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Good To SoftDavid Slater Big 7-0 Birthday Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 2m 0f 214y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
Form: 5-4P33 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Placed three consecutive times in March-May (2m4f-2m5f, good/good to soft) and has claims if judged on that form but didn't fire when well-held third of four on latest outing and also disappointed on only previous visit to Cartmel; usually ridden patiently; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice on good ground (2m5f/2m3f) for this new stable last season and has been placed on last three appearances, most recently when second over C&D (good) three weeks ago; 1lb lower today and seems very likely to be in the thick of things again. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Holding form well since January's Catterick success (2m3f, good), actually achieving more on RPRs when a close third at Newcastle latest; still well treated on his 2023-24 peak form, and no ground concerns. |
9/2 |
15/8
Form: P-85P2 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day on second start back from an absence and runner-up to progressive winners on next two starts (2m4f, soft); could still have more to offer himself and he's high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Windsor (2m4f, good) on New Year's Day on second start back from a long absence and close second at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last month behind one who was completing a hat-trick; Jay Tidball, who has been on board on his last two starts, remains in the saddle; solid claims. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
His second run back from a long absence when nicely on top in the finish at Windsor (2m4f, good; Jay Tidball claimed his 5lb); a 5lb rise isn't overly offputting but he does seem particularly effective on goodish ground. |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 5P5321
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in last |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in last |
9/2 |
|
4th 3 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground and detached before 4 out, weakening when mistake 2 out |
12/1 |
13/8
Form: 1531-2
Last run: 67 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Last month's down-the-field finish in a valuable Flat marathon is easily overlooked and he reverts to hurdling on an attractive mark but he's on the downgrade and has become inconsistent; soundly beaten twice in cheekpieces last season and now tries blinkers; hard to predict. |
7/1 |
|
11th 16 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 137y Class 2 |
8st 2lb |
All British Flat wins (five of them) have been at Goodwood but the last four were on soft ground, latest in June 2025; sixth in this race in 2023 and fifth last year, both on soft; last August saw his only run on good to firm in the last three years and he wasn't discredited, but he needs to step up on this year's efforts, particularly as he's 4lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Ran creditably in sole Sandown attempt (four years ago) but is still seeking a first British Flat success away from Goodwood; modest third there last time in a race he'd won in 2022. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Clondaw Robin
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £7.62 |
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