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GoodBest Ticket Deals Online @ leicesterracecourse.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 6f 151y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.70
Form: 50-734 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Takes on possible improvers in this field; otherwise a solid candidate who has five chase wins on his CV, the most recent off current mark in this race 12 months ago; last two efforts show he's back in form; respected. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
11th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) just under a year ago; made a solid return in November and he was back down to that last winning mark when bumping into an improver at Southwell (about 3m1f, soft) three weeks ago; contender. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) in March; back down to that mark but his last two efforts have been uninspiring; needs a revival but that's not out of the question. |
12/1 |
10/11
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2-P31B C BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led |
11/8 |
|
1st 3 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has shown a liking for this course, winning at 2m4f in November and going down fighting over C&D this month; up another 3lb but strong contender with proven ability to act on quick ground. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who has had only three starts over fences and he won here (2m6f, good to firm) in November before being brought down at Ludlow (3-1 favourite) the following month; now steps back up in trip but he was strong at the finish on his penultimate run and should have more to offer in this sphere; key player. |
10/11 |
33/1
- Place: £6.10
Form: /3P-00
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed off 4lb higher on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, good) in early 2023 and won over hurdles in good style last summer; good claims on that evidence but was well beaten on last two hurdling starts, having bled from the nose both times, and comes with risk. |
16/1 |
|
10th 3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 744-76
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
17th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Regressive 10yo who struggled to get competitive on first two appearance this season (one over C&D on good); tried in first-time cheekpieces on this first start for 98 days; needs to prove some ability remains. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: /6-950
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Yet to be placed after ten starts under rules but ran well when ninth of 15 over C&D (good; beaten under 9l) in first-time visor last month and has possibilities off a 3lb lower mark today; tongue-tie refitted. |
10/1 |
|
9th 5 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Made quite promising chase/handicap debut in February but his second chase run was disappointing and, following a wind op, he was tailed off over hurdles 12 days ago; needs help from the first-time visor here. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Made promising chase/handicap debut in February but his second chase run was disappointing and he now reverts to hurdling; comes here with a point to prove but had a wind op last month and remains unexposed. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: -75256
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 79
| 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 |
11/4
Form: 65P642
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
led |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
0-13 under rules but he returned to chasing with a creditable second in C&D handicap in December; this is a deeper race but he's on the same mark as last time and could be a big factor if he can back that up; his best hurdle form came on slow ground but last run was on good to firm. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 570/07
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
8yo who has finished tailed off in all four hurdle runs including a Ffos Las handicap (3m, soft) in December; in good hands and still very lightly raced but she needs to show a lot more at this new discipline. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 |
22nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Showed no significant promise in her three qualifying runs (1m7f-2m4f), the latest in November after a 23-month absence, but she makes her handicap debut off a lowly mark here and her encouraging bumper debut in 2020 offers a ray of hope. |
10/1 |
|
11th 10 |
14th Nov 2022 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Ran okay in a good-ground bumper and conditions were much softer when struggling in two runs over hurdles; probably best watched on her return from a long absence. |
40/1 |
25/1
Form: /477-0
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Fitted with a tongue-tie on last two starts when staying-on fourth of 15 here (3m, soft) and winning at Newton Abbot (3m2f, soft) 16 days later; fortunate in the latter, as the clear leader fell two out, but she's back up only 1lb and brings far more positives than most of these. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 |
8th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fitted with a tongue-tie, first sign of promise over fences when staying on from the rear for fourth at Chepstow (3m, soft) 16 days ago, with the reopposing Galop Du Bosc just under 2l ahead in second; this longer trip should suit on that evidence; considered. |
9/2 |
|
4th 12 |
23rd Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Six-race maiden who didn't look very enthusiastic when well beaten in two chases during the winter (2m4f/2m6f); tongue-tie added today; significant improvement required. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: -P0844
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
disputed lead, pushed along and lost position after 7th |
25/1 |
|
9 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won his sole point but he's generally struggled in eight runs under rules and has been tailed off switched to fences (2m4f/3m1f) in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he makes no appeal. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.28 |
| Tricast | £171.05 |
| Trifecta | £207.40 |
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