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SoftMalton Marquees Believe In The Magic Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £13202.5
- 2m 7f 191y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: PP-P07
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Undefeated in four small-field 3m open points (good/good to firm), the successes around the sharp left-handers at Higham and Fakenham particularly relevant in today's context; can lead but needn't, and won't want for experience of regulation fences (24 chase starts); player. |
2/1 |
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2nd 6 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Undefeated in four small-field 3m open points (good/good to firm), the successes around the sharp left-handers at Higham and Fakenham particularly relevant in today's context; can lead but needn't, and won't want for experience of regulation fences (24 chase starts); player. |
2/1 |
|
11th 13 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Better over fences than hurdles so encouraging to see him win over the smaller obstacles last month before chasing home a hot Bowen-trained favourite over C&D two weeks ago; should go well despite the 3lb rise. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P3F-45
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Abandoned
Form: /225-2
Last run: 54 days
W: 12st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
28th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Goes particularly well at Carlisle and was off the mark for the season when winning there last time (3m, heavy); finished last of five at this meeting in 2022, but that was over 2m4f and is better over this trip. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
0-7 over fences but runner-up on four of those occasions and his reappearance over C&D was pleasing; fared less well at Ayr when tried in cheekpieces and he could go well should he fancy the new visor. |
9/2 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
11yo who is 0-6 over fences but has run some good races in this sphere, most recently runner-up at Carlisle (3m, soft) in November on his reappearance; having travelled well he could benefit from this drop back in distance and he's one to consider in first-time cheekpieces. |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 510P-P D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Very well handicapped on old form and seems to have responded quite well to a visor on recent outings, but last month's second at Chepstow came in a somewhat uncompetitive race; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Seemed to respond quite well to a headgear switch when respectable third in first-time visor at Lingfield (3m5f, good) last month; remains on a very good mark but has generally been very disappointing since his 3m3f Fontwell win in early 2022. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Feb 2023 Good 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
prominent in chasing group, headway before 5 out, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, ridden before 3 out, kept on |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5P-453 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
midfield, pushed along from 6th, towards rear after 7th, lost touch after 9th, pulled up after 3 out |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 133-35 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Became disappointing for Olly Murphy last season and has been well held in two French chases for new trainer this autumn; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 |
15th May 2023 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Possibilities if returning to his early-season form last campaign but now has to bounce back from two non-completions; the return of cheekpieces (tried blinkers last time) is a positive and he's got himself well handicapped. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 42-3P4
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Long time since he won a race and this season's two thirds came at about 3m; ran poorly last time at Hexham. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Long time since he won a race and this season's two thirds came at about 3m; ran poorly last time at Hexham. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Mar 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Without a win since 2021 but comes here after two very respectable thirds on slow ground at Carlisle (3m) this year and will appreciate this ease in grade; probably won't be far away. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-8312
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
12th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
raced lazily at times, midfield, outpaced 4 out, no impression before 3 out |
33/1 |
|
1 |
9th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Struggling for form since joining this stable but he's become very well handicapped; hard to completely rule out but he needs to step up; stable also runs Twilight Glory. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
9th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Struggling for form since joining this stable but he's become very well handicapped; hard to completely rule out but he needs to step up; stable also runs Twilight Glory. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 10-33P C BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
25th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, lost position before 5 out, weakened 4 out |
9/2 |
|
5 |
17th Feb 2023 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
declared 2.00 Leicester yesterday |
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|
3 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 1m 7f 201y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Pulled up at Market Rasen in December but has run well in three other chases, the latest when touched off at Uttoxeter (in cheekpieces for first time); good to firm ground asks a question but clearly the one to beat. |
1/3 |
Abandoned
Form: 7212-4 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won twice at Doncaster (3m, good/good to soft) during 2023-24 season but returned from long layoff with two disappointing runs this term, the latter in C&D race won by Saint Bibiana last month; others have much less to prove. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
In excellent form with varied headgear for most of the 2023-2024 season, but then had a long absence and he was tailed off on return four weeks ago; needs to be at his peak and some headgear (absent last time) returns. |
12/1 |
|
5th 6 |
31st May 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
In excellent form when last in action in January 2024, making all to win readily by over 7l at Doncaster (3m, good), but returns from long absence on a 7lb higher mark and with usual headgear missing. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-P186
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Made a winning debut for this yard in a 3m2f handicap chase at Newton Abbot in October; four heavy defeats have followed (one over hurdles) but he's back down to his last winning mark as a consequence; tongue tied on penultimate start and tried cheekpieces on latest; has neither today. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
23rd Apr 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Made a winning debut for this yard in a 3m2f handicap chase at Newton Abbot in October; four heavy defeats have followed (one over hurdles) but he's back down to his last winning mark as a consequence. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
led, mistake and headed then prominent 4th, mistake and lost ground 8th, in rear when reminder after 10th, reminder 11th, not fluent 12th, got well behind from 5 out |
9/1 |
Verdict
Three against the field are JAYTEE, Small Present and Old Painless, who are preferred in that order. There was a lot to like about Small Present’s performance here in the Lincolnshire National on Boxing Day, while Old Painless looked like making it 2-2 over fences for such a long way at Kelso last time, but the return to fences can result in Jaytee resuming the progress he made last season.[Richard Austen]