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Good To Softcheltenhamfestival.com Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 3m 1f 152y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £2.00
Form: 32-341 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lost his way last season but his Fontwell return was a lot more like it (behind two of these); could build on that run which came after 211 days off. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Four staying chase wins but lost his form last season and arrives here with plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last March but returned from a break with two very disappointing runs there in December (cheekpieces added last time) and arrives here with quite a bit to prove. |
20/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 4373P3 C
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won over C&D in April 2023 and a chase here in April 2024; however, he's struggled this season following a long absence, including at this course on three occasions; 4lb out of the handicap; major turnaround needed. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Returned from a long layoff with some disappointing efforts this season but took a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January, where he put in a good front-running shift before tiring; now 1lb lower than when winning comfortably by 13l over C&D (good) in April 2024 and enters calculations; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 321-6U CD
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Regressive 10yo who struggled to get competitive on first two appearance this season (one over C&D on good); tried in first-time cheekpieces on this first start for 98 days; needs to prove some ability remains. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 24-217 BF
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Below par in last two completed starts, then early faller latest; won off just 1lb lower at Taunton (2m7f) in December and a return to that form would put him in the picture. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
pressed leader, led last (usual 2 out), headed home straight, kept on but no match for winner |
5/1 |
|
7 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 150y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Just lasted home in a 2m7f chase on good to soft here in December when only 1lb lower; nowhere near as good since then but returning here will be no bad thing (also finished fourth in this 12 months ago). |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 3/P2P6 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Gained two of his three chasing wins over this C&D; kept on for respectable fifth in refitted visor at Warwick (3m, good) last month but has been very inconsistent since returning from long absence in the autumn. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 |
30th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Course winner (3m1f, good to soft) who has been well below par on his last four starts; back on a handy mark as a result but a revival is needed. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 25-242 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
3rd Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Overall strike-rate of 1-28 and the win came over fences; 0-18 over hurdles and has to bounce back from some shoddy efforts; in cheekpieces and a visor for the last two and now goes in blinkers. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Has questions to answer after two disappointing runs in July but is very well suited by this C&D and competes off new career-low mark today; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor; dangerous to ignore. |
12/1 |
|
5 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Only win was a 2m7f handicap chase at Huntingdon in May 2024; mixed efforts over hurdles and fences since but well beaten last of six at Bangor on latest start. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: /174-7
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
raced wide, in touch with leaders, niggled along briefly after 3rd, briefly led when not fluent 7th, pressed leader 8th, outpaced and lost ground quickly 11th, lost touch 12th |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 |
14th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
11/1 |
|
4th 7 |
27th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, dropped to rear 2nd, headway 11th, ridden and weakened home turn |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.89 |
| Trifecta | £47.20 |
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