13.02
Yielding To SoftFoxrock Handicap Chase (Grade B)
- Prize money: £19831.93
- 2m 4f 90y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 343-04 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Three-time Grade 2 winner in his pomp a few seasons ago; seemingly regressive and last of four in a Grade 2 latest; drop in class should help but may need to come down further in the weights; distant third behind Dunvegan in this last year from 10lb higher. |
18/1 |
|
1 |
28th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 160y |
11st 12lb |
Veteran with lots of class on his day but time seems to be catching up with him and tending to struggle this year; rarely tries handicaps but no threat at 50s in Galway Plate and hard to fancy albeit more suitable ground now. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5U192- D
Last run: 263 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; two fair efforts since joining this yard, last time finishing runner-up at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); has won on heavy ground so should handle these conditions; one to consider. |
9/4 |
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2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; two fair efforts since joining this yard, last time finishing runner-up at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good); has won on heavy ground so should handle these conditions; one to consider. |
9/4 |
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2nd 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who has done all his winning on heavy ground and is no longer the force of old; looked a shade unlucky not to win on good ground at Exeter (2m3f) in March, having made a bad jumping error in the straight, but is 4lb wrong here and younger rivals appeal more. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 56UF-F D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Regressive and inconsistent 11yo; belied triple-digit odds when runner-up in gruelling race at Carlisle (2m5f, soft) in December, his second start for Tim Reed, but the rest of last season's form was disappointing; now back with Tim Reed after two runs for Tristan Davidson; not an easy one to predict. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Regressive and inconsistent 11yo; belied triple-digit odds when runner-up in gruelling race at Carlisle (2m5f, soft) in December, his second start for Tim Reed, but the rest of last season's form was disappointing; now back with Tim Reed after two runs for Tristan Davidson; not an easy one to predict. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
prominent, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 3rd, soon lost ground, unseated 7th |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-121F BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (8) |
20th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 14y |
9st 8lb |
Triple hurdle winner is a maiden on Flat but some good runs in 2022; well beaten when last in this sphere in 2023; others make more appeal. |
25/1 |
|
4th 10 (8) |
20th May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 14y |
9st 8lb |
Triple hurdle winner is a maiden on Flat but some good runs in 2022; well beaten when last in this sphere in 2023; others make more appeal. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4P7-82
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 20 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Good efforts in defeat behind Java Point (3m, good to soft) and Unexposed Party (2m6f, good to soft) this year and ran well for a long way before fading at last month's Cheltenham Festival (3m2f); could have an each-way shout at big odds now back down in trip; reapplied cheekpieces replace hood. |
40/1 |
|
8th 19 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
125-1 for this last year but was still travelling within himself when falling three out; returns on the back of a positive performance at Haydock when just ahead of Shearer; hood returns; he's no forlorn hope by any means. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 54y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well when fifth in this race a year ago (good to soft) and has some notable form since, including fourth of 16 in amateur riders' handicap at Cheltenham (3m1f, heavy) in November and third in recent Ludlow hunter chase (3m, good to soft); can make his presence felt. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 62-2P9 D
Last run: 133 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Enhanced his good record here when inheriting first place over 3m5f in May (same mark) and the drop back to 2m5f found him out when fourth to Charlie Uberalles two months ago; this race is a better fit; third 12 months ago on heavy ground. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time course winner, most recently when awarded 3m5f veterans' chase here (good to soft; second past the post) last month; versatile regarding ground but would appeal more over further than 2m5f. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won four races last season, two over 3m1f here (good/soft), one at Ayr (3m, good) and one over 3m6f at Newcastle (good); 8lb higher than for last win but a contender. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-66R1 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Knows what these big-field handicaps are all about and it was a cracking run to be fourth in the Irish National in April last time considering he carried an 8lb penalty for winning the Ulster National; that Fairyhouse defeat was his first for this yard; entitled to run well. |
16/1 |
|
4th 24 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 7lb |
Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult. |
25/1 |
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4th 24 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
10st 7lb |
Beaten a short head in 2023 Thyestes; started last season brightly with Troytown fourth but pulled up in three big handicaps afterwards; surprise winner on debut for new yard in 2m4f Navan handicap hurdle early last month; maintained his revival with victory over Final Order in the 3m5f Ulster National; 8lb penalty makes this difficult. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8-F322
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 15 |
5th Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 44y |
10st 11lb |
Bumper and hurdles winner; yet to win over fences in four tries, best effort when a close second in a 3m novice chase at Cheltenham in November; probably best over further but very much unexposed on his handicap chase debut; could go close. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 |
13th Nov 2022 Good 3m 0f 80y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, went second 4th, not fluent 15th, made challenge 2 out, ridden and every chance last, held final 110yds |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: /4U59- D
Last run: 272 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
19th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 40y |
10st 7lb |
Not much of note in his form since winning off a 9lb lower mark here in late 2020; fifth to Death Duty when favourite for this race 12 months ago; remote ninth behind Diol Ker on final start last season; 66-1 when pulled-up after a bad mistake three out on his reappearance in the Paddy Power. |
16/1 |
|
20 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Not much of note in his form since winning off a 9lb lower mark at Punchestown in late-2020; 66-1 when pulled-up after a bad mistake three out on his reappearance in the Paddy Power; second reserve. |
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|
26 |
27th Dec 2022 Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
10st 9lb |
soon led, headed but prominent 12th, weakening and towards rear when bad mistake 3 out, pulled up after 2 out |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2U3232
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (4) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner over both hurdles and fences albeit some time ago; returned from 277-day absence for current yard in October, well held on the Flat and twice over hurdles; belated AW debut and only second career Flat start. |
13/2 |
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11th 13 (15) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Useful four-time jumps winner; has never run on the Flat and lacks a recent outing; has moved from Gavin Cromwell to Paul Flynn. |
50/1 |
|
4th 5 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Has modest 2-36 strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent and has been as good as ever this season; not beaten far when seventh in competitive Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, good to yielding) just after Christmas and should be fine over today's longer trip; ought to be on the premises. |
15/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 5-P206 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Veteran; mixes chasing with hurdling; sound run over hurdles when beaten a neck at Perth last time (3m2f, good); not out of it, but Sean Bowen rides stable companion Secret Trix. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; returned from a wind operation to win this 12 months ago off this very mark but he's an 11yo now and his last two runs, over fences and hurdles, weren't that encouraging. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Had lots of racing in Ireland before joining this yard last year; won a 3m2f handicap hurdle at Perth last April (good to soft; 2lb lower) and one of his three recent chase runs was very respectable; exposed but has each-way claims. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P0-833 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
22nd Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 162y |
11st 5lb |
Three wins over hurdles with a mark of 129; decent effort when third in a novice chase at Galway in October; well beaten twice since but has a 7lb lower chase mark for his handicap debut; interesting. |
13/2 |
|
6th 2 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 160y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner whose form reads well in this company; not yet landed a blow over fences (0-3), though he ran quite well at Galway before bumping into Kilcruit at Punchestown. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-0035 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Veteran who has been out of sorts for a while now and he's looking sharply regressive. |
14/1 |
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5th 8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Five-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m5f) but his last success was 16 months ago and this veteran has been out of sorts in his last four runs; opposable. |
40/1 |
|
8th 5 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Five-time hurdle winner (2m3f-2m5f) but his last success was 16 months ago and this veteran has been out of sorts in his last three runs; opposable. |
25/1 |
Verdict
Hallowed Star remains with potential despite coming down last time but preference is for CASTLEGRACE PADDY who loves it around here and should relish going back up in trip now returned to handicap company. Take All is another to consider after his career-best last time and Railway Hurricane has place claims once again. [Phill Anderson]