13.05
Good To SoftSri Lanka – The Wonder Of Asia Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10406
- 2m 4f 10y
- Class 3
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
Form: 2330-1 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices' Chase here (1m7f, heavy) in December 2023 and comfortably won handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last November; the return to Sandown is an interesting angle but he's been well beaten the last twice and needs to be better than ever today; headgear applied. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won the Grade 1 Henry VIII Novices' Chase here (1m7f, heavy) in December 2023 and comfortably won handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last November; the return to Sandown is an interesting angle but he's been well beaten the last twice and needs to be better than ever today; headgear applied. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 8y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Record of 4-7 over fences includes a Grade 1 novice win last term and impressive handicap performance at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance; perhaps unsuited by the return to Cheltenham last time; has something to find at the weights but looks interesting as a second-season chaser who could rate higher still. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 1619-2
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Has shown good form for new stable, mostly in handicaps, including at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f); defied top weight at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, looking better than ever; leading chance at the weights in his bid for a second Grade 2 success. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
This 8yo arrives in career-best form after his staying-on efforts in Newbury's Greatwood Gold Cup (2m4f) and the Ultima at Cheltenham (3m1f; again on good to soft; won on good); has to be feared, for all that he's 4lb higher than for those runs and 2m3f is on the tight side for him. |
5/2 |
|
4th 12 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Kept on well for third in handicap at Ascot (3m, good) in November and creditable third of six on stable debut in Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good to soft) last month, before close second in handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) ten days ago; he was 10l clear of the third last time and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper off the same mark today; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus and he showed promise here last April; one to consider seriously. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 4/212- D
Last run: 202 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
30th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, mistake 9th, hit 3 out, headed final 110yds, soon no extra, lost second towards finish |
15/8 |
|
4th 4 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won 2m5f Kempton novice hurdle (good to soft) last season; came up against smart Le Patron in 2m4f Sandown handicap on chase/seasonal debut and was in second until a bad mistake two out seemed to knock the stuffing out of him; runs off 3lb lower this afternoon and is likely to have a big say if his stamina holds. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 5 |
12th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Solid three-race campaign as a novice hurdler this January-April, easily making all at 1-5 in a four-runner race for his win (Kempton 2m5f, good to soft); put in his place by the winner there next time but should embark on chase career with plenty of potential. |
6/1 |
2/1
Form: 2142P- C
Last run: 246 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Easily won a handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; his three hurdle wins have come there and he needs to prove he can reproduce his best form at a different track, but today's trip and forecast soft ground will be right up his street and he's not ruled out on his first run here. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 103y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won by 18l over C&D in December 2024 and runner-up to Red Dirt Road in this race (off 2lb higher than today) next time, both on heavy going; well beaten last March and November (given wind surgery in between) but surged back to some form when short-headed here four weeks ago; that was over just 2m4f on good ground and today's conditions are more likely to see him back to his best; big shout if he is. |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.34 |
| Trifecta | £25.00 |
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