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SoftVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 3m 0f 20y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: F1-6U1 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Won from the front at Ayr (3m, soft; beat Marown by 6.5l) in December to make it 3-9 over fences; couldn't lead when disappointing three months ago; if getting to the front he's not without hope of staying there. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
led, bad mistake and headed 4 out, soon lost ground quickly, pulled up after 3 out |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Returned to form with front-running win at Ayr (3m, soft) in December and is now 3-9 over fences; should be fine on this right-handed track but latest 7lb rise demands more from him and he may not be allowed an uncontested lead this time. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2P-103 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Five-time chase winner (once over C&D); back on a good mark now but suffered dip in form after his winning seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and fell when last in action. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Five-time chase winner (once over C&D); back on a good mark now but suffered dip in form after his winning seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and fell when last in action. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has a good record fresh, winning first time after a summer break for last two seasons; won over 3m off this at Ayr in October but not quite at his best since; close fourth of five to Breeze Of Wind in this race 12 months ago. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 11-441 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
led |
100/30 |
|
3rd 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
led |
100/30 |
|
1st 4 |
25th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
led, mistake 10th, headed approaching last, ridden when rallying run-in, led again inside final 110yds, kept on |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5136/9 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| 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 |
Abandoned
Form: PP-331 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Out-and-out staying veteran; placed on all four starts last season in a light campaign, winning at Catterick (3m1f) in December before finishing a good second, off this mark, back there (3m6f) the following month; respected but his record back from a break suggests he'll likely need his first outing since January. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
28th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 20y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Out-and-out staying veteran; placed on all four starts last season in a light campaign, winning at Catterick (3m1f) in December before finishing a good second, off this mark, back there (3m6f) the following month; respected but his record back from a break suggests he'll likely need his first outing since January. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
11th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 214y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Ended long losing run with an easy win here (3m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; on that evidence his claims shouldn't be dismissed off today's 8lb higher mark, but this 11yo is in a tougher race and is unproven at the trip. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 31-546
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /666-P D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
29th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful in his prime but last season's low-grade handicap form for Ben Haslam was uninspiring; made good start for new connections this month, winning Hexham conditions point (soft) by 9l, but this race is much tougher. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Twice a chase winner over 2m4f, including on heavy; a shadow of his former self these days and plummeting in the handicap; however, would be interesting if the market speaks in his favour. |
12/1 |
|
6th 3 |
18th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Very useful in his prime but has badly lost his way; long absence before his two runs (25-1) this winter; way down the weights and cheekpieces (last worn in March 2022) return, which may well be a positive; worth a check for strength in the betting. |
6/1 |
Verdict
In what looks quite a competitive event READYSTEADYBEAU is taken to follow up last month’s C&D win with stable companion Destiny Is All and Newcastle winner Jet Legs obvious threats.[Colin Russell]