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Good To SoftSky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4247.88
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 6P54/4 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
20th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 114y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Not as good as he was and when backed at Wincanton (3m, good) a month ago he was found wanting when it mattered; has become very difficult to win with but should still be involved. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 3m 0f 150y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Not as good as he was; placed twice under Benjamin Macey at Fontwell in recent weeks (2m5f/3m2f) but dropped out without putting up much of a fight on latest start. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 |
19th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
prominent, weakened before 2 out |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9PP1-4 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
29th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well held in two chases and one back over hurdles on latest three starts; won at this time last year (in first-time cheekpieces) after a bleak spell so lightning could strike twice as she now sports a visor. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unknown quantity at present as she had a very stiff task back hurdling last week after two modest chase runs, but she won this off a similar mark in 2022 (soft) in first-time cheekpieces and this headgear switch could suit; worth considering. |
9/2 |
|
6th 3 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten over fences the last twice but good ground may not have suited last time and she's not ruled out now back on a slower surface over hurdles, off a mark just 1lb higher than when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last May on her latest attempt in this sphere. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P-2602
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (6) |
24th Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 2f 50y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
steadied start, held up in rear, smooth headway over 3f out, went second over 2f out, no extra towards finish |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
14th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Soft-ground hurdle winner in March off 2lb lower; out of sorts when last seen hurdling but in good form on the Flat since the blinkers went on, latest when a close third at Windsor this month; could play a part if the headgear continues to have a positive effect back over hurdles. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4P-652
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden; second in a Southwell handicap chase last November (2m; RPR 101) but fell on latest two attempts and has left Olly Murphy; new trainer (also runs The Creadan Rogue) has good record in these races; market a help. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
13th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
in rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 7th, some headway before 13th, in touch with leaders 14th, soon shaken up |
11/2 |
|
8 |
31st Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up at Southwell (2m, good) last November and his half-brother Mance Rayder has won at up to 3m4f; however, no threat when fifth over 2m the last twice and the suitability of this step up in trip is questionable. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2U4F-P
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
28th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
|
|
|
4th 3 |
12th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, pushed along from 8th, ridden after 11th, soon no chance, tailed off |
50/1 |
|
5th 8 |
29th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-9 in points and 0-14 under rules; badly out of sorts this season (pulled up on all three appearances) and beginning to look a lost cause. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5P-PP6
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Course winner; a lot of his form is over shorter but he proved his stamina for 3m when runner-up at Ffos Las two weeks ago (good); unlikely to be far away off the same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Produced a remarkable late surge to snatch what had looked an unlikely victory at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft; blinkers removed) last month but this inconsistent 9yo tends to race lazily nowadays and got going too late when back at Fontwell a fortnight ago; other are much less risky. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4138-4 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Scored over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal debut in November and has remained in good form since but usually knocks about in Class 5 races and may find a couple of today's rivals too strong. |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
raced in fourth, not fluent 8th, soon dropped to last, mistake 3 out, soon struggling |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
midfield, not fluent and dropped to rear 2 out (usual 3 out), soon rallied, went third home turn |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P24-22 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up at Plumpton (2m3f, good to soft) in December and respectable fourth in his last two runs but this 13yo is now 1-24 over fences and that win was over two years ago; down the list. |
7/1 |
|
4th 11 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who scored over hurdles here (heavy) in 2019 and broke a long losing run two years ago over fences at Plumpton; no joy since but, even though he's 2lb out of the weights today, he's regularly shown enough to be given a place chance. |
16/1 |
|
4th 11 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who scored over hurdles here (heavy) in 2019 and broke a long losing run two years ago over fences at Plumpton; no joy since but, even though he's 2lb out of the weights today, he's regularly shown enough to be given a place chance. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2/64-7
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
8th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Defied a 12lb higher mark in 2020 for previous stable; best efforts for new yard when solid second over C&D in September/October; could well go one better, provided he takes to new headgear. |
5/2 |
|
6 |
8th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Defied a 12lb higher mark in 2020 for previous stable; best efforts for new yard when solid second over C&D in September/October; could well go one better, provided he takes to new headgear. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led, headed after 3 out, weakened approaching last |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 33F/04
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, headed before 5th, lost ground 7th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 000-PP
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 16 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unable to get seriously competitive in three chases this season (2m1f-3m; cheekpieces added last time) and is 8lb out of the handicap here. |
50/1 |
|
5th 7 |
9th Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, lost ground and dropped to last after 5th |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 |
27th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
jumped left throughout, raced in last, pushed along after 7th, outpaced from 3 out |
66/1 |
Verdict
The 10yo SHAW’S CROSS needs to snap a 16-race losing sequence, but he’s been running well in the main this year and is taken to go one better than when second over C&D last time. Templier may be the main danger on the back of a fairly encouraging comeback run, with Starvoski, Martin Spirit and Mexican Boy others to consider.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
RP Ratings:
TemplierDaily Mirror:
Mexican BoyDaily Record:
Mexican BoyThe Guardian:
Martin SpiritD Express:
Templier