14.10
GoodClifford, Martin & Sarah Firth Memorial Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 7f 96y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3525-2
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
1-22; has dropped markedly in the weights over the past six months (form figures P5UP03); trainer seems to have his string in better form now, and she did rally from a tough position when modest third at Kelso (3m; good, 22-1) latest; no forlorn hope. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
C&D winner who finished third on her final two outings last season and is well treated on that form; however, she's struggled to get competitive on her seven starts this term and has plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
|
10th 14 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-11 since winning on chase debut and looks far from solid on her form this season; well out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 86-527
Last run: 98 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't really fire when upped to 3m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) at Market Rasen in July but remains lightly raced and is a contender if judged on his close second at Hexham (2m4f, good) two starts ago. |
8/1 |
|
7th 5 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who bettered his low-key chase/handicap debut when close second to Backbyjet at Hexham (2m4f, good) last month; moves up in trip with cheekpieces added today; should still have more to offer. |
5/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 3221-4 C BF
Last run: 171 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
He's well handicapped on his 2024 chase form (won here) but his subsequent profile has been mixed and he was soundly beaten when back over fences at Carlisle two months ago; others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Lost his way over fences last season but he kept on for an encouraging fourth of 19 over hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month and has a handy mark to work with now back chasing, with the step back up in trip a plus. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 612763 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Three listless performances since returning from 13 months out; 12lb below his last winning mark now, but no good thing to capitalise. |
100/1 |
|
5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won twice in November 2024 (2m7f/3m, good/good to soft) but mainly disappointing since including on both runs since a 404-day break; plenty to prove at present. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Stays 3m and acts on the forecast sound surface; 50-1, always behind and pulled up on his return from 13 months off the track at Wetherby on latest start; bit to prove. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 88-366
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
always behind |
9/1 |
|
7th 7 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-11 and has been well beaten on both chase starts but she appeared to be stretched by the extended 2m7f at Kelso last time and she's well treated on her best hurdle form; could be in the mix now back down in trip. |
9/1 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Placed off 5lb higher mark in 2m4f hurdle in May but struggled on recent chasing debut and moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
9/4
Form: -46961 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Landed back-to-back wins at Hereford over 3m1f on good this spring; found out in a higher grade twice since but back at his winning level and should run his race. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
5th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Record of 3-13 over fences; 2-2 over C&D, namely good-ground wins this spring; below par at Fontwell in hat-trick attempt but has possibilities back here; admittedly yet to score above Class 5. |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
8yo who has been resurgent with wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) in his last two starts; 3lb higher than last time but he stayed on strongly to beat a clear second and remains well handicapped on his best form; key player. |
100/30 |
11/2
Form: 4245-P C
Last run: 171 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up here on latest outing in May and now 0-10 over fences but was placed in last two editions of this race (good to soft/soft) and has slipped to a dangerous mark; headgear removed. |
11/2 |
|
8 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Good-ground hurdle winner at this meeting two years ago and, although 0-9 over fences, it's easy to overlook last two below-par efforts on heavy; no surprise should he do much better this time. |
6/1 |
|
8 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Good-ground hurdle winner at this meeting two years ago and, although 0-9 over fences, it's easy to overlook last two below-par efforts on heavy; no surprise should he do much better this time. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: 67900/
Last run: 567 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
7th 10 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
9 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Form is largely poor; yet to finish in the first five. |
50/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.32 |
| Tricast | £66.01 |
| Trifecta | £61.50 |
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