14.05 Chepstow
SoftCazoo Search Drive Smile Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6125.96
- 2m 7f 131y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 232-31 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Opened his chase account with an easy success here (2m3f, good to soft; off 10lb lower) last month, having jumped well in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); consistent sort who has form at up to 3m2f; solid claims. |
3/1 |
|
1st 13 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Triple winning pointer; versatile regarding trip and has shown enough under rules off similar marks to think he should find a race; however, has more to prove this time in a higher grade than he's used to. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
4th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Three fine efforts for this stable last winter, after two years off, ending with narrow C&D defeat in February; wind surgery since and even an absence of 11 months might not stop him being a live contender. |
11/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 431554 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Record of 1-5 since switched to chasing, the win gained at Taunton (2m7f, good) on the second attempt; ran creditably there last time but more is required to double his tally. |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
2nd Mar 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soundly beaten in fifth at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) and Ffos Las (3m, soft) on his last two starts and has something to prove, but before those he won over this C&D (good) and is not written off now back here and returned to good ground; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
9/1 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Consistent prior to opening his account at Taunton (2m7f, good; second chase start); form dipped over a sharp 2m4f at Huntingdon later in December; may have more to offer back up in trip. |
5/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 1P-3F3
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Point/bumper/hurdle winner; faller on chase debut and remote third last time, both at Exeter (3m); still has something to prove over rules fences. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
10th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Smart in bumpers and made winning hurdle/yard debut at Leicester last February (2m4f, soft); just two completions since but was getting into contention on chase debut here on New Year's Day only to take a heavy fall three out; needs to show confidence is unaffected. |
3/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ex-Irish 8yo who made winning stable/hurdle debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last February; just a respectable third on seasonal/handicap debut in November (2m6f, soft) but his convincing Irish point win in 2020 suggests he could have a good future over fences. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 04-45P
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo who is still seeking first win over fences and has regressive results for new yard this season; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
0-8 over fences for Henry de Bromhead and, after nearly a year off, soundly beaten in his two runs for new connections; used to be pretty useful but he's best watched at present. |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: 4-1642 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has a modest strike-rate but his sole win came over C&D, on good ground (off 4lb lower) in November; respectable second at Wincanton last month; has form on soft/heavy and enters calculations back here. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Hard to trust as he's wickedly inconsistent but only 4lb higher than when gaining sole career success under Harry Kimber at Chepstow (2m7f, good) in November and his latest Uttoxeter effort wasn't far off that; couldn't rule out. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 |
28th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Belatedly opened his account when justifying favouritism in a handicap chase at Chepstow (2m7f, good) on reappearance but he then finished tailed off at Exeter (good to soft); on a good mark but looks hard to trust. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: -P614P
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Has worn cheekpieces of late, including for Catterick win (chase debut) in December; form dipped badly last time; had wind surgery since and now goes in blinkers, so may bounce back if those factors help. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Bounced back to form to make winning chase debut at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in December; still has low mileage but managed only fourth in recent C&D event won by Bobmahley, having hit a flat spot and become outpaced towards end of back straight on final circuit. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Point winner who duly took well to chasing at Catterick (3m1f, soft) last month, rallying well in second-time cheekpieces; open to further improvement in this sphere and in the retained headgear; respected. |
11/4 |
3/1
Form: 25/222
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Only 1-22 over fences but is threatening to regain the winning thread having posted form figures of 222 (all over 3m at Ffos Las) for new yard since returning from lengthy absence; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Nothing like the force of old but returned from long absence with two close seconds over C&D for new stable this season (soft/heavy), and on both occasions there was a big gap back to the third; will be fine on today's forecast quicker ground; leading contender. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 5 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Only 3-33 but well capable of a prominent finish, as shown when second of five over C&D (soft) two months ago on his sole run this term; that was his first start for 593 days and first since leaving Nick Williams. |
5/2 |
20/1
Form: P1-PP5
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Dual chase winner in France; yet to take off in Britain (three attempts) and is best watched unless the market suggests improvement is expected. |
20/1 |
|
5th 1 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Dual chase winner in France last season (2m5f/2m4f, very soft) but pulled up on first two British starts; not written off just yet but stable has much more obvious chance with Dentley De Mee here. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 4FP-86
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
0-4 over fences; comfortably held in two outings for new stable this term, latest with tongue-tie and cheekpieces fitted; needs to be helped by the switch to blinkers. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
10th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Running a big race when falling on chase debut last season but very little to shout about since and this new headgear made no difference when comfortably beaten at Ffos Las on Thursday; limited appeal if turned out again. |
12/1 |
|
6th 4 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, ridden and lost position 9th |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: -12414 D BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins in Class 5, including an easy success at Ffos Las (3m, soft) in January; looks potentially better than that grade but was only fourth (below par) when favourite for a Class 4 there last month. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Opened account on seasonal debut at Fakenham (3m, good) in October and took form to new level when winning pretty comfortably over C&D (soft) last month; commands respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 4 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Only a modest fourth on heavy ground at Uttoxeter last time but otherwise in great form this term, opening his account at Fakenham (3m, good) then solid second at Lingfield (2m7f, soft); could well bounce back. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: -36224
Last run: 2 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Good second at right-handed tracks (2m4f/2m5f) on first two chase attempts, despite jumping left; proved rather disappointing (well-held fourth) at left-handed Doncaster on Friday but may do better still. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
17th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 115y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Lightly raced point winner who has made a promising start in this sphere, runner-up in 2m5f Hereford handicap chase last month despite jumping left at final two fences; weighted to go well off an unchanged mark with this switch to a left-handed track also a likely plus. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 2 |
5th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won 2m3f maiden hurdle here (good); tended to jump left but good chase debut at Ludlow last month (2m4f, good to soft) only just failing to reel in the winner who was clear in the straight but idled; up just 2lb and can improve. |
7/4 |
Non-runners
Oneupmanship, Striking Out
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £28.15 |
| Tricast | £146.96 |
| Trifecta | £174.80 |
Selections
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