14.45
Good To SoftJames And Gloria Roche Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 7f 138y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain and snow
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 227-2U C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days. |
11/4 |
|
2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 |
17th Sep 2025 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Captured this prize a year ago and in good form until ridden aggressively when tenth in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase 23 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him play a major role here. |
9/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 164-U4 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped. |
20/1 |
|
9th 10 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second). |
20/1 |
16/1
- Place: £8.30
Form: -P433P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
27th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Regressive 10yo who is better known as a staying chaser now; didn't run badly when switched back to hurdling two starts ago (2m7f) and will appreciate today's ease in grade but younger rivals appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
4th 6 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Ran some fair races over fences last autumn but this 10yo is nothing like as good as he was; well beaten back over hurdles last time and others have more going for them. |
8/1 |
|
5th 6 |
6th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 7f 149y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
10yo who isn't the force of old but ran some fair races over fences in the autumn, most recently third at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft); continues to edge down the weights and might not be far away if the return to hurdling isn't a problem (three wins in this sphere, which he last tackled in May 2022). |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 127-P4 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Four-time chase winner for Greenall-Guerriero stable; has a patchy record but he's run well in two of his three starts for current yard, including a clear second at Market Rasen (3m, soft) last month; has claims if he can back that up and his last win was off 1lb higher. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time chase winner (once over C&D) for Greenall-Guerriero stable; made quite pleasing seasonal/stable debut when second of four at Ludlow (3m1f, good) in November but ran very poorly at Hereford last month and needs to bounce back from that. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won over C&D (soft) last season and has twice finished second over 3m3f here this term (good to soft; including Lincolnshire National); also suited by good ground and current mark is workable; respected. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: 45-634 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
29th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 5f 70y |
11st 9lb |
Needs to step up on recent form, but noteworthy on account of having finished 13l second to the progressive Seddon in this race last year; tried with blinkers after Down Royal fourth; beaten a long way then but had Harveys Quay and Soloman Lane behind. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; effective at 2m4f or further and versatile with regard to the going; made the frame at Down Royal last time; each-way player. |
7/1 |
|
4th 1 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Close second in this race last year possibly his best effort; ran okay after a three month break when third in a handicap chase at Gowran last time; only 2lb higher than last year and could go close. |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: 611P-3 CD
Last run: 196 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Finished with a flourish to win lower-grade version of this race a year ago and followed up in C&D match race a fortnight later; back down to a similar mark now but posed no threat behind Half Shot here in November, after a break, and has been off for another 65 days since. |
11/1 |
|
6th 7 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Dual C&D winner in two small-field events last season; acts on good or slower; absent since may and has had wind surgery; goes well when fresh and should be competitive from this mark. |
15/2 |
4/1
Form: 3/P15- CD
Last run: 222 days
W: 12st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 2P4-P0 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference. |
12/1 |
|
7th 2 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference. |
12/1 |
|
7th 11 |
28th Jan 2024 Good 3m 0f 84y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Beaten a neck over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since; the return to hurdles last time (3m1f, soft) did not get a sufficient response for him to be greatly fancied at the moment. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 15136/ CD
Last run: 588 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Hurdle and multiple chase winner at up to 3m, including over C&D; not seen since April 2022; returns on a handy mark and while he has won after a break, the majority of such form suggests he might be better for this run. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: PPP1-P
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
30th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Formerly smart chaser who came back from the doldrums with a Perth hurdles win (3m2f, good to soft) in April; pulled up in the other five of his last six starts, including on his reappearance at Bangor last month; hard to be confident but a possible player if he is allowed to dominate. |
20/1 |
|
0 2 |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 7y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
raced lazily at times, prominent, lost position 7th, struggling 4 out, pulled up after 3 out |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.31 |
| Tricast | £424.17 |
| Trifecta | £646.80 |
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