15.30
SoftBetway Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (Limited Handicap Chase) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £47552
- 2m 1f 109y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.80
Form: 1292-5 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
10yo who has been better than ever this season; soft ground was against him in the Champion Chase and prior to that he beat Jonbon by a neck to win the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft); however, the runner-up was well below his best; others make greater appeal. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
27th Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
10yo who has been better than ever this season; soft ground was against him in the Champion Chase and prior to that he beat Jonbon by a neck to win the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft); however, the runner-up was well below his best; others make greater appeal. |
50/1 |
|
5 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Often a front-runner; has won on soft but seems ideally suited by good/good to soft; rallied gamely to beat odds-on Jonbon in the rescheduled Clarence House here in January, making it three wins from his last four starts; however, looks far from sure to confirm placings with that otherwise superior rival who blew his chance with a dodgy round of jumping; in great form this term but needs better still to land a Champion Chase. |
25/1 |
5/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 1221P- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
9yo who appears to have regressed but heavy ground may have been too much at Sandown three weeks ago and prior to that he was a fair fourth at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); his two biggest wins have come at Kempton and he's one to consider now back here off a dangerous mark. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 3P2P5-
Last run: 214 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful chaser in his prime but last month's hurdling win at Fontwell (2m5f, good) came off a hugely reduced handicap mark and it's not easy to predict whether his revival will gather momentum. |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has been through a quiet spell but he ran respectably when fourth at Worcester (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) last time; likely to need more. |
13/2 |
|
6 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Very useful chaser in his prime but this year's efforts, in three hurdles and a chase, make him tough to recommend. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 1143-6
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 14 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 4lb |
Out of sorts for a long time before returning to form with a fine effort to finish fifth in the Topham; had decent 2m form early in his career |
25/1 |
|
5th 29 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
He won a Grade 3 novice chase in March 2023 but this 10yo has been nowhere near that level across the last two seasons. |
66/1 |
|
16th 6 |
2nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 120y |
10st 10lb |
No success since 2023 and recent form generally poor; back from a short break with lots to prove. |
25/1 |
5/1
Form: 31144- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 165
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
led, headed then prominent 5th, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 4 out |
14/1 |
9/2
Form: /10PP- D
Last run: 237 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won a 2m4f Aintree handicap (good to soft) in late 2022 off 6lb higher but has offered very little in his six subsequent appearances, the latest 25 days ago on his return from a break. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won a 2m4f Aintree handicap (good to soft) in late 2022 off 6lb higher but has offered very little in his six subsequent appearances, the latest 25 days ago on his return from a break. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
1st Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Quickly lost his way after beginning 2022-23 season with excellent win at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) and there has been no revival on his two appearances this term; leap of faith required to support him here. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.94 |
| Trifecta | £92.10 |
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