16.55
Good To Softracingtv.com Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5096.16
- 3m 0f 45y
- Class 4
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.30
- Place: £3.60
Form: -4982P
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got up close home for C&D (good) win under Edward Vaughan in April and, if anything, ought to be better suited by today's forecast slower ground; contender if recent reappearance run has done him good. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got up close home for C&D (good) win under Edward Vaughan in April and, if anything, ought to be better suited by today's forecast slower ground; contender if recent reappearance run has done him good. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 11th |
7/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 1-5362 BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Came good over fences at fourth attempt, with hard-fought course win (2m7f, good to soft) on last month's seasonal debut; drew clear of the others with the runner-up that day and a 5lb rise ought to be manageable. |
3/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 444131
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
No win since November 2023, but conditions suit and he comes into the reckoning following his good second at Chepstow nine days ago (2m7f, soft). |
7/2 |
|
2nd 11 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on old form and will be suited by today's trip/ground but was pulled up at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month, after a layoff, and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Three-time chase winner who should be well handicapped and ran his best race for a while when second at Carlisle in February (3m, good to soft); has handled good ground in the past and should go well as his Herefordshire yard's only runner on the card. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: F-157P CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
30th Jun 2023 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Now 6lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (3m, good) in November but not really firing on all cylinders this spring, albeit he kept on to make the frame twice at Hexham this month (3m/2m4f); others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
prominent, not fluent 9th, hit 12th, not fluent and dropped to last 3 out, soon outpaced and detached, headway approaching last, went third run-in, no match for first two |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Began last season with win off 4lb higher at Wetherby (3m, good) in November but hasn't been in the same form again since, and was about 19l behind Lights Are Green and No Regrets when fifth over C&D last month. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: U17553 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Thorough stayer who made all to win by 14l over C&D (soft) three weeks ago and is now 7-39 over fences; this is more competitive than the races he's used to contesting, though, and he probably doesn't have much margin for error after recent 5lb rise. |
9/2 |
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9 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 4th, bad mistake and fell heavily last |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Prominent racer who won at Hexham in December (3m, heavy) and at Catterick in January (3m1f, soft); stiffer task here but visor back on; should go well again. |
11/4 |
9/1
Form: 861P13
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
15th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Two chase wins over about 2m6f last winter but she showed something new when easily accounting for her four rivals over about 3m at Chepstow (soft) on reappearance three weeks ago; 9lb higher today and back down in trip but she did it well last time. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Two chase wins last winter over shorter; hasn't looked the strongest stayer in three runs over 3m under rules and she'll need to be cherry ripe to take this back from 232 days on the sidelines. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: P-3F33
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
The final leg of his four-timer for Brian Ellison two winters back was this race off 4lb lower than today; never fired on all cylinders last term but reappeared for new yard in November with a sparkling win, employing new tactics as he made all at Carlisle to come home 9l clear; back up 8lb, so needs to be back at his very best, but he's one for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Has had a patchy campaign and was pulled up in the Midland National last time; however, he showed some spark at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) in February and is just 1lb higher than when winning the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, heavy) last season; not ruled out now back down in trip/grade. |
8/1 |
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5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
in rear, outpaced 5 out |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 42-171 CD
Last run: 52 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 12 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Out of form over fences in his two runs last summer, having won twice in that sphere last season; also pulled up in a chase here in December, after a break, and now swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this return to hurdling; down the weights and one to consider. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 61-23P
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
|
4 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
|
13th 1 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Best run back hurdling this season when 10l fourth of eight over an extended 2m4f at Newcastle (good) just before Christmas; has stamina to prove (fell before halfway previous attempt over 3m under rules) but being dropped another 4lb can only help. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: /42-P1 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
22nd May 2023 Good 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Quite lightly raced for his age and returned to form to make winning stable debut at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in March; could have more to offer for new trainer but was pulled up at Wetherby last month and it's hard to know what to expect here. |
6/1 |
|
8 |
6th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
10yo who attracted market support on his stable debut at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) ten days ago and won by about 4l; he could have more to offer for this yard and is respected under a 7lb penalty. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 |
27th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Placed last year in a hunter chase and points; 33-1 when pulled up in a 3m2f handicap chase at Taunton in December on his only run for Bill Turner; kicks off for another yard with much to prove. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 45-14P
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, cajoled along before 4th, mistake 8th, pushed along and dropped to last with one circuit to go, slow jump and lost touch 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position 5th, towards rear 7th, pushed along from 9th, rallied before 2 out, weakened and no chance before last |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 3211P5 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
raced in third, mistake 1st, left in second 3 out, hit 2 out, no extra approaching last |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 2-7PP5 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Out-and-out staying veteran; placed on all four starts last season in a light campaign, winning at Catterick (3m1f) in December before finishing a good second, off this mark, back there (3m6f) the following month; respected but his record back from a break suggests he'll likely need his first outing since January. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Out-and-out staying veteran; placed on all four starts last season in a light campaign, winning at Catterick (3m1f) in December before finishing a good second, off this mark, back there (3m6f) the following month; respected but his record back from a break suggests he'll likely need his first outing since January. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
11th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 214y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Ended long losing run with an easy win here (3m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; on that evidence his claims shouldn't be dismissed off today's 8lb higher mark, but this 11yo is in a tougher race and is unproven at the trip. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 193295
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has won a point and a bumper; placed twice in handicap chases this summer until below-par run at Worcester last time; more exposed than most. |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won his only bumper; 0-13 jumping under rules (3-6 in points) but placed in good-ground handicap chases at Uttoxeter (3m2f) and Perth (3m) on last two outings; place chance again. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Turned over at short odds on final start for Jack Teal, and didn't offer much on his first two starts for this trainer; better when a staying on third in similar company at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good 14-1) latest; 2lb higher and others favoured. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 111616 D
Last run: 147 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Apr 2023 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual C&D winner; prominent racer; 3lb higher than the more recent of those wins, last October; held at Newcastle next time and hampered and unseated early at Wetherby last week; may fare better back here but genuine soft ground would be a concern. |
9/1 |
|
14 |
6th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, hampered by faller and unseated 3rd |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
10th Nov 2022 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield 8th, pushed along and lost position after 5 out |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: U-43P4 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
10th Nov 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Captured this prize in 2021 but seems not so good nowadays and returned with a well-held third of five in 2m4f handicap here last month; others are more persuasive. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
6th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
On a dangerous mark and perhaps he'll have been helped by a break, but he was badly out of form earlier this year and returns with plenty to prove. |
15/2 |
|
3 |
14th Apr 2023 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Point winner whose sole success under rules came at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in 2021 when 7lb lower; acts here and on soft; form has tailed off of late but would have claims from this mark if reproducing his Wetherby effort from January. |
12/1 |
40/1
Form: -031P4 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins over fences, the latest off a 6lb higher mark over C&D last May (good to soft); decent effort from out of the handicap when second at Wetherby last time (3m, soft; visor on instead of blinkers); same headgear here; a possible. |
9/1 |
|
9 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Two wins over fences, the latest off a 6lb higher mark over C&D last May (good to soft); decent effort from out of the handicap when second at Wetherby last time (3m, soft; visor on instead of blinkers); same headgear here; a possible. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner; scored at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last May and is well treated on that form, but he's been pulled up or tailed off on all six starts since; a dramatic revival is required; first-time visor replaces blinkers. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £79.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £68.11 |
| Tricast | £424.22 |
| Trifecta | £305.80 |
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