14.50
SoftBetGoodwin Sussex National Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £18483.5
- 3m 4f 102y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 21-546
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Trained by David Bridgwater to win the 2024 Sussex National at Plumpton and nearly win it last term, both on soft; has made a solid start for James Owen this term, notably with a strong-finishing win here (3m6f, good to soft) but he was also sixth in the Welsh National last time; each-way player. |
7/1 |
|
19 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
First and a close second in last two runnings of the Sussex National at Plumpton (extended 3m4f, soft); turned for home with a place chance in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f; finished eighth) last time and 4m is worth a go, but this company looks too demanding. |
50/1 |
|
19 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
First and a close second in last two runnings of the Sussex National at Plumpton (extended 3m4f, soft); turned for home with a place chance in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f; finished eighth) last time and 4m is worth a go, but this company looks too demanding. |
50/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 742411 C
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
No longer the force of old and inconsistent nowadays but he capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) three weeks ago and he is also very well suited by this track. |
15/8 |
|
1st 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Gained three of his 14 wins here, including 2022 edition of this race, but has regressed and become inconsistent; didn't run badly in last month's Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) but younger rivals have much more appealing profiles. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
He's won here three times and was second in this race in 2024 on his last Plumpton visit; on a reduced mark but this 11yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 13-173
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has run well on good ground here and won at Sandown (3m, good to soft) in March; reappeared with solid third at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month and she should be fine with today's test (albeit well beaten 12 months ago); 2lb out of the handicap but not discounted for bang-in-form yard. |
11/1 |
|
5th 11 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, outpaced after 3 out, lost fourth approaching last |
11/1 |
|
6 |
22nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Thorough stayer who gained last season's chasing win at Sandown (3m, good to soft) in March; not quite in same form at Plumpton later that month but has good record when fresh and begins her new campaign on a workable mark; had wind operation in August; good chance. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 552-22 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
pressed leader, led before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on |
5/4 |
|
1st 4 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
pressed leader, led before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on |
5/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Has very modest 1-31 career strike-rate but was clear second to a big improver on last month's seasonal/stable at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) and is also suited by this C&D; leading contender. |
6/4 |
40/1
Form: 22-0UP D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who is having a substandard campaign, but last month's fifth at Plumpton was a step back in the right direction and he's well handicapped on last season's marathon chase form (including on soft); not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well-held fifth in this last year off 2lb higher; ended that campaign well with two seconds over 3m4f and a blind eye could be turned to this season's no-shows for one reason or another (lost his action last time). |
40/1 |
6/1
Form: 224-71
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Reportedly appreciated the heavy ground when rallying to lead close home at Huntingdon (2m7f) last month; will be suited by the longer trip here but the ground will be much quicker this time and he's very unreliable now. |
8/1 |
|
13 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Returned to form with narrow win in this race a year ago (heavy) and is now 1lb below that mark but well beaten all four starts since (three this season) and needs to bounce back again; headgear (worn for last two races) removed. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 2U4-49 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, lost ground after 6th, slow jump and dropped to rear 10th, struggling after 12th, pulled up after 13th |
12/1 |
|
11 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dangerously well handicapped on last season's form but his struggles continued at Haydock only two weeks ago; has a lot more to prove than some of these. |
16/1 |
|
11 |
14th Apr 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dangerously well handicapped on last season's form but his struggles continued at Haydock only two weeks ago; has a lot more to prove than some of these. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 162-31 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Ex-Olly Murphy; off the mark for present yard when winning five-runner handicap chase by a short head at Fontwell last time (3m2f, good); up 3lb; interesting. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
All four wins have came over fences Andy Irvine; her last success was in January 2024 but that was at this track (3m3f) and she returned to form with a creditable third over hurdles here (3m2f, soft) last month; that was only her second start since rejoining her former stable and she's in the mix back over fences. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
All four wins have came over fences for Andy Irvine; had no joy in three starts for Olly Murphy and rejoined former stable before pulling up at Exeter (3m6f, heavy) last month; bids to exploit 10lb lower mark over hurdles; needs to show more. |
5/1 |
6/1
Form: 1P-781
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time chase winner for Robert Walford (2m4f-3m6f, good-soft) but out of form for new stable this season (three runs); very well handicapped now but needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
20l win off 4lb higher for Robert Walford at Exeter (3m6f, soft; below form on heavy) in December 2023; not nearly so good since, last twice for new yard. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
20l win off 4lb higher for Robert Walford at Exeter (3m6f, soft; below form on heavy) in December 2023; not nearly so good since, last twice for new yard. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 49-112
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual course winner last autumn (3m2f/2m7f) and signed off with two respectable runs here in the spring; not always one to rely upon but resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Dual course winner last autumn (3m2f/2m7f) and signed off with two respectable runs here in the spring; not always one to rely upon but resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations. |
5/1 |
|
4th 7 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Acts on heavy going; two wins at this track in the autumn; back in respectable form with second-place finishes over C&D the last twice; holds solid claims based on his Chepstow record this season. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: F2PP-9
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Dual cross-country chase winner at Compiegne in 2024 (2m7f/3m3f, heavy) and a creditable third over C&D (good) behind Final Orders six weeks ago, despite jumping left throughout; will be a danger to all if his jumping is just a bit straighter today. |
7/1 |
|
18 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Represents a respected French stable and was a dual cross-country chase winner on heavy ground at Compiegne (2m7f/3m3f) in the autumn; unseated rider at third fence over C&D in December and is 8lb out of the weights today but has a fighting chance if he handles the ground (has raced only once on quicker than soft); reserve. |
12/1 |
|
16 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Having returned to France after a poor spell in Britain, he's been a rising force again switched to cross-country races and won in the mud at Compiegne over 2m7f and 3m3f on last two occasions (not without incident); 11lb out of the handicap today but French raiders have popped up plenty of times in this discipline, including for this yard, and last month's C&D race was won by a French 5yo who was 17lb out of the handicap; one to note. |
7/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £65.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £65.52 |
| Tricast | £388.48 |
| Trifecta | £373.00 |