14.25
Good To SoftSoil Science Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 5f 8y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: -34U51
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
headed after 3rd, led, not fluent 4th, soon lost ground, in rear when weakened after 10th |
8/1 |
|
11 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
headed after 3rd, led, not fluent 4th, soon lost ground, in rear when weakened after 10th |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Completed a Wetherby double (2m3f, soft) last February and he's back down to his last winning mark; hasn't hit the same heights this season but ran okay when third at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month and he now contests his first veterans' chase; could be involved. |
7/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: -7P225
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Three seconds to his name in handicap chases but only as far as 2m5f and he's making his hunter chase debut after a long absence. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Three seconds to his name in handicap chases but only as far as 2m5f and he's making his hunter chase debut after a long absence. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: P66133
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Course winner; a lot of his form is over shorter but he proved his stamina for 3m when runner-up at Ffos Las two weeks ago (good); unlikely to be far away off the same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Produced a remarkable late surge to snatch what had looked an unlikely victory at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft; blinkers removed) last month but this inconsistent 9yo tends to race lazily nowadays and got going too late when back at Fontwell a fortnight ago; other are much less risky. |
12/1 |
2/1
Form: 121-12 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 8y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 7yo who created pretty good impression when pushed-out winner on seasonal, chase and handicap debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in December; no match for impressive winner when second at Sandown (1m7f, good to soft) last month but could have significant untapped potential over today's longer trip and remains very much of interest. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
jumped well, raced in second, ridden 2 out, soon no chance with winner, kept on |
8/11 |
6/1
Form: 43-413 BF
Last run: 93 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Record of 2-3 in points for new stable; faces a tougher task back under rules but is a C&D winner and could go well. |
9/1 |
|
4th 3 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, weakened 3 out |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: P-1412
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles (2m7f, good to soft) and fences (2m4f, good) early last year but he's been pulled up in all three runs this season; now back on last winning mark but he needs a major revival on this return to hurdling; cheekpieces are added after a break. |
16/1 |
|
0 5 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 44y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
in touch with leaders |
8/1 |
|
0 1 |
13th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 38y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last |
100/30 |
7/1
Form: 2/1P41 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Pulled up three consecutive times after his two good-ground wins (3m/3m5f) in March 2025; back on a good mark now and was seemingly perked up by first-time visor when close fourth of six (just behind Enjoy d'Allen) at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month but overall profile remains unconvincing. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Has five wins over fences, including over C&D, but has been pulled up on his last three starts; back on last winning mark and first-time visor now goes on but he comes with risks. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won this last year (good) and followed up at Warwick (3m5f, good) a week later; also effective on good to soft ground; pulled up on final two starts last season but can go well fresh and is not ruled out on his return. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 212132 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Gained three of four chase wins over C&D and returns here after going close on final two starts last season (2m4f/2m3f; wore cheekpieces last time); holds no secrets from the handicapper but will be fine on the forecast good ground and has obvious claims. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
He's run well to be second on two of his last three starts (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft), most recently at Southwell four weeks ago; he's 4lb higher than last time but was clear with a progressive winner; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third in this last year; four-time chase winner (all at about this trip) but hasn't scored since November 2024; close second at Catterick (2m3f, good) on penultimate start but lesser efforts either side of that; remains below his last winning mark and holds each-way claims again. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
Kayf Hernando, Northern Poet
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.61 |
| Tricast | £134.65 |
| Trifecta | £95.60 |
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