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SoftNAF Metazone Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4488.85
- 2m 4f 35y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1-2432 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Strike-rate of 6-23 over fences; not firing as he can this season but there's time yet and he's well handicapped. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Dual winner here (including C&D) who was second in this in 2024; built on seasonal debut when third over C&D (soft) in December but jumped right and disappointed at Exeter last time; contender to bounce back returned to this venue. |
3/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: F261P9 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Four-time winner over fences including here (about 2m 3f, good) in 2024; last ran over hurdles when second at Wincanton (about 3m, good to soft) and he returns to this sphere after a couple of errors at Plumpton last month; respected. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
16th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time chase winner (2m3f/3m1f) in 2023 and 2024, two of them here, and shaped promisingly on hurdles return in December after a long absence; left behind a below-par run over fences later that month with a short-head defeat at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; back up 2lb but needs respecting with course form. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Won three out of four chases in October-December 2024 (including C&D, good to soft; handles softer) and was an encouraging second over hurdles here (about 3m) on his comeback from a year's absence; return to fences didn't go well at Taunton later that month but could bounce back following two months off. |
7/2 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 76-125 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Goes well here, gaining fourth course success with a narrow verdict in March (2m3f, soft); beaten 8l behind L'Empire Vert off this 4lb higher mark on his return visit but he was held up in a race that favoured those ridden handier; good chance. |
13/2 |
|
5th 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Prevailed from a solid rival in similar event over C&D (soft) last time, taking Ffos Las record to 4-15; should remain competitive despite going back up 4lb. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Gained three of his five chase wins here; must bounce back from a poor performance (over hurdles) in January but was placed here on first two starts this season (2m4f hurdle/2m chase) and has been given a chance by the handicapper. |
9/2 |
40/1
Form: 758-07
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to racing under rules with 41l defeat at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago and is now 0-17 under all codes; 11lb wrong here; needs major help from new tongue-tie and/or blinkers. |
50/1 |
|
7th 9 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
No rules form to speak of for this yard; 25-1 and beaten 24l in a point for Nikki Frost when last seen nearly a year ago; out of the weights. |
50/1 |
|
8 |
29th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest maiden who hasn't looked any different since sent over fences and he's 9lb out of the weights this time. |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 725334
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
disputed lead |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
disputed lead |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
8th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 5f 82y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Perhaps flattered to win quite so convincingly over fences here two runs back (2m4f, soft) and was then a remote third again here after going up 9lb; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling and Gearoid Harney takes off a further 7lb, so has a chance at the weights. |
9/2 |
3/1
Form: F-P212 BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Several good efforts in defeat since 3m2f win at Fontwell (good) in June 2024, although his form did dip over C&D last time out; versatile regarding the ground and can be competitive on the earlier runs. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Generally consistent 9yo who has found one too good on his last four starts, including when turned over at short odds latest; still 7lb above last summer's win and, while he should be thereabouts again, he'll likely prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals for the win. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 10y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 9yo who lost out only by a head in first-time visor at Fontwell (3m2f, good) 19 days ago and again ran well when second over C&D (good) on Tuesday; Chad Bament looks excellent value for his 8lb claim against other conditional riders today; major player. |
2/1 |
10/1
Form: F3/4/0
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
held up in last, pushed along 3 out, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
7 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
held up in last, pushed along 3 out, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
11th 8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Not devoid of ability in three starts for Dan Skelton; cause for optimism from his second chase start, when second at Ludlow (2m, soft) in February; below that level at Taunton (2m, soft) since but if you can forgive that he could be competitive now 2lb lower. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 0/P6-P
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
8th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-8 under rules, having struggled in two handicap chases during the winter; won a minor point in March and was placed twice in that sphere last monthm but still makes only limited appeal. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 11 |
8th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-8 under rules, having struggled in two handicap chases during the winter; won a minor point in March and was placed twice in that sphere last monthm but still makes only limited appeal. |
16/1 |
|
0 8 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
towards rear |
33/1 |
5/1
Form: 6713-6 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Record of 2-16 over fences; beaten about 11l in two 2m4f handicaps here since an absence and there are positives to take out of both those runs; this drop back in trip could help. |
7/1 |
|
5th 7 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
10yo who has won twice over fences but he faded into a well-held fourth behind Universal Secret over C&D in February; 3lb out of the weights in this rematch and he has work to do to turn the tables. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
C&D (good) winner in April 2023 who also popped up at Taunton (2m2f, good to soft) in November 2024 following a 182-day break; just four starts since have included two solid efforts and it's possible he can have a say back from a 331-day absence; has a query on soft ground, however. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 24P-PP
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
6th Feb 2024 Good 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up in four consecutive handicap chases since last spring and now 0-12 overall; huge leap of faith required to support him here; 3lb wrong. |
66/1 |
|
0 10 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
|
0 7 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-10; placed twice over fences on good ground, at up to 2m4f last season; form tailed off in the spring; returns with a bit to prove, including if it's soft ground and from 5lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 6U9P-P
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
22nd Jan 2024 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, reminder before 4th, pulled up after 7th |
66/1 |
|
0 11 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, slow jump 1st |
50/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £47.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £47.43 |
| Tricast | £287.66 |
| Trifecta | £237.80 |
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