12.45
GoodAIS Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £13007.5
- 3m 2f 70y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.90
- Place: £3.00
Form: 110-93
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Well handicapped on what he was doing two years ago but he's pulled up and finished last in two races after a year on the sidelines. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 1311-3
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Useful, four-time handicap chase winner who scored at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in January on his first hunter chase start; runner-up on next two outings (3m/2m7f, soft/good to soft); this 11yo needs a bigger run today. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Has always been useful; ran in a handicap on debut for this yard and then beat Fil d'Ariane at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); perhaps found soft ground against him when no match for Jeffery's Cross last time and better can be expected. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Successful at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) last time on hunter chase debut and second start for new stable, showing he retains plenty of vitality aged 11; this is a weaker race; respected. |
11/10 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: /5P-92
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has not had much racing, or recaptured his form, since winning the Welsh Grand National in January 2021; 2lb lower today, even from 5lb out of the handicap; two places last winter but pulled up in the 2023 Midlands National and well beaten behind Ballygriffin Cottage at Sandown when next seen nearly a year later. |
66/1 |
|
25 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has not had much racing, or recaptured his form, since winning the Welsh Grand National in January 2021; 2lb lower today, even from 5lb out of the handicap; two places last winter but pulled up in the 2023 Midlands National and well beaten behind Ballygriffin Cottage at Sandown when next seen nearly a year later. |
66/1 |
|
6th 8 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Has not had much racing since winning the Welsh Grand National in January 2021, running respectably twice last winter but beaten some way out in the Midlands National when last seen in March; well handicapped but seems fragile and probably best watched after nearly a year off. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 24-352 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Hampered when unseating in an open point at neighbouring Howick last month, and generally a safe ride; both handicap chase wins (from 17 starts over fences) have come over Wincanton's 3m1f on ground softer than good, and the drying forecast isn't strictly ideal. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
always behind |
12/1 |
|
4 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Rated much higher in the past so Newbury last time was disappointing (3m2f, good to soft) after going up just 3lb for winning a small-field handicap at Wincanton (3m1f, soft); getting back on soft ground should help and he'll stay okay. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: P15P-1
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last January and comfortably made all at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December; of interest judged on that latest win but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
|
10th 2 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
All starts have been on softer than good; 3-8 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; this term he impressively made all at Chepstow (9lb higher today) but his form dipped at Newbury four weeks later; mixed messages. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
3-7 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; made all when slamming Secret Reprieve by 8l eased down at Chepstow (3m) four weeks ago, since which he has been raised 10lb but he has to be in serious calculations. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 24PP-4
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Grade 1 winner over fences in 2020 and still smart in 2023; now has a bit to prove after finishing tailed off in two staying handicap hurdles following a year on the sidelines; not sure what to expect on this hunter chase debut but, with his CV, he's dangerous to dismiss. |
3/1 |
|
6th 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out, tailed off |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 8th, weakening when hit 3 out |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 35-262
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Has plenty of C&D form, including placed efforts in this race in 2020 and 2022; however, may need further now as his best efforts this term have come over 3m/3m2f; no win since 2018. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
The lack of a win since 2018 is the big disincentive but he usually runs well at Cheltenham and last month it was when upped to 3m2f on good (goes well on soft over shorter); often wears cheekpieces (not last time) but now tries blinkers; should again finish on the premises. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
9th Dec 2022 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Well-held sixth in the Grand Sefton at Aintree last month; has plenty of placed form off higher marks, albeit over 2m4f, at this track; stamina to prove over this new trip and long losing run continues. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 227-20
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
No longer the force of old and not always a fluent jumper but won two chases in November (2m7f/2m6f) and was runner-up in three small-field races towards end of last season; suited by good ground and will probably give another good account. |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 |
16th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
No longer the force of old and not always a fluent jumper but won two chases in November (2m7f/2m6f) and was runner-up in three small-field races towards end of last season; suited by good ground and will probably give another good account. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran who has been running well, finishing second to an improver at Kempton (3m, good) before another sound effort at Stratford; solid claims. |
7/4 |
33/1
Form: 17-0PF
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
31st Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won two staying handicap chases during the first half of 2021, the latest off 8lb higher; his last campaign never got off the ground and a watching brief is probably best after a lengthy break. |
20/1 |
|
9th 13 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Made all in February and May 2021 but he's run just four times since and achieved very little; tongue-tie and cheekpieces are removed; down the weights but there's a lot to take on trust. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: PPP-P0 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 6f 37y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Two C&D wins in 2019-20 season, including this race; best of the rest behind Tiger Roll 12 months later but has struggled to get competitive since; major turnaround is needed in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces). |
50/1 |
|
9th 13 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 37y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Explosive winner over C&D on his British debut in late 2019 and he went on to win the big one in March later that season; the wheels have come off big time but that's reflected in a much reduced handicap mark, and the signs have been a tad more encouraging of late over regulation fences despite finishing well held; considered. |
7/1 |
|
10th 5 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
High-class over the cross-country here on soft in March 2020 but, having moved from France, he was a sorry sight last season and tailed off in November when back from his summer break; usually tongue tied but not today. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: P5-535
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Not quite a year since he won off a 20lb higher mark at Perth (3m, good); insufficient encouragement on last two stasrts, even allowing for the inadequacy of the trip, and hopes rest with the return of the cheekpieces worn for last four wins. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -1111P C BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Pulled up on her final two outings last season and suffered the same fate on reappearance in October; potentially well handicapped but she's hard to trust at the minute. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Pulled up on her final two outings last season and suffered the same fate on reappearance in October; potentially well handicapped but she's hard to trust at the minute. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 1322-7
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Very useful over fences in his prime for Paul Nicholls; last rules win was over two years ago but he's won points in his last three starts including a comfortable success (3m, good to firm) ten days ago; looks a major player now back in this sphere and yard won this in 2023 and 2024. |
4/7 |
|
5 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Very useful over fences in his prime for Paul Nicholls; last rules win was over two years ago but he's won points in his last three starts including a comfortable success (3m, good to firm) ten days ago; looks a major player now back in this sphere and yard won this in 2023 and 2024. |
4/7 |
|
5th 1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 8lb |
Useful handicap chaser on good ground when on song; pulled up on consecutive outings at end of last season and needs to prove his wellbeing, but is in much calmer waters for today's hunter chase debut. |
4/6 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £55.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £53.62 |
| Tricast | £368.45 |
| Trifecta | £370.50 |
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