16.15
Good To SoftWilliam Hill Handicap Chase (Registered As The Freebooter Handicap Chase) (Premier Handicap) (GBB)
- Prize money: £56270
- 3m 0f 210y
- Class 1
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 3-1310
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Successful in notable handicaps at Cheltenham (2m4f) and Aintree (3m1f) in the 2022-23 campaign and is well treated on that form; hasn't looked the same horse since, however. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, slightly hampered 4 out, some headway 3 out, weakened home turn |
10/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: -235P0
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Winless away from galloping tracks, but recorded some of his best RPRs in Graded chases around Kempton and the Mildmay Course; still capable of fairly useful form little more than a year ago, and right in the mix if racing more sparingly with the hood debuted latest quickly discarded. |
2/1 |
|
1 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
12st 4lb |
Has made the frame in a couple of points this winter for new yard; fairly useful for previous stable and, accordingly, is one of the main players on ratings in this hunter chase debut; hood applied. |
9/1 |
|
11 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 111113 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
He won two in a row in the summer (3m2f/2m7f, good) but was pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October and soundly beaten in the Rehearsal at Newcastle (2m7f, good) last time; needs to bounce back. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 23-153
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
35 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
11yo whose three peak ratings were recorded over an extended 2m4f in the mud at Cheltenham, notably his Plate win at the 2024 Festival (2lb higher today); flew over these fences in the Topham next time but cracked badly in the closing stages and he's not really got going this season, 14th back in the Plate last time; lots of doubts. |
66/1 |
|
35 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
11yo whose three peak ratings were recorded over an extended 2m4f in the mud at Cheltenham, notably his Plate win at the 2024 Festival (2lb higher today); flew over these fences in the Topham next time but cracked badly in the closing stages and he's not really got going this season, 14th back in the Plate last time; lots of doubts. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Runs off the same mark as for his Cheltenham Festival win last year (2m4f, soft) and he was a creditable fourth of 15 in this race in 2023 (good to soft); however, he was outstayed on that occasion and this 11yo has finished down the field on both outings this year. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: -22457
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
12yo who staged a renaissance when winning a veterans' chase at Cheltenham in November and has continued in pretty good heart; however, it's likely he'll be vulnerable today; soundly beaten in this race 12 months ago. |
66/1 |
|
4th 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Form over shorter this term features a reappearance success in veterans' race at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft; beat Mister Coffey); record at Newbury includes a success in 2m7f Grade 2 in 2022 and respectable effort in major 3m2f handicap in 2023; solid claims. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time Grade 2 chase winner who snapped long losing sequence to land veterans' handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in November; ran okay when third next time; however, this 12yo looks vulnerable in today's company. |
50/1 |
22/1
Form: 220BP3
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Has won twice over fences but has struggled since returning from a 587 day layoff; impossible to make a case for on his banks debut. |
50/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 193y |
11st 4lb |
Has won twice over fences but has struggled since returning from a 587 day layoff; impossible to make a case for on his banks debut. |
50/1 |
|
11th 6 |
25th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Dual winner over fences at around 2m4f; well beaten in three starts this season, including when pulling up the last twice; doesn't look suited to this sort of stamina test. |
33/1 |
13/2
Form: 1-5630
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Pulled up/tailed off on all seven starts since winning the Welsh National for the Moore stable in December 2023; it's tricky to assess what he's capable of nowadays but this race is vastly easier than he's used to and if he retains any spark he'll be tough to beat on this stable debut. |
3/1 |
|
2 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Well suited by soft/heavy ground; landed the 2023 Welsh National off current mark; subsequent form figures (P0PPPP) are dismal but this first run since wind surgery may be the time to bank on a revival and catch him; attractively handicapped, with that in mind. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 2-1277
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Back on track with two good runs at Kempton (3m, good) this spring, the latter a win; probably still on a workable mark after 5lb rise but didn't find much at business end at Perth recently; now sports cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
pressed leader, led before 6th, headed just before 13th, hit 13th, lost position before 3 out |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led, raced in second when headed 2nd, ridden after 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, led narrowly last |
7/2 |
12/1
Form: -11124 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Showed that he retained spark when fourth of five at Ayr (3m, soft) in January, when he made a bad mistake and jumped to the right at that left-handed track; goes right-handed today; however, tailed off in Grade 2 novice hurdle since and best form has come on soft/heavy going; a visor goes on. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
dwelt start, in rear, not fluent 1st, struggling 4 out |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 4-1249
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Took well to these fences in last year's renewal but subsided rapidly after three out, which might have been surprising for one who'd won a 4m2f Midlands National (March 2024) but he seemed to race a bit too zestfully in the front rank; 3lb lower today, having run respectably on reappearance but moderately in two hurdle races since (wind surgery before latest); now tongue tied first time; a bit to prove. |
100/1 |
|
4th 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
10yo who was pulled up in Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December and conditional Toby McCain-Mitchell is unable to claim today; however, he's had wind surgery since his latest outing, which might help, and he was second in this 12 months ago having finished third in the Long Walk the time before; it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this prominent-racer. |
10/1 |
|
12th 12 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Jumped and hung badly right in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f, heavy) last March but nevertheless battled back to win, the clear highlight among seven chases going this way round; scoring by 31l at Ascot (3m5f, good; 12lb higher today) was a good way to start this season and he's run with credit over hurdles since; going left-handed is a concern but there are lots of positives otherwise. |
22/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-4P14 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Strike-rate of 4-14 over fences but has seen very little action during the past three years and now returns from an even lengthier absence at the age of 11; potentially very well handicapped should market vibes bode well. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
led, headed before 14th, soon prominent, lost ground after 3 out, weakened from 2 out |
11/2 |
|
7th 5 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Front-runner; 4-12 over fences, the latest win gained off 2lb higher over C&D (good to soft) in February 2023; shaped as if retaining all his ability at Doncaster on reappearance, and less positive tactics seemed to backfire over a longer trip at Musselburgh next time; should have optimum conditions here and he's high on the list. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 55-433 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
didn't jump with fluency, prominent, dropped to midfield 4th, dropped to rear 10th |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Had a ball with seven wins from the autumn of 2020 to December 2021; beaten when departing late on in a strong handicap at Aintree recently and she's held by Pink Legend on their Exeter clash in February. |
12/1 |
|
10 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Made mincemeat of modest marks in early days over fences and had a purple spell with seven wins from the autumn of 2020 to December 2021, her final win coming at Hereford (3m1f, good; has won on heavy); just two handicap runs in defeat since, both of which make this look quite an ask. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 81PP55 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 7f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Has been a reliable mare in previous seasons ans looked set for a fine campaign when a long-priced Grade 2 winner at this venue last November; has lost form alarmingly and is now tried with blinkers for the first time. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Can lead; has had a fallow spell since winning a Grade 2 novice at Punchestown in November (2m6f, yielding) and little in her latest two handicap starts (in October and January) suggests she has anything in hand off her current mark. |
16/1 |
|
32 |
10th Apr 2023 Soft 3m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Second reserve; won the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice at Punchestown in November (2m6f) but hasn't produced an effort of note since then. |
12/1
Form: 32-3P2
Last run: 89 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
11yo who has a poor strike-rate and isn't the force of old but, following a wind op, he returned to form with a clear, close second in a first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good to soft; in the mix if backing up that latest run, despite 6lb rise. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Useful in his prime but has been out of form since returning from long absence for new stable in the autumn; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time visor to prompt a revival. |
20/1 |
|
8th 8 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Veteran who has tumbled down the weights but his last win was in 2020 and he's been well held in three runs for new yard this winter; has something to prove and he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: -06380
Last run: 70 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out |
25/1 |
|
7th 4 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out |
25/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
30th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
His mark continues to fall and he hinted at a revival when 20l second here (2m, soft) last November; however, pulled up at Aintree (2m4f, heavy) since and he's back to having plenty to prove; visor replaces cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £114.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £91.67 |
| Tricast | £925.61 |
| Trifecta | £1692.70 |
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