16.10
SoftWreay Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £9769.85
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: -55323 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won over C&D (soft) in February before respectable sixth of 17 in veterans' final at Haydock (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; 11 visits to Ayr have yielded five wins and this is his time of year; could go well. |
16/1 |
|
6th 14 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
His last six wins have come in the months of February, March or April and he returned to form to win at Ayr (2m4f, soft) 40 days ago; runner-up in this race two years ago (soft) and won over C&D (good to soft) last February; that latest win reads well and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; possible player. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
12yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either outing this term and was tailed off at Aintree most recently; however, this is the stage of the season when he tends to come good and he's 2lb lower than when scoring at Haydock last February; has won here four times, and on various ground. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 43-245 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
12yo who is without a win since 2021 and is going beyond 3m1f for the first time; however, having dropped down the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when third over Carlisle's stiff 3m recently and his trainer does very well with veterans; not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Remains without a victory since 2021 and he's been pulled up on his last three runs, most recently in 2m7f Newcastle handicap in January; he's not easy to make a case for. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
12yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's well handicapped on his best 2024 efforts and he may have needed the run at Aintree three months ago following an absence (pulled up); not written off. |
8/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: -311F4 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
C&D and 2m4f course winner on slow ground; has shown on his last three starts that he is competitive on this mark; each-way player. |
4/1 |
|
5th 10 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
|
5th 10 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: F5-243 CD BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Solid record over fences for all that she's won only two of her 16 starts; another good effort in a 2m4f handicap at Carlisle 18 days ago but she faces a tough test at these weights. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Dual winner last season, the second over 2m5f here on soft ground off a 7lb lower mark; mainly creditable efforts this season, including when fourth over C&D last time (heavy; first-time tongue tie) when running as though needing the race; chance. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won back-to-back handicap chases last season, the second one here (on soft); 9lb higher now and couldn't say that she's improved since; ran well last time though and perhaps a tongue-tie will help. |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: 2P21/P D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
20th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Out of form since returning from long absence and looked an unlikely winner before unseating at the third-last fence at Perth last month; might be boosted by combination of better ground and first-time cheekpieces here. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
28th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Out of form following an absence of 689 days this season, although last two runs have been on heavy ground (has won on soft); could bounce back off a reduced mark but plenty to prove, not least his stamina, although won over 3m pointing. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, lost position and reminders after 6th |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 41-27P
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
10yo who was pulled up over fences last May following a long absence and well beaten over hurdles at Carlisle in November; however, he ran well for a long way at Carlisle, shaping as though he may have needed the outing, and this five-time chase winner is not ruled out now back over fences. |
11/1 |
20/1
Form: 443315 C
Last run: 150 days
W: 11st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
24th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
led, nudged along from 5th, headed last (usual 2 out), soon weakened, eased run-in |
9/2 |
|
5th 3 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Nine-time course winner, most recently when holding on gamely to make all off this mark last summer; looked out of sorts when pulled up on all three subsequent outings, though, and age may be catching up with him now. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: -32245 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
15th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very well handicapped on old chasing form and seemed to have turned a corner when fourth over hurdles at Ludlow (3m, good) in April but last month's Huntingdon fouth was a rather laboured effort and others in this field have more persuasive profiles; won't mind what the weather does. |
14/1 |
|
4th 7 |
21st May 2024 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Lost his way over fences last season and was safely held when back over hurdles in February but last month's staying-on fourth at Ludlow (3m, good; about 6l behind Planet Legend) was much more encouraging, and he remains very well handicapped on older form. |
10/1 |
Form: 24/23- D
Last run: 445 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Winless over fences but he wasn't disgraced when fourth of seven in C&D handicap 24 days ago; possibilities off a 3lb lower mark. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 8th |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 8th |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: P1-9P4 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up four times in a row before winning over C&D last April and has since reverted back into modest mode; too risky. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up four times in a row before winning at 16-1 at Carlisle (2m4f, good) last April; well beaten/pulled up on his two starts this season and has something to prove, but he's had wind surgery since his last run and is one to watch in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
30th Dec 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
3-9 over fences (wins at up to 2m5f and on good/slower); ended a run of four successive non-completions when winning a 0-120 at Carlisle (2m4f, good) in April; 80-1 on recent return from a break at Exeter (2m3f), when a bad mistake two out put paid to his chance; bit to prove. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 4-222P D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
midfield, towards rear 18th, mistake and unseated 4 out |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.87 |
| Tricast | £102.98 |
| Trifecta | £152.80 |
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