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GoodVirgin Bet Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Leg 2 Of The Veterans’ Chase Series)
- Prize money: £12307.96
- 2m 7f 214y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 05/5-7 CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up on three of four appearances during very disappointing campaign last season and not an easy horse to weigh up at present but has slipped to a dangerous mark and may have been refreshed by eight-month break. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up on three of four appearances during very disappointing campaign last season and not an easy horse to weigh up at present but has slipped to a dangerous mark and may have been refreshed by eight-month break. |
12/1 |
|
9 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Pulled up twice this season but was badly hampered on reappearance and never on an even keel after early mistakes at Warwick last time; far from disgraced over 3m4f here in between; returning to 3m should suit and he's been given a big chance by the handicapper; interesting at likely lengthy odds. |
16/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 4P-059 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, headway 4th, outpaced 2 out, kept on well and went second towards finish |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, headway 4th, outpaced 2 out, kept on well and went second towards finish |
8/1 |
|
1st 10 |
23rd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't won since the summer of 2021 but he's capable of putting that right and has been close up under Oscar Palmer in his last two races (at about 3m); another with each-way hopes. |
9/1 |
2/1
Form: U6-P12 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
27th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a veterans' chase at Warwick (3m, soft) on New Year's Eve and has continued to run well, perhaps finding good ground on the lively side last time at Doncaster (beaten 12l); not as smart as he was but in good enough form to go close here. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won a veterans' chase at Warwick (3m, soft) on New Year's Eve and runner-up behind a progressive 8yo at Hereford (3m1f, soft) since; also effective on good ground and holds strong claims if his good form continues. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Veteran who was back in much better form at Warwick (3m, soft) one month ago, rallying gamely for narrow win; capable of remaining competitive back up 4lb (peak mark was much higher); shortlisted. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: /2P-0P D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 13lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
11lb lower than when going close at Warwick in November 2021, which was only five starts back; outpaced on good ground last time and wouldn't be too dismissive in first-time cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Now 8lb lower than when going close at Warwick in November 2021 but pulled up the following month and has struggled on his two starts this season, following an absence; major revival required. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Won by 8l here (2m7f, heavy) in January 2021 off just 2lb lower; has run only four times since, showing his form only once, but had a year off prior to his run over the National fences at Aintree four weeks ago (100-1) and can probably be forgiven that; veteran who's not entirely dismissed. |
50/1 |
100/30
Form: P-3U35 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 |
5th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, outpaced 13th, weakened 3 out |
11/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.09 |
| Trifecta | £23.20 |
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