12.27
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Play Responsibly Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3322.06
- 3m 0f 45y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.40
- Place: £3.20
Form: 014-43
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up over 4m here last time (soft); plenty of decent placed efforts in 3m chases before that; has an each-way chance. |
8/1 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Without a win since December 2023 but this consistent sort has finished second at Catterick (3m1f/3m, soft) on his last two starts and ran well over 3m6f there in January 2024; each-way claims. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 004-P4
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Extremely hard to win with and modest runs outweigh the good ones these days. |
20/1 |
|
5th 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Good third at Market Rasen two runs back (2m1f, good to soft); hard to win with, but an each-way chance; new combination of headgear tried. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
On a good mark now (even from 3lb out of the weights) and arrested his decline with fairly good third of seven here (2m1f, good to soft; first-time hood) three weeks ago; however, this quirky customer doesn't always find much when the chips are down and has a modest strike-rate. |
7/1 |
6/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 14U5-P
Last run: 238 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Third on chasing debut at Wetherby on Boxing Day and quickly put a mishap behind him when second at Uttoxeter (also 3m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month, form that has already been boosted by the winner; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
11th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Point and hurdle winner; not beaten far when third of 13 on chasing debut at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in December, and the fourth and fifth have won since; unseated his rider early when favourite at Southwell two weeks ago; now wears cheekpieces; far more persuasive than most of these. |
2/1 |
|
6 |
29th Jan 2023 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a 2m4f handicap hurdle here (good to soft) off just 1lb lower last season and performed to a similar level afterwards; not beaten far into third on last month's chase debut (3m, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) and entitled to build on that first start in eight months. |
4/1 |
66/1
Form: 3PFP-P D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
25th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
led but pestered, headed but prominent 6th, pressed leader after 4 out, led 3 out |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
12th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Big step back in right direction when fourth of 13 at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day in a first-time tongue-tie on his second stable start; something to find with runner-up Beat The Edge but he could be suited by the stiffer test of stamina on today's deeper ground; one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fair third over hurdles last December after a very long absence but he's failed to complete since on his first four chase starts (stable debut last time); a first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference. |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: 922-F3 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
7th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time course winner over today's trip over fences, and ran much better than eventual 21l defeat might suggest when third in recent soft-ground chase here; switches back to hurdling on a lower mark; contender. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
prominent behind clear leaders |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 524-41
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins for previous yard came over 3m3f at Sedgefield; yet to find top form for current stable; doesn't look the percentage call. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Best efforts have been at Sedgefield and he was well behind over C&D last month, finishing adrift of Castletown. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 |
11th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led from 3rd, headed but raced in second before 11th, led again 14th |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 5232F- BF
Last run: 282 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear, raced wide when on turn after 2nd, headway from 3rd, lost position after 8th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Has won four points, but 0-20 under rules (12 over fences); best recent run when second over 2m3f at Fontwell in March (heavy); quite interesting with visor replacing cheekpieces on stable debut. |
11/1 |
|
7th 8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has very mixed record this season but ran well and looked the likely winner for a long way before weakening into third over C&D (heavy; just behind Mister Murchan) last month; 2lb lower today; can't rule out. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: F64-26
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
12th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 71y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
held up in rear, steady headway halfway, ridden and outpaced 8th, beaten before 2 out |
20/1 |
|
8th 13 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up at 66-1 on last month's reappearance at Newcastle but that performance stands out in her winless 13-race profile and she failed to threaten here next time (2m3f, soft); the percentage call is to oppose. |
33/1 |
|
6th 6 |
3rd Dec 2022 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
12-race maiden but she ran her best race over fences so far when a 66-1 second from out of the weights at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) on her return last month; 5lb higher here but she pulled clear of the third last time and has possibilities if she can back that up back at this trip. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 5P6-P7
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
His last two wins have come here (including this race in 2023) and he was 8lb out of the handicap when back here last time; however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last three starts and needs to turn things around. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
His last two wins have come here but this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts and is 8lb wrong at the weights. |
50/1 |
5/1
Form: -25621 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th |
50/1 |
|
8th 3 |
5th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
bumped start |
14/1 |
|
10 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D. |
7/1 |
9/1
Form: 4522-4
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Yet to win over fences but acts well over C&D and heavy ground has tested him on last two starts, finding little in the closing stages when last seen in March (cheekpieces added, retained today); this less draining ground can suit; thereabouts again. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
His jumping wasn't great over C&D (heavy) a fortnight ago but he nevertheless returned to form with that second to Ex S'Elance, and the first-time cheekpieces could help him find greater fluency today; player. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls in March 2019 (2m4f, good to soft); not as good over fences so far although twice runner-up to a progressive sort over 2m4f/2m5f last season (one here); won a point on heavy and interesting back down in trip. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: -22225
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Point winner (3m maiden); 0-29 under rules; runner-up to today's rival Barrakhov over 3m here (good) last month; raised 4lb since, albeit is 1lb better off with Barrakhov; fair chance. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won maiden point in March and returns to racing under rules after going close in restricted race last month; has 0-20 strike-rate in chases but is very well handicapped on old form and versatile regarding ground. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
27-race maiden who was unable to land a significant blow at Ffos Las (3m, good) this month; ought to cope with today's slower ground but needs a significant boost from the change of headgear. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 12-3F3
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Sole win was over hurdles at Market Rasen on soft in December 2021 (2m4f); in fair form this year and has an each-way chance. |
11/2 |
|
4th 6 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
prominent on inner |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 |
26th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
0-5 over fences but has had a solid first campaign, bumping into Knocknamona (who followed up) at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in January then runner-up at Wetherby (2m5f, good) three weeks ago; can be thereabouts. |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: P24-72 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual hurdles winner; 0-5 over fences, most recently last of four behind To The Limit at Kelso; now first-time visored; 5lb wrong. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 |
15th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
raced in second, mistake 3rd, pressed leader 7th, lost second 13th, outpaced and pushed along before 4 out, soon ridden |
5/2 |
|
14 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Creditable efforts last spring in first two chases (3m, heavy/good to soft; including over C&D) and a 3l second to Sir Apollo at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month when back over fences; again thereabouts. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £127.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.82 |
| Tricast | £1040.54 |
| Trifecta | £1012.90 |
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