16.30
GoodColdstream Guards Association Leicester Branch Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 6f 151y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 113541 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
23rd Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Four wins (2m5f-3m, good/good to soft) from his nine chase starts for Laura Morgan; not disgraced from lower hurdle mark at Huntingdon on last month's stable and seasonal debut; could build on that performance now back chasing and with the tongue-tie reapplied. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Improved to win two good-ground handicap chases (2m6f/3m) before getting stuck in the mud at Hexham (2m4f, heavy); returns to hurdling off what should be a good mark on stable debut; goes on good to soft. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Improved to win two good-ground handicap chases (2m6f/3m) before getting stuck in the mud at Hexham (2m4f, heavy); returns to hurdling off what should be a good mark on stable debut; goes on good to soft. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 303-21 D
Last run: 74 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
28th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
0-6 in bumpers/hurdles but he's won two of his six starts over fences and was a creditable third at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 24 days ago; still has potential in this sphere and he's respected for in-form yard; wore cheekpieces last time and visor now goes on. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
4th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, not fluent 11th, not fluent 2 out, 2 lengths down when not fluent towards finish, no extra and lost second towards finish |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who came on a bundle for his first run in 11 months to win with a bit in hand over this far on good ground at Hereford three months ago; has never raced on soft so subsequent three-month break might be put down to him waiting for his ground and, although 12lb higher for this, he may well have more to offer (2-4 over fences). |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 31P366
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Regularly ridden by Lucy Turner, as when winning twice over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft/soft) last February and again at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in October; good runs have followed and another one is highly likely. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected. |
11/4 |
|
7 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-7643
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| 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 |
Abandoned
Form: -73411 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| 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 |
Verdict
It was tempting to side with recent C&D scorer Big Changes or Mixedwave (second choice), the latter appearing to have a little more upside as a chaser. CRYSTAL MOON’s Huntingdon success over Christmas gave the impression of being gained in spite of the track rather than because of it and if able to get himself into a better rhythm of jumping here he may be able to take another significant step forward. [Jeremy Grayson]