14.50
SoftTant Pis Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4084.5
- 1m 7f 133y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: P-U733
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Getting long in the tooth now and was well beaten on latest outing in March but has a C&D win on his CV and is well handicapped on form as recent as the autumn; cannot be ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
6th 3 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
12yo whose form has been up and down since he won at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last February but he's dropped down the weights and performed respectably at Ayr (2m, heavy) in December when last seen; he could benefit from today's step back up in trip and he's in with a chance. |
15/2 |
|
1 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran; winner over C&D in February off this mark (good to soft) but hasn't been in quite the same form since; withdrawn on account of fast ground last time; further rain will suit. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -87348 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, weakened before 3 out |
7/1 |
|
5th 12 |
7th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive 10yo who ended 2023 with two disappointing chase runs for Ewan Whillans; might have been refreshed by combination of subsequent 172-day break and change of scenery, though, and market support will bring him into the equation; 2lb wrong; cheekpieces/tongue-tie removed. |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 |
18th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Some respectable efforts at around 2m this autumn but he took his losing run to 23 when well held at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) 20 days ago; bit to prove again after that and he goes into unknown territory at this trip. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9-3142 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Record of 1-20 over fences and was disappointing last time, but he was placed three times in a row here (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; had wind surgery since his last run and could be dangerous back at this track on his return; cheekpieces reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over fences and fell here when last in action but was placed three consecutive times off today's mark at Hexham (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; considered each-way. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3F3-5P
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, weakening when not fluent 2 out |
12/1 |
|
5 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
1-24 over fences, the win for a different stable at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last May; ran well when second of five at Doncaster (2m4f, good) in February but was below that form when back at Hexham last month and is not the percentage call here. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but his sole win came over C&D (good to soft) last May and, following wind surgery, he returned to form with a close second of five at Doncaster (2m4f, good) last month; he's one to consider. |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: -46233
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
9th 9 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Dual 2m1f chase winner (both good to soft); losing run is now at 20 starts; hasn't threatened to end that on either his final start last spring or his return last month after a lengthy break; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
9th 8 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 47y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
14-race maiden over hurdles, but has won two chases, both over 2m1f on good to soft at Kelso; effective on soft ground, is 3lb lower over hurdles but may need the run after 345-day break. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 311-V5 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
9th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
|
|
|
5th 7 |
11th Nov 2022 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Successful once over hurdles and twice over fences in 2021; ran in a voided chase at Bangor on return from 15-month absence; with no concrete recent form, she's best watched. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P2-PU4
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
14th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Four-time chase winner in France but his last success was in 2019 and he's been generally very disappointing in Britain; on reduced mark but he was a remote third at Perth two weeks ago and others are preferred. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
27th Sep 2023 Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Four-time chase winner in France but generally very disappointing in Britain; unlucky to come to grief after first fence at Cartmel last month (first-time blinkers) and Brian Hughes is booked again here but he's 4lb out of the weights and remains difficult to enthuse over. |
25/1 |
|
0 11 |
28th Aug 2023 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Four French wins (up to 2019) but 0-15 in Britain and some way behind two of today's rivals over C&D last month; Brian Hughes back on board and blinkers the latest aid to be fitted but too many doubts. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5F7413 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No win since scoring at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February 2023, but has finished runner-up four times since, including to Kicksaftersix at Hexham (2m) last summer; was "never travelling" when last in action at Musselburgh three months ago; no issue with the forecast conditions. |
14/1 |
|
9th 11 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No win since scoring at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February 2023, but has finished runner-up four times since, including to Kicksaftersix at Hexham (2m) last summer; was "never travelling" when last in action at Musselburgh three months ago; no issue with the forecast conditions. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
18th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Fair second here (2m, soft) last month when 6lb out of the handicap and runs off his proper mark today, which is the same as when winning this 12 months ago (soft); strong contender. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 06-432
Last run: 171 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
He's struggled on his last four starts but is now 3lb lower than when winning at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last April and his southern trainer has a very healthy 24% strike-rate here; interesting, especially if backed. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
18th Nov 2025 Good 2m 6f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Went up 40lb for winning six handicap chases last season (also won twice over hurdles); below par in three runs this season; needs to bounce back after a 139-day break. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Scored off 3lb lower mark at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) in April but well held subsequently at Fakenham (3m5f, good) and here over hurdles in May; looks too high in the weights. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 24476-
Last run: 247 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Infrequent winner and his form has regressed in the last 18 months; had an excuse last time (saddle slipped) but still has enough to prove. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
1st Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair second at Newcastle last February but this 11yo's form has gone the wrong way since; hard to fancy from 6lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
6th 8 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair second at Newcastle last February but this 11yo's form has gone the wrong way since; hard to fancy from 4lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
Verdict
Preference is for FOLLOW YOUR ARROW, who has strong claims on his course form this term and still isn’t fully exposed over fences. Second choice is chase debutant Chemical Warfare, who has been heading firmly in the right direction over hurdles. Fourth Of July and class-dropper Arthur’s Quay complete the shortlist.[Steve Boow]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Follow Your ArrowRP Ratings:
Fourth Of JulyDaily Mail:
Chemical WarfareThe Guardian:
Arthur's QuayPOSTDATA:
BudarriD Express:
Chemical WarfareTelegraph:
Follow Your ArrowDaily Mirror:
Follow Your ArrowThe Sun:
Follow Your ArrowThe Star:
Follow Your ArrowDaily Record:
Follow Your ArrowTOPSPEED:
Fourth Of JulyThe Times:
Fourth Of July