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SoftChairman’s Cup Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 7f 96y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £1.80
Form: 124-22 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
22nd Jan 2024 Frozen 3m 0f 0y Class 6 |
12st 6lb |
Should be vulnerable at these weights but at least he comes here on the back of a solid effort in defeat in a 3m2f heavy-ground handicap at Kelso; mostly consistent last season as well. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Scored over 2m7f on heavy ground here in January and was close/clear second on good ground over that trip here in May; made low-key reappearance here (2m5f) last month but might have needed that outing and will be better suited by today's longer trip; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: 113-68 CD
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, lost position gradually from 10th, pushed along 13th, outpaced 4 out |
7/2 |
|
6th 5 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
midfield on outer |
16/1 |
|
3 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
in rear on outer |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 143-7P CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 11lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear on inner, niggled along 6th |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
15th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders on inner |
11/2 |
|
1 |
4th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 4m 0f 90y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped slightly right and bumped rival 8th, towards rear after 12th, bad mistake before 20th |
13/2 |
5/2
Form: 244-16 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
12yo who lacked fluency when back over fences and was soundly beaten at Haydock in December; however, prior to that he made a fairly encouraging return from an absence over hurdles at Ayr and he's a six-time winner at Kelso; could have a part to play now back here. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely. |
15/2 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely. |
15/2 |
7/2
Form: 22122- D BF
Last run: 377 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (2) |
9th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway on outer from over 5f out, soon led and against rail, increased tempo over 3f out, pushed along when headed under 3f out, soon ridden and weakened |
8/1 |
|
1 |
20th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, bad mistake 3rd, not fluent 5th |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
5th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 170y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Possibly needed the run (back from 12-month absence) three weeks ago, eventually pulled up; scored twice off this mark here (hurdles/fences) in February 2020; likely player if back on song. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.42 |
| Trifecta | £10.40 |
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