18.55
GoodWilliam Hall Memorial Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4858.52
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/2 (Won)
Form: F13U-3 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
No longer the force of old but returned from break with C&D (good) win off much reduced mark in June and subsequently ran well over fences here; still well handicapped over hurdles and seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark over hurdles here (2m1f, good) ten days ago when back from a break; he wasn't running well over fences towards the end of last year but he's a three-time chase winner who is able to run off the same mark as for that recent hurdle win, so is entitled to respect. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Nine-time winner over jumps, including over C&D last July; out of form over hurdles and fences afterwards but the booking of James King catches the eye and, having dropped to a career-low mark, this 11yo could be a player back from a break. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 2521-6 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner, including over 2m5f here in October when ridden by Isabelle Ryder, form which gives him a solid chance; beaten 35l at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November and needs to bounce back but he's won off a similar break in the past. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 163y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Knows how to win and was close up in a Class 3 handicap last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) which was bordering on his best form; every chance. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 9 |
11th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
C&D winner in May (2m4f, good) when back from a winter break; lesser efforts the last twice and looks the stable second string. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 3221-2 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 1P44-7 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
18th Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Not far away in a 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter after a long absence but has gone backwards since then; blinkers go on for cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Returned from a very long absence with creditable fourth in stronger race than this at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and has good claims if judged on that performance but two disappointing runs have followed; needs to rebound. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Returned from a very long absence with creditable fourth in stronger race than this at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and has good claims if judged on that performance but two disappointing runs have followed; needs to rebound. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: /5U56- CD
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Seven-time chase winner (once here); returned from break with disappointing effort last month but current mark is workable if subsequent wind operation and/or first-time cheekpieces prompt a return to form. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
He ran well in defeat in the main last year and is effective when fresh; could give a good account on this first start since December but there's been minimal movement in his mark this season and he may again prove vulnerable in this competitive contest. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £5.71 |
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