13.30
Good To SoftSupport The Injured Jockeys Fund Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 3f 51y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 750-P2
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| 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 |
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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: £8.80
Form: 8658-8 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Absent since below-par run in December but returned from break with creditable second at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft; stays much further) in November and won when fresh last spring; has travelled from Northumberland for this race and Sean Bowen is booked; interesting. |
3/1 |
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5th 4 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Did well for new yard last season with two wins at Musselburgh (good to soft/soft) and was back on the scoresheet at Worcester in May; absolute shocker at Warwick (also 2m4f, good) 29 days again, though, beaten 62l with no obvious excuses. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
4th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Did well for new yard last season with two wins at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and was back on the scoresheet at Worcester (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; did it well last time and a 4lb rise may not stop him. |
10/11 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: P704
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| 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 |
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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 |
5/1
Form: 40-403
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
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 |
|
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 |
11/1
Form: 08-55
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; unseated rider at first fence on next outing and was slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on latest appearance but should be fine on today's ground (point winner on good to firm) and remains of interest. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; unseated rider at first fence on next outing and was slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on latest appearance but should be fine on today's ground (point winner on good to firm) and remains of interest. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 33P-43 BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Made all at Newcastle (2m, heavy) in February and didn't run badly on last month's return to action at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft), which he could improve for; however, he has a major stamina question to answer here. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-2534
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, weakening when not fluent 2 out |
12/1 |
|
5 |
15th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
1-24 over fences, the win for a different stable at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last May; ran well when second of five at Doncaster (2m4f, good) in February but was below that form when back at Hexham last month and is not the percentage call here. |
12/1 |
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4th 3 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has a poor strike-rate but his sole win came over C&D (good to soft) last May and, following wind surgery, he returned to form with a close second of five at Doncaster (2m4f, good) last month; he's one to consider. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 7-2277
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| 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 |
4/1
Form: 34-533
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably over C&D (good to soft) in February; not quite in the same form on either subsequent appearance but still ran respectably at Plumpton last time, and the return to this track is an obvious plus. |
5/1 |
|
5th 6 |
23rd Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Seemingly boosted by first-time cheekpieces when winning comfortably over C&D (good to soft) in February; not quite in the same form on either subsequent appearance but still ran respectably at Plumpton last time, and the return to this track is an obvious plus. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won comfortably in the first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) but he ran moderately off a 9lb higher mark next time when perhaps the headgear failed to help a second time; if it was just an off-day then he might bounce back. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: P-P856
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Ran well for a long way and seemed to have arrested his decline when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month but was soundly beaten over that C&D 11 days ago and now has questions to answer again; drops back in trip with hood removed after one use. |
11/1 |
|
7th 8 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Chase winner in early 2024; generally disappointing since returning from long absence this year but ran well for a long way before weakening into fourth in C&D (good) contest won by De Deli Counter last month and has possibilities if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today. |
5/1 |
|
4th 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won over fences in 2024 (2m1f, soft) but soundly beaten in a hurdle race and two chases since returning from long absence in February; very unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to turn a corner. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 42-P4P
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't been in the best of form in three runs this season (well-beaten eighth of nine over 2m at Newcastle last week); 4lb out of the handicap; blinkers replace cheekpieces; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
8th 10 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Improved for cheekpieces last season, winning his last two races, both on soft ground at Market Rasen (2m3f/2m1f) in February/March; not hit form so far this season, but on his last winning mark and stable going better now. |
50/1 |
|
8th 10 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
A longstanding maiden until bagging two soft-ground handicap chases at Market Rasen (extended 2m3f and 2m2f) last February/March; pulled up there six weeks ago when back from eight months off but a return to peak efforts would put him in the mix. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Key Factor, Saint Jaguen
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £242.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £185.13 |
| Tricast | £1302.57 |
| Trifecta | £1212.20 |
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