a chance by the handicapper; could have a part to play. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: -21112 CD
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
20th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
All wins between June and August and he has figures of 312 returning from over six months out, so won't necessarily need the run (has had wind surgery since last outing last October); trying to cash in on lower hurdles mark makes sense, and he's 3-7 under Luca Morgan. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
27th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield after 2nd, headway 8th, every chance when mistake 2 out, soon left in lead, ridden and headed home turn, soon weakened |
9/2 |
|
2 |
12th Oct 2022 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Much improved since fitted with cheekpieces in the summer, completing hat-trick at Market Rasen (2m3f, good); beaten 8l by sole rival at Stratford last time but the winner boosted the form by following up; has risen in the weights but has solid credentials. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 3-P323 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Useful in his prime but badly out of sorts on last six starts; had wind surgery before latest; the drop back in trip does not persuade. |
40/1 |
|
0 2 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Useful in his prime but badly out of sorts since switched to current stable in the spring; needs latest wind op to have made a big difference. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 12PP-3 D
Last run: 180 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Has performed well in some valuable handicaps over the years but has seen little action in recent times and needs to stage a revival; front runs. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-P6F3 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Poor completion record since his last win in 2021 and was tailed off when falling in a selling handicap chase the last time; has a lot to prove, but this is a bad race and perhaps a visor can help matters. |
15/8 |
|
1 |
10th Apr 2023 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Well treated on some old chase form Gordon Elliott but he has a poor completion record since his last win in 2021 and has been pulled-up in last two runs; with another new yard now and has plenty to prove back from 103 days off; cheekpieces added. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
28th Dec 2022 Heavy 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Latest win for Gordon Elliott was in September 2021 and has failed to complete almost as often as he's got round since; low-key debut for new trainer over fences in October and although much the highest rated in the field he is risky. |
6/4 |
Form: PP8P-6 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Tailed off over hurdles here on final run last season and same story on last month's return; something to prove regarding current form but chasing is his game nowadays and he has an excellent record here, including a convincing win in the Grade 2 Denman Chase in February (2m7f, good); on a handy mark on that form and could go well at his favourite track now back over fences. |
16/1 |
|
10th 3 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
His last five wins have been here, in two handicap hurdles and three chases (the latest a Grade 2); soft ground was an excuse when disappointing on his return to hurdling (now rated 16lb higher over fences) here in March and he's a feasible contender. |
12/1 |
|
7th 1 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
His last five wins have been here, in two handicap hurdles and three chases (the latest a Grade 2 over nearly 3m in February; beat Ryanair third Hitman off level weights); struggled off his new/harsh mark back here over 2m4f but perhaps this is more his trip these days and he returns to hurdling off 16lb lower. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: 2-1112 D BF
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
14th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ten chase wins since last seen over hurdles in 2020, the latest when digging deep at regular haunt Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in August; below-form fourth of five at Wincanton last time but still looks the main threat to Tuxedo Junction. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ten chase wins since last seen over hurdles in 2020, the latest when digging deep at regular haunt Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in August; below-form fourth of five at Wincanton last time but still looks the main threat to Tuxedo Junction. |
15/8 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, in touch with leaders 7th |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 31114- D
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 8lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
5th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Teenager who was in career-best form last season, winning three times over C&D (all on good to soft); well below that level this term but ran well from the front when third at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) last month and the return to this track is an obvious plus. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Admirable veteran with 13 chase victories to his name but hasn't approached anything like his best form since returning from a break. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second, pushed along after 6th, ridden after 9th, lost second 3 out, weakened 2 out |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Zanza, Native Robin
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.08 |
| Tricast | £24.79 |
| Trifecta | £35.30 |
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