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SoftKingwell Farm Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 4f 35y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.30
Form: 4-2312 CD BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Wincanton specialist who kept on for second there (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); he's run well here in the past but needs to prove his stamina, having faded over 3m1f at Wincanton in December. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Gained all three chase wins over C&D, the latest off today's mark on seasonal debut in December (good to soft); has suffered a slump in form this winter, though, and has questions to answer now; tongue-tie added. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Made it 3-7 over fences with narrow win on his C&D reappearance (good to soft) in December; only 1lb higher here but he's been disappointing since that last success and was pulled up at Exeter (first-time blinkers) last time; regular cheekpieces are now reapplied but he needs to get back in track. |
10/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.80
Form: 42-P14 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 179y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Mixes chasing with hurdling and is largely consistent; didn't fire at Kempton last month but is now 3lb lower than when second to Celtic Art at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and won't be far away if quickly back on song. |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Mixes chasing with hurdling and holding his form well, making most of the running when 3l second of five at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; firmly in the mix again. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Mixes chasing with hurdling and consistent in the main; solid enough efforts in this discipline the last twice and Rian Corcoran's claim will come in handy; fine on all ground. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: 5-4113 BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 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 |
|
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 |
11/2
Form: 1102-4
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, slow jump 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 |
24th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Unseated rider at the first hurdle on his racecourse debut one year ago; went on to win his next two starts in juvenile hurdles before finishing down the field in the Fred Winter; beaten a neck here when last seen in April; had wind surgery prior to this reappearance/chase debut and wears a tongue-strap for the first time; interesting in receipt of his 4yo allowance. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Dual hurdle winner against own age-group this season, latterly at Ludlow (2m, soft) in January; found Cheltenham Festival handicap too hot last month but is back in much calmer waters here and commands respect. |
6/5 |
4/1
Form: P1-324 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 19 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Useful 2m form for Charlie Longsdon in autumn 2024, including on this course, but his season ended badly; off to a good start for new yard when runner-up at Haydock (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained) last month but there's not much common ground between that run and what will be needed today. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Made a winning return at Carlisle (2m) in October 2024 but his form nosedived later in the season, pulled up in the Topham at Aintree last spring on his final run for Charlie Longsdon; since changed hands for £20,000 and he needs to hit the ground running for his new yard after ten months off. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.09 |
| Trifecta | £15.70 |
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