13.15
Good To SoftSupport The Injured Jockeys Fund Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 3f 51y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 56919- D BF
Last run: 221 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lots to prove regarding current form having been struggled over fences/hurdles on his three starts this season, but they've all been on good ground which might not have suited; not discounted off dangerous mark. |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 |
14th Dec 2024 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 |
14th Dec 2024 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.60
Form: 9750-P
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Consistent spell last winter included a 2m3f win at Catterick (good to soft); not having such a steady time of it this winter but he hadn't been brushed off when coming down two out in the race won by The Paddy Pie at Sedgefield last month; in the mix if shrugging that off. |
4/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 240-40
Last run: 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
prominent, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last |
25/1 |
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9 |
19th Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
prominent, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 |
1st Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced in second, weakened 3 out |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: P70
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January. |
15/8 |
|
5th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner who was runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and filled same position at Doncaster (2m4f, soft) last month; disappointing over C&D last time but no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show. |
13/2 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender. |
11/2 |
4/1
Form: 55-253
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, hit 3rd |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, hit 3rd |
10/1 |
|
7 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and he has form at up to 3m; however, below his best on his last three starts and was pulled up at Carlisle a fortnight ago. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: -452U6
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features. |
5/1 |
|
9 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 27-227
Last run: 141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
4th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 65y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Incredibly consistent on his last four starts, three seconds and a win (all on good between 2m3f and 2m5f) returning an RPR of 100 each time; had course form over hurdles for previous connections and he's a player once again from an unchanged mark. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 9 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
In good form over C&D this summer since the visor returned, just denied on his June reappearance then going one better 20 days later, and matched those efforts when down in trip and runner-up at Stratford (2m3f) last month off this mark; likely to run well again. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 509P-7
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track. |
15/8 |
|
1st 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three chase wins for Maurice Barnes including over C&D in March 2025 (good to soft); well beaten last three starts; 5lb out of the handicap for stable debut. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won this race off a 4lb lower mark last season (Hawkseye View third); mixed form this season, but the drier ground will suit and has an each-way chance. |
16/1 |
7/2
Form: 7-5531 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Winning hurdler/chaser but has been well held on all five starts this term; wears first-time blinkers but others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield in centre of group |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 9y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield in centre of group |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 69074-
Last run: 224 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
10th 9 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
27th Nov 2024 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won in first-time cheekpieces over 3m3f at Sedgefield in February but those aids are now missing after never going a yard at Hexham in April; 4lb out of the weights and others are safer. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 427-8P
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Revitalised by the cheekpieces last season, completing a quickfire heavy-ground hat-trick in March (getting the better on Camp Belan in the last of those), all at around 3m, but signed off the campaign on a low note; only 4lb higher than his most recent win but needs to have been freshened up from the break and the cheekpieces are missing here. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Revitalised by the cheekpieces last season, completing a quickfire heavy-ground hat-trick in March (getting the better on Camp Belan in the last of those), all at around 3m, but signed off the campaign on a low note; only 4lb higher than his most recent win but needs to have been freshened up from the break and the cheekpieces are missing here. |
14/1 |
|
10 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Form figures of 2111 after the cheekpieces went on, showing a liking for 3m on soft or heavy ground; might be on a tough mark now (not even taking into account being 3lb out of the weights) and he ran no race last time at Carlisle. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 8/0-0
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 2f 19y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won a point-to-point in Ireland in March 2023 but struggled back under rules subsequently last year, and returns from an absence today. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
15th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 2f 19y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Won a point-to-point in Ireland in March 2023 but struggled back under rules subsequently last year, and returns from an absence today. |
16/1 |
|
0 5 |
13th Dec 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Point winner who is lightly raced and is one to watch in the betting on his second run back from a break; however, he was well beaten at 28-1 at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last time on his chase and handicap debut, and needs to leave that performance well behind. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 512U1P D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, mistake and lost position 8th, not fluent and dropped to rear 9th, struggling from 10th |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 |
18th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Two chase wins for previous yard in 2023 (about 2m4f, good; has won on heavy) but right out of luck for new yard in November; best watched for now. |
25/1 |
|
13th 3 |
24th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice over fences this year for a different yard; suffered early interference before later pulled up on his debut for this one; could put a line through that but good ground would be preferred. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 424-87
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up on latest hurdling start in February but the form of his Market Rasen second (2m, good to soft) a fortnight earlier worked out well, and he was placed twice on the Flat last month; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Mostly in good form since the blinkers went on last autumn and ran a solid race in defeat at Catterick last time (2m, good); the reopposing runner-up Cosmic Soul nearly went one better last weekend. |
9/2 |
|
1 (2) |
10th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 189y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Better for blinkers going on last autumn, handling soft ground well when closing out with an easy win off 8lb lower here over 1m6f; absent since pulled up over hurdles in February and has to prove his new mark within range. |
5/1 |
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