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SoftSmalley Decorators Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £8169
- 2m 5f 127y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: /241/2
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Second-season chaser who shaped with some encouragement in Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) on reappearance but has disappointed twice since; slipping in the weights but needs to rediscover his spark. |
9/1 |
|
12th 9 |
27th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, lost position and midfield after 3rd, dropped to last 10th, mistake 11th, bad mistake 5 out |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 |
16th Dec 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Won emphatically at Haydock (2m5f, soft) and Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last season and looked ready for a step up in distance when a never-nearer sixth of 14 to Stage Star in the 2m4f Paddy Power here on reappearance; bred to relish today's extra yardage (he's out of a half-sister to the high-class staying jumper Time For Rupert) and looks a fascinating candidate at the bottom of the weights. |
9/2 |
13/2
- Place: £3.10
Form: 341-32
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very well handicapped on old chasing form and seemed to have turned a corner when fourth over hurdles at Ludlow (3m, good) in April but last month's Huntingdon fouth was a rather laboured effort and others in this field have more persuasive profiles; won't mind what the weather does. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
21st May 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Lost his way over fences last season and was safely held when back over hurdles in February but last month's staying-on fourth at Ludlow (3m, good; about 6l behind Planet Legend) was much more encouraging, and he remains very well handicapped on older form. |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 32/34- D
Last run: 286 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Exeter last month and now 0-6 over fences; on a good mark now but would appeal more on slower ground and needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Hasn't seen much racing since 2019; finished a well-held third at Haydock (2m5f, soft) on his only run this season and is still seeking a first success over fences (0-5); probably has to find something for the cheekpieces if he's to put that right. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
11th Mar 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
|
14/1
Form: P235-4
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 1 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Finished alone for sole chase win in early 2021; weights chance on best form last winter at 2m5f and 2m and might have needed both runs this winter after a break; is at least down in grade so not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
30th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Sole chase success was when he finished alone in a three-runner Catterick novice contest in 2021; made no impression on his return from wind surgery over hurdles here (2m3f, soft) last month; would go close if running to his form of two chase runs here last season. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
30th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, raced in last from 4th, mistake and lost ground 5 out, ridden 3 out, made no impression |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 276843
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
4th 9 |
28th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Now 8lb lower than when winning at Catterick last January but this 11yo has struggled this season; dramatic revival is required. |
66/1 |
16/1
Form: 142-29 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Prolific winner (2m-2m4f) who reappeared with good second off 6lb higher here (3m, soft) in November; he's a player on that form but this 13yo has been well beaten/pulled up the last twice and has to get back on track. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
30th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Prolific winning veteran; well treated on some of last season's form; unable to get competitive at Aintree latest, in a race he had won for the past two seasons; has previously bounced back from below-par efforts to win; stays this far, despite not having won beyond 2m4f; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
9th 11 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has won the last two runnings of this race (soft) and he's also effective on good to soft going; now a 12yo but he reappeared with a solid second at Ayr last month and is 3lb lower than 12 months ago; has to be respected. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 131P-4
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Well handicapped judged on hurdle and chase form of previous campaigns; this is his first season without a win and he's been right out of form when trying headgear on last three starts; no headgear today but, after one attempt last November, his stamina for this sort of trip has not been proved. |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
disputed lead, headed before 3 out, weakened quickly 2 out |
16/1 |
|
5 |
25th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice last season and has dropped below his last winning mark; however, he was pulled up last March and there's been no return to peak form on his two outings this term; needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 2115-5
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Defied a virtually identical absence to today's at Perth this time last year (good); inconsistent when last seen, however, and over three and a half years since he last lowered a mark in the 120s. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Course winner here last September (2m4f, good); back to winning ways last time at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft); interesting contender off this 5lb higher mark. |
2/1 |
|
1 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Course winner here last September (2m4f, good); back to winning ways last time at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft); interesting contender off this 5lb higher mark. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: /PP1-9 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| 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 |
6/1
Form: 3P2-31 D
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders on inner |
8/1 |
|
9 |
30th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Picked up where he left off last spring when scoring on his return from absence at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November; largely consistent; should remain competitive after a 3lb rise. |
6/1 |
|
1st 3 |
5th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, overjumped 4th |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 2254-6 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Claims on last season's best but he made an underwhelming return from 320 days off at Plumpton 23 days ago; needs to leave that effort behind him. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Claims on last season's best but he made an underwhelming return from 320 days off at Plumpton 23 days ago; needs to leave that effort behind him. |
14/1 |
|
3 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Beat just two rivals at Huntingdon in March (2m4f, soft) and hasn't fared so well since in deeper races; bit to prove. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £43.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.51 |
| Tricast | £177.80 |
| Trifecta | £216.90 |
Selections
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