12.10
SoftTimeform Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £15609
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 2
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.80
Form: PP-121 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
14th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Acts on soft; had an excuse for his flop here on New Year's Day when last seen, having returned stiff/sore; 3-3 over fences at Cheltenham (2m4f) otherwise, including wins in the Turners on this card last year and major handicap in November; a smart and mostly progressive front-runner who holds leading claims, provided he's back on song. |
5/1 |
|
0 1 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, raced in second after 2nd, not fluent 11th, mistake 12th, lost position 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
10/11 |
|
2 |
18th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Smart front-running novice chaser during a 2022-23 campaign that included two notable wins at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft), beating Notlongtillmay in Festival Grade 1 on second occasion; flopped at Aintree on final outing but that's not the form to judge him on; major contender back here. |
11/2 |
8/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 4-2134 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
27th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Delivered with a well-timed challenge to win major 3m2f handicap at Newbury (good to soft) eight weeks ago, proving suited by the new trip and taking chase record to 3-10; generally progressive and is unexposed beyond 2m4f; possibilities. |
11/2 |
|
1st 11 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Unraced beyond an extended 2m4f and this is a tough race in which to test his stamina; however, he was strong at the finish when winning a Grade 2 novice at Ayr (2m4f, good) in April and may well have staying potential; might have needed his reappearance in the Old Roan and is not ruled out. |
16/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 1P-232 D BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Delicate in younger days but he had some useful form in Graded chases last season and started this one with a Chepstow win (2m3f) in October; laid fallow through midwinter but he dropped down the weights and gave a near-copybook display back over 2m in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (soft) where he raced prominently and rarely conceded ground at the fences before going on to beat progressive rivals; up 8lb but unexposed at 2m. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Delicate in younger days but he had some useful form in Graded chases last season and started this one with a Chepstow win (2m3f) in October; laid fallow through midwinter but he dropped down the weights and gave a near-copybook display back over 2m in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (soft) where he raced prominently and rarely conceded ground at the fences before going on to beat progressive rivals; up 8lb but unexposed at 2m. |
6/1 |
|
1st 11 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Smart efforts in defeat over fences last season and came good in Chepstow Listed race (extended 2m3f, soft) on reappearance; has found life tough in strong handicaps and Graded company since but he has been cut some slack by the handicapper as a result. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 1-2713 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
All five wins have come in mares' races, getting off the mark over fences in a small field at Huntingdon in November (2m4f, good); not disgraced in decent handicaps against male opposition the last twice and returning to 3m will be fine; major claims. |
13/8 |
|
4th 8 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Ran creditably against males in similar event at Kempton (2m4f, soft; second chase start) on Boxing Day and remains unexposed over fences; however, may have to settle for another supporting role, as all her wins remain in mares' races. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/1 |
18/1
Form: 4P-422 BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
led, raced in second when headed after 3rd, lost second 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened approaching last |
7/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Not firing on all cylinders over fences this season and now reverts to hurdling for first time since March 2022; given very good chance by the handicapper and has conditions to suit but needs 119-day break to have done him good. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
25th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
jumped slightly left throughout, led, pressed leaders when headed 16th, weakened before 2 out |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 212/13 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Lightly raced 8yo, tongue tied this term; lengthy absence and wind surgery before winning at Newcastle (2m7f) on handicap/chase debut; creditable third at Newbury (2m6f, soft) next time, before soundly beaten over 2m4f here; has stamina in the family but his form is badly lacking in this context. |
100/1 |
|
6th 7 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; has returned from a lengthy absence in good form, winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft; handicap/chase debut) then creditable third at Newbury (2m6f, soft); hurdles win (in 2020) came over 2m4f; should still have further improvement in him; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Won well on soft as a hurdler; absent 686 days (had wind surgery in September) and tongue tied when he won a five-runner novice handicap at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) five weeks ago on chase debut in gritty style, always up with the pace; raised 5lb but very lightly raced and more to offer. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 35-12F D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Second-season chaser who has been pitched into Class 2 races this term, better effort when fourth at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last time; possibilities off 2lb lower dropped back in grade. |
3/1 |
33/1
Form: 2343-8
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won at Worcester, Wetherby (walked over) and Exeter in the autumn, from 15 starts in total over fences; unraced beyond 3m but stayed on gamely to take 11-runner race over that trip (good) last time and this distance looks worth a go; 5lb higher today but has gone well on occasions after a layoff and needs plenty of respect. |
5/1 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Walked over last week at Wetherby; the ground was too soft the time before and he had previously opened his account over fences by 10l in a small field at Worcester (2m7f, good; 6lb lower); consistency is not his forte. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 |
18th Oct 2023 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Belatedly opened account over fences with 10l success at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month and remains well handicapped on older form; subsequent defeat on soft ground should not be viewed too harshly; sets his rival a good standard of chasing form. |
Evs |
20/1
Form: 52-219 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
4th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Returned from break with good third at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) in December but other four runs last season were very disappointing; recent experiments with headgear have been abandoned today; needs to turn things around. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Returned from break with good third at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) in December but other four runs last season were very disappointing; recent experiments with headgear have been abandoned today; needs to turn things around. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Decent third off a 12lb higher mark at Chepstow in December (2m7f, heavy); had wind surgery after that and has struggled since; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to prove. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: 2362-3
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Placed a few times at Listed/Graded level over fences in France; remote last of three finishers at Ascot (2m3f) on British debut; that effort doesn't suggest a first chase win is imminent but some improvement looks possible, given his French form; tongue-tie/cheekpieces refitted. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
18th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 2f 175y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along and weakened after 3 out, left in remote third 2 out |
13/2 |
9/4
Form: 9132/1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, prominent 4th |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, prominent 4th |
12/1 |
|
10th 1 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Ex-French 8yo; suffered dip in form after winning on British debut in early 2023, but took big step back in right direction when keeping on well to take second behind next-time-out winner at Ludlow (2m, soft) last month. Remains on a good mark. |
3/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.33 |
| Tricast | £317.40 |
| Trifecta | £251.50 |