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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
5th 3 |
13th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
led |
6/4 |
|
1st 8 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 168y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
made all |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
8th 7 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Consistent novice chaser last season, apart from a blip at the Cheltenham Festival (soft); bagged Grade 2 honours at Ayr (2m4f, good; form boosted since) on final start; could well show further progress this term; major contender. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Some useful efforts last season, including in the two Cheltenham races won by Stage Star (he now meets that rival on better terms); opened his chase account in Listed novice event at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) on reappearance and should build on that success; form stacks up well; big player. |
13/2 |
|
1st 4 |
14th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
led, pressed leader when headed 6th, led after 5 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well |
5/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
0-5 over fences but he's a smart novice, seeming to excel himself when a never-dangerous fifth of seven in Grade 1 at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) five weeks ago; finished in front of Balco Coastal that day and has to be considered but the latter has stronger form otherwise. |
9/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 4 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Plenty of chasing experience, some of it in good company, but didn't really improve last season; well beaten on return a month ago and beginning to look a shade frustrating; still hard to rule out. |
6/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
19th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
walked over |
15/8 |
|
7th 10 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Scored comfortably at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) on debut over fences, beating a rival who has advertised the form since; ran well at Chepstow (2m3f) on next outing and fell before halfway at same track (2m7f) latest; nicely bred and should still have more to offer; remains of interest. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
24th Apr 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
led |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, lost position and pushed along 14th, ridden and weakened after 4 out, hampered when left in fourth 2 out, tailed off |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 8y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Returned from a mammoth absence to win at Ludlow in January (2m4f, good to soft; after a wind op) and looked well handicapped that day off just 4lb lower despite prevailing by only a head; did not give his true running afterwards and has since had further wind surgery; of strong interest. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Gave the impression that he was well handicapped when scoring over C&D on British debut, despite the narrow margin; faded out of contention in much tougher race at Cheltenham since but should be more at home here, especially if a tongue-strap has a beneficial effect. |
6/4 |
|
11 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Ex-French 7yo who scored with more in hand than the narrow margin suggests at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago when making British debut; looks just the type to improve further; big player off bottom weight, provided he's none the worse for that latest run, which came after a long absence. |
9/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £36.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £35.33 |
| Tricast | £317.40 |
| Trifecta | £251.50 |