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Softtote.co.uk Gym Membership Renewed Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 4f 68y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 9636
Last run: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before close second of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in October; well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh last time but faced tough task from out of the handicap in that Class 2; could make a bold bid now back down in grade off his proper mark. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
In-form front-runner who got mugged late on at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); however, this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 525-2P
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, jumped left and bumped rival 2nd, raced in third before 9th, mistake 11th |
7/1 |
|
1st 7 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
midfield, headway before 3 out, went second before last, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, stayed on |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Carlisle (2m4f, good) in November and runner-up over this C&D the next twice (good to soft/soft); below par at Carlisle a fortnight ago but that stiff 2m5f on soft ground may have stretched her; runner-up on four of her five visits to Musselburgh and could have a part to play now back here. |
3/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 3/03-3 BF
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Returned from a break to win a novice handicap at Kelso last time (2m7f, good to soft; Toucan Sam 8l back in third but 9lb better off); up 5lb; chance. |
5/2 |
|
1st 5 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
26th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter. |
3/1 |
10/1
Form: 734-P5
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear, cajoled along with one circuit to go, not fluent 13th, badly hampered by faller 4 out, soon lost touch |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
disputed lead early, prominent after 2nd, lost position before 3rd, pushed along briefly 12th |
5/1 |
2/1
Form: 5-P042 C BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
midfield on outer |
33/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Both wins have been in 2m4f hurdles, the latest at this meeting in 2023; hasn't been at his best on last five starts and was behind Le Grand Vert over C&D last time (good to soft). |
9/1 |
|
5th 10 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Creditable second to Cowboy Cooper (who's now 15lb worse off) at Perth in May (3m, good to soft) but has been disappointing since, over hurdles the last twice; others appeal more. |
25/1 |
11/4
Form: -37F11 CD
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Best on good/good to soft ground; two wins this season, the first over 3m here in May; first run at this sort of trip but worth considering. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Has a good record here over fences and he posted his second course win in November (2m7f, good to soft); 0-20 over hurdles but has run some fair races in this sphere and he has a lower hurdle mark to work with; chance. |
6/1 |
|
4th 9 |
9th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won here last November (2m4f, good to soft) and at Hexham (3m, good) in May, and he was back on the scoresheet over C&D (good to soft) ten days ago; this is more competitive but he's up just 2lb for last time; respected. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 2U1P07 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| 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 |
25/1
Form: /8F-33
Last run: 228 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair effort when third in a 2m4f novice chase on this card last season (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't shown anything this year (ran out on second occasion); plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
|
4th 12 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Fair effort when third in a 2m4f novice chase on this card last season (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't shown anything this year (ran out on second occasion); plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
|
7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
11-race maiden who ran out at the first fence at Musselburgh last month and is 13lb out of the handicap today; others are preferred. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £67.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £70.40 |
| Tricast | £301.90 |
| Trifecta | £290.50 |