14.40
Good To Softcavani.co.uk Challenger Staying Chase Series Final Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £25720
- 3m 1f 125y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1-2222
Last run: 103 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
1st May 2026 Good 4m 0f 218y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Beaten under 1l in this race last year (Myth Buster pulled up); won't mind the move from Cheltenham given his strong body of work around sharp tracks (including 2-2 in hurdles races here, albeit losing one for interference), and nice break since hard-fought Newbury win; ground fine. |
Evs |
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1st 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Has a solid record in hunter chases and he chased home last week's Cheltenham hero Barton Snow (did win by 12l) before making light work of Java Point at Southwell (3m, soft; cheekpieces returned); in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Consistent sort whose record in hunter chases (3m-4m) reads 1232; beaten by main market rival at Ludlow returned to this sphere last time (treated for post-race ataxia); solid and leading claims. |
5/4 |
16/1
- Place: £5.70
Form: F-F434
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader |
9/2 |
|
7th 2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader |
9/2 |
|
4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
May have bounced when pulled up on heavy ground at Haydock in December on second start back from a long absence, and he's had wind surgery since; prior to that he reappeared with a good second at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft) and is a major player if rediscovering that form; has won on soft. |
11/4 |
16/1
- Place: £4.50
Form: 112562 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran who has looked as good as ever for his new stable this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f); probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but reverts to chasing after a respectable hurdle run and is suited by this C&D. |
3/1 |
|
5th 10 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
12yo who has been better than ever over fences this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft); this is a rare run over hurdles but he has a lower mark in this sphere, in which he scored twice in 2020; likes it here; one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won this in 2024 (soft) and he's been better than ever this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; last time); back up to a career-high mark and he's back up in grade but he could yet have more to offer for this yard; respected. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-562P C
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference. |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a neck over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since; the return to hurdles last time (3m1f, soft) did not get a sufficient response for him to be greatly fancied at the moment. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 614363
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 1st, detached when pulled up after 2nd |
18/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Best recent effort when second off top weight in similar event at Southwell (3m, good) on penultimate start; only 1-17 over fences but has the ability to take a serious hand. |
13/2 |
|
8th 8 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Took big step back in right direction and stuck to his task very well when second at Southwell (3m, good) last month but is evidently not the force of old, and it's hard to predict whether he'll build on that effort. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 123624
Last run: 103 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 3PU12U BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, headway on outer and went second before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Chase form includes a good effort off 4lb higher in the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good) on seasonal debut; two poor efforts since but could revive in new headgear; four-time hurdles winner. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner who won twice over hurdles at this track (2m5f, soft/heavy) early last year; despite mistakes, he returned with a good second back over fences at Fontwell (3m3f, good), but then had another off-day back over hurdles a month ago; not entirely sure what to expect from him. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 855633
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Not the force of old and might be better suited by right-handed tracks but ran well from the front when close fourth in open point at left-handed Chaddesley Corbett (3m, good to soft; also suited by soft) last month; considered each-way. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Useful handicapper chaser when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, with a good record at this track; this season's pointing form for new stable has been underwhelming, though, and he was safely held when fourth in a Leicester hunter chase (2m, good to soft) last month. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Useful handicapper chaser when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies, with a good record at this track; this season's pointing form for new stable has been underwhelming, though, and he was safely held when fourth in a Leicester hunter chase (2m, good to soft) last month. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: -45366 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, pushed along from 6th, towards rear after 7th, lost touch after 9th, pulled up after 3 out |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: -34144 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, went second and 13th, hit 4 out, soon weakened |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 2-2211
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Very solid record (form figures 2211) switched to fences last season, with the wins gained at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) and Sandown (3m, soft); another 4lb higher today but he has more to offer and should be capable of scoring off that mark before long, perhaps today. |
13/2 |
|
15 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Very solid record (form figures 2211) since switched to fences, the wins gained at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) and this track (3m, soft; gamely); now 5lb out of weights in a better race and returns to forecast faster ground but his progressive profile is a selling point. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Two seconds and as many firsts since sent over fences and was ultra-game in fending off Feivel at Sandown (3m, soft), for which a 4lb rise is very fair; 12st asks a question of him but plenty to like otherwise. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 56F223 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 11 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
He won a four-runner handicap at Ascot (2m5f, good) in November but has failed to kick on subsequently, proving no match for Genois and Outlaw Peter when fifth at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) four weeks ago. |
18/1 |
|
5th 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won an uncompetitive race by Ascot standards in November (2m5f) and then only fourth of six at Ludlow; fell mid-race back at Ascot last time; bit to prove on the balance of this form in the last 12 months. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: 2-6967 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Career highlight was the Tommy Whittle at Haydock in 2021; 50-1 winner of four-runner hunter chase at Leicester (2m6f, soft) this February but pulled up at Exeter (3m, good to soft) since; this 12yo is probably vulnerable. |
100/1 |
|
1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Useful in his prime; 0-6 in points this season but drew 14l clear to cause 50-1 shock in four-runner Leicester hunter chase (2m6f, soft) three weeks ago; it's tricky to gauge what that form is worth or whether his revival will gather momentum but, nevertheless, he enters calculations. |
7/1 |
|
1st 5 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Landed the Tommy Whittle at Haydock in his younger days but is a shadow of his former self; 0-6 switched to points last term; unlikely to regain the winning thread on reappearance. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 3-14P2
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Became very disappointing under rules for Emma Lavelle last season and has not shown a great deal in points for new stable this year. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 6021P3 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has gained all chase wins at Ludlow, the most recent in late 2023; dismal form since, including at that venue; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has gained all chase wins at Ludlow, the most recent in late 2023; dismal form since, including at that venue; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 3m 6f 130y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, midfield 4th, in touch with leaders before 13th |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £103.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £80.35 |
| Tricast | £929.17 |
| Trifecta | £1198.80 |