16.50
SoftFollow vickers.bet On Facebook Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4683.56
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.10
- Place: £1.70
Form: 67106- BF
Last run: 230 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Three-time chase winner (twice here); has form-figures of PU during light campaign this season but is 2lb lower than when clear second over C&D (soft; also suited by good to soft) a year ago; can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
3-12 over fences; on a good mark now but returned from a break with a disappointing run in December (first start after wind op) and has not raced since; would probably be better suited by slower ground and/or a longer trip; others preferred. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
The winner of two handicap chases last season (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft); failed to build on an encouraging return when well held at Uttoxeter in January but couldn't rule him out off a fair mark. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 5263-5
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Won two small-field points in the spring and returned to racing under rules with three respectable runs under Osian Radford this summer/autumn; probably won't be far away but others appeal more all the same. |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Won two small-field points in the spring and returned to racing under rules with three respectable runs under Osian Radford this summer/autumn; probably won't be far away but others appeal more all the same. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
21st Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 8th, bad mistake 10th, soon lost position, some headway before last (usual 2 out), weakened run-in |
13/2 |
20/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: -83550 CD
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Vulnerable over fences since 2m win at Ffos Las last April (good; acts on soft); hasn't run over hurdles since 2020 but he returns to them at a very realistic level and has a more obvious chance than many. |
6/1 |
|
4th 8 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
C&D winner on good in April 2022; has weights turnaround with convincing winner Haldon Hill (2m5f, soft) in November and return to 2m should suit but has been vulnerable for a while; regular hood discarded. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
25th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Point winner who is 1-26 under rules but his win came over fences here (2m, good) in April and he returned from a short break with a close third back at this track (2m, soft) two weeks ago; on unchanged mark and he's a big player if he can repeat that form back up in trip. |
7/2 |
5/1
Form: /9PP1- D
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
29th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Well held in two chases and one back over hurdles on latest three starts; won at this time last year (in first-time cheekpieces) after a bleak spell so lightning could strike twice as she now sports a visor. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unknown quantity at present as she had a very stiff task back hurdling last week after two modest chase runs, but she won this off a similar mark in 2022 (soft) in first-time cheekpieces and this headgear switch could suit; worth considering. |
9/2 |
|
6th 3 |
12th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten over fences the last twice but good ground may not have suited last time and she's not ruled out now back on a slower surface over hurdles, off a mark just 1lb higher than when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last May on her latest attempt in this sphere. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 08412- D BF
Last run: 228 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher. |
10/11 |
12/1
Form: 00713- D
Last run: 204 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well over three years since his only win; out of form and out of the weights; little significance in the return of cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
4th 10 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Plugged on for fairly respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) last month but it's over three years since his only win and he's a good way out of the handicap again here. |
25/1 |
|
4th 10 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Plugged on for fairly respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) last month but it's over three years since his only win and he's a good way out of the handicap again here. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: /4233-
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
20th Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Everything fell into place for Plumpton win (2m1f, good) in February but she's not the easiest to win with and her finishing effort was weak there last time (2m3f); the blinkers tried then are soon discarded and the likelihood of a strong pace up front should benefit her; being 12lb out of the handicap makes life difficult. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, prominent before 7th |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Seemed to have quite a bit left in the tank when opening account under confident Rex Dingle ride at Plumpton (2m1f, good) last month, her third start for Anthony Honeyball; 9lb higher here but should cope if the ground softens; must be considered in current form. |
5/2 |
3/1
Form: 53U6-2
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-10 over fences and 0-22 overall; looked unlucky not to open account here in December (2m2f, good; in front when unseating rider at last fence) but was behind two of today's rivals when only fifth here five weeks ago and his tendency to make jumping errors is always a worry. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up over C&D (good) in November and was 1l ahead when unseating at the final fence over C&D (good) in December; fell four out at Hereford last time and there are risks attached in view of his jumping, but he can play a leading role granted a clear round. |
100/30 |
|
3 |
16th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Still a maiden and not the safest of jumpers but looked the likely winner when unseating rider at the final fence in Taunton handicap (2m2f, good) just before Christmas; however, now 5lb higher and an error-free round again isn't guaranteed. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 1855P- D
Last run: 213 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
pressed leader, led after 5th, headed 8th, hit 10th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out |
100/1 |
|
11 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last season and was again well beaten in a recent point; cheekpieces refitted. |
100/1 |
66/1
Form: 75565/
Last run: 696 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
21st Dec 2022 Good 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Struggled over hurdles in 2020 and it was the same story last month on his first two chase starts, after a very long absence. |
66/1 |
|
11 |
30th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced all nine starts; not beaten out of sight on this month's chasing debut, after nearly two years off, but great deal more needed. |
25/1 |
|
10th 9 |
6th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield, dropped to rear and reminders home turn |
66/1 |
8/1
Form: FPP11- CD
Last run: 215 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Downed an odds-on favourite when recording 33-1 win at Chepstow (2m Class 5 conditionals' handicap hurdle; soft) two starts ago but weakened tamely in a Stratford seller subsequently; has won over fences in the past, including here (2m), but couldn't be a confident choice. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
prominent, led narrowly 4th, pushed along home turn, ridden and headed approaching last, soon weakened |
13/2 |
|
1st 6 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Placed in modest Ludlow claimer (2m, good to soft) in first-time visor in November but ought to have been suited by the heavy ground when pulled up in a handicap next time and has become very unreliable. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £38.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.46 |
| Tricast | £197.11 |
| Trifecta | £295.20 |
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