13.05
Good To SoftCoral Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £18210.5
- 2m 3f 98y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
Form: 323-81 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Useful hurdler/chaser in his pomp who is a three-time chase winner, with back-to-back wins coming in December 2023; below that level in limited appearances since, including after a third wind operation; nevertheless, he could still make his presence felt at this lower level. |
9/2 |
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4th 6 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 11th, prominent when jumped right 12th, not fluent 3 out, weakening when mistake last, lost third towards finish |
14/1 |
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4th 6 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 11th, prominent when jumped right 12th, not fluent 3 out, weakening when mistake last, lost third towards finish |
14/1 |
9/4
Form: /3F2-2 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
21st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A longer trip may be preferable but he was a good second off this mark at Ascot (2m1f, soft) in November on his reappearance, and filled the same position at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last time; also effective on good/good to soft; this highly admirable 12yo can give another good account. |
6/1 |
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3 |
27th Dec 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 11lb
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2nd 1 |
27th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, kept on final 110yds |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: 2P5-3P D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| 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 |
13/8
Form: 670-13 D BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
27th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
didn't jump with fluency, pressed leaders, awkward jump 2nd, reminders after 8th, soon detached, weakened after 5 out, tailed off |
13/8 |
Form: F5-663 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Outsider in this contest for the last two years, flattered when second in 2022 (race fell apart) and early faller in 2023; following Boothill's late fall, he inherited a remote second behind Edwardstone at Newbury last month when bidding for a third Game Spirit success; has the worst chance judged on this season's form. |
100/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
10th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Has failed to threaten in handicaps on his four runs this season but was also below his best last term prior to a major revival when winning this race for the second consecutive year; four visits to Newbury have yielded three C&D wins (including on soft) and no surprise if he's bang there. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
27th Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Landed this prize in 2022 and also has two subsequent Grade 2 chase wins on his CV; on the downgrade now but last month's Cheltenham third (2m, soft) was very respectable and today's faster ground will suit. |
9/2 |
Form: 136-31 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
The cheekpieces had been working well in handicaps at about 2m4f before he came up well short in a strong handicap at Cheltenham 19 days ago; didn't stay 3m here when trying it once before but conditions will be quicker this time and that should help. |
10/1 |
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5th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
held up in rear, some headway after 4 out, outpaced from 3 out |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
The cheekpieces are working well as he's been competitive in his last three races at about this distance; however, he's come up short in weaker races than this the last twice and Harry Skelton could have ridden him. |
25/1 |
Form: 194-23 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
All wins have come on left-handed tracks, the latest comfortably at Cheltenham in December (2m4f, good to soft; 7lb lower); does have form going this way around and just appeared to have an off-day last time at Sandown; considered. |
5/1 |
|
11 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 2 |
10st 9lb
|
Just 1-12 over fences but was in good form last winter when last seen, finishing second on consecutive outings at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) and Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft), and Sean Bowen is a good booking here. |
5/1 |
Form: /P4-6P C
Last run: 213 days
W: 9st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Struggled over fences after returning from a long absence and never counted on his belated return to hurdling at Cheltenham last month. |
33/1 |
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10th 2 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Struggled over fences after returning from a long absence and never counted on his belated return to hurdling at Cheltenham last month. |
33/1 |
|
16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
held up in rear, outpaced and cajoled along 5th, lost touch before 2 out |
50/1 |
Form: 25-411
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
disputed lead |
12/1 |
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2 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
disputed lead, lost position and squeezed out 5th, dropped to rear 7th, struggling 9th, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss after 10th, soon eased and pulled up |
12/1 |
|
4th 2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 150y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual 2m2f course winner last season; not at best on either outing this term but ran well to a point in stronger race than this at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; might be the answer. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £18.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.92 |
| Trifecta | £49.40 |
Selections
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