14.13
SoftSky Bet UK’s No.1 Betting App Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 1m 7f 145y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
Form: P-U733
Last run: 48 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Getting long in the tooth now and was well beaten on latest outing in March but has a C&D win on his CV and is well handicapped on form as recent as the autumn; cannot be ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
6th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
12yo whose form has been up and down since he won at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last February but he's dropped down the weights and performed respectably at Ayr (2m, heavy) in December when last seen; he could benefit from today's step back up in trip and he's in with a chance. |
15/2 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; winner over C&D in February off this mark (good to soft) but hasn't been in quite the same form since; withdrawn on account of fast ground last time; further rain will suit. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 430-57
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
2m1f chase win off today's mark in 2023 is his contribution to the Greatrex yard's 40% strike-rate with chasers here; mostly solid efforts this year since returning from absence, and the slight rise back up in trip is a likely plus having found it all happening too quickly at Plumpton latest (cheekpieces added, retained). |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Scored three times over fences (at up to 2m4f) in the first half of 2023; quite lightly raced since but comes here on the back of a good third of nine in 2m5f handicap chase at Hereford 25 days ago; needs considering with cheekpieces added. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Three-time chase winner who is well handicapped on old form and returned from long absence with fairly encouraging run in February; only third best on merit when well-held second of five at Doncaster (2m3f, good) later that month but still considered here. |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: 411474
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Revitalised veteran who came second over C&D last month and scored at Worcester (2m, also good) 12 days ago; recent 4lb rise does look excessive but the forecast rain is probably not in his favour. |
3/1 |
|
1st 10 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Four-time chase winner who has made the frame on all four starts since returning from a break in May, most recently when second at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month; has his limitations and is not getting any younger but ought to give another good account. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Four-time chase winner who bounced back with a close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 11 days ago; 3lb higher here but he remains well treated on old form and all of his wins have been under Brian Hughes; key player. |
2/1 |
11/1
Form: 449-42
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
11th 9 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Fared respectably on first few starts for Chris Grant in late 2022, including when runner-up to a long odds-on favourite at Hexham (2m, soft; beaten 22l); always behind and pulled up on recent return to action, so probably needs more time to recapture peak form; look elsewhere. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in rear |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-5218 D BF
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Soft ground may be a negative and well beaten at Catterick 17 days ago, but he might have needed that first outing in nearly a year; in good form last winter, including a win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft), and no surprise if he bounces back and is in the shake-up; stable won this last year. |
9/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Won this race off a 10lb lower mark in 2025 (good to soft); creditable second at Market Rasen eight days later but hasn't run since; could go well if fully tuned up after nearly a year off. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
18th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Confirmed the promise of his reappearance fourth here when beating an odds-on shot seeking a four-timer at Catterick last week (2m3f, good to soft; pair clear); big chance under penalty. |
8/11 |
14/1
Form: 4223/
Last run: 675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
25th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 6-02P3 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
1st Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent before 4th |
10/1 |
|
6 |
24th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, not fluent and detached 5th, ridden briefly and reminder after 6th, struggling when pulled up before 8th |
10/1 |
|
7th 2 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Mixed results since switched to fences but his most recent effort was a sound one, finishing clear second behind Ardmayle over C&D on good ground; major contender off the same mark, granted a similar display. |
9/2 |
11/2
Form: 44-4
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
in rear |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, outpaced 12th, soon rallied, headway on inner after 2 out, went fourth home turn, went third last, no impression run-in |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, outpaced 12th, soon rallied |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: 2272-2 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
10th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 12lb
|
Has returned from a summer break in good form, gaining second win on the Flat this year when scoring over 1m6f here last week; 4lb penalty; sound chance in a modest event back at 1m4f. |
9/4 |
|
1st 12 (2) |
4th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (7) |
14th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Versatile mare who has yet to win on the AW but has won over hurdles/fences/a bumper and on turf Flat; sound run when runner-up to an easy winner over C&D last time (first three well clear); interesting contender. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 68-69P
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very well handicapped on old French form but has struggled in Britain; a transformation is required. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very well handicapped on old French form but has struggled in Britain and is 10lb out of the handicap here; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
12th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Very well handicapped on French form and Brian Hughes rides for the first time, but he's struggled in Britain and is hard to fancy on recent evidence. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 19-033 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Sep 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Went close on stable debut at Southwell (3m, good; first-time blinkers) in June but has not been in quite the same form on any of three subsequent outings; has tongue-tie refitted; needs to up his game. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Just 1-18 over fences but generally consistent and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par on his last two starts (2m5f here) and now tackles his longest trip to date, though he stays 3m; remains on a tough-looking mark and others appeal more for the win. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Only one win from 18 runs over fences but he tends to run his race and has plenty of placed efforts to his name; below par when third off this mark over C&D last month and now wears a refitted tongue-tie; could quickly return to form. |
7/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £31.58 |
| Tricast | £209.77 |
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