14.05
SoftCoral Silviniaco Conti Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £45560
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 31P-11 CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
11yo who looked as good as ever when runner-up in a captivating battle with Jonbon in the Ascot Chase (2m5f, good to soft) in February, when bidding to win that Grade 1 for the third consecutive year; won the Grade 1 Melling Chase here (2m4f, soft) in 2023; seemed fine at 3m when 1l second in this season's Charlie Hall (good) and his trainer has won this race six times; no surprise to see a bold bid from this front-runner, who is not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Smart front-runner whose record of 5-9 over fences at Ascot features emphatic wins in this race for the last two years (good/good to soft; has scored on soft); had excuses (soon taken on for lead, race possibly came too soon after reappearance) over C&D in November when last seen, failing to land the 1965 Chase for a third time; perhaps best caught fresh nowadays and, assuming he's able to dominate, commands respect in another hat-trick attempt. |
7/4 |
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Multiple Grade 2 chase winner who has also won three Grade 1s (good-soft), the latest being the 2m5f Ascot Chase in February; this 10yo is unproven beyond that trip and unraced over 3m, but there's every chance he'll stay and he goes well fresh; key player under 6lb penalty if seeing it out. |
9/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.00
Form: 12/34- C
Last run: 420 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Progressive in 2020-21 campaign, including a win in this (good ground); runs off the same mark today and ran respectably in a Grade 2 here (2m4f, soft) six weeks ago when back from a long absence; this 11yo could improve for that latest outing and is not discounted. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
14th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Finished 12l second in this race two years ago then went one better in a major 3m handicap here, thus has useful Kempton form; however, lacks recent match practice (absent for 14 months) and may not retain as much ability with him being an 11yo now; check the market clues for confirmation. |
16/1 |
5/2
Form: 14-341 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 160
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Best known for his heroics at Newbury but is also suited by this track; very well handicapped on old form for Fergal O'Brien but, following a long absence, has not shown a great deal for his owner-trainer this season, including when back at Newbury last month; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Best known for his heroics at Newbury but is also suited by this track; very well handicapped on old form for Fergal O'Brien but, following a long absence, has not shown a great deal for his owner-trainer this season, including when back at Newbury last month; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Record of 3-4 over fences at Newbury includes two attempts in this contest, winning easily (off 12lb higher) in 2022 and third in 2023; has struggled elsewhere since returning from long absence but may prove resurgent back here, despite his advancing years. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 3P51-2 BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, headway and went third before 4 out, pressed winner 2 out, drifted left run-in, stayed on |
11/10 |
|
6th 1 |
24th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Can sometimes harm his chance by racing too freely but was a high-class chaser in his prime and proved he retains a significant chunk of ability when close third in Ayr handicap (2m4f, good to soft) last month; drops back to 2m for first time since 2019; respected. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
21st Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won a Grade 2 at Sandown (2m6f, good) last April and has dropped to an attractive mark; not ruled out but this 10yo has been well below his best on his three starts this season and has something to prove. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 13-7P1 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 8lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led narrowly, joined 11th, ridden when headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
The winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, including this contest (off 2lb higher on soft ground) 12 months ago; however, his Cheltenham form this season (three visits) has taken a turn for the worse, with advancing years a likely factor (now a 12yo). |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Fortuitous success in two-runner Grade 2 at Ascot two starts ago; the winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, albeit off lower marks; less likely to bag another one now aged 12. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 73/11/ D
Last run: 1121 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Smart back in the day for Nicky Henderson; an 11yo now and after winning his first hunter chase he was hammered by Shearer at Ffos Las (2m5f; heavy was no excuse); opposable. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
prominent, disputing second before 2nd, lost ground when not fluent 4 out, no chance with winner before 2 out |
6/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
prominent, disputing second before 2nd, lost ground when not fluent 4 out, no chance with winner before 2 out |
6/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.14 |
| Trifecta | £67.60 |
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