14.35
SoftJoin Racing TV Now Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4039.96
- 1m 7f 145y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 740
Last run: 45 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Creditable third over C&D in January (Starman was over 6l in front of him in second) and not disgraced when fifth of six at Sedgefield last time (2m, good to soft); each-way chance. |
15/2 |
|
5th 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
He's dropped to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) last February; however, this season's form has been mixed and he was no match for Supreme George when third of five at Catterick (1m7f, good) on New Year's Day; needs to raise his game. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
18th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Close up when brought down two out in Ballyfort's race over C&D last month; didn't seem to run quite as well when 15l second over C&D last time (went clear but tired late on) but still a contender today. |
13/2 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: -07155
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
24th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Produced good performance to win by 6l at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March but has not been in the same form again since, and he failed to convince stamina-wise on his three previous attempts at about 2m4f. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
24th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Produced good performance to win by 6l at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March but has not been in the same form again since, and he failed to convince stamina-wise on his three previous attempts at about 2m4f. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders early, towards rear after 2nd, hampered by faller 2 out, headway before last, no telling impression |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: -523B3
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
23rd Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Only her second run over fences when successful at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) but that was a modest contest and she's been underwhelming since. |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-11 over hurdles; came good over fences at second attempt, with clearcut C&D (soft) win in May, but that was a modest race and she was safely held when fourth behind Dr Sanderson here last month; needs to improve again. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Off the mark on first run here when winning C&D handicap from 4lb out of the handicap in May (soft); 6lb higher in what looks a tougher race, but could go well. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 9P-782
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track. |
15/8 |
|
1st 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three chase wins for Maurice Barnes including over C&D in March 2025 (good to soft); well beaten last three starts; 5lb out of the handicap for stable debut. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won this race off a 4lb lower mark last season (Hawkseye View third); mixed form this season, but the drier ground will suit and has an each-way chance. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 425P53 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
26th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual 2m hurdle winner on yielding ground in Ireland; placed in 6-28 chase starts but recent form suggests that a 7lb drop and the application of cheekpieces won't see him break his duck in this discipline. |
33/1 |
|
6th 8 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Jumped poorly when beaten 16l here two weeks ago, taking chase record to 0-27; 5lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
4th 10 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
in rear |
16/1 |
9/4
Form: 6-1431
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won handicap chases at Market Rasen last June (2m, good) and Sedgefield on Boxing Day (2m1f, good to soft); hasn't been in quite such good form since; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Dual chase winner last season, latterly off today's mark here (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; not in same form when well-held third at Market Rasen last month, though, and this switch back to hurdling is not ideal. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Dual chase winner last season, latterly off today's mark here (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; not in same form when well-held third at Market Rasen last month, though, and this switch back to hurdling is not ideal. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: -244P5
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
23-race maiden; beaten 24l over hurdles here on Saturday; pulled up at Catterick in February when last seen over fences; a long way out of the handicap and others stronger. |
25/1 |
|
8th 9 |
24th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
22-race maiden; tried chasing to no avail earlier in the year; well beaten back over hurdles last twice; 4lb out of the handicap; others stronger. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Second off lowly mark on heavy ground last summer but has not shown a great deal since and is 7lb out of the weights here; tongue-tie removed. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.02 |
| Trifecta | £100.30 |
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