14.20
Good To SoftPaddy Power Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £90032
- 2m 4f 44y
- Class 1
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: 1132/3 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Best known for his exploits in the big 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham; however, even on his best form he has something to find in this field and he's been pulled up the last twice; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
40/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 161-31 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; creditable third in the Kerry National on stable debut; fair chance with 5lb off again; trainer (responsible for last year's winner) also has Weveallbeencaught in the line-up. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
24th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 7f 180y |
11st 6lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; his new trainer knows what it takes to win this; possible each-way value. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at this venue last October, beating Minella Indo; ran well for a long way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham; never threatened in the Topham. |
7/1 |
11/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 71P3-1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Successful in notable handicaps at Cheltenham (2m4f) and Aintree (3m1f) in the 2022-23 campaign and is well treated on that form; hasn't looked the same horse since, however. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, slightly hampered 4 out, some headway 3 out, weakened home turn |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 1P383-
Last run: 224 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
9yo who hasn't been at his best this season but there have been signs of spark and he failed to stay 3m2f when well beaten at the Cheltenham Festival last time; continues to drop down the weights and could be in the shake-up back down in trip and in grade. |
9/1 |
|
15th 6 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Two-time course winner (2m4f, soft/good) who, having dropped down the weights, returned to form when second here on New Year's Day (2m4f, good; albeit no match for the winner); however, he doesn't appear to be crying out for the step up in trip; faded over 3m in February 2024. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Cheltenham regular who looked as good as ever when winning Paddy Power Gold Cup there (2m4f, good) last November; only 1lb higher today but seemed in need of the run when reappearing in this event last season and perhaps this race will again tee him up for Cheltenham next month. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 5F36-2 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
13th Nov 2023 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Without a win since 2019 and no longer the force of old but has often performed with credit in major races; probably didn't have race run to suit when close fifth on last month's seasonal debut (developed into a sprint) and has slipped to a very attractive mark; cheekpieces refitted. |
3/1 |
|
5th 7 |
18th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
chased clear leader, headway before 5th, lost ground before 2 out, not fluent last, weakened gradually run-in |
6/1 |
|
5th 12 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear, ridden after 4 out, stayed on run-in, never dangerous |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 1221-5 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Pulled up/tailed off on all seven starts since winning the Welsh National for the Moore stable in December 2023; it's tricky to assess what he's capable of nowadays but this race is vastly easier than he's used to and if he retains any spark he'll be tough to beat on this stable debut. |
3/1 |
|
2 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Well suited by soft/heavy ground; landed the 2023 Welsh National off current mark; subsequent form figures (P0PPPP) are dismal but this first run since wind surgery may be the time to bank on a revival and catch him; attractively handicapped, with that in mind. |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 6P252- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
First hurdle race for exactly five years; still a smart chaser as recently as April 2022 and reappearance last November was respectable, before one heavy defeat and an early unseat (the latter when trying headgear); too well handicapped to be discounted entirely but his stamina is unproven beyond 2m4f, after two attempts in 3m1f Grade 2 chases two winters back. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Has some good form at this track, notably wins on this card and in the Plate in 2020 (for previous yard); below best in two races here this term but has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
|
9th 4 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Has good form at this track, notably Plate win in 2020 (off this mark; for previous yard) and second in this contest last year; however, finished behind some of these rivals in the Paddy Power seven weeks ago and got trounced by Stolen Silver last April; opposed judged on those efforts. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 2PP-35 C
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Has performed well in some valuable handicaps over the years but has seen little action in recent times and needs to stage a revival; front runs. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 6252-2 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, weakened gradually after 4 out |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Questionable what he achieved behind an easy winner when back chasing at Ludlow in February and especially after a lesser run at Newbury, albeit in a strong handicap (2m4f, good to soft); on the plus side, drying conditions are in his favour and his only previous attempt at 3m was in the valuable handicap at this track in 2022; could be a player after wind surgery. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 |
23rd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, outpaced after 12th, weakened after 2 out |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 03P-21 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Acts on soft and heavy; biggest win was over fences (March 2021 off 8lb higher) but he's found hurdling more fruitful in the last two seasons; for instance, he had another go at chasing last time (major Cheltenham race) but fared a lot better over 3m2f as a hurdler at Newton Abbot earlier this term; case can be made. |
7/1 |
|
10th 9 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, ridden and weakened before 2 out |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
5th Sep 2022 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, headway on outer after 3 out, went second before 2 out, every chance when jumped right 2 out, ridden and outpaced when hung left approaching last, no match for winner |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: P14P2- C
Last run: 203 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 156
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Has struggled on his three starts this season and was pulled up here last time; however, perhaps the subsequent wind op will have done the trick and this three-time course winner is very well handicapped on last season's best form, including a C&D Grade 2 win last January; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
27th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, lost second when not fluent 6th, not fluent 7th, weakened 8th |
33/1 |
|
4th 3 |
4th Dec 2022 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 114P-3 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
led, headed then prominent 5th, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 4 out |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 8713-7 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led narrowly, joined 11th, ridden when headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
The winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, including this contest (off 2lb higher on soft ground) 12 months ago; however, his Cheltenham form this season (three visits) has taken a turn for the worse, with advancing years a likely factor (now a 12yo). |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Fortuitous success in two-runner Grade 2 at Ascot two starts ago; the winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, albeit off lower marks; less likely to bag another one now aged 12. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 12121/ C
Last run: 581 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
11yo who has raced just five times since winning this in 2021 (good to soft) for Kim Bailey; however, he was a creditable fourth of 24 behind the easy winner in the Ultima at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month on his second start for this stable and he could be involved. |
11/2 |
|
5th 8 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
11yo who has raced just five times since winning this in 2021 (good to soft) for Kim Bailey; however, he was a creditable fourth of 24 behind the easy winner in the Ultima at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month on his second start for this stable and he could be involved. |
11/2 |
|
4th 14 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
11yo; well-beaten ninth in this race in 2023 then absent until 17l fifth of 11 over nearly 2m5f here in January on stable debut; in the circumstances it was a respectable run last time and he's 7lb lower than when second in this race in 2021; no surprise if he goes well now back up in trip. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 24341- C
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Well beaten all five starts last season, the last three times in valuable chases for new stable since February; plummeting down the weights and will appreciate this ease in grade but needs a revival. |
33/1 |
|
10 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly nothing like the force of old; not proven beyond 3m either, with heavy defeats on his only two attempts at 3m1f or 3m2f; the former was on latest start when beaten 46l at 150-1 in the Ultima at Cheltenham and all this season's form suggests he will be a big outsider again. |
100/1 |
40/1
Form: 61-155 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
1 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Not quite the force of old, and two 2m2f wins here last spring came in relatively uncompetitive races; still had plenty to do when falling three out in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (66-1) in November; this is weaker but one or two others still appeal a bit more. |
6/1 |
|
13 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
prominent, slow jump and lost position 1st, in rear from 3rd, pushed along and minor headway when fell 3 out |
40/1 |
Non-runners
Editeur Du Gite, Happygolucky
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £30.44 |
| Tricast | £189.85 |
| Trifecta | £323.70 |