15.10
SoftBlack Mountain Botanicals Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 4f 194y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £1.40
Form: 758/32
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
10yo who has won three of his last five starts and he hit a personal best when swooping late at Hereford (2m5f, good) two weeks ago; a 3lb rise for that success looks fair and he's strongly respected in his hat-trick bid. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Up there with his best form when scoring for a third time over fences at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) where he was 6l to the good at the line; up 6lb, so on a career-high mark, but he's probably the safest option. |
15/8 |
|
1st 8 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Dual chase winner who remains on a fair mark and was let down by his jumping when beaten 12l at Hereford last time; each-way claims. |
6/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 7335-5 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, outpaced before 5 out, weakened after 4 out |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Sole win (22 races under rules) came over fences in December 2021; well down the weights now and he was placed twice early this year but pulled up on final start last season (made mistakes in first-time blinkers) and same again on reappearance three weeks ago; bit to prove. |
10/1 |
|
0 5 |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakening when mistake 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
10/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 0-3241
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Without a win since 2023 but was placed in three chases last season and continues to edge down the weights; beaten about 20l when third at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) on latest outing in March but this slightly shorter trip may suit him better; considered each-way. |
11/2 |
|
5 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Without a win since 2023 but was placed in three chases last season and continues to edge down the weights; beaten about 20l when third at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) on latest outing in March but this slightly shorter trip may suit him better; considered each-way. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
12th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Two places but not much more than a length behind Boys Of Wexford when fourth in this race last year (soft); unimproved by a tongue-tie here latest (retained) but notably is back at last to his previous winning mark. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: 55P-9P
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
pressed leader, led after 5th, headed 8th, hit 10th, soon weakened, pulled up before 4 out |
100/1 |
|
11 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Struggled to get competitive off lowly marks in handicap chases last season and was again well beaten in a recent point; cheekpieces refitted. |
100/1 |
11/4
Form: /P09-2 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Heavy-ground maiden point winner; 0-11 under rules but went down by just a neck in handicap at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) on reappearance when having only his second chase start; failed to match that when favourite at Hereford (2m5f, soft) in the race won by Kingcormac. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 |
16th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Heavy-ground point winner who is 0-10 under rules but remains unexposed over fences; back in much better form at Lingfield (2m, good to soft; clear second) on seasonal debut when having only his second chase start and third run for new stable; shaped as if this step back up in distance will suit; could well go one better. |
11/4 |
|
8 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Well beaten on both hurdling starts for Neil Mulholland last season but returned from ten-month break with close second over fences at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; still unexposed as a chaser and today's move back up in trip will suit; major player. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 5-7525
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Has won two small-field mares chases at Leicester (2m4f, good; by 3l from Auditoria) and Wincanton (2m4f, good; Auditoria third) on last two starts; still feasibly treated and has a chance. |
5/2 |
|
5 |
10th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Plenty to find with Methodtothemagic on Leicester form in February (2m6f, good) but has done better since returned to 2m4f on last two starts, making all at Leicester and Wincanton (good/good to soft); has a stamina query beyond that trip. |
2/1 |
|
1st 5 |
27th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Made all in similar event at Leicester (2m4f, good; opened her chase account) last month, beating Auditoria who went one better last week; likely player provided she's in the same form (lacks consistency). |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 113-PP D
Last run: 57 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
30th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Has been running reasonably and didn't seem to stay 2m7f at Worcester latest, having held every chance; tricky customer but ought to be involved, especially off current mark (has won off 9lb higher). |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 |
27th Jul 2023 Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Tricky customer whose two wins came early in 2022; showed enough in two Fontwell outings in the spring to warrant consideration if he stays this trip; no ground problems. |
11/2 |
|
4th 7 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Looked badly out of sorts for most of last season but seemed to have turned a corner when very respectable fourth here (2m3f, good) last month and, if that run can be built upon, he's still well handicapped. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: F2-5PP
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
27th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Maiden; runner-up four times in 2021-22 but not in same form since; not beaten too far at Fontwell this month but still limited appeal. |
14/1 |
|
4th 10 |
10th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Badly out of form over fences last season; hinted at possible upturn in fortunes when running well for a long way over hurdles in March but still has a lot more to prove than some of these, and is 5lb wrong. |
33/1 |
|
5th 10 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 7y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Threatened to win over fences on a few occasions last season but in poor form this term, most recently when switched back to hurdling 19 days ago; 5lb wrong here; very difficult to enthuse over at present. |
50/1 |
16/1
Form: 25-606 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
31st Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, not fluent and lost position 7th |
9/4 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Stable debut when making most over C&D last month to beat Atlantic Storm (pair well clear): up 7lb but handles softer ground and Brian Hughes again rides; strong claims if able to repeat the effort. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 |
16th Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Made all in first-time cheekpieces at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) for Evan Williams in February but was quickly back in the doldrums next time; sold for £6,5000 in May; no cheekpieces for today's stable debut; versatile regarding ground but not an easy horse to predict. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 3-PU95
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
jumped left on occasions, in touch with leaders, headway before 12th, outpaced and dropped to last before 3 out |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 |
30th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won over hurdles last spring (2m3f, good) but has been out of form this season, the last twice over fences; needs combination of drop of back in trip and first-time cheekpieces to pay dividends here. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £37.06 |
| Tricast | £151.51 |
| Trifecta | £207.10 |
Selections
RP Ratings:
KingcormacWEST COUNTRY:
SupasunriseSPOTLIGHT:
Magnificent BenThe Star:
BitasweetsymphonyThe Sun:
Magnificent Ben