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Good To SoftCome Racing This Boxing Day Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6535.2
- 2m 7f 191y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.50
Form: P332-
Last run: 215 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
3m winner here in late 2022 when a stone higher in the weights; a series of disappointing runs followed and now he's hard to trust; tried cheekpieces and a tongue-tie during that time and now goes in a visor. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
3m winner here in late 2022 when a stone higher in the weights; a series of disappointing runs followed and now he's hard to trust; tried cheekpieces and a tongue-tie during that time and now goes in a visor. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 |
28th Dec 2023 Good 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) last November and well treated on that form; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and he's been pulled up the last twice; plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 2F124/ C
Last run: 596 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
led, clear after 9th, reduced lead 11th, disputed lead 15th, shaken up and lost position before 3 out |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Tied up and headed on the line after looking sure to win on the back of a long absence at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); not so good after 50 days off at Taunton but that wasn't a bad race and cheekpieces could help. |
6/1 |
|
6th 4 |
30th Dec 2022 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Looked sure to win at Market Rasen last month on return from a long absence, but tied up and was headed on the line; could do better with that behind him but this looks stronger and he's just 1-18 in his career. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 211P5/
Last run: 568 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
10th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
led, shaken up before 3 out |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 6114-6 C
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 14 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Short in chasing experience for a race of this nature, having steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of six runners in a handicap in late 2022; has at least rediscovered some form over hurdles for his new yard but others are safer propositions. |
12/1 |
|
4th 14 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Short in chasing experience for a race of this nature, having steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of six runners in a handicap in late 2022; has at least rediscovered some form over hurdles for his new yard but others are safer propositions. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
in rear, headway and went third before 3 out, no impression from 2 out |
5/2 |
11/2
Form: 2233-U
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 17 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
10st 5lb |
Posted two chase wins in UK in the last two years but hasn't been at his best on last three starts; all hurdle runs came in France, with two wins in 2020; others make more appeal. |
40/1 |
|
12th 21 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Won last winter on first two starts for yard (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and looked set for another progressive season when second at Bangor (2m4f, soft) on reappearance; however, two underwhelming runs have followed. |
66/1 |
|
6th 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won two in a row last winter (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and reappeared with good second at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in November; underwhelming at Antree (2m4f, soft) since but he's better than that and it will be no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways this afternoon. |
9/2 |
5/2
Form: -24123
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list. |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £17.37 |
| Trifecta | £62.80 |
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