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SoftGet Closer With A RacingTV Freetrial Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 7f 96y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
10/1 (Won)
Form: 36225-
Last run: 197 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
29th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 70y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Came good over fences at fourth attempt, with hard-fought course win (2m7f, good to soft) on last month's seasonal debut; drew clear of the others with the runner-up that day and a 5lb rise ought to be manageable. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 21-213 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Long on the tooth now but was in good form when last seen in the spring, winning at Hexham (3m, good to soft) before chasing home Sir Carnegie over same C&D (good); dangerous if allowed to dominate. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Stayed on to win this off topweight back in 2023, and gamely back in the winners' enclosure over C&D (from 5lb lower) latest; his jumping was immaculate that day, with his trainer stating that he had drawn benefit from being able to dominate; this rates as a tougher test. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 32422-
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 71y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
raced in last |
11/2 |
|
0 10 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 3f 123y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Lightly raced; well-beaten third on his chase debut at Kelso last month (2m7f) but then stayed on well for the same placing on his return there over hurdles (both runs in cheekpieces); looks a thorough stayer who might be helped by the new visor, but lack of chasing experience is a concern. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear after 3 out, rallied approaching last, kept on run-in, went third inside final 110yds |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 32P2-P
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Winless since April 2022, and he beat only one in 3m handicap hurdle here 25 days ago; visor is reached for with lots to find. |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, pressed leader before 3rd |
8/1 |
|
4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, not fluent 2nd, lost position 7th, dropped to rear 9th |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: 36231-
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added. |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £9.66 |
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