14.50
Good To SoftCultura Connect Agribusiness Recruitment Specialists’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £9928.28
- 3m 1f 44y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £19.00
- Place: £4.40
Form: 34/2P-
Last run: 312 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Began this season with a win at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in November but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances (cheekpieces added last time) and needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
raced in second, not fluent 5th, ridden and lost position after 14th |
8/1 |
|
2 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Having his fourth start over fences when edging home at Hereford (3m1f, soft) but he failed to back it up when well held at Exeter and heavy ground shouldn't have been an issue; remains on the same mark, so 8lb higher than for his win. |
6/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 495223
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Conversion rate of just 2-27 over fences; several long absences following his last win in summer 2023, and hasn't been since a 47l last of five finishers in this race last year; best watched. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Started off for Kerry Lee with two pretty good thirds in early part of last season, the latter over C&D on good ground, but was pulled up in refitted cheekpieces (retained) on next two outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him after a 200-day absence. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Started off for Kerry Lee with two pretty good thirds in early part of last season, the latter over C&D on good ground, but was pulled up in refitted cheekpieces (retained) on next two outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him after a 200-day absence. |
16/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 472P-1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent |
20/1 |
|
5 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Assured stayer having won over 3m4f (soft) here in January of last year; had a long absence after that and left Joe Tizzard; this season has yet to get up and running and others are preferred. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 431F-2 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
4th Mar 2023 Good 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, slow jump 9th, pushed along and outpaced 5 out, ridden before 4 out, soon beaten, hit 2 out |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
10th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Below-par favourite last time but has otherwise been consistent and should bounce back; solid second at Worcester (2m4f, soft; chase debut) the time before and enters calculations on that form. |
4/1 |
|
2 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Below-par favourite last time but has otherwise been a consistent sort and should bounce back; solid second at Worcester (2m4f, soft; chase debut) the time before and enters calculations on that form. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 31/12/ BF
Last run: 835 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, raced wide after 2nd, not fluent and lost position 5th, mistake and reminder 6th, dropped to last 9th, pulled up before 10th |
6/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
10yo who is still improving; won on reappearance at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft) in November and, following a mid-race fall at Sandown, won when upped in trip at Haydock (3m4f, heavy); did it nicely under Ned Fox last time and a 7lb rise may not stop him this afternoon. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
30th Dec 2023 Heavy 3m 4f 97y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Made if two wins in three starts when seeing off eight rivals on his Ludlow reappearance (3m1f, good to soft) in November; fell around halfway at Sandown since; this trip and heavy ground both unknowns but his yard continues in good form. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 33-813
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
10 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Course regular who's struggled in recent times, coming more than a stone down the weights in the past six months; is hard to recommend on recent efforts running from 9lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Well suited by Hereford and defied higher marks twice here in February 2023; inconsistent since but this may prove one of his better days, with Sam Twiston-Davies up for first time; interesting. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: /4556-
Last run: 285 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole win under rules (20 races) was in a 3m chase at Warwick in April 2021; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's been out of sorts in the last 12 months and needs new headgear to make a big difference. |
33/1 |
|
5th 8 |
8th Oct 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Sole win under rules (19 races) was in a 3m chase at Warwick in April 2021; way down the weights, as his return to racing under rules (last five starts) has not gone well; off since May. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
22nd May 2023 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Well beaten on all four starts since returned to racing under rules in the autumn; ran well to a point at Stratford (3m3f, good to soft) last month and this return to good ground will suit, but claims are not compelling. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 2121-2 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
None too consistent but he has won five times over fences, latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in February off 3lb lower; beaten a neck back there off this mark last month and his best chance of further success is perhaps back at that venue. |
9/2 |
|
5th 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
None too consistent but he has won five times over fences and nearly made that six last time at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft); he's handicapped about right but needs considering. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Five-time chase winner, most recently over C&D (soft) last month; remote when third at Huntingdon eight days ago and not one to rely upon nowadays but he's still on a good mark if in the right mood. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: /882P- BF
Last run: 255 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Point and novice hurdle winner who appeared to enter handicaps three years ago on a very tough mark and also had 691 days off before last season; runner-up at Lingfield (3m5f, heavy) last February and 8lb lower today but he's not done much in his three starts since; headgear on six of his last seven starts but not today. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
1st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Point/hurdle winner who stays this trip on testing ground; below par on his last two starts; cheekpieces (worn on last four starts) now swapped for first-time visor; on a competitive mark but does have a bit to prove. |
9/2 |
|
9th 6 |
23rd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Point/hurdle winner who finished second in a 3m5f handicap chase at Lingfield in February (heavy); has gone well fresh in the past and rain would help; still capable of better. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 3325-6
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
31st Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, not fluent and lost position 7th |
9/4 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stable debut when making most over C&D last month to beat Atlantic Storm (pair well clear): up 7lb but handles softer ground and Brian Hughes again rides; strong claims if able to repeat the effort. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Made all in first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) for Evan Williams in February but was quickly back in the doldrums next time; sold for £6,5000 in May; no cheekpieces for today's stable debut; versatile regarding ground but not an easy horse to predict. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 1232-4 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't have a lot in hand at Worcester (2m7f, good) and has gone up 5lb; however, he won't mind the recent rain and a lack of stamina won't stop him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Would appeal more on ground slower than good but comes here after running well in defeat on consecutive appearances this summer (2m7f/3m1f) and is still on a workable mark; can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, led approaching last, headed and outpaced last, rallied final 110yds, kept on |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 262-35
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
1-31 and not always a strong finisher under rules previously, but really dug in to wrest the prize back at Mollington latest (2m4f, good to firm); plenty to find on peak ratings but confidence restored at least. |
33/1 |
|
5 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
1-31 and not always a strong finisher under rules previously, but really dug in to wrest the prize back at Mollington latest (2m4f, good to firm); plenty to find on peak ratings but confidence restored at least. |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 |
30th May 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Not the best of strike-rates but sound run when second over fences at Huntingdon last time (2m7f, good); well handicapped at present; a possible back hurdling. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 1/P9-4 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
6th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Two wins in 2019/20 but absent for nearly two years after the second of them and hasn't recovered his form; however, change of headgear offers hope (won in first-time cheekpieces); best if able to lead. |
12/1 |
|
9th 5 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Both chase wins from the front at about 3m, latest in February 2020; long absence before last season and well below form since; four wind operations in all, the fourth before latest start; hard to rely on. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
30th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Both chase wins from the front, most recently over C&D three years ago; well below best since back from absence last January and has lots to prove after pulled up on Boxing Day; had further wind surgery since. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £143.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £120.66 |
| Tricast | £589.49 |
| Trifecta | £871.30 |
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