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SoftMaperton Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4911.33
- 3m 1f 30y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: /696-1 D
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Triple hurdle winner who is 3-9 over fences but he's been pulled up in last three runs and latest was over C&D (heavy) two weeks ago; that was after a lengthy absence but he's now an 11yo and he needs a big turnaround. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-8 as a chaser but confined to just three races last season and wasn't anywhere near his best (including when pulled up behind Collectors Item); now an 11yo so perhaps asking a bit much for him to rediscover his peak form; has won on heavy. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
3-7 over fences; ran well when third (albeit well held in the end) in valuable Haydock handicap (3m1f, soft) on seasonal debut in November but was pulled up when last in action and the forecast good ground may not be ideal for him here. |
6/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 3223-6
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Consistent placed form over hurdles in 2022-23 but reached that level only once last season over fences; had wind surgery before and after the latter campaign, left Harry Fry and fell at the first in another chase in December; back hurdling today and he stays when on song, but it's a mixed picture. |
40/1 |
|
5th 1 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Consistent placed form over hurdles in 2022-23 but reached that level only once last season over fences; had wind surgery before and after the latter campaign, left Harry Fry and fell at the first in another chase in December; back hurdling today and he stays when on song, but it's a mixed picture. |
40/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 335-2P C
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, and his follow-up bid off this mark was respectable back there 20 days ago; capable off this mark but not without risk. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark over C&D (good; 4-1) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but remains well treated on old form and is versatile ground-wise; key player. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who hasn't looked like adding to that on recent efforts, although latest was more encouraging over C&D; well treated on past form but needs to step up. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 5PP8-2 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won four times at Exeter and yet he has struggled in handicap hurdles there the last twice; has won over fences but tried this discipline only once in the last 12 months and he was well beaten. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won four times at Exeter and yet he has struggled in handicap hurdles there the last twice; has won over fences but tried this discipline only once in the last 12 months and he was well beaten. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time course winner (twice over C&D) who will be suited by today's ground; on a good mark now but was safely held when fourth here last month and needs to up his game. |
16/1 |
5/2
Form: 164-21 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won good-quality handicaps at Aintree (2m5f) and Cheltenham (3m2f) towards end of 2024; not at best in 2025 but he shaped as if retaining ability; missed the Grimthorpe at Doncaster in February due to soft ground; drying conditions should help and, back to his last winning mark, he's a possible. |
4/1 |
|
15 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
The writing was on the wall very early when pulled up at Musselburgh latest and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, this 7yo has enjoyed a progressive season otherwise, completing a hat-trick with his win here (3m2f, good to soft) in December before solid third at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); can make bold bid if bouncing back. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: F0P-5P CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
30th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 57y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Defied a 17lb higher mark nearly two years ago but has shown precious little in the meantime. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Has dropped to a mark 12lb lower than when winning at Plumpton in January 2022 but this 10yo has struggled subsequently. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: /P9P-3 CD
Last run: 187 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Completed a double over C&D (soft) in December 2020 and has run just five times since; has tumbled down the weights but for good reason and he needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 3444-4 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Reappeared with encouraging fourth over 2m4f here in November and this would be more his trip (all three career wins at this track at 3m1f/3m2f); has won on soft but has twice disappointed on heavy. |
5/1 |
|
0 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Reappeared with encouraging fourth over 2m4f here last month and he can build on that now back up in trip and back in his usual cheekpieces, with his three career wins having come here over 3m1f/3m2f; respected. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.08 |
| Tricast | £152.25 |
| Trifecta | £178.30 |
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