14.30
SoftVisit racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 4f 198y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
Form: 8125PP D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
soon led, headed before 5th, soon lost position gradually |
8/1 |
|
4 |
14th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
soon led, headed before 5th, soon lost position gradually |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Ended a long losing over 2m5f here in May but he's twice failed to back it up, seventh at Cartmel (3m1f) following month; plenty more is required after a break. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 14-162 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 131P36 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a couple of 2m4f chases for Jackie Stephen; sound run when 2l second at Catterick in November (3m1f, good) but disappointing since; plenty to prove now. |
33/1 |
|
13 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
33-1 runner-up to I See The Sea over C&D in November; however, two lesser performances have followed and this 11yo needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten on both starts for this stable in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and not seen again since; back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted today; 3lb wrong; needs to prove some ability remains. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 9-5243
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
11th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Some creditable efforts early last year when switched to fences and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, he hasn't been at the same level on his two outings this season and needs something extra today. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 |
22nd Dec 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
0-13 under rules but ran fairly well on last month's seasonal debut at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) and is now 5lb lower than when placed in quite valuable series final at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) in March; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
28th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 2f 202y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-12 under rules and his stamina for this far is not guaranteed as the ground was good when he was beaten about 9l over 3m at Bangor in April when last seen; perhaps best watched back from a break. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: P-9S84
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Both wins over fences, the most recent at Ayr (3m, soft; 14-1) in November; pulled up twice since, with no obvious explanation; reverts to hurdles for the first time since November 2022 seeking a much needed revival. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Lightly raced since chase win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in spring 2023; little promise in two outings in May; enough to prove. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 225P-5
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Hexham in November (3m, good to soft); very disappointing since; best watched for now. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 711531 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won three times over fences in the 2022-23 season and well handicapped on that form; however, he struggled on his final two outings last term (hurdles/fences) and was pulled up over hurdles at Ayr on January 2 when back from an absence; others arrive with less to prove. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Won three times over fences in the 2022-23 season and well handicapped on that form; however, he struggled on his final two outings last term (hurdles/fences) and was pulled up over hurdles at Ayr on January 2 when back from an absence; others arrive with less to prove. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Returns from an absence on a handy mark and having had wind surgery, and he's won here twice over fences; however, he was tailed off on his last two starts (hurdles/fences) and his best form has come in chases. |
40/1 |
9/2
Form: -83962 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
11-race maiden but only two starts over fences and was close second at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) last week; nudged up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated and has form at up to 2m5f over hurdles; dangerous in another change of headgear. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Tailed off on chase debut here (3m, heavy) a fortnight ago but he's never convinced over that trip and he ran okay for a fair way; good third over hurdles at Ayr (2m5f, heavy) in January when wearing first-time cheekpieces and perhaps the first-time blinkers will give him a boost today. |
11/4 |
|
6th 10 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: F-6790
Last run: 97 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
7th 10 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
9 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Form is largely poor; yet to finish in the first five. |
50/1 |
Form: 000U-8 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
held up in rear, always behind, pulled up after 4 out |
33/1 |
|
0 3 |
3rd Oct 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won over fences for Ruth Jefferson last year but was sold out of that stable after a disappointing run in May and was safely held on stable debut the following month; returns from break with quite a bit to prove. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: -P1235 D
Last run: 97 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
18th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won C&D handicap (good) last September but her form cooled during the winter and she was pulled up at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) on her return last month; chase record now stands at 1-9 and she needs to turn things around; cheekpieces added. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a handicap at Perth (2m4f, good) last September and she went very close at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) next time but her form has cooled in last two runs; chase record now stands at 1-8 and she needs to get back near her best after a break. |
12/1 |
|
5th 9 |
1st Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Has taken well to chasing, winning at Perth in September (2m4f, good) and creditable runs both starts since; a contender. |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 7790-8
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair effort when third in a 2m4f novice chase on this card last season (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't shown anything this year (ran out on second occasion); plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
|
4th 12 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair effort when third in a 2m4f novice chase on this card last season (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't shown anything this year (ran out on second occasion); plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
|
7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
11-race maiden who ran out at the first fence at Musselburgh last month and is 13lb out of the handicap today; others are preferred. |
50/1 |
15/2
Form: 8077B3
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
8th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 198y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Nine-race maiden but he went close off a reduced mark at Hexham (2m4f, heavy; 4-1) last week on only his second start over fences; that was his most convincing effort so far and has claims if he can back that up. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
30th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Made no impact in his three handicap hurdles and he was behind when brought down at the final fence over C&D (heavy) on his recent chase debut. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
16th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Modest hurdler who needs to improve markedly on this switch to chasing. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £60.79 |
| Tricast | £815.04 |
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