16.15
SoftHappy Birthday Tony And Nora Wootten Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 3m 0f 110y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £23.90
- Place: £5.20
Form: 2-6FP9
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
disputing second, pushed along after 9th, outpaced after 12th, soon in rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
raced in second, prominent when lost second 9th, ridden after 4 out, well held from 3 out |
10/1 |
|
3 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Returned from a spell in the doldrums when, dropped in class, he won a 14-runner handicap at Carlisle (3m, soft) last month; back up in grade here off 5lb higher mark but has to be respected if in the same mood. |
11/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 256210 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th |
50/1 |
|
8th 3 |
5th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
bumped start |
14/1 |
|
10 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D. |
7/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 366-52
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Showed some fair form over fences last term, notably when second in a Uttoxeter handicap off 17lb higher in December 2022 (3m, heavy); pulled up on all three starts this season, the latest when having first run after a wind op when headgear was tried (didn't jump well); no headgear here but hard to fancy despite good mark. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
31st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Maiden; ran well at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy) on chase debut but form has gone downhill since, pulled up in both runs this term; combination of wind surgery and first-time visor needs to help. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 5-3U05 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 522-4P
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Yet to win over fences but acts well over C&D and heavy ground has tested him on last two starts, finding little in the closing stages when last seen in March (cheekpieces added, retained today); this less draining ground can suit; thereabouts again. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
His jumping wasn't great over C&D (heavy) a fortnight ago but he nevertheless returned to form with that second to Ex S'Elance, and the first-time cheekpieces could help him find greater fluency today; player. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls in March 2019 (2m4f, good to soft); not as good over fences so far although twice runner-up to a progressive sort over 2m4f/2m5f last season (one here); won a point on heavy and interesting back down in trip. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-P066 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
2-2 over C&D in 2017-18 (good, soft), and a chase winner over 2m here since; out of form in both chases and hurdles this term, however. |
66/1 |
|
10 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Regressive veteran who has been out of form over hurdles and fences this season; continues to slide down the weights but the addition of cheekpieces (retained) didn't appear to help much in a chase last month. |
33/1 |
|
6th 11 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Gained all wins (hurdles/fences) off higher marks but is very hard to fancy on this season's form; now goes in first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 3-4495 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Well below best form last season but last week's sixth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) was a good step back in the right direction; should be fine over today's longer trip and might be boosted by a change of headgear. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Both chase wins came on soft/heavy in March 2022; only 1lb higher than his last winning mark but not been in the best of form this year. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Dual chase winner last season, the first over C&D (heavy); hasn't been in such good form this term but has become well handicapped as a result (3lb above last winning mark). |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: PP8731
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Both his wins have come in 2m7f chase handicaps at Kelso (good to soft/heavy); his latest success was a brave win in January but that was in a small field and he's been well held in his three completed starts since; down the list. |
20/1 |
|
11th 13 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, headed but prominent after 1st |
16/1 |
|
6 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, not fluent and lost position 8th, soon recovered |
5/1 |
9/1
Form: 4257-3 D
Last run: 109 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28th Mar 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
led at steady pace, headed when bad mistake and nearly lost jockey 9th, overjumped 10th, ridden and lost position 14th, weakening when not fluent 3 out, pulled up approaching last |
12/1 |
|
9th 2 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Absent since a poor effort (tailed-off last of three) here in October; subsequently had a second wind surgery; back on last winning mark, so has possibilities if turning up in top form. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
20th Oct 2022 Good 3m 2f 34y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
led narrowly, headed but prominent 6th, not fluent 8th, hit 10th, slow jump and lost position 13th, pushed along before 14th, ridden and weakening when blundered 3 out, tailed off |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 2P-9PP CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 12st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Last win was off 14lb higher at Carlisle (3m, soft) but that was almost two years ago; has form figures of P9PP0 in his last five runs including a tailed-off effort back at Carlisle recently and can only be watched. |
20/1 |
|
10th 1 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Defied a 9lb higher mark over C&D (soft) nearly two years ago; subsequent form is dismal apart from a placed effort last February; however, revival looks possible back here with Brian Hughes booked. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual winner at about 3m in early 2021 (heavy/soft) but his modest runs outweigh his good ones in recent times; sights are lowered today but he still has much to prove. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 01-50P D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Won a hunter chase at Thurles (3m1f, yielding) last March but he was disappointing in final two runs in Ireland and has struggled in his four runs for this yard; dropped another 5lb but a major turnaround is needed. |
40/1 |
|
7th 3 |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won a hunter chase at Thurles (3m1f, yielding) last March but he was disappointing in final two runs in Ireland and has struggled this winter in his three runs for new yard; visor is now tried and a major turnaround is needed. |
50/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Feb 2023 Good 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a hunter chase at Thurles last March but below par last May on final two runs for Sean Aherne and has struggled this winter on first two starts for new yard; major turnaround needed in first-time cheekpieces. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 65-335
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Back to form with some respectable efforts this spring but his second at Kempton (2m4f, good) was in a match and he was well held when third here last time; record for current yard is now 0-7 and he looks vulnerable again back up in trip. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won this in 2023; somewhat resurgent at Catterick this month but in a weaker race than this and he was beaten fair and square in a match at Kempton last week. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Unconvincing record for current yard; somewhat resurgent at Catterick last time but that effort is well short of his fairly useful best form. |
13/2 |
Form: 15-0S4
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; no closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l at Uttoxeter. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; no closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l at Uttoxeter. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; hard to be confident on this season's two showings but not badly handicapped if staging a revival. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 4-72P4 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
6th Feb 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual hurdles winner; 0-5 over fences, most recently last of four behind To The Limit at Kelso; now first-time visored; 5lb wrong. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 |
15th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
raced in second, mistake 3rd, pressed leader 7th, lost second 13th, outpaced and pushed along before 4 out, soon ridden |
5/2 |
|
14 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Creditable efforts last spring in first two chases (3m, heavy/good to soft; including over C&D) and a 3l second to Sir Apollo at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month when back over fences; again thereabouts. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £152.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £95.15 |
| Tricast | £227.80 |
| Trifecta | £728.00 |
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