14.45
SoftFitzdares New Year Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5281
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: -U7331 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 12st 4lb
9 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Veteran; winner over C&D in February off this mark (good to soft) but hasn't been in quite the same form since; withdrawn on account of fast ground last time; further rain will suit.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 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 23-462
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Won handicap chases at Market Rasen last June (2m, good) and Sedgefield on Boxing Day (2m1f, good to soft); hasn't been in quite such good form since; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
9th 6 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Dual chase winner last season, latterly off today's mark here (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; not in same form when well-held third at Market Rasen last month, though, and this switch back to hurdling is not ideal. |
16/1 |
|
9th 6 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Dual chase winner last season, latterly off today's mark here (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; not in same form when well-held third at Market Rasen last month, though, and this switch back to hurdling is not ideal. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: 19-033 D
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
4th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 65y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Incredibly consistent on his last four starts, three seconds and a win (all on good between 2m3f and 2m5f) returning an RPR of 100 each time; had course form over hurdles for previous connections and he's a player once again from an unchanged mark. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 9 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
In good form over C&D this summer since the visor returned, just denied on his June reappearance then going one better 20 days later, and matched those efforts when down in trip and runner-up at Stratford (2m3f) last month off this mark; likely to run well again. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 5/2-55 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
23rd May 2023 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
5/2 |
|
5 |
10th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark at Ayr (2m, soft) in February but not as good since and he inherited his close third back at Ayr last time (on good) in what was an eventful race; others appeal more. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
12yo who capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) last month; still very well treated on older form and will be suited by today's forecast quicker ground but his run at Newcastle three weeks ago was disappointing. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: B365-3
Last run: 38 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Back to form with some respectable efforts this spring but his second at Kempton (2m4f, good) was in a match and he was well held when third here last time; record for current yard is now 0-7 and he looks vulnerable again back up in trip. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won this in 2023; somewhat resurgent at Catterick this month but in a weaker race than this and he was beaten fair and square in a match at Kempton last week. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Unconvincing record for current yard; somewhat resurgent at Catterick last time but that effort is well short of his fairly useful best form. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 5642/F D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ran plenty of good races without winning last season, including runner up over 3m on good ground here in August; not at his best on last two starts (soft/heavy); each-way chance provided the ground isn't very slow. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ran plenty of good races without winning last season, including runner up over 3m on good ground here in August; not at his best on last two starts (soft/heavy); each-way chance provided the ground isn't very slow. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Hasn't won since 2019; on a fair mark now but has a bit to make up with Master Breffni on recent Carlisle form (2m3f, soft). |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: P-4357 D
Last run: 2 days
W: 12st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
16th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
His mark continues to tumble but it's a long time since this 10yo posed a threat and others make greater appeal. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
3rd Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Makes quick reappearance after struggling from out of the weights in good-quality 2m4f contest here on New Year's Day; will find this race easier but is patently not the force of old and others in this line-up have much more persuasive profiles. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
10yo who has been regressive and, although he took a step back in the right direction over hurdles here last time, he didn't shape as though a win was imminent; 7lb out of the handicap now back over fences and others preferred. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 7511-1 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Three-time winner over fences for James Ewart (2m-2m4f) but he didn't get going for Olly Murphy and it's been a similar story in two points and a hunter chase (all about 3m) for these connections; the drop back in trip might help, though. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Has folded in a couple of points for new yard and his record over 3m remains far from solid; yet to win beyond 2m4f and faces a stiff task at the weights; hunter chase debut. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Did well over fences for James Ewart but a beaten favourite in both his runs for Olly Murphy (2m/2m2f handicap chases) and currently has a bit to prove; does stay this far so stamina will be no excuse. |
11/2 |
11/2
Form: 027-13 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up just over two months ago when back from a long absence and needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he shaped pretty well for a fair way on that latest start and he was a highly progressive novice chaser in the 2022-23 campaign; no surprise if he has a big say today. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender. |
9/2 |
Non-runners
Antey, Hold Onto The Line, Snowy Clouds
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.75 |
| Tricast | £14.58 |
| Trifecta | £17.80 |
Selections
RP Ratings:
Arthur's QuaySPOTLIGHT:
Hold Onto The LineTOPSPEED:
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Moore CloudsThe Times:
Jimmy RabbittePOSTDATA:
Hold Onto The LineDaily Mirror:
Hold Onto The LineDaily Record:
Hold Onto The LineTelegraph:
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