14.53
GoodSummer Anthems Pitchcroft Family Event 13th July Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 7f 0y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: P65P-5 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| 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 |
9/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 7PP-82
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Not an easy one to predict but seemed to respond positively to first-time cheekpieces when rallying second at Warwick (3m, good) in May; still unexposed over staying trips; big player if headgear continues to aid. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 11 |
30th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
2m4f winner (good) over both hurdles and fences; back on last winning mark but plenty to prove based on his last four starts. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, lost position but in touch with leaders after 5th, not fluent 3 out (usual 4 out), weakened home straight |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £10.40
Form: 4PPP-8
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Won off a career-low chase mark at Fontwell (3m2f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in November and slower ground wouldn't have been ideal the last twice; none too reliable these days at the best of times. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Very inconsistent this season and his win at Fontwell (good ground; 5lb higher today) on penultimate start was over 3m2f; his soft-ground form was two years ago and he pulled up on his only appearance on heavy. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: 135-33
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
High-mileage mare who is not very consistent but has collected two wins this season, the latter at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) 24 days ago; not yet fully exposed over marathon trips; a possible if in the right mood again. |
4/1 |
|
10 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Managed to see off two other finishers at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May, but she was well beaten at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last time; record of 2-38 under rules makes others look more attractive. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Not always one to rely upon but returned from break with three good efforts in the spring, the most notable a game win at Warwick (3m1f, good) two starts ago; has possibilities if she continues to hold her form. |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: 32P-04
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
prominent, not fluent 13th, soon lost position, pulled up before 15th |
20/1 |
|
11th 3 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
13-race maiden who was a fair fourth over fences at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month but improvement is needed to get off the mark in this. |
20/1 |
|
5th 10 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
A maiden after 12 starts but came second in 2m4f chase here last summer (good) and also ran well when upped to 3m at Uttoxeter (good) three weeks ago; makes more appeal than some of these. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 07PP-6
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, hit 12th, no impression before 4 out |
33/1 |
|
7th 12 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Pulled up on a couple of occasions earlier this year (hurdle and a chase) and only slightly better over fences at Worcester (2m7f) the last twice; easing mark, but no obvious reason why he can make it 10th-time lucky. |
20/1 |
|
6th 14 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Well beaten in three handicap hurdles during the winter (1m7f-2m5f) and also in two handicap chases this spring (2m5f/2m7f), latterly with today's headgear combination added; big leap of faith needed to support him. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 43P-8P D
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won two 3m Ffos Las chases (good to soft/good) when cheekpieces were refitted last spring but has looked out of sorts on both outings since returning from a break this spring; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers today. |
14/1 |
|
1 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won two 3m chases at Ffos Las (good to firm/good) at around this time last year, the latter by 36l off today's mark, but was well beaten (albeit on slower-than-ideal ground) on recent reappearance outing and needs to have taken significant benefit from that run. |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 |
18th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Two 3m wins at Ffos Las (good/good to firm) last spring but has mixed record in his last four runs and was pulled up over C&D when last seen in October; bit to prove on his return but yard is in good form and he's well handicapped if he can get back near best. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: P276-8 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Returned from latest wind op with pretty good second at Southwell (3m, good) in June but has not been firing on all cylinders since; behind two of today's rivals when sixth at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago and needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Returned from latest wind op with pretty good second at Southwell (3m, good) in June but has not been firing on all cylinders since; behind two of today's rivals when sixth at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago and needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Nov 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Returned from latest wind op with pretty good second at Southwell (3m, good) in June but has not been firing on all cylinders since; behind two of today's rivals when sixth at Hereford (3m1f, good) three weeks ago and needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 4130-0
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed off 4lb higher on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, good) in early 2023 and won over hurdles in good style last summer; good claims on that evidence but was well beaten on last two hurdling starts, having bled from the nose both times, and comes with risk. |
16/1 |
|
10th 3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 3216-F
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Won at Bangor (2m4f, soft) off 3lb higher in October 2023 but out of sorts in four starts since and pulled up in July when possibly finding his stamina stretched by 3m2f; hard to recommend on recent form. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; fell on reappearance outing in May but last month's Worcester run was not as bad as eventual 39l defeat might suggest, and that outing might have brought him on. |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; fell on last month's reappearance outing but has possibilities here if all goes to plan; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 56-56
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 2 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Three-time point winner; unplaced in four hurdle races since switched to racing under rules in February, most recently when never-dangerous sixth on handicap debut at Southwell (3m, good) this month, but might be seen in a better light on today's chasing debut. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won three consecutive points in February-April 2023 but was well beaten in two maiden hurdles (2m4f/1m7f) last season and faces another tough assignment here. |
100/1 |
7/1
Form: 4/476-
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Had wind surgery prior to disappointing effort (over 2m7f) on reappearance 11 days ago; now 0-5 over rules fences but has a good chance if taking well to first-time blinkers and drop in trip; hurdles win came off a much higher mark. |
13/2 |
|
6 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Very lightly raced since winning over hurdles in spring 2021 and yet to convince as a chaser after four attempts; had wind op during latest layoff; current ability tricky to gauge. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 |
16th Dec 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won off a 15lb higher mark over hurdles in April 2021 but seen little action in the meantime and has really struggled in his last two chases; now tongue tied. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 24/4P- D
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdle winner during 2021-22 season; returned from long absence with fairly respectable fourth on chasing debut at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in November but wasn't seen again until a poor run there in April; needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Returned from a long absence with a fair fourth on his chase debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; has had some more time off since but he runs off his last winning hurdle mark today and he's also effective on soft ground; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Returned from a long absence with a fair fourth on his chase debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; has had some more time off since but he runs off his last winning hurdle mark today and he's also effective on soft ground; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 7/0-00
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Maiden pointer who was soundly beaten at triple-digit odds in three maiden hurdles this spring (2m3f-2m4f, good); has lowly mark for this chase/handicap debut but significant improvement is needed. |
33/1 |
|
10th 8 |
30th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Third in a couple of British points last spring but poor efforts in his two runs over hurdles. |
66/1 |
|
11th 10 |
15th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten in two bumpers in late 2022; no impact in British points last spring and he was a long way behind De Tellers Fortune on his hurdling/stable debut at Warwick (2m3f, good) last month; no appeal. |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.04 |
| Tricast | £1577.45 |
| Trifecta | £632.10 |
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