14.52
Good To SoftDevon Stayers Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £10033.9
- 3m 6f 153y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.00
Form: -1111P
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
29th Apr 2023 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Out of his depth in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham Festival; 5-5 over rules fences otherwise, most recently beating Revels Hill by 1l at Exeter (3m6f, good to soft; pair well clear); highly progressive in handicaps, no ground worries, stays well and may not have reached his ceiling yet; shortlisted. |
14/1 |
|
1st 3 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Bit off more than he could chew in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham but had been going great guns with four successive wins from 2m7f to 3m3f (three at Fontwell); this is nothing like so demanding as at the Festival but it's still a step up from the grade in which he was winning; respected nonetheless. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
14th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 5f 201y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Big improvement switched to chasing, with one win at Lingfield and three at Fontwell; 19l and 17l were the last two winning margins, the latest over 3m4f (good to soft) and he goes well in the mud; that handicap form leaves him with a lot to find but he's certainly been impressing at that much lower level. |
20/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 11-243
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Useful handicap chaser in his prime but very lightly raced in recent years; remote when third of seven at Taunton (2m7f, heavy; behind Haven't Time) last month and current ability remains tricky to gauge but he ought to be better suited by the less testing ground here and might be boosted by the refitted cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Ran really well in defeat in some tough handicap chases in 2022-23 season and a good case can be made on that form; however, this 11yo has raced just three times since and is hard to fancy on that more recent evidence. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Only a second outing since his bet365 Gold Cup third of two years ago when fourth in a 3m4f Cothelstone mixed open last month (good; no extra 2 out); couldn't insist his present rating is still warranted on that evidence but some ability clearly remains, and he won't mind any cut. |
5/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 564513 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
22nd May 2023 Good 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Inconsistent nowadays but proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February and is now only 2lb above that mark; could have a say. |
5/1 |
|
7th 12 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Thorough stayer who proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February; again ran well over that C&D last month but is not very consistent and may not be seen to the same effect here. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Made it 2-2 over C&D when emerging from off the pace to win ridden out last month; for one who struggles with his consistency, it was encouraging that he posted the same RPR when third to a progressive winner at Wetherby (3m7f); back here he has to be of strong interest. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 2/34-3
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Exeter last month and now 0-6 over fences; on a good mark now but would appeal more on slower ground and needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Hasn't seen much racing since 2019; finished a well-held third at Haydock (2m5f, soft) on his only run this season and is still seeking a first success over fences (0-5); probably has to find something for the cheekpieces if he's to put that right. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
11th Mar 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
|
12/1
Form: P-U546 C
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Unseated rider (still prominent) at Sandown in January when seeking a second success in the veterans final; battled his way back to pip Gabbys Cross for a Newbury win (3m2f) four weeks ago and, although 5lb rise takes him to his highest mark since 2022, this sterling character needs major respect. |
2/1 |
|
1st 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Unseated rider three out, having still been prominent, at Sandown last time when bidding for a second success in the final of this series; remains on the last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in good form and completes the course. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
|
7/1
Form: -35247
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Hampered when unseating in an open point at neighbouring Howick last month, and generally a safe ride; both handicap chase wins (from 17 starts over fences) have come over Wincanton's 3m1f on ground softer than good, and the drying forecast isn't strictly ideal. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
always behind |
12/1 |
|
4 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Rated much higher in the past so Newbury last time was disappointing (3m2f, good to soft) after going up just 3lb for winning a small-field handicap at Wincanton (3m1f, soft); getting back on soft ground should help and he'll stay okay. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 33P411 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 11lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
11th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 4f 85y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
prominent |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 2U3-P7
Last run: 6 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
411 days off before pulled up at 125-1 over fences four weeks ago; also hard to support on 2023 evidence (including twice in cheekpieces) but he was pretty useful before that. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
411 days off before pulled up at 125-1 over fences four weeks ago; also hard to support on 2023 evidence (including twice in cheekpieces) but he was pretty useful before that. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
An 11yo returning from 411 days away and wasn't looking the force of old when last seen; too much to prove. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 3-4176 CD BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
22nd Aug 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear after 5 out, no impression from 4 out |
16/1 |
|
10th 13 |
8th Jul 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 10th, no impression before 4 out |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: P-3P3P CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Veteran who is very well suited by this track and won't fail through lack of stamina; proved he retains some ability when respectable fourth at Warwick (3m1f, soft) in January but was pulled up on three of his last four appearances and it's hard to predict whether he'll fancy the job today. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
17th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Now a 12yo and he's struggling to recapture his best form, with a remote fourth at Warwick no real indication that he's about to turn a corner. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
22nd Jan 2024 Frozen 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
It was over hurdles that he pulled up on his comeback and this is more his game, though he also failed to complete on his final two chases of last season; has just turned 12 and might do well to get his form back. |
20/1 |
Non-runners
Cyclop, Pontresina
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.20 |
| Tricast | £225.39 |
| Trifecta | £206.50 |