14.55
SoftBetway ‘Future Stars’ Silver Bowl Novices’ Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £21784
- 3m 0f 54y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
4/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1214- D
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Had struggled badly in recent years but belatedly showed a smart level of ability remains when second over C&D (soft) in first-time blinkers (retained) four weeks ago; put back up 4lb but retains handicapping scope if building on that, with his top stable's good form providing hope that he can. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won a Grade 1 novice hurdle and Grade 2 novice chase in 2023; his mark continues to tumble but for good reason and a major revival is required with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
25 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Won Grade 1 novice hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival (3m, soft) and made a promising start to chasing career last season, when he continued to look all about stamina; his career has taken a spectacular wrong turn since but there was a slight hint last time of getting back on track. |
66/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 22282- D
Last run: 216 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Unfair to knock his strike-rate of 1-12 over fences as he's run some crackers in defeat, with four seconds last season including a strong C&D handicap and the Ultima at Cheltenham in March; quite likely that he was over the top when last to finish in the 3m1f Grade 1 novice at Aintree; tough, consistent and much respected despite a challenging mark. |
100/30 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Unfair to knock his strike-rate of 1-12 over fences as he's run some crackers in defeat, with four seconds last season including a strong C&D handicap and the Ultima at Cheltenham in March; quite likely that he was over the top when last to finish in the 3m1f Grade 1 novice at Aintree; tough, consistent and much respected despite a challenging mark. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 7 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Only 1-11 over fences, the success in a Grade 2 Reynoldstown at Ascot that essentially fell apart; however, he's proved very consistent in good handicaps otherwise this term, second at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; again likely to give his running. |
10/1 |
7/4
Form: 2111F- C
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Two Grade 1 wins, namely the 2m4f novice chase at the 2024 Cheltenham Festival (soft) and this season's Betfair Chase at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); ran well for a long way before fading into fourth in last month's Gold Cup at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft); this drop back in trip could well be a positive move; effective here and respected in first-time cheekpieces. |
2/1 |
|
4th 5 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Won the 2m4f novice chase at the 2024 Festival (soft) and added a second Grade 1 win in the Betfair Chase at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) this season; a mistake two out proved costly when 5l third of four to Spillane's Tower in the Grade 2 Cotswold Chase here (3m1f, soft) in January and he rallied up the hill; however, he may just lack the required class today. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Top-class 9yo, successful in ten of his 18 races; better than ever on his last two starts, winning Betfair Chase at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) on reappearance with plenty in hand; has run well on both his outings at Cheltenham; again looks the one to beat. |
8/13 |
20/1
Form: 1
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hunter chase winner in Ireland but was struggling in points before another modest effort here two weeks ago. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hunter chase winner in Ireland but was struggling in points before another modest effort here two weeks ago. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a maiden hunter chase in Ireland but that was two years ago and it's been a struggle in four 3m points this year (hooded for the last three); tongue-tie now returns. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 512-
Last run: 234 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Lurks on dangerous mark and is very well suited by slow ground but did not achieve a great deal when remote second in four-runner race at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month and has not run to form since December 2024. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Mixes hurdling and chasing but yet to win in this sphere; has dropped to a career-low mark but has his work cut out against more progressive rivals. |
7/2 |
|
7th 4 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Pulled up over fences on two of his last three starts, jumping poorly most recently; however, in between he was a good second in a chase at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) and he's been effective at 3m and over hurdles in the past; no surprise to see a big performance now back over hurdles. |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.74 |
| Trifecta | £10.00 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Stay Away FayPOSTDATA:
BallydesmondThe Star:
Hurricane HighwayThe Guardian:
Grey DawningWEST COUNTRY:
Stay Away FayThe Times:
Stay Away FayTelegraph:
Stay Away FayDaily Mail:
Stay Away FayD Express:
Stay Away FayDaily Mirror:
Stay Away FayThe Sun:
Stay Away FayDaily Record:
Stay Away FayLAMBOURN:
Ballydesmond