16.15
Good To SoftRead Davy Russell On starsportsbet.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 7f 191y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1-7054 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Dual C&D winner who has finished fourth and runner-up behind Huckleberry Sting here on his two most recent starts, latest over 2m6f when always fighting a losing battle; this step back up in trip is more in his favour and he's better off at the weights; respected. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Dual course winner but was behind Huckleberry Sting last time and he wants further ideally. |
7/2 |
|
4th 3 |
5th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two wins last season included this race but he hasn't been in such good form this year; an 11yo now. |
20/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: -P4223
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Extremely hard to win with and modest runs outweigh the good ones these days. |
20/1 |
|
5th 10 |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Good third at Market Rasen two runs back (2m1f, good to soft); hard to win with, but an each-way chance; new combination of headgear tried. |
10/1 |
|
6th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
On a good mark now (even from 3lb out of the weights) and arrested his decline with fairly good third of seven here (2m1f, good to soft; first-time hood) three weeks ago; however, this quirky customer doesn't always find much when the chips are down and has a modest strike-rate. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 945P8
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
All five wins (three in 2026) have been gained over a sharp 2m4f-2m5f, but he'd have added a success over this C&D in May (good) had he not idled close home; currently above any mark defied since spring 2023, but ought to prove competitive again if racing less freely this time than last. |
13/2 |
|
5th 4 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
In fine form in the spring, winning third race of the year when scoring at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in May; in touch when unseating rider on return from three-month break last time; more appealing than most. |
15/2 |
|
3 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Made it three wins from his last four starts when scoring at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in May; this 10yo is returning from a 98-day break today but holds strong claims if resuming where he left off. |
9/4 |
7/2
Form: 4-4164 BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins for previous yard came over 3m3f at Sedgefield; yet to find top form for current stable; doesn't look the percentage call. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Best efforts have been at Sedgefield and he was well behind over C&D last month, finishing adrift of Castletown. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 |
11th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, disputed lead, led from 3rd, headed but raced in second before 11th, led again 14th |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 2P-62O
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning for a second time here when keeping on over 2m2f in October when only 4lb lower; not quite at the same level in her two subsequent visits and finished weakly the final time over 2m5f (stays this far). |
15/2 |
|
3rd 14 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
15/2 |
|
5th 13 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Fourth of 15 in this last year and she won here (2m2f, good to soft) in October before a fair third here (2m2f, soft) a fortnight ago, when she kept on well; Megan Bevan rides for the third consecutive race; chance. |
9/1 |
33/1
Form: P77F0/
Last run: 684 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Made the frame on all four chasing starts during the 2023-24 season and is well handicapped on those exploits but can't really blame the slow ground for this year's three disappointing efforts; blinkers refitted. |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped left 7th |
11/2 |
|
6th 5 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped left 7th |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 34-P4P
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, lost position 7th, niggled along when blundered 10th, ridden before 11th, mistake 11th, pulled up before 12th |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £20.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.08 |
| Trifecta | £111.30 |
Selections
The Star:
Ribeye