14.35
Good To SoftMartin Jones Decorative Specialists Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £10129.56
- 2m 3f 48y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.30
- Place: £1.60
Form: U1323-
Last run: 239 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
35 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
11yo whose three peak ratings were recorded over an extended 2m4f in the mud at Cheltenham, notably his Plate win at the 2024 Festival (2lb higher today); flew over these fences in the Topham next time but cracked badly in the closing stages and he's not really got going this season, 14th back in the Plate last time; lots of doubts. |
66/1 |
|
35 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
11yo whose three peak ratings were recorded over an extended 2m4f in the mud at Cheltenham, notably his Plate win at the 2024 Festival (2lb higher today); flew over these fences in the Topham next time but cracked badly in the closing stages and he's not really got going this season, 14th back in the Plate last time; lots of doubts. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Runs off the same mark as for his Cheltenham Festival win last year (2m4f, soft) and he was a creditable fourth of 15 in this race in 2023 (good to soft); however, he was outstayed on that occasion and this 11yo has finished down the field on both outings this year. |
25/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: /7481- C
Last run: 279 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Raised his profile this season in some decent handicap chases and saw out the stiff 3m at Carlisle (good to soft) to win gamely last time; progressive enough to deal with the 6lb rise but he's not raced over anything approaching this distance before, so bit of a guessing game as to whether he'll get home; others safer. |
14/1 |
|
1st 5 |
20th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Solid second at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) and Kempton (3m, soft) in December, suggesting he has a decent handicap in him; disappointing favourite last time but has clear possibilities if putting that quickly behind him. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Won at Chepstow in February on final last term and second on both starts this season, most recently over C&D (soft) at Christmas when upped in trip and Smarty Wild was third; made a bad mistake three out that day but renewed his effort very well; major player raised 1lb. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 414-PF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Reappeared with encouraging fourth over 2m4f here in November and this would be more his trip (all three career wins at this track at 3m1f/3m2f); has won on soft but has twice disappointed on heavy. |
5/1 |
|
0 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Reappeared with encouraging fourth over 2m4f here last month and he can build on that now back up in trip and back in his usual cheekpieces, with his three career wins having come here over 3m1f/3m2f; respected. |
11/2 |
6/1
Form: 2132-2
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) and then tailed off at Newbury; too well handicapped to ignore but wouldn't be the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) but there were signs of returning to form and he's very well handicapped now. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 2117-2 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 1 |
31st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very promising novice hurdler in 2021-22 season but 0-6 over fences since, having been pulled up seven weeks ago on latest outing; switches back to hurdling on a tempting mark but needs to get career back on track. |
11/1 |
9/1
Form: 1/213/
Last run: 685 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
23rd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21; unable to hit the same heights over fences last season, following a near-two-year absence, but he had wind surgery (his third) in August and reappeared with a win at Exeter (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago when he travelled much the best before hanging on by half a length; up 6lb but could have more to offer. |
11/1 |
|
1st 8 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear of midfield, midfield 10th, prominent 13th, disputed lead 4 out, pushed along when led clearly 2 out, 4 lengths ahead when hung left and ridden run-in, much reduced lead towards finish, all out |
9/1 |
|
4th 2 |
1st Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Very promising novice hurdler in 2020-21; missed all of last season but made encouraging chase/handicap debut in December (2m3f) and didn't run badly before looking a non-stayer over 3m last month; drops back in trip here and is 5lb lower now; dangerous to ignore. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 1F-27P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
pressed leader, led 9th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, 2 lengths second when fell last |
3/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Twice finished placed this spring (2m4f, soft/good) and the handicapper has given him a big chance as he's now 8lb lower; not ruled out but he has to perform better than he's managed the last twice. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Not as good as he was over fences but remains capable of useful chase form; didn't really fire here last month but still looks interesting off his lower hurdle mark; best on good ground but handles soft. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 4FUP-4 CD
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has performed reasonably in three hurdling starts since returning from a spell chasing, the latest over 2m7f here two weeks ago; tendency to race keenly a negative and only hurdle win came more than two years ago. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced freely, disputed lead, led 3rd, pushed along before 3 out, soon headed and ridden, weakened 2 out |
13/2 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won chase debut in December 2021; not so good since but the handicapper has reacted and this season's form (back over hurdles on latest start) suggests that he has a place chance. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: P/PP1- D
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up four times in a row before winning over C&D last April and has since reverted back into modest mode; too risky. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up four times in a row before winning at 16-1 at Carlisle (2m4f, good) last April; well beaten/pulled up on his two starts this season and has something to prove, but he's had wind surgery since his last run and is one to watch in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
30th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
3-9 over fences (wins at up to 2m5f and on good/slower); ended a run of four successive non-completions when winning a 0-120 at Carlisle (2m4f, good) in April; 80-1 on recent return from a break at Exeter (2m3f), when a bad mistake two out put paid to his chance; bit to prove. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 1114-7 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 7lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
5th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Teenager who was in career-best form last season, winning three times over C&D (all on good to soft); well below that level this term but ran well from the front when third at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) last month and the return to this track is an obvious plus. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Admirable veteran with 13 chase victories to his name but hasn't approached anything like his best form since returning from a break. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
raced in second, pushed along after 6th, ridden after 9th, lost second 3 out, weakened 2 out |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 43P2F- D
Last run: 225 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful chaser in his prime but needed considerable help from the handicapper before his hurdling win for Dan Skelton in March; unplaced in five French hurdles since joining Sophie Leech and not the most obvious answer here; suited by soft/heavy ground. |
33/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
With the cheekpieces off and having dropped down the weights, he returned to form with a creditable third at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last month; his rules wins have come on soft/heavy ground and he's a strong contender if producing another good performance here. |
4/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.70 |
| Tricast | £324.53 |
| Trifecta | £263.10 |
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