14.22
Good To SoftVisit racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 3f 189y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: 2-7212 CD BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Gained three of four chase wins over C&D and returns here after going close on final two starts last season (2m4f/2m3f; wore cheekpieces last time); holds no secrets from the handicapper but will be fine on the forecast good ground and has obvious claims. |
5/2 |
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2nd 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
He's run well to be second on two of his last three starts (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft), most recently at Southwell four weeks ago; he's 4lb higher than last time but was clear with a progressive winner; high on the list. |
3/1 |
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2nd 5 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third in this last year; four-time chase winner (all at about this trip) but hasn't scored since November 2024; close second at Catterick (2m3f, good) on penultimate start but lesser efforts either side of that; remains below his last winning mark and holds each-way claims again. |
4/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: -04133 BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Overall chase record of 2-16; dug deep to win over a trip just shy of 3m at Lingfield (soft; 5lb lower) and 3m6f on heavy found him out at Exeter a month ago; may prefer softer ground in an ideal world but hard to rule out. |
3/1 |
|
6 |
20th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
2-2 on heavy going (one in Britain); first chase win was in France in 2022 and it was his 12th attempt in a British chase when he finally won one at Lingfield (extended 2m7f, soft) last month; back up 5lb for this first appearance beyond 3m1f, so others appear more solid. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 4323F- BF
Last run: 252 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Low-mileage 9yo whose jumping improved as the race went on at Huntingdon and ran out a 5l winner (2m7f, good to soft); still unexposed over fences but his overall record is patchy and he faded into a well-held fifth at Kempton (3m, good) last time; returns after a short break but he comes with risks attached. |
5/1 |
|
5th 7 |
10th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Low-mileage 9yo whose jumping improved as the race went on at Huntingdon and ran out a 5l winner (2m7f, good to soft); 6lb higher this time in what looks a better race, but needs considering. |
100/30 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Placed in two soft-ground handicap hurdles in early part of last year (2m3f here/2m5f) and made quite promising seasonal/chase debut when third here (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; remains lightly raced for his age and could have untapped potential at around 3m. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 2326-3
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than when taking this race 12 months ago but won again here on Boxing Day off this mark; not the most consistent of mares but she's dangerous to discount given her liking for the track. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
10lb higher than when taking this race 12 months ago but won again here on Boxing Day off this mark; not the most consistent of mares but she's dangerous to discount given her liking for the track. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
pressed leader, prominent from 3rd, went second again 11th, lost second 4 out, weakened after 3 out |
100/30 |
4/1
Form: 32-431
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 7lb |
With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
6th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Rather inconsistent for Tim Vaughan since Taunton win in 2022 and made low-key stable debut last month, but has possibilities in this lower grade if that recent outing brought him on. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 3/4-57
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, midfield, headway and led 8th, headed 4 out, pushed along and lost second just before 3 out, soon weakened |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Hurdle winner in France; he has looked in the grip of the handicapper in three starts over fences for Paul Nicholls, inclined to over-race and not jumping fluently; possible that things will click at some point but the jury is out for now. |
8/1 |
|
7th 7 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
French hurdle winner over 2m2f on very soft in October 2020; missed all of 2021 and has found little for pressure in 2m chases this year, in January and October; the first-time tongue-tie offers hope but is risky. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 75/U-3
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Others have shown considerably more under rules and his three runner-up finishes in point-to-points this winter represent relatively modest form; however, at least he arrives in good heart whereas many of these have something to prove at present; not ruled out each-way. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
8th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 8th, pushed along and headway before 3 out, ridden and weakening when squeezed out before 2 out |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Only win came at Huntingdon in March (2m7f, good to soft; second won next time); went up 8lb and didn't fare quite so well next time; cheekpieces now on again (finished seventh of eight after being hampered the last time he wore them). |
9/2 |
7/1
Form: P4P-31 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
6th 6 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Flat, hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m4f; not ground dependent; below par in two Flat starts and a chase since joining this trainer; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Very versatile 9yo who has two chases among his seven career wins; signed off for Neil King with some disappointing efforts over jumps last spring and was well beaten on both Flat starts for new stable last month; considered only if lively in the betting. |
12/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.57 |
| Tricast | £85.25 |
| Trifecta | £137.90 |
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