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SoftPoundland – Proud To Support Warwick Racecourse Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3267.6
- 2m 0f 54y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: /82-22 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
led, headed 4th, disputed lead omitted 8th |
7/1 |
|
0 1 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gained back-to-back handicap wins last winter (2m/2m2f, soft/good to soft) and a number of the fences were omitted when he was third at Fontwell, which wouldn't have played to his strengths; absent since clearly not giving his running at Kelso in March; returns from a break with his yard having winners; respected. |
5/2 |
|
8th 2 |
4th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won two in a row this winter (2m/2m2f, soft/good to soft) and a number of the fences were omitted when he was third at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) latest, which wouldn't have played to his strengths; solid claims. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: /476P-
Last run: 365 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
15th May 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-15 under rules; started off for Gary Hanmer with two seconds over fences during the winter but ran poorly when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last time and it's hard to know what to expect from him on this return to hurdling. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Chased home progressive rival on stable debut at Warwick (2m, soft) in December and kept on from a long way off the pace for another second at Catterick (1m7f, good) last month; held before last-fence fall on latest outing (2m4f) and 3lb wrong here, but still makes some appeal now dropped back in trip and with first-time cheekpieces fitted. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Winner of his only point back in 2018 but things never fell right for him over fences for previous yard; up against it behind progressive winners in two starts for new connections (stewards enquired latest, explanation noted) but is in shallower waters here; is open to improvement. |
4/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.70
Form: 9PP1-4 D
Last run: 55 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 |
16/1
Form: 228942
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last |
33/1 |
|
11 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last |
33/1 |
|
7th 12 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
His second at Stratford came in a weak race and was pulled up next time to extend losing sequence to 37. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 225-54
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Fair form when second in a couple of 2m maiden hurdles last season; had wind surgery before the first of his three chases this season; below par in two of those but if repeating his Ludlow effort (2m4f, good to soft; penultimate start) he'd have claims; cheekpieces now accompany tongue-tie. |
9/2 |
|
5th 1 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Didn't hang about over hurdles; hasn't looked a natural over fences but he still ran well to be only 8l away in a 2m4f Ludlow handicap a month ago; dropping back to 2m at a track where the fences come up fast might test him. |
14/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Just five starts and twice runner-up over hurdles at the end of last year; tailed off on this month's chasing debut at Warwick (11-4), after wind surgery and nine months off; even allowing for that experience being needed, it takes a leap of faith to offer support. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 5P-PP6
Last run: 37 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 |
20/1
Form: P54/4P D
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| 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 |
8/1
Form: 5-2232
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Two more chase wins in 2025, the latest at Windsor (3m, good to soft; suited by good) in November; often battled with unsuitable ground over the winter but 4lb lower than at Windsor so has a weights chance. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Has five wins over fences including one over C&D; below form on his last two starts but may show improvement on this better ground. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
2lb below his Windsor success in November but he's not matched that level since, latest when well held at Taunton (2m7f, heavy) last month; needs the return to better ground to spark a revival. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 966-7P D
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 128y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Sixth in the Fred Winter at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival and has tumbled down the weights, but it's a long time since he ran well. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Essentially disappointing since a successful hurdling/stable debut in January 2021; remains to be seen whether he'll perk up for fences. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
21st Nov 2022 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, lost position 5th, soon dropped to rear, pulled up before 3 out |
16/1 |
15/2
Form: 7/373-
Last run: 417 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Took nine goes to win an Irish point but there was promise in her final run over hurdles when unlucky not to be second behind a mare now rated way higher; long absence to overcome but she's interesting now chasing. |
15/2 |
12/1
Form: 42F-33
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
27th Jun 2023 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Frustrating performer; 0-15 over fences (placed in nine of them) and pulled up when tried in cheekpieces on latest; first hurdle start since March 2021 and hard to be confident this will be his golden hour. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
17th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden who was disappointing at Exeter last month and it's hard to be confident after that; however, he went there on the back of two good seconds (2m4f/2m, good/soft) and it's possible he'll be able to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces and a reapplied tongue-tie; not written off. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 4138-4 CD
Last run: 46 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 |
5/1
Form: /3-U12 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ordinary mare who trailed home last of five finishers in similar event at Taunton (hunter chase debut) most recently; again faces a stiff task on the figures. |
40/1 |
|
8 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Has won two handicap chases but off very modest marks and difficult to envisage her winning this, despite a respectable latest effort between the flags. |
50/1 |
|
6th 7 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Both wins (one here) have been recorded at 2m2f-2m3f, but today's sort of trip may now be closer to optimum judged on this summer's evidence; back below her last winning mark and not ruled out; visor added. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 4-P084
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
disputed lead, pushed along and lost position after 7th |
25/1 |
|
9 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won his sole point but he's generally struggled in eight runs under rules and has been tailed off switched to fences (2m4f/3m1f) in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he makes no appeal. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £52.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.69 |
| Tricast | £185.93 |
| Trifecta | £362.40 |
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