18.25
Good To SoftBeck’s Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 4f 72y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
Form: 535F1- C
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Best known for his heroics at Bangor but showed career-best form when winning narrowly at Warwick (3m1f, good) last month; 3lb rise demands even more from him here; usual cheekpieces left off; tongue-tie added. |
11/2 |
|
1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Goes particularly well at Bangor but was runner-up at Aintree on final run in October (3m, good); however, a 3lb rise sees him on a career-high mark and he's been off a good while. |
4/1 |
|
9 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 149y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring at Bangor (2m7f, good) in September; however, his last four wins have come there and he was well beaten at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last time; has his first run here. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 32412- D BF
Last run: 204 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made all in small field at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in September but absent since running poorly in Sedgefield marathon three weeks later and needs to resume in peak form to have a chance off current mark; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
First chase win was in October 2023 and the second wasn't until last month but he thoroughly dominated a four-runner race at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) on that latest outing, returning to his best; unraced beyond that and needs to find a bit extra given he's back up 7lb, so connections enlist 7lb-claiming amateur who's already won a hurdle race for them this week. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from layoff with low-key hurdle run in May but has finished close up in two Worcester chases (both 2m7f, good) since; remains on a good mark and is also suited by this track; major player if stamina holds out over this new trip. |
15/8 |
6/1
Form: 3/4P6- D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped. |
33/1 |
|
9th 13 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
19th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, hampered 1st, not fluent 9th, lost touch 4 out |
9/1 |
5/2
Form: 1F42-4 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward. |
100/30 |
|
5th 1 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 2f 208y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Evidently not the force of old but built upon an encouraging reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and has good claims here if the headgear continues to aid him. |
4/5 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.86 |
| Trifecta | £15.90 |
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