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Good To SoftJean Walpole 75th Birthday Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £6861.96
- 3m 1f 54y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5-2451
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran who has looked as good as ever for his new stable this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f); probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but reverts to chasing after a respectable hurdle run and is suited by this C&D. |
3/1 |
|
5th 10 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
12yo who has been better than ever over fences this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft); this is a rare run over hurdles but he has a lower mark in this sphere, in which he scored twice in 2020; likes it here; one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Won this in 2024 (soft) and he's been better than ever this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; last time); back up to a career-high mark and he's back up in grade but he could yet have more to offer for this yard; respected. |
3/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 422-54 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Teenager who was placed on two of first five starts for Charlie Longsdon, more recently when third off 2lb higher at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; on the retreat when falling at Newbury last time but will be fine over today's trip and has a pretty good record at Cheltenham; shortlisted. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Couple of respectable efforts this season, the latest when 6l away over 3m at Doncaster; looks to have nothing in hand of his current mark but brings each-way claims. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
3rd Mar 2023 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
13yo who was soundly beaten at Wincanton last month but that was a 0-135 and he's back down in grade here; good second at Catterick (3m1f, soft) two starts ago on his second stable start and he's also effective on good ground; could have a part to play. |
8/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 2P-138
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Bumper and 2m7f hurdle winner (good to soft); has been unable to kick on over fences; returned to hurdles for reappearance at Cheltenham (2m5f, good to soft) latest, when creditable fifth; more needed. |
6/1 |
|
5th 15 |
17th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Useful form as a novice hurdler but lost his way last season, predominantly over fences; now has to prove he can turn the tide. |
25/1 |
9/1
Form: 46U2-9 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
18th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Twice runner-up last season but tailed off on recent return at Carlisle (2m4f, in first-time cheekpieces, retained), taking his record over fences to 0-9; stays 3m but will need to leave latest effort behind. |
9/1 |
|
9th 12 |
30th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, bumped 2nd, pushed along and outpaced after 11th, ridden and weakened after 3 out, behind when jumped left last |
10/1 |
|
5 |
12th Oct 2022 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to win in eight attempts over fences but he's twice been beaten a nose, including over C&D (good to soft; rallied) in March; reappears in first-time headgear off the same mark; possibilities if ready to roll after seven-month absence. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 53P21-
Last run: 223 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not seen under rules since pulled up over C&D 11 months ago; a dual winner in the pointing field in 2025 however so this one-time fair winning 3m chaser can't be dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not seen under rules since pulled up over C&D 11 months ago; a dual winner in the pointing field in 2025 however so this one-time fair winning 3m chaser can't be dismissed. |
7/1 |
|
9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
prominent on outer, in touch with leaders 4th, dropped to last and reminders 12th |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 43P15- CD
Last run: 257 days
W: 11st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
29th May 2023 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear, bumped 1st |
20/1 |
|
2 |
9th Dec 2022 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Forged clear when scoring off 2lb lower at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January but was tailed off in final run last season and he returned to action with a well-held sixth of eight back at Catterick last month; now drops back in grade but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back near best. |
13/2 |
|
6th 4 |
18th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Tailed off when last seen in March but had earlier finished scored over C&D; has won after a break so possibilities if near his best on this return. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 857P6-
Last run: 265 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
9th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Placed off 8lb higher at Newton Abbot (2m5f, soft) in October and will also be suited by today's faster ground but has looked badly out of sorts since and needs to turn things around. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
1st Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won over C&D last season and was placed off 5lb higher at Newton Abbot (2m5f, soft) in October after an absence, but his form nosedived towards the end of last year and he needs to have been refreshed by another break. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 3PP2-6
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
disputing second, pushed along after 9th, outpaced after 12th, soon in rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
raced in second, prominent when lost second 9th, ridden after 4 out, well held from 3 out |
10/1 |
|
3 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Returned from a spell in the doldrums when, dropped in class, he won a 14-runner handicap at Carlisle (3m, soft) last month; back up in grade here off 5lb higher mark but has to be respected if in the same mood. |
11/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.52 |
| Tricast | £76.05 |
| Trifecta | £46.80 |
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