13.50
SoftUse The racingtv.com Tracker Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 1m 7f 149y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 7-1162 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, lost ground after 2nd |
8/1 |
|
1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, lost ground after 2nd |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Three-time chase winner on good ground, twice over 2m2f here; on a tempting mark now but has lost his way a bit this season and conditions are likely to remain softer than he prefers today. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 311-PP D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: 24-744 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
5th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Took a while to get his act together over fences but came good with comfortable win at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last month and is still quite well handicapped if judged on best hurdling form; likely contender. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 |
3rd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
travelled strongly, midfield, headway 4 out, pressed leader going easily 3 out, led 2 out, pushed along and went clear approaching last, kept on strongly run-in, comfortably |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Made more of an impact over hurdles but he's not been discredited in recent chase starts; hooded on last 11 starts but now has cheekpieces. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 43-53P CD BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, detached 7th, no impression from 5 out |
33/1 |
|
11th 9 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear, detached 7th, no impression from 5 out |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 51332- D
Last run: 304 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Without a win since 2021 but has made the frame on all four starts this season, most notably when second at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) two runs ago; continues to slip down the weights and has possibilities if the first-time cheekpieces give him a boost. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
18th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four wins divided between hurdles and fences; has raced mostly at about 2m but seemed to stay Sedgefield's extended 2m3f (soft) when runner-up three weeks ago; drops into a Class 5 here and must have a chance. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 38-FPP
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Still on a good mark despite winning twice this season (2m/2m4f; soft/good) and was 11-2 for the veterans' final over C&D earlier this month, only to depart early; has a lot in his favour so merits each-way consideration. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins this season (2m/2m4f, soft/good) and 10l third behind an 8yo and a 7yo at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January; 20l fourth in another competitive handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in February but that form is working out well and he's back against fellow veterans today; chance. |
11/1 |
|
4th 9 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Has a solid record (1313) over 2m/2m4f this season but gained the wins in Class 3 and finished 10l behind a couple of younger rivals, albeit not disgraced, in Class 1 at Cheltenham most recently; the 10yo looks under some pressure kept to this level. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3315P6 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Five chase wins, the latest off 1lb lower at Worcester (2m, good) last summer; ended last year with two very laboured efforts but combination of better ground and ease in grade may enable him to get more competitive here; cheekpieces (left off last time) are back on. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
20th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 212y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Didn't lead as usual when ultimately pulled up at Kempton last month; did win his previous chase start at Worcester in August (2m, good) off 4lb lower but just three ran that day and, with competition for the lead seemingly assured, he'll do well to win this. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 22-134 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
5 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 |
22nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Proved a reliable sort last season when a two-time chase winner but he's failed to complete (pulled up/fell) in his two runs this term; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /3P4-6
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Lightly raced mare; won over hurdles in France; not exactly solid on her British form but this drop back to 2m looks a plus on second chase start; may improve. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
29th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Hurdle winner in France in 2020; pulled up on British/handicap debut in February but her fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft; first-time hood) was more encouraging and she's another 4lb lower for today's seasonal/chase debut; hood left off this time; could have a say. |
10/1 |
Verdict
Midnight Midge has done pretty well for his new stable since the autumn but he was flattered by his proximity when second here 12 days ago and would appeal more on good ground. Preference is for MONGOL EMPEROR, who is unexposed over fences and comes here after two promising runs. Piccadilly Lilly weakened rather tamely on her chasing debut in the autumn but might be seen to better effect over this shorter trip and is second choice.[Chris Wilson]