14.40
SoftNAF Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 3m 0f 54y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.90
- Place: £3.10
Form: 15-44F C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and seemingly on the downgrade now; fell at first fence when tried in blinkers this month; usual cheekpieces are refitted here; others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
|
17 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and seemingly on the downgrade now; fell at first fence when tried in blinkers this month; usual cheekpieces are refitted here; others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
16th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Sole chase win came over 3m at Exeter (heavy; from 12lb higher) on New Year's Day 2023; weakened, finishing down the field (beaten 27l) on recent Warwick seasonal reappearance; now dropping in trip, into a Class 5 in newly applied blinkers. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: P455-2
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Bounced back from a disappointing seasonal debut (over hurdles) to win narrowly at Taunton (2m7f, good) last month; will be fine on today's slower ground but has become a hard mare to predict and is on a career-high mark. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
30th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning small-field mares' chase here (2m5f, good) in March but was pulled up on both subsequent outings (chase/hurdle) and has become a hard one to predict. |
10/1 |
|
0 6 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ran poorly on last season's sole run over hurdles, while taking well to fences until a respiratory noise was reported on final outing; cheekpieces last two; needs to be back at her best on this first run since wind surgery. |
16/1 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 132-23 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won four times at Exeter and yet he has struggled in handicap hurdles there the last twice; has won over fences but tried this discipline only once in the last 12 months and he was well beaten. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Has won four times at Exeter and yet he has struggled in handicap hurdles there the last twice; has won over fences but tried this discipline only once in the last 12 months and he was well beaten. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time course winner (twice over C&D) who will be suited by today's ground; on a good mark now but was safely held when fourth here last month and needs to up his game. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 332P/ BF
Last run: 658 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
prominent, went second 9th, briefly led 15th, ridden after 3 out, soon held, no extra run-in |
5/2 |
|
4th 9 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Unexposed 8yo who made very promising chasing debut when second at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February 2021; not seen since running as though something was amiss the following month but has been given a good chance by the handicapper; market may guide. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 232-4P C
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Didn't have a lot in hand at Worcester (2m7f, good) and has gone up 5lb; however, he won't mind the recent rain and a lack of stamina won't stop him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Would appeal more on ground slower than good but comes here after running well in defeat on consecutive appearances this summer (2m7f/3m1f) and is still on a workable mark; can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, led approaching last, headed and outpaced last, rallied final 110yds, kept on |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 4/2P-1 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Began this season with a win at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in November but has disappointed on all three subsequent appearances (cheekpieces added last time) and needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
raced in second, not fluent 5th, ridden and lost position after 14th |
8/1 |
|
2 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Having his fourth start over fences when edging home at Hereford (3m1f, soft) but he failed to back it up when well held at Exeter and heavy ground shouldn't have been an issue; remains on the same mark, so 8lb higher than for his win. |
6/1 |
50/1
Form: 32P2/P D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Feb 2023 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Capable staying jumper at this level two years ago but he missed 20 months and few signs of life as yet for this yard; first-time tongue-tie/visor replace cheekpieces but he has lots to prove at present. |
33/1 |
|
2 |
31st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Won over hurdles and fences for Warren Greatrex during 2020-21 season but he's struggled on both starts since returning from a long absence and it's difficult to gauge his current ability. |
66/1 |
|
7th 10 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won over hurdles and fences for Warren Greatrex during 2020-21 season but, following a long absence, made very disappointing stable debut in November; current ability hard to gauge. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 44P-3P CD
Last run: 2 days
W: 12st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran who is very well suited by this track and won't fail through lack of stamina; proved he retains some ability when respectable fourth at Warwick (3m1f, soft) in January but was pulled up on three of his last four appearances and it's hard to predict whether he'll fancy the job today. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Now a 12yo and he's struggling to recapture his best form, with a remote fourth at Warwick no real indication that he's about to turn a corner. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
22nd Jan 2024 Frozen 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
It was over hurdles that he pulled up on his comeback and this is more his game, though he also failed to complete on his final two chases of last season; has just turned 12 and might do well to get his form back. |
20/1 |
40/1
Form: /21-PP C
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced in recent years; won four-runner hunter chase last March but struggled when back in a handicap for seasonal debut in November and needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers here. |
40/1 |
|
5 |
27th Nov 2022 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
2 |
20th Nov 2022 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Campaigned in hunter chases for new yard this year, winning at Carlisle (bare form isn't compelling); bit to prove in a competitive handicap on return from layoff. |
40/1 |
4/1
Form: 3/32-2
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Tired in the latter stages over 3m3f last month; opened his chase account at Haydock (3m1f, heavy; narrow win) the time before and has proved largely consistent; possibilities back down in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, led narrowly before 6th, hit 11th |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 |
30th Dec 2023 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win over fences but plenty of sound runs to his credit, including on reappearance when third at Wetherby (3m, heavy; jockey dropped his whip on home turn); a possible |
9/4 |
5/1
Form: 3/1P-3
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
The final leg of his four-timer for Brian Ellison two winters back was this race off 4lb lower than today; never fired on all cylinders last term but reappeared for new yard in November with a sparkling win, employing new tactics as he made all at Carlisle to come home 9l clear; back up 8lb, so needs to be back at his very best, but he's one for the shortlist. |
5/1 |
|
5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Has had a patchy campaign and was pulled up in the Midland National last time; however, he showed some spark at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) in February and is just 1lb higher than when winning the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, heavy) last season; not ruled out now back down in trip/grade. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
in rear, outpaced 5 out |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 62P1-P
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Bettered poor seasonal debut when third over C&D (good to soft; 8l behind Anytrixwilldo) in refitted blinkers in January, but he ought to have been suited by the heavy ground when pulled up at Ffos Las on Friday and has become far too unreliable. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Has become well handicapped and finally completed again when a 12l third at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); could build on that with yard having winners again. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
No better for the 279-day break when registering yet another pulling up last month, despite having his preferred 3m on slow ground; 9lb below his one British winning mark now but hard to warm to; blinkers return. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Samuel Jackson, Southern Sam
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.70 |
| Tricast | £111.92 |
| Trifecta | £181.20 |
Selections
Daily Record:
Southern Sam