15.15
Good To SoftH.R.Smith Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6073.15
- 2m 7f 171y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £26.40
- Place: £5.60
Form: 1-PP45 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 57y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, slow jump 2nd, headway 13th, weakened before 3 out |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 57y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
held up in rear, slow jump 2nd, headway 13th, weakened before 3 out |
20/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Returned from long absence with fairly encouraging run at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in October but has looked out of sorts since and has a lot more to prove than some of these. |
33/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 756-63 C
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well treated these days and although he's run only four times since back from an absence, and his latest win, he ran better when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; first-time visor, retained) last month; likely to fare better now back on good ground in this lower grade. |
11/2 |
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Useful hurdler in his prime and won over fences in 2023 but has been out of form since returning from a layoff in the autumn; wore cheekpieces then blinkers for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed. |
12/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 5-7183
Last run: 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Dual good-ground scorer over today's sort of trip in autumn 2023, but in trouble too soon on his sole start since to be certain he derived sufficient benefit from it; returns to his last winning mark. |
33/1 |
|
1st 2 |
29th Nov 2023 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Successful in similar event at Fontwell (3m2f, good; off 7lb lower) on seasonal debut, adding to his wins at about 2m4f; still unexposed at this sort of distance and looks one for the shortlist. |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 18-P85
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner (2m, yielding) in Ireland for Gordon Elliott last season but was pulled up on his chase/stable debut in January and has finished in rear in both subsequent runs (2m4f); still early days over fences but he needs to raise his game on this step up to 3m. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Maiden hurdle winner (2m, yielding) in Ireland for Gordon Elliott last season; pulled up on stable/chase/handicap debut in January but ran well for a long way at Sandown (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago and there's a decent chance he can take another step forward here. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 |
11th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Soft-ground point winner who won a 2m maiden hurdle at Leopardstown last March for Gordon Elliott; beaten soon after halfway on chase/stable debut at Wetherby (11-2) six weeks ago, returning with an irregular heartbeat; has questions to answer after that, but it's too soon to be writing him off. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 442124 CD
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Win last February came off this mark but he's offered little in two runs over hurdles back from almost a year off, latterly for his new yard a fortnight ago; the return to fences needs to help. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Sole career win came in a Ludlow handicap chase in February of last year (3m, good); beaten a long way into third on his return from an absence in a 2m4f novice at Huntingdon. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 52-456
Last run: 52 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Winning hurdler who is 0-7 over fences and the best of those runs was the first; has been all over the shop trip-wise and cheekpieces did nothing for him last time. |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 |
29th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
led |
7/1 |
|
0 6 |
23rd Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has not kicked on from his promising chase debut fourth at Bangor (2m4f, good to soft) last October; however, 3m may have stretched him the last twice and he's not discounted off a reduced mark now back down in trip. |
100/30 |
9/1
Form: 51222P D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 3m 2f 1y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Well handicapped on some of last season's form but had fortune on his side when winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in September and has been safely held twice since; should be fine over today's trip but needs to up his game; tongue-tie fitted. |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 |
4th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made it 2-10 over fences when scoring at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in September but the clear leader fell two out in that race and this 7yo came up well short in his follow-up bid at Bangor last month; others preferred. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: F23184 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Has four wins over fences but yet to score in this sphere; has shown nothing in his three runs for current yard. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won over fences here (3m2f, good) for Barry Brennan last summer and has posted a couple of good efforts in that sphere this season; reverts to hurdling off lower mark for new stable here; could have a say. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won over fences for Barry Brennan last summer and has posted a couple of good efforts in that sphere this season; reverts to hurdling off lower mark for new stable here; could have a say. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: -28256
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Modest handicapper for Oliver Sherwood but he romped home in a three-runner Fakenham maiden hunter chase last May and has done well in points either side of that; beat a respected rival in the latest 12 days ago and should run well. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 3F-315 D BF
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Low-mileage 9yo whose jumping improved as the race went on at Huntingdon and ran out a 5l winner (2m7f, good to soft); still unexposed over fences but his overall record is patchy and he faded into a well-held fifth at Kempton (3m, good) last time; returns after a short break but he comes with risks attached. |
5/1 |
|
5th 7 |
10th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Low-mileage 9yo whose jumping improved as the race went on at Huntingdon and ran out a 5l winner (2m7f, good to soft); 6lb higher this time in what looks a better race, but needs considering. |
100/30 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Placed in two soft-ground handicap hurdles in early part of last year (2m3f here/2m5f) and made quite promising seasonal/chase debut when third here (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; remains lightly raced for his age and could have untapped potential at around 3m. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: -32644 D
Last run: 231 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
20th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 5y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Unseated before halfway at Ludlow last month, on first start since September; quite consistent, likes good ground and has form off higher marks so could well figure. |
5/1 |
|
11 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dual chase winner who finished a respectable fourth back in this sphere (2m7f/3m2f, good) in his final two runs in the autumn; returns from 231 days off but he has form when fresh and could be dangerous if this sets up for his hold-up style. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
7th Sep 2022 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
held up in behind leaders, slow jump 5th, went fourth after 15th, ridden after 4 out, held when not fluent 2 out, no extra approaching last |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £134.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £115.96 |
| Tricast | £352.60 |
| Trifecta | £695.10 |
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