16.45
SoftNewtonAbbotRace On Twitter Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7433.78
- 3m 1f 170y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: /431F-
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Solid performances in notable handicaps this season, winning the Badger Beers at Wincanton then fourth in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown and Ladbrokes Trophy over C&D; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years; respected back down in class. |
9/4 |
|
4th 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Jumped well and dominated throughout in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (3m1f, good; handles softer) and gave it another good go off this 8lb higher mark at Sandown; assured competition for the lead here has to reduce his appeal. |
25/1 |
|
7th 7 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead, hit 5th |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: P/856-
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
midfield, weakened after 12th, left in modest fourth before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
6/1 |
|
2 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Struggled in Aintree Foxhunters' three weeks ago and is not one to rely upon heavily but his win at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) for Sam Loxton in February makes him of strong interest on this stable debut. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
11th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Nothing like as good he was when at his peak for Venetia Williams and had luck on his side when beating last year's winner of this race at Wincanton in February (2m4f, soft); now has to bounce back from a shock defeat at Ludlow at the hands of Captain Tommy. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1/213- BF
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful staying hurdler who has won six of his 13 races, two of them last season, at Haydock in December (3m, good to soft) and at Warwick in March (3m2f, good to soft); not so good last time but these conditions suit and he could bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Back in good form this winter, including on last two starts (good to soft) when he prevailed narrowly over C&D in December and battled back for a clearcut win at Warwick (3m2f; from Porter In the Park) four weeks ago; raised another 4lb but the return to a sharper test is more of a worry. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
A thorough stayer who has won over fences; back in good form over hurdles following a break and seemed to do just enough when prevailing narrowly at Haydock (3m, good to soft); every chance off this 5lb higher mark. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /4373-
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
28th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
never going well, in touch with leaders, cajoled along 5th, pushed along 8th, mistake 3 out, soon eased and pulled up |
11/2 |
|
5th 8 |
21st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won the 2021 Warwick Classic over 3m5f and good third in that race last January; well handicapped on that form but this 10yo has been well beaten on both runs this season and needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 |
30th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Useful stayer on his day; won the Classic Chase at Warwick (3m5f, soft) in 2021 and placed in that same major handicap last season; could go well off a handy mark with Exeter reappearance under his belt. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 41440- D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, went second and 13th, hit 4 out, soon weakened |
8/1 |
Verdict
Notachance has very solid claims on the back of his excellent effort in the Midlands National but SUPER SURVIVOR (nap) gets the nod. He’s well handicapped on the form of his Chepstow win in December and did well to give himself any chance late on when sluggish throughout out in a different handicap on that same Uttoxeter card in March. He’s better than that.[Alistair Jones]