14.30
Good To SoftRacing TV Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4488.85
- 2m 3f 189y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: -V5342
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ended last season with two soft-ground wins at Huntingdon (2m4f) and will be fine on the quicker surface here but has been out of form this term (four starts) and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ended last season with two soft-ground wins at Huntingdon (2m4f) and will be fine on the quicker surface here but has been out of form this term (four starts) and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 |
25th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Took this event 12 months ago but he's offered little in three outings this season, beating only one back over C&D last month; has something to prove. |
13/2 |
20/1
- Place: £7.20
Form: -31PPP D
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Flat, hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m4f; not ground dependent; below par in two Flat starts and a chase since joining this trainer; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Very versatile 9yo who has two chases among his seven career wins; signed off for Neil King with some disappointing efforts over jumps last spring and was well beaten on both Flat starts for new stable last month; considered only if lively in the betting. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: P4P43P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: -5PP24 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
5th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
raced in second, clear with one other before 3 out, ridden and edged right before 2 out, led final 110yds, stayed on |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 13-PP7 C
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Has been running reasonably and didn't seem to stay 2m7f at Worcester latest, having held every chance; tricky customer but ought to be involved, especially off current mark (has won off 9lb higher). |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Tricky customer whose two wins came early in 2022; showed enough in two Fontwell outings in the spring to warrant consideration if he stays this trip; no ground problems. |
11/2 |
|
4th 7 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Looked badly out of sorts for most of last season but seemed to have turned a corner when very respectable fourth here (2m3f, good) last month and, if that run can be built upon, he's still well handicapped. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 315555
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Course winner in 2022 and 2023 at up to an extended 2m3f (soft); weighted to strike again at present, but goes 3f further than ever before today without shaping of late as in urgent need of a stayers' trip. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Course winner in 2022 and 2023 at up to an extended 2m3f (soft); weighted to strike again at present, but goes 3f further than ever before today without shaping of late as in urgent need of a stayers' trip. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
5th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won gamely from the front here (2m3f, soft) last November and is back on the same mark now, but looked badly out of sorts on the Flat/over fences when last seen in June/July. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 44-5P4
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Eight-race maiden but has a useful pedigree and is unexposed over fences; weakened into fourth over 2m6f on good ground at Leicester (chase debut) most recently; withdrawn twice due to slower conditions since; interesting with improvement on the cards back down in distance. |
11/2 |
|
4 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced maiden whose best 2m hurdle form gives him a good chance; ran well for a long way until stamina ran out on chase debut at Leicester (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie, retained today; made some mistakes); this easier stamina test can suit and he looks sure to do better. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
28th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced maiden whose best 2m hurdle form gives him a good chance; ran well for a long way until stamina ran out on chase debut at Leicester (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie, retained today); this easier stamina test can suit and he looks sure to do better. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: 5-5234 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced before 5 out, weakened after 4 out |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Sole win (22 races under rules) came over fences in December 2021; well down the weights now and he was placed twice early this year but pulled up on final start last season (made mistakes in first-time blinkers) and same again on reappearance three weeks ago; bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
0 5 |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakening when mistake 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 2-7386
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
held up in last, bad mistake 4th, soon pulled up quickly (jockey said gelding made a bad mistake at the 4th fence and lost his action afterwards) |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
2nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
disputed lead |
10/1 |
|
8 |
4th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Only win came over 2m at Lingfield and fair third over that C&D in November (some way behind /Shaw's Cross); effectiveness at this trip unproven. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £75.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £72.65 |
| Tricast | £1049.17 |
| Trifecta | £1280.20 |
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