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HeavyGodstone Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £26405
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 0-1295 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
24th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led, not fluent and briefly headed 2nd, not fluent and headed 7th, lost position 3 out |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 |
24th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led, not fluent and briefly headed 2nd, not fluent and headed 7th, lost position 3 out, weakened 2 out |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
31st Mar 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Smart chaser in his prime; on the downgrade now and has rather mixed record over hurdles this season but lurks on a very tempting mark and ought to handle today's ground well; will be very dangerous if perked up by first-time blinkers. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P122-3 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Very useful triple chase winner (peak RPR of 151) who had no trouble taking advantage of a golden opportunity in a novice hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) last month; wasn't at his best over fences last time but he's still lightly raced over hurdles and is a major payer back in this sphere. |
13/8 |
|
3rd 2 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
led, not fluent 3rd, mistake 8th, soon pushed along and headed, lost ground before 3 out, mistake when weakening 2 out |
9/4 |
|
1st 2 |
29th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Good chaser at best and ran well on seasonal return in December; poor effort latest and now makes first start over hurdles since October 2020; cheekpieces added and, all being well, should have no trouble winning this; makes the running. |
1/6 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-U211 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Formerly a progressive sort and has Grade 1 form over C&D; however, two runs since returning from long layoff suggest he's not the force of old and unlikely to defy top weight in this warm handicap. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
27th Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb
|
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|
3rd 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Progressive novice chaser last season, winning twice (good/heavy); still held a fighting chance when final-fence faller in Cheltenham handicap on reappearance and could well rate higher still; faces a stiffer assignment upped in class but brings an attractive profile. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 323-15 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
35 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
11yo whose three peak ratings were recorded over an extended 2m4f in the mud at Cheltenham, notably his Plate win at the 2024 Festival (2lb higher today); flew over these fences in the Topham next time but cracked badly in the closing stages and he's not really got going this season, 14th back in the Plate last time; lots of doubts. |
66/1 |
|
35 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
11yo whose three peak ratings were recorded over an extended 2m4f in the mud at Cheltenham, notably his Plate win at the 2024 Festival (2lb higher today); flew over these fences in the Topham next time but cracked badly in the closing stages and he's not really got going this season, 14th back in the Plate last time; lots of doubts. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Runs off the same mark as for his Cheltenham Festival win last year (2m4f, soft) and he was a creditable fourth of 15 in this race in 2023 (good to soft); however, he was outstayed on that occasion and this 11yo has finished down the field on both outings this year. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2F1F-5 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
10yo who is 2-16 over fences with latest win in March 2023, but he took some minor honours over a wide variety of trips last January-May; has a recent run under his belt and, having run creditably in the first of two runs with cheekpieces, he now tries a visor. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
10yo who is 2-16 over fences with latest win in March 2023, but he took some minor honours over a wide variety of trips last January-May; has a recent run under his belt and, having run creditably in the first of two runs with cheekpieces, he now tries a visor. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 11lb
|
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Abandoned
Form: 39-243 CD BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
10yo who won when upped to an extended 2m7f at Newcastle (good) in November and ran well when 10l second at Kempton (3m, good to soft) next time; however, below par at Doncaster (3m, good) subsequently and pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
|
14 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
10yo who won when upped to an extended 2m7f at Newcastle (good) in November and ran well when 10l second at Kempton (3m, good to soft) next time; however, below par at Doncaster (3m, good) subsequently and pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
|
20 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
10yo who was below par at Doncaster (3m, good) last time but had previously enjoyed a new lease of life following a step up in trip, winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good) then runner-up at Kempton (3m, good to soft); has a consistent record at Cheltenham and he's an each-way possible if back to form. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 116-26 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
18th Oct 2023 Good 1m 7f 36y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Better than the bare result when fourth of 13 at Aintree (2m, good; came from rear after early mistake) last week; that followed a good second at Warwick and suggests his current mark is still workable; has an impressive record (a win, a second and a third from three runs) at Ayr and should go well. |
13/2 |
|
4th 11 |
13th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Hat-trick at about this trip last midwinter (on heavy/soft) but in the meantime has all too often looked weighted to his best off similar marks to today's; others higher up the list. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 13P-15 D BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Smart at his best for Olly Murphy but last season never got off the ground and he's moved yards. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Had a disappointing season and usually goes well at Sandown where he disappointed last time; has since undergone a fourth wind operation. |
7/2 |
|
7th 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Below-par fourth at Cheltenham in both outings this term; however, has form figures of 1321 at Sandown, most recently winning this race (off current mark on heavy ground) last year; possibilities back here. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-0185 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Not the force of old and might be better suited by right-handed tracks but ran well from the front when close fourth in open point at left-handed Chaddesley Corbett (3m, good to soft; also suited by soft) last month; considered each-way. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Useful handicapper chaser when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, with a good record at this track; this season's pointing form for new stable has been underwhelming, though, and he was safely held when fourth in a Leicester hunter chase (2m, good to soft) last month. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Useful handicapper chaser when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, with a good record at this track; this season's pointing form for new stable has been underwhelming, though, and he was safely held when fourth in a Leicester hunter chase (2m, good to soft) last month. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-5491 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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Verdict
Having readily opened his chase account in a C&D contest on heavy ground last month, bottom-weight FAST BUCK could well follow up. The improving Haddex Des Obeaux is feared most, ahead of Shakem Up’Arry. Last year’s one-two Frero Banbou and Eclair D’Ainay are comparatively exposed but impossible to dismiss.[Steve Boow]
Selections
RP Ratings:
Haddex Des ObeauxSPOTLIGHT:
Fast BuckTOPSPEED:
Shakem Up'ArryPOSTDATA:
Eclair D'AinayDaily Mail:
Haddex Des ObeauxD Express:
Haddex Des ObeauxThe Sun:
Haddex Des ObeauxDaily Record:
Haddex Des Obeaux