16.40
Good To SoftDowson Blades Cumberland Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £18210.5
- 3m 2f 34y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 74211- CD
Last run: 244 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won 3m/3m2f handicaps on testing ground last year but has been struggling of late and cheekpieces didn't work wonders for him last time; no headgear here but others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 53P4-6 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Thorough stayer with nine wins on his CV; not an easy one to predict nowadays and failed to build upon his encouraging seasonal debut when never dangerous at Chepstow last month but has his headgear switched today and is too well handicapped to rule out. |
11/2 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Thorough stayer with nine wins on his CV; not an easy one to predict nowadays and failed to build upon his encouraging seasonal debut when never dangerous at Chepstow last month but has his headgear switched today and is too well handicapped to rule out. |
11/2 |
|
7 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran with nine wins to his name and, with cheekpieces back on, he ran well for a long way at Warwick 17 days ago (good to soft); that was encouraging after a lengthy break but he's no certainty to be as good again. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 81444-
Last run: 192 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Rated much higher back in the day but she was out of form last season and no sign of turning things around this campaign. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
in rear |
25/1 |
|
7 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
never going well, always behind, pulled up after 9th |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: /3422-
Last run: 244 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
20th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
13-race maiden who has a 416-day absence to defy and his best form has come over fences; however, he's well handicapped on his peak chase efforts and has also shown promise over hurdles; not discounted on return. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
30th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 3m 2f 34y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, every chance last, weakened final 110yds |
15/2 |
5/1
Form: 3F121- D
Last run: 232 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
13th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Stayed on gamely to score at Kelso (3m2f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) in November but was below that form the following month (albeit on heavy ground) and has become difficult to predict; younger rivals appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
23rd Dec 2023 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
10st 3lb |
Returned to hurdling for last two starts and it paid off last time when he was always front rank to win seven-runner race at Kelso (3m2f, soft; acts on heavy); tongue tied for the first time that day, so maybe he's turned a corner; back up 3lb but his form of previous seasons (up to last December) was significantly better. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 2F2F4-
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 1st, detached when pulled up after 2nd |
18/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Best recent effort when second off top weight in similar event at Southwell (3m, good) on penultimate start; only 1-17 over fences but has the ability to take a serious hand. |
13/2 |
|
8th 8 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Took big step back in right direction and stuck to his task very well when second at Southwell (3m, good) last month but is evidently not the force of old, and it's hard to predict whether he'll build on that effort. |
11/2 |
7/2
Form: 3/133-
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Sole chase win at 2m4f in late 2021 (good to soft); had stamina to prove at 3m2f and 3m this season but was still beaten a long way out before pulling up at Exeter in November (first-time cheekpieces, retained); had wind surgery since; return to 2m3f can suit but hard to be confident. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
2m4f chase winner who is still not fully exposed; non-stayer over a testing 3m2f on seasonal debut; possibilities back down in trip, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: /564P- C
Last run: 191 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
The new visor (kept since, replacing cheekpieces) worked a treat when he won at Kelso (3m2f, heavy) over Christmas for the second year running; he hasn't sparked that often in the last two years, though, showing little on latest outing; beaten just over 20l when sixth and fifth in the last two Eiders, so others look more solid. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
The new visor worked a treat when winning a 3m2f handicap at Kelso (heavy) over Christmas for the second year running; 4lb rise won't prevent another bold show if he's as good again (not guaranteed). |
11/4 |
7/1
Form: 11/5P-
Last run: 253 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has not had much racing, or recaptured his form, since winning the Welsh Grand National in January 2021; 2lb lower today, even from 5lb out of the handicap; two places last winter but pulled up in the 2023 Midlands National and well beaten behind Ballygriffin Cottage at Sandown when next seen nearly a year later. |
66/1 |
|
25 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has not had much racing, or recaptured his form, since winning the Welsh Grand National in January 2021; 2lb lower today, even from 5lb out of the handicap; two places last winter but pulled up in the 2023 Midlands National and well beaten behind Ballygriffin Cottage at Sandown when next seen nearly a year later. |
66/1 |
|
6th 8 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Has not had much racing since winning the Welsh Grand National in January 2021, running respectably twice last winter but beaten some way out in the Midlands National when last seen in March; well handicapped but seems fragile and probably best watched after nearly a year off. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.82 |
| Tricast | £249.68 |
| Trifecta | £248.20 |
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