18.35
GoodOptimum Pay Group Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 3m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.90
- Place: £3.80
Form: 43293/ D
Last run: 486 days
W: 11st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 13 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Three wins last year came at a cost mark-wise and he was beaten 16l when second to Celebre D'Allen at Aintree in late October; others should be better handicapped. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Form dipped sharply in similar event at Chepstow 16 days ago when bidding for a hat-trick; even if bouncing back, current mark leaves him needing a career-best performance. |
16/1 |
|
0 4 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Sometimes in need of mid-race encouragement but often strong in the finish and he arrives here on a hat-trick after wins at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) and Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft); unlike a few of these there are no wellbeing issues, but rain might be an issue as 0-13 on soft or heavy. |
6/1 |
25/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: 41440- D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
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 |
5/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 02190- D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Not quite a year since he won off a 20lb higher mark at Perth (3m, good); insufficient encouragement on last two stasrts, even allowing for the inadequacy of the trip, and hopes rest with the return of the cheekpieces worn for last four wins. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 4212U- C
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, lost ground after 2nd, reminder after 7th, struggling from 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
4/1 |
|
3 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, lost ground after 2nd, reminder after 7th, struggling from 4 out |
4/1 |
|
6th 1 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
His second to Lowry's Bar at Exeter in December (2m3f; stays 3m+) reads really well and it wasn't a bad effort last time at Taunton (2m7f); an 11yo now but goes on any ground and he can't be discounted. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: /P556-
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Winning chaser for Nicky Henderson; remains a capable pointer but at these weights he's held by Bennys King and Autonomous Cloud on their Leicester clash in February. |
100/1 |
|
6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Winning chaser for Nicky Henderson; remains a capable pointer but at these weights he's held by Bennys King and Autonomous Cloud on their Leicester clash in February. |
100/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
25th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Useful handicapper in his prime and collected three points for new stable last season; returned from layoff with very respectable second of three in a point this month but faces a tough assignment here and would probably prefer better ground. |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 38693-
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Point, hurdle and chase winner, mostly on slow ground; has won when fresh; below his last winning mark but has a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Nov 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Point, hurdle and chase winner, mostly on slow ground; has won when fresh; below his last winning mark but has a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Failed to give his running over fences last time but ran really well at Ascot the time before and he's capable over hurdles; not dismissed. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 275/6- D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
3rd May 2024 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, challenging but not fluent 23rd, briefly led 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
10/1 |
|
5th 13 |
3rd May 2024 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Capable of low-150s RPRs here and elsewhere in his pomp, and recorded his first successes since late 2020 (and the rider's first ever) in a pair of conditions events between the flags this spring (soft, good; beat Mitchouka 9l latest); more needed, but clearly back on good terms with himself. |
10/1 |
|
7th 3 |
20th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful chaser in his prime but, following a long layoff, made low-key stable debut when sixth of seven over hurdles in March; sports refitted cheekpieces here; current ability is very hard to gauge. |
20/1 |
Form: 33212-
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
disputed lead early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, not fluent and reminders 6th, lost ground quickly after 9th, dropped to rear after 10th, pulled up before 13th |
33/1 |
|
6th 9 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last March and is well very handicapped on that form, but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season. |
66/1 |
|
6th 9 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last March and is well very handicapped on that form, but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season. |
66/1 |
8/1
Form: 31/41/ D
Last run: 580 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
4th Aug 2023 Good 3m 0f 5y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
First start for 19 months when pulled up at Uttoxeter in May; only four chasing starts (two wins) and could have more to offer if he can be coaxed back to form, although obvious doubts for now. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
20th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Low-mileage 9yo who is 2-3 over fences; not seen since winning easily by 15l at Kempton (3m, good) in October 2021 but market support will make him of significant interest. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 82P12- D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got up close home for C&D (good) win under Edward Vaughan in April and, if anything, ought to be better suited by today's forecast slower ground; contender if recent reappearance run has done him good. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got up close home for C&D (good) win under Edward Vaughan in April and, if anything, ought to be better suited by today's forecast slower ground; contender if recent reappearance run has done him good. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 11th |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: /P5PU-
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
20th May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Out of form since returning from long absence and looked an unlikely winner before unseating at the third-last fence at Perth last month; might be boosted by combination of better ground and first-time cheekpieces here. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
28th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Out of form following an absence of 689 days this season, although last two runs have been on heavy ground (has won on soft); could bounce back off a reduced mark but plenty to prove, not least his stamina, although won over 3m pointing. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, lost position and reminders after 6th |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 112P5- D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
8th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
disputed lead, led before 11th |
25/1 |
|
8th 8 |
6th Jun 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Dual 3m chase winner (good and good to soft); has been well below par on his last three starts; much more needed. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £242.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £213.93 |
| Tricast | £2275.27 |
| Trifecta | £2684.60 |
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