13.30
Good To SoftRacing TV Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 7f 129y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: U-37U4
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Others have shown considerably more under rules and his three runner-up finishes in point-to-points this winter represent relatively modest form; however, at least he arrives in good heart whereas many of these have something to prove at present; not ruled out each-way. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
8th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 8th, pushed along and headway before 3 out, ridden and weakening when squeezed out before 2 out |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Only win came at Huntingdon in March (2m7f, good to soft; second won next time); went up 8lb and didn't fare quite so well next time; cheekpieces now on again (finished seventh of eight after being hampered the last time he wore them). |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 56-566 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Cheekpieces worked initially when winning two chases in early 2023 but he's suffered a major slump in form; others preferred. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
8th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
midfield, raced wide and lost position 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out |
20/1 |
|
5th 9 |
27th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won two chases (3m2f/2m7f) when cheekpieces were refitted last spring but has been pulled up on all four outings this year; tried blinkers last time; usual tongue-tie his only headgear here; 2lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 734112 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 3lb
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 |
11/4
Form: 322211 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
19th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Came good for Sarah Humphrey with two wins in March, the latter gained in small-field C&D event (soft); now 2lb below that mark and both his 3m runs here last month were respectable; probably won't be far way. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
21st Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
led narrowly, headed and raced in second 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along 4 out, mistake and lost second 3 out, outpaced 2 out, kept on approaching last, no extra run-in |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: P-174P
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
28th Apr 2023 Good 3m 2f 54y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
100-1 winner in a 3m1f handicap hurdle at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last November off 7lb higher; reverted to lesser shows since but, wearing cheekpieces first time, he did make some late progress from right out the back when fifth of nine at Huntingdon (3m) last time on a rare run over fences; not entirely dismissed. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
28th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
in rear, ridden after 3 out, no chance with winner but stayed on from 2 out, never on terms |
25/1 |
|
8 |
27th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: P-0036
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Placed off 4lb higher on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, good) in early 2023 and won over hurdles in good style last summer; good claims on that evidence but was well beaten on last two hurdling starts, having bled from the nose both times, and comes with risk. |
16/1 |
|
10th 3 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 665241
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Won at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last March on his second chase start and is now 5lb lower, but he's struggled on his three starts since and may be best watched on this first outing since December. |
50/1 |
|
11 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Won at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last March on his second chase start and is now 5lb lower, but he's struggled on his three starts since and may be best watched on this first outing since December. |
50/1 |
11/4
Form: -612P1 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Thorough stayer but he was a remote third in this 12 months ago and nowhere near his best this campaign; an 11yo now and age seems to be catching up. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Began this year with some respectable efforts, most notably when second in first-time blinkers at Chepstow (3m6f, good); should be fine on the slower ground here but has fitness to prove after 224-day break and others appeal more; cheekpieces refitted. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
2lb out of the weights; he was 3lb wrong and didn't jump that well but stuck to his task to be second at Chepstow (3m6f, good) in the first-time blinkers 20 days ago; thereabouts with something similar. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 433UP3
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
disputed lead, lost position 1st, soon in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
4 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Had lost his form so an 8l fifth at Worcester in September (2m, good) got him back on track to some extent; others still preferred. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Quickly lost his form after winning at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in spring 2023 and has been pulled up on both appearances this season; drops back in trip with huge amount to prove; considered only if lively in betting. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.57 |
| Tricast | £76.13 |
| Trifecta | £93.60 |
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