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Good To SoftLudlow Racecourse Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6535.2
- 2m 4f 11y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.40
Form: 4221- C
Last run: 231 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Became rather disappointing after winning over 2m4f here 13 months ago but got himself firmly back on track when making most of the running at Exeter (3m, good) and battling on best; a 3lb rise is no hardship; chance. |
2/1 |
6/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 2254-4
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
led, raced in second when headed after 3rd, lost second 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened approaching last |
7/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Not firing on all cylinders over fences this season and now reverts to hurdling for first time since March 2022; given very good chance by the handicapper and has conditions to suit but needs 119-day break to have done him good. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
25th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
jumped slightly left throughout, led, pressed leaders when headed 16th, weakened before 2 out |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 15446- D
Last run: 198 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Last season was one to remember, winning the Welsh National and later second in the Grand National Trial at Haydock; 0-4 this campaign but it's been anything but a washout and he should be dangerous off this mark, for all that he's made his name over further. |
4/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Won last season's Welsh National (extended 3m6f, soft) off 3lb lower and second in the Grand National Trial at Haydock; near that form on second start this term, before a lesser show (weak in the market) in the Surrey National at Lingfield; needs to be back at his peak and there are mixed messages. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Bettered underwhelming seasonal debut when placed over the big Aintree fences (3m2f, soft) last month and remains only 4lb higher than when winning last season's Welsh National (3m6f, soft); high on the list. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 1/227- D BF
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Below form on sole jumps start on heavy; finished strongest when second in the Welsh National at Chepstow (extended 3m6f, soft) in December 2024; won the Trial there in December this season, which is far and away the best of his last four starts but the ground was surely not soft enough for him when he flopped as favourite in the Welsh National last time; major player if this is one of his better days. |
11/4 |
|
7th 10 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
disputed lead early, in touch with leaders 3rd |
13/2 |
|
2nd 12 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
7yo who is narrowly the most lightly raced horse in this field; raised his game upped to 3m5f and an extended 3m4f on soft on last two starts last term, snatching a win at Haydock last time; up another 4lb but gives the very strong impression he will keep on galloping at this trip as well. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: -F3P23 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time hurdle winner during 2021-22 season; out form over fences when last seen in late 2023 but has been given a good chance by the handicapper and the booking of Sean Bowen makes him worth a glance in the betting; suited by good and soft ground. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
13th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time hurdle winner during 2021-22 season; out form over fences when last seen in late 2023 but has been given a good chance by the handicapper and the booking of Sean Bowen makes him worth a glance in the betting; suited by good and soft ground. |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: 5P23-9
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 4lb |
Won well on seasonal return at Chepstow in October off 128 and 1lb lower now but he's suffered heavy defeats on his four starts since that success; leap of faith required to back him here. |
40/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Chepstow last October and followed up in a valuable handicap in Ireland; struggled afterwards last season but returned three weeks ago with a win from Moveit Like Minnie in the same Chepstow race (2m, good) when they finished miles clear of the other four; back up 4lb; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 157y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Chepstow last October and followed up in a valuable handicap in Ireland; struggled afterwards last season but returned three weeks ago with a win from Moveit Like Minnie in the same Chepstow race (2m, good) when they finished miles clear of the other four; back up 4lb; shortlisted. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 63613- C BF
Last run: 233 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Returned to form with creditable second at Southwell (2m4f) last time but looks unlikely to go one better; the 10yo faces a difficult task against several younger rivals who are open to further improvement. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
All wins have been on good ground, latest at Worcester in May (2m7f); below-par two runs since and bit to prove at present. |
11/1 |
|
2 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Burst back to life with 15l win at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May; absent since and up 11lb, which puts him on clear career-high mark at the age of nine; also has a slight query on this forecast soft ground but Harry Skelton retains the ride; should be in the mix if ready to go. |
5/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £15.82 |
| Trifecta | £123.50 |
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