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Good To SoftDoocey Group Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4683.56
- 2m 0f 54y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: U76-33 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Veteran who had poor completion record in points last season and was easily brushed aside after making the running on rules return at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in November; revival needed. |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
pressed leader |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
30th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Multiple hurdle winner at up to 2m3f; acts on a sound surface; 0-11 over fences; below par on her recent reappearance but not ruled out each-way if she comes on for that. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1P3P-6 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
held up in rear, struggling after 4 out |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 21- D
Last run: 250 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Back in good form this spring, most notably when keeping on well for narrow win at Warwick (2m3f, good) two starts ago; not yet fully exposed over this sort of trip and probably still on a workable mark; likely contender. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 3 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
His second run back from a lengthy break when emerging from off the pace to win narrowly over 2m3f here (good; 5lb lower) and there could be more to come over this far, as he's very lightly raced for a 9yo. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
His second run back from a lengthy break when emerging from off the pace to win narrowly over 2m3f here (good; 5lb lower) and there could be more to come over this far, as he's very lightly raced for a 9yo. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P4-243 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
6th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Ultimately disappointing for Olly Murphy and there has been no significant upturn in his fortunes since he joined this stable; blinkers are given a go. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Became disappointing for Olly Murphy and there has been no significant upturn in his fortunes since he joined this stable in the autumn (three runs); continues to slide down the weights but is not the obvious answer. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Bumper/2m novice hurdle winner for previous yard but he wasn't the same force for them after an absence and well held in handicap chases for these connections; is one to watch back up in trip. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-444P
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Useful hurdler in his prime but generally very disappointing over fences since joining current yard last year; tailed off behind Opening Bid on latest start in May and effectively 15lb higher from out of the weights here. |
66/1 |
|
6th 6 |
26th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Useful hurdler in his prime but generally very disappointing over fences since switching to current stable last year; pulled up on latest start in January; tongue-tie removed after one use; not the obvious answer. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
16th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Placed several times over hurdles, including at Graded level, for previous yards; nowhere near that form since joining current stable and switching to fences; fitting of tongue-tie needs to have major effect. |
25/1 |
Verdict
The interesting runner and certainly the least exposed is TARAHUMARA, a scopey 6yo who goes straight chasing after winning a novice hurdle. Cotton End faces a more realistic opportunity than on her chasing debut and she’s the danger.[Alistair Jones]