14.53
Good To Softecolifefurniture.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8713.6
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 956-23 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Maiden who has been placed in handicaps at Kelso (2m1f) and Ayr (2m4f) since switched to chasing; form looks sound (the winners of those races have followed up since); holds sold claims off unchanged mark. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
29th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Became rather disappointing over hurdles last season but stayed on well from poor position to take second (ahead of Spark Of Madness) on last month's chasing debut at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) and is sure to be suited by today's move back up in trip; still on a good mark; must be considered. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
22nd Oct 2022 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
midfield, jumped badly right 1st, niggled along briefly after 4th, outpaced and pushed along in rear 4 out, keeping on but still plenty to do 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well and went third run-in, went second towards finish, no match for winner |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £5.80
Form: 1P3P-6
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 13lb
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 |
3/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5537-2 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
2m4f winner over hurdles last season for Jack Barber; good second at Ffos Las (2m5f, soft) on the switch to fences and debut for Harry Fry; should build on that effort; highly respected up just 2lb. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
25th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Found improvement after wind surgery when landing a maiden hurdle here (2m4f, soft; 22-1) last November; well held in handicaps in final three runs for Jack Barber last season but that win came after a break and he needs watching in market back at this track on his chase/stable debut. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 1649-F D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
10/1
Form: 14-3P3
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a losing run but she was second in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock (3m1f, soft) and her bid for the Surrey National (3m5f, soft) ended early after a bad mistake; this is her sort of race and she's effective in the mud. |
5/1 |
|
11 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not as good as she was but ended last year with some good efforts, most recently when second in Tommy Whittle at Haydock (3m1f, soft), and this move back up in trip is sure to suit. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Pulled up in three of her five runs last season but her third at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December was a good effort and she finished fourth of 16 in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter last time; resumes off a dangerous mark and she's one to keep an eye on for in-form yard. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 54-853
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
25th Oct 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Absent since comfortable success in small field at Haydock (3m1f, good) six months ago; faces a stiffer task from 5lb out of weights in this better race and seems unlikely to follow up. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won smoothly on soft ground in this race last year (7lb higher today); handicapper has had the call since but seconds at Warwick (3m5f, good) and Haydock (3m4f, good) on last two outings showed that he should have a big say in this very small field. |
13/8 |
|
1st 1 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader, led narrowly 4 out, went clear after 3 out, comfortably |
13/8 |
12/1
Form: 494/16 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, in rear from 6th |
11/1 |
|
7th 5 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Missed last season; made a winning chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) on reappearance and had an excuse (finished lame) next time; however, has more on his plate in this deeper field. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 |
1st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: 118-22 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2m4f winner here over hurdles and fences with a little give underfoot, and possible excuses on both starts since his most recent success elsewhere (holding ground, pace battle); remains above any winning mark. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who has raced exclusively over fences since joining Deborah Cole in the middle of 2024, scoring a further four times, including over 2m4f here last season; off the mark for the current campaign when shading a close finish at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in February but pulled up when favourite at Hereford since and now back over timber. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Three wins last term; got off the mark for the season when winning by a head at Market Rasen last time (3m, soft; first two clear); up 3lb; chance. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 32-P32
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, went third before 4 out |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 2331/6 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
3rd May 2024 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Odds-on winner of a small-field point two weeks ago but that's no advertisement for his prospects here; lacks course form and likely to be outclassed. |
66/1 |
|
9 |
3rd May 2024 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Odds-on winner of a small-field point two weeks ago but that's no advertisement for his prospects here; lacks course form and likely to be outclassed. |
66/1 |
|
5th 7 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won a maiden hurdle at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in April 2021 but he's not matched that form in just four runs since; drops back in trip but he got outpaced when switched back to hurdling at Market Rasen (2m7f) last time and others are more convincing; stablemate of Fletch. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 00FP/7 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won over hurdles when trained in Ireland but has poor record over fences for current stable and can't be recommended from 12lb out of the weights. |
100/1 |
|
5th 6 |
16th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Good-ground winner over hurdles in Ireland; has achieved very little over fences for current stable, latterly on heavy ground since returning from lengthy absence; enough to prove. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: 4/477-
Last run: 346 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Fitted with a tongue-tie on last two starts when staying-on fourth of 15 here (3m, soft) and winning at Newton Abbot (3m2f, soft) 16 days later; fortunate in the latter, as the clear leader fell two out, but she's back up only 1lb and brings far more positives than most of these. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
8th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fitted with a tongue-tie, first sign of promise over fences when staying on from the rear for fourth at Chepstow (3m, soft) 16 days ago, with the reopposing Galop Du Bosc just under 2l ahead in second; this longer trip should suit on that evidence; considered. |
9/2 |
|
4th 12 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who didn't look very enthusiastic when well beaten in two chases during the winter (2m4f/2m6f); tongue-tie added today; significant improvement required. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 31F-24 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
4th Mar 2023 Good 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, slow jump 9th, pushed along and outpaced 5 out, ridden before 4 out, soon beaten, hit 2 out |
5/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
10th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Below-par favourite last time but has otherwise been consistent and should bounce back; solid second at Worcester (2m4f, soft; chase debut) the time before and enters calculations on that form. |
4/1 |
|
2 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Below-par favourite last time but has otherwise been a consistent sort and should bounce back; solid second at Worcester (2m4f, soft; chase debut) the time before and enters calculations on that form. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 3P-056 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Sole win was over hurdles in 2021; hurtling down the weights this summer for new yard and some ability remains, including when back to chasing in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, so he's not entirely dismissed. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
17th Aug 2024 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Hurdling recently; thrown in on his late-2021 win and place form on softer ground than may await here; mark tumbling despite offering slightly more latest, but he didn't look entirely happy in two chasing starts at the end of 2022. |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Has shown little on both starts for this stable since returning from a long absence; hard to recommend. |
66/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-36 D
Last run: 204 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Hereford maiden hurdle winner (April 2022); competing unsuccessfully in point-to-points since finishing a distant third at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last November; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner who has finished runner-up in three of his five completed starts over fences, including when beaten a neck at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago (clear of the third); 4lb rise not the end of the world, though he still has to prove himself on soft ground or worse. |
5/4 |
50/1
Form: 9-F66F
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Faller over fences on final start in Ireland; holds poor claims on Flat/hurdles form for current yard and took a heavy tumble at Ludlow most recently; enough to prove. |
50/1 |
|
8 |
20th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Successful over hurdles in Ireland but nothing positive to report so far in Britain and not sure about the addition of a tongue-tie making the world of difference. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £110.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £77.10 |
| Tricast | £311.94 |
| Trifecta | £440.60 |
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