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Good To SoftRoger And Jenny Farrant Diamond Wedding Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 3f 164y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: 54-F26
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Four-time winner over fences including here (about 2m 3f, good) in 2024; last ran over hurdles when second at Wincanton (about 3m, good to soft) and he returns to this sphere after a couple of errors at Plumpton last month; respected. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time chase winner (2m3f/3m1f) in 2023 and 2024, two of them here, and shaped promisingly on hurdles return in December after a long absence; left behind a below-par run over fences later that month with a short-head defeat at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; back up 2lb but needs respecting with course form. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Won three out of four chases in October-December 2024 (including C&D, good to soft; handles softer) and was an encouraging second over hurdles here (about 3m) on his comeback from a year's absence; return to fences didn't go well at Taunton later that month but could bounce back following two months off. |
7/2 |
5/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 92-182 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, led clearly before 3 out, headed on turn after 3 out, weakening when lost position last |
11/2 |
|
4th 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, led clearly before 3 out, headed on turn after 3 out |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Chris Gordon; two fair runs over fences on first two starts for this yard and sound third at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces when reverting to hurdles last time; a possible. |
5/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 4093- BF
Last run: 220 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
14th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
prominent |
5/1 |
|
0 2 |
21st Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner who is lightly raced under rules and he returned after wind surgery with a rallying third in a similar race at Plumpton (2m3f, good to soft) last month; sent off favourite that day and he's a big player if he can build on that. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
6th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Irish point winner; had to settle for third when warm favourite for chase/handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft) in March but that was still a pretty good run and he may benefit from today's drop back in trip; had wind surgery in September. |
7/2 |
11/2
Form: 6045-3 BF
Last run: 177 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-7 over hurdles and the same over fences but he's been a consistent sort for Tom Gretton, including a big run from out of the handicap in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) last time; tongue tied on last two outings; needs each-way respect on this debut for new yard. |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-7 over hurdles and the same over fences but he's been a consistent sort for Tom Gretton, including a big run from out of the handicap in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) last time; tongue tied on last two outings; needs each-way respect on this debut for new yard. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 11 |
10th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders when not fluent 12th |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: /25-72
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On a fairly tough mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour and ran a solid second over C&D last time; every chance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two solid placed efforts since returning from a break, latest when a 7.25l third at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm; Magic Seven second) last month; should give another good account though he remains vulnerable off this sort of mark. |
15/2 |
7/1
Form: 4555-
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip. |
9/2 |
|
7th 16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced point runner-up who won at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second chase start and followed up at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy); beaten just a nose at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) last time by a winner who has since defied a 6lb rise, and he has attractive claims up 4lb. |
5/4 |
10/1
Form: 41-443 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won over C&D in April 2023 and a chase here in April 2024; however, he's struggled this season following a long absence, including at this course on three occasions; 4lb out of the handicap; major turnaround needed. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Returned from a long layoff with some disappointing efforts this season but took a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January, where he put in a good front-running shift before tiring; now 1lb lower than when winning comfortably by 13l over C&D (good) in April 2024 and enters calculations; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 7P67-9
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
20-race maiden; only two of those were over fences (including latest) but he's very hard to fancy from 10lb out of the weights proper. |
100/1 |
|
8th 11 |
6th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
19-race maiden who was pulled upon chasing debut last December and hasn't shown a great deal over hurdles since; 5lb out of the weights; not the obvious answer. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: 6P24-
Last run: 233 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Maiden who would come into it on his best staying hurdle form but his chase efforts don't compare, including when soundly beaten on the return to fences at Fontwell last time out. |
9/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-7 over hurdles; ran well when clear third here (3m2f, good) in May but has fitness to prove after five-month break and today's drop back in trip may not be ideal; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Struggled over hurdles last season and was pulled up when given another try over fences in January; now 0-14 under all codes and has a lot more to prove than some of these. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 52P36P
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Pulled up in consecutive chases in the autumn and again when reappearing over hurdles last month; now 0-19 under all codes and has a lot to prove but still worth a glance in the betting; cheekpieces refitted. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Placed in 3-11 hurdle starts on good or good to soft, all at around 2m4f; handy mark but hasn't looked as effective over this trip. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 86624-
Last run: 216 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
12th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and reminders 10th |
66/1 |
|
7 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
prominent, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £67.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £56.62 |
| Tricast | £179.10 |
| Trifecta | £277.70 |
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