16.30
SoftEddie Mapp Memorial Open Hunters’ Chase
- Prize money: £3387.78
- 2m 4f 11y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hunter Chase
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.38
- Place: £1.20
Form: -335P1 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Back to form with some respectable efforts this spring but his second at Kempton (2m4f, good) was in a match and he was well held when third here last time; record for current yard is now 0-7 and he looks vulnerable again back up in trip. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won this in 2023; somewhat resurgent at Catterick this month but in a weaker race than this and he was beaten fair and square in a match at Kempton last week. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Unconvincing record for current yard; somewhat resurgent at Catterick last time but that effort is well short of his fairly useful best form. |
13/2 |
13/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: -P34PU
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up in the Becher here in December and his two subsequent hunter chase runs have yielded an early fall and disappointing defeat; twice placed over these fences, however, most recently in the Grand Sefton over C&D in November, and could have an each-way shout if back on song in change of headgear. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December but finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) the previous month; returned to hunter chasing with quite a spill at Catterick a fortnight ago but holds leading claims if that hasn't left a mark. |
5/4 |
|
1 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but had previously finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft); did well hunter chasing back in 2024 and the one to beat. |
10/11 |
11/4
Form: 2-1452 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
8th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 5f 150y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground before 2nd, in rear before 6th |
20/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
jumped right on occasions, led, headed 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out |
15/8 |
|
4 |
24th Apr 2023 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Multiple winner over jumps in 2021 and 2022; best effort in hunter chases this year when second to notable rival at Wincanton (2m4f, good); behind Gaboriot at Ludlow last time and now goes without usual hood. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 2312-P CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 2lb
14 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
|
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|
4th 1 |
3rd Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Front-running teenager who beat Zamparelli to win this race last year (good ground); easily reeled in after jumping right-handed on seasonal debut at Southwell (3m) last month but can last longer here, providing the ground dries out. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
jumped right throughout, prominent, led from 2nd, soon clear, reduced lead after 9th, headed but prominent 12th |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 722-51 CD
Last run: 311 days
W: 12st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
disputed lead, led before 4th |
13/2 |
|
3 |
3rd Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Six-time winner under rules, the latest success gained by 15l in handicap hunter chase at Stratford (2m5f, good) last May; pulled up in February, after a layoff, and probably needs the ground to dry out here but will play a major role if back on song. |
4/1 |
|
1 |
30th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 6 |
12st 2lb |
Six-time winner under rules, the latest success gained by 15l in handicap hunter chase at Stratford (2m5f, good) last May; will be hard to beat if in similar form here but was pulled up in a point last month, after a layoff, and today's ground is likely to be slower than he prefers. |
3/1 |
9/2
Form: 134/25 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
1st May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fine effort at 150-1 when under 3l third at Newbury in March; all wins in the last four years, including matches in two opens in 2025, gained going left-handed on sound/quick surfaces, and perhaps best forgiven an uncharacteristic exit at Lockinge latest as he usually finds a leg. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
A three-time winner over regulation fences and prolific in points (5-7); however, he's 12 now and was pulled up in a recent point after quite a lengthy break; has a bit on his plate at any rate. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
Arthur's Sixpence
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.73 |
| Trifecta | £11.90 |