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SoftRead Davy Russell On starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 5f 89y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 3211-3
Last run: 70 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
10th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Dual course winner in 2022 (2m4f/2m6f) but has regressed and become inconsistent; didn't run badly in selling hurdle on Boxing Day (first-time blinkers) and is versatile regarding ground but younger rivals appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won two handicap chases in March 2022 (2m4f, good/good to soft); some fair efforts over fences without winning since but below par after a break the last twice (beaten 34l at Hereford ten days ago); new headgear; looks stable second string. |
7/1 |
|
7th 3 |
16th Dec 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Three-time chase winner who nearly made it four at Huntingdon in May (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces); bled when pulled up back there next time; effective in the reapplied cheekpieces and has a big run in him. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5/U-37
Last run: 25 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Others have shown considerably more under rules and his three runner-up finishes in point-to-points this winter represent relatively modest form; however, at least he arrives in good heart whereas many of these have something to prove at present; not ruled out each-way. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
8th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 8th, pushed along and headway before 3 out, ridden and weakening when squeezed out before 2 out |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Only win came at Huntingdon in March (2m7f, good to soft; second won next time); went up 8lb and didn't fare quite so well next time; cheekpieces now on again (finished seventh of eight after being hampered the last time he wore them). |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 57/647
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Bagged a silver medal on penultimate start but has lacked consistency otherwise this term; the 12yo faces a stiffer task in this competitive field on return from a break. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 65-335
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| 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 |
Abandoned
Form: 4P1/P- C
Last run: 422 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Winless since 2021 and this veteran chaser arrives below par, only seventh of ten in 3m Southwell handicap 24 days ago; others are preferred. |
50/1 |
|
7th 7 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, bad mistake 9th, headway before 14th, briefly disputed lead after 4 out, lost ground before 3 out, weakened before 2 out |
25/1 |
|
4th 3 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
11yo who has been very lightly raced since winning off 14lb higher at Market Rasen (3m, soft) in February 2021; pulled up over C&D last month when back from latest long absence and has plenty to prove. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4223/6
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
25th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 945P
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Resurgent 10yo who ended last season with two 2m5f wins (good/good to soft) and posted another good effort when close second of 13 at Hexham (2m4f, good) this month; obvious contender. |
Evs |
|
2nd 9 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has come right back to form on last two starts, winning at Hereford (2m5f, good) and Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft); has gone up 9lb but should go well again. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /32-5P D
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ran respectably in his first two chase starts (both last season) but hasn't fared nearly so well in two runs this term; hurdles win came off 8lb higher, so has possibilities if coming back to form. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made underwhelming seasonal debut in November and ran as though something was amiss here (2m7f) a fortnight later; on a good mark now and should cope with today's drop back in trip but needs to prove his wellbeing. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2P-382
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Gave good account when second off today's mark at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in December and both runs this year have been very respectable but his career strike-rate is just 1-28, and he may better suited by right-handed tracks. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
15th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Exeter winner a year ago but only fifth when attempting to land the same race recently; still 5lb above the winning mark and career record stands at 1-27; others preferred. |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 |
1st Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Won this race last year by 13l off 5lb lower; back down in trip and back near that form when second at Ludlow (2m4f) six weeks ago on latest start, so he is back in serious calculations. |
11/4 |
Verdict
The most appealing option in this uncompetitive finale is likely front-runner OUT THE GLEN, who did well during his first season for Olly Murphy and ran respectably when back in action in November. Judex Lefou gave a good account on his latest outing but is not one to rely upon heavily and unexposed 10yo Dharan is feared more. No Regrets has made a disappointing start to his chasing career but drops from Class 3 today and might get more competitive this time.[Chris Wilson]