13.30
Good To SoftMatt Hampson Foundation Silver Trophy Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £39865
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £31.20
- Place: £6.10
Form: F1P-5P D
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
11th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
|
7th 1 |
6th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Seen only three times last season, most recently when returning to form with clearcut success in Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) last month; subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive and he might be seen to better effect over today's trip; respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
jumped left on occasions, in touch with leaders, jumped left and hampered rival 4th, ridden when outpaced after 3 out, rallied after 2 out, led run-in, went clear towards finish |
14/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -45314 D BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
midfield, dropped to rear 8th, headway after 3 out, soon ridden, went second 2 out, challenging when short of room and badly hampered run-in, kept on when switched right final 110yds, went third final strides, finished 3rd, placed 2nd |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Behind Honneur D'Ajonc at Hereford but not by far despite failing to handle the track and he posted by some margin his best form over fences to win with plenty in hand at Haydock (2m4f, good to soft; 9lb lower); jumped well there and is capable of further progress. |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Two-time novice hurdle winner (good to soft/good) who improved upon his first two chase starts when third at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month; that latest run can be upgraded as he hung badly left and forfeited ground with a circuit to run; open to improvement and he's on the shortlist. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: -21212 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 17 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Won good handicaps at Ascot (2m5f, good) and Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) towards the end of last year; a case can be made on that form but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track. |
50/1 |
|
18th 17 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Won good handicaps at Ascot (2m5f, good) and Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) towards the end of last year; a case can be made on that form but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track. |
50/1 |
|
17th 10 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Found a new level of form in late 2024 with wins at Ascot (2m5f, good) and over C&D (good to soft); disappointing here next time but he was still going well when nearly down three out over C&D in January and the 6lb higher mark than for his latest win may not be beyond him; considered for yard that's won this race three times. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 715521 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
19th Mar 2025 Good 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his form up to May 2023 and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's struggled over hurdles and fences this season following a long absence, and has plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
12th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Potentially on a good mark but it's been a struggle this season after a layoff and a sudden turnaround is needed with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 36-258 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
13th Nov 2023 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Without a win since 2019 and no longer the force of old but has often performed with credit in major races; probably didn't have race run to suit when close fifth on last month's seasonal debut (developed into a sprint) and has slipped to a very attractive mark; cheekpieces refitted. |
3/1 |
|
5th 7 |
18th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
chased clear leader, headway before 5th, lost ground before 2 out, not fluent last, weakened gradually run-in |
6/1 |
|
5th 12 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear, ridden after 4 out, stayed on run-in, never dangerous |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 121113 D BF
Last run: 194 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; has won nine chases, often making all in small fields on good ground; hasn't been quite at his best since Uttoxeter win last July (2m4f, good) but has plenty going for him here. |
5/2 |
|
4th 1 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Returned to winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last summer and remained competitive afterwards; however, he has since turned 12 and lacking a run might not be ideal. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
11yo who returned to winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and has run pretty well in third on his next two outings (3m/3m1f, good); might not be far away. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 7P1508 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 10lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led narrowly, joined 11th, ridden when headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
The winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, including this contest (off 2lb higher on soft ground) 12 months ago; however, his Cheltenham form this season (three visits) has taken a turn for the worse, with advancing years a likely factor (now a 12yo). |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Fortuitous success in two-runner Grade 2 at Ascot two starts ago; the winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, albeit off lower marks; less likely to bag another one now aged 12. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 2-34P8
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, took keen hold, raced in third, pecked on landing 3rd, soon recovered and went second, not fluent 4 out, lost position before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent after 3rd, not fluent 12th, in touch with leaders when ridden after 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
33/1 |
|
8th 1 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
led |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: -22111 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
All chase wins around 2m4f, including win at this meeting last year; Newbury specialist who landed fourth win at that track when bagging valuable handicap for second time on penultimate start; never won off a mark this high and drop back down to 2m also asks a question but he's impossible to rule out. |
3/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Back to something like his best last time, registering a second success in the Greatwood Gold Cup and taking C&D record to 4-6; won this contest in 2023 and 2024; back up the weights but commands respect kept to a scenario that suits him ideally. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-5 at Newbury features a success in this contest two years ago; proved no match for Twinjets in most recent course start and was a faller in last two handicap attempts (out of depth in Grade 1 since); however, holds a major chance off current mark provided he's in top form. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 2-5152 C
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Well suited by a stamina test on good ground and lurks on a dangerous mark but has not been firing on all cylinders since running well on last season's reappearance outing in October; safely held when fourth in recent Sussex National; needs to up his game. |
12/1 |
|
4th 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Won the Southern National (3m3f, good) in November 2024 and he's on a dangerous mark on form as recent as October 2025; however, this 10yo hasn't threatened since and needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Landed the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good) last term; form this season features two respectable efforts at Cheltenham, including in 3m5f cross-country race; possibilities off an attractive mark. |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 27P762 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
pressed leader, led 9th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, 2 lengths second when fell last |
3/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Twice finished placed this spring (2m4f, soft/good) and the handicapper has given him a big chance as he's now 8lb lower; not ruled out but he has to perform better than he's managed the last twice. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Not as good as he was over fences but remains capable of useful chase form; didn't really fire here last month but still looks interesting off his lower hurdle mark; best on good ground but handles soft. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: -P3513 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
One-timer useful hurdler/chaser for Gary Moore; not quite the force of old, but won two small-field points on good ground last year; creditable third in a point last time; each-way chance. |
11/4 |
|
4th 2 |
17th Feb 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Soundly beaten in a match at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last time but he bumped into a rejuvenated rival, who has followed up, and he's now dropped below his last winning mark; the testing conditions are right up his street and he's one to consider in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £372.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £306.87 |
| Tricast | £2414.15 |
| Trifecta | £2714.10 |