15.40
SoftAbility FM Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £9769.85
- 1m 7f 207y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.90
- Place: £2.70
Form: P55264 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Back in prime form when winning easily at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) last month, and his subsequent fourth in a good race at Ayr (2m, good) was perfectly respectable; claims on that evidence but needs to prove he can handle this track (pulled up in this race last year on only previous visit). |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Gained the most notable of his nine successes in this event (2m, good to soft) 12 months ago; mostly disappointing since but he returned to form after wind surgery to score in clearcut style at Carlisle two weeks ago; still 1lb lower than for last year's win so has to be considered, although today's contest looks a fair bit stronger. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
soon went second, led 2 out, went clear approaching last, easily |
16/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 213443
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions. |
33/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 4221P2 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) and then tailed off at Newbury; too well handicapped to ignore but wouldn't be the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) but there were signs of returning to form and he's very well handicapped now. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 3-4442 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Regressive 11yo; returned from layoff with two disappointing runs in February and absent for another 101 days since but will be favoured by the forecast rain here and is too well handicapped to rule out. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
always behind |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
High-class hurdler in his prime but it's now over three years since his latest win; ended last season with some very respectable efforts and resumes on a tempting mark but younger rivals appeal more all the same; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
5/1
Form: 412-51 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher. |
10/11 |
9/4
Form: 57U22F BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Returned from long absence with quite encouraging hurdle run in May and ran well for a long way over C&D (good; race in which Salamanca Bay fell) last month; finished rather weakly on both occasions but might last longer if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Longstanding maiden but has form figures of 222 at Perth (fences/hurdles); runner-up eight times in total; could go well with Kelso reappearance under his belt. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 32F562 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
5-30 over fences, his latest win coming off 1lb lower here (2m5f, soft) last July; still has to prove his stamina, but he ran well for a long way on his stable debut/return from 253 days off at Hexham (3m, good to soft) 15 days ago; could go well. |
7/1 |
|
4th 5 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won off a much reduced mark at Cartmel (2m5f, soft) last summer but didn't go on from there and this 11yo has been out for a while. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 11341F D BF
Last run: 178 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten 20l when second two starts back and then behind Wasdell Dundalk over C&D two months ago; an 11yo now and powers are on the wane. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Getting long in the tooth now and was not at his best on any of three outings in the spring, most recently when remote second behind Whistleinthedark over C&D; on a very good mark now, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces today. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Good-ground performer; last win was over C&D in June 2023 (good); some fair efforts since; back on a decent mark; needs to improve on recent efforts. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 460142 D BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Regressive 9yo who is sliding down the weights; has two wins over C&D and has won off 9lb higher so cannot be discounted. |
2/1 |
|
4th 2 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
C&D winner who is well handicapped on form as recent as last March and today's drop back in grade could help; however, his performances have been patchy this season and he needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £53.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £46.21 |
| Tricast | £155.48 |
| Trifecta | £211.20 |
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