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Good To SoftWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6243.6
- 2m 1f 77y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
16/1 (Won)
Form: P71347 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Ended most recent campaign with a fifth chase win, in April 2023; well held over hurdles since back from an absence but his recent Sedgefield chase second for Osian Radford was encouraging; has won both course starts, over hurdles (2m4f, heavy) and this race in 2023; solid player. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
disputed lead, led after 2nd, faced challenge 2 out, headed just before last, bit short of room just after last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
disputed lead, led after 2nd, faced challenge 2 out, headed just before last, bit short of room just after last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
13/2
Form: 3P5-P2
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
12th Jun 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Record of 2-3 in Irish points; no win in first ten runs under rules but he made his breakthrough in a chase handicap at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; was left well clear when the favourite fell at the last but he was 2l up at the time and his confidence should be boosted after that; respected up 3lb. |
7/2 |
|
1st 4 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
jumped well, pressed leader, led 4th, joined after 3 out, 2 lengths ahead when left well clear last |
13/8 |
|
6 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Comes into this off the back of two silver medals, firstly at Lingfield (2m, good) in February (form worked out well) and when only run out of it late at Bangor (2m1f, good) 17 days ago, though whether he would have finished in front of Feel The Pinch had that rival not unseated at the last is debatable; up another 2lb but a contender nonetheless. |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 6P-74P CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Won three-runner point in April but struggled when back in a handicap chase three weeks ago, and this veteran needs to respond very positively to a change of headgear (usually wears cheekpieces). |
33/1 |
|
10th 10 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Point winner in April but his rules form is modest; although placed under Jess Stewart on both recent runs in hunter chases, he's been well held; needs to find plenty more back in handicap company. |
100/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Recent point winner but a modest performer under rules these days and his Ludlow third was remote. |
40/1 |
11/2
Form: 313-51 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles. |
20/1 |
|
12th 4 |
31st Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Has won five chases at up to 2m3f but rather disappointing on last three starts (cheekpieces tried last time, but left off here); well treated on his best form but bit to prove back over hurdles. |
20/1 |
|
10th 1 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time chase winner; needs to better his recent efforts but has conditions to suit here and has slipped to a very tempting mark; could be very dangerous if perked up by first-time cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: -62F32 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
held up in rear, struggling after 4 out |
5/1 |
7/2
Form: 5P112F D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced and generally disappointing since spring 2024, having been in a few different yards, but shaped quite well on debut for latest new trainer, in recent 2m1f hurdle, and reverts to chasing on tempting mark. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A fair winning chaser (at up to 2m3f) for Stuart Coltherd but he came in last of 17 back hurdling at Doncaster (3m) on his final run for Rebecca Menzies in January; he starts out for another new yard now with plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
soon disputed lead, led 2nd |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 3-P42P CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Regressive 10yo; suggested he might be ready to exploit his much reduced mark when second at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last month but was pulled up over C&D three weeks later and is not an easy one to predict today. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
No longer the force of old but, following another wind op, he posted a good effort when second at Doncaster (2m3f, good) three weeks ago, despite racing a bit too freely; drops back in trip here; one to consider. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
3rd Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
10yo who is not the force of old but didn't run badly when 15l fourth of seven at Hereford four weeks ago on second stable start and he's had wind surgery since; continues to drop down the weights; not ruled out. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 416F13 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
No longer the force of old but returned from break with C&D (good) win off much reduced mark in June and subsequently ran well over fences here; still well handicapped over hurdles and seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark over hurdles here (2m1f, good) ten days ago when back from a break; he wasn't running well over fences towards the end of last year but he's a three-time chase winner who is able to run off the same mark as for that recent hurdle win, so is entitled to respect. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Nine-time winner over jumps, including over C&D last July; out of form over hurdles and fences afterwards but the booking of James King catches the eye and, having dropped to a career-low mark, this 11yo could be a player back from a break. |
10/1 |
5/2
Form: 8-6811 D
Last run: 61 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Always comes with risk, given his jumping often lacks fluency and that he apparently needs to be held up in rear, but he's effectively 7lb lower than when keeping on well for second in valuable Ascot handicap (2m1f, good) in November and will be suited by this return to forecast good ground; blinkered for last two runs; cheekpieces tried today. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
None too consistent and was only fifth in this last year; however, very capable of being competitive on his best form and the first-time blinkers appeared to be working until he clouted two out here a month ago in the race won by Mighty Bandit; could run well. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Successful (off 7lb lower) in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having performed poorly in latest start; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to added blinkers. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 455-P7
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
5th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Maiden under rules; hasn't achieved much in four chases since joining this stable and also 5lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
6th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Soundly beaten in all three starts for new stable this year and now 0-9 under rules; 1lb wrong here and clearly needs to do much better. |
16/1 |
|
7th 4 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Left Charlie Longsdon after disappointing chasing debut in November and didn't fire on either start for new stable towards end of last season; needs to turn a corner. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £91.78 |
| Tricast | £2217.40 |
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