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SoftWigley Group Classic Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £56950
- 3m 5f 54y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 51-122
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
On a losing run but she was second in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock (3m1f, soft) and her bid for the Surrey National (3m5f, soft) ended early after a bad mistake; this is her sort of race and she's effective in the mud. |
5/1 |
|
11 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Not as good as she was but ended last year with some good efforts, most recently when second in Tommy Whittle at Haydock (3m1f, soft), and this move back up in trip is sure to suit. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Pulled up in three of her five runs last season but her third at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in December was a good effort and she finished fourth of 16 in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter last time; resumes off a dangerous mark and she's one to keep an eye on for in-form yard. |
7/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 154-12 C BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 2f 19y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Grade 2-winning chaser who ran well to be eighth in the 2024 Grand National; last season ended disappointingly (latterly in the Midlands National when tongue-tie joined regular cheekpieces) but she was second in the 2m4f Listed race on this card before respectable efforts in the Coral Gold Cup and Welsh National (won by Val Dancer); stays this far and the handicapper has given her a chance; interesting. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 2f 19y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Grade 2-winning chaser who ran well to be eighth in the 2024 Grand National; last season ended disappointingly (latterly in the Midlands National when tongue-tie joined regular cheekpieces) but she was second in the 2m4f Listed race on this card before respectable efforts in the Coral Gold Cup and Welsh National (won by Val Dancer); stays this far and the handicapper has given her a chance; interesting. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 2f 19y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Grade 2-winning chaser who ran well to be eighth in the 2024 Grand National; last season ended disappointingly (latterly in the Midlands National when tongue-tie joined regular cheekpieces) but she was second in the 2m4f Listed race on this card before respectable efforts in the Coral Gold Cup and Welsh National (won by Val Dancer); stays this far and the handicapper has given her a chance; interesting. |
8/1 |
7/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 414-13 C
Last run: 55 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Dour stayer who loves the mud; five chase wins include one here; reliable in these valuable staying chases without ever looking particularly well handicapped, and he was beaten 24l into fourth in this last year when 3lb lower; having another solid season but hard to believe he's any better now than 12 months ago; first-time tongue-tie. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Goes well on soft/heavy; his three chase wins have been at up to 3m2f and his well-held fourth in last season's Classic Chase (favourite) and Midlands National (4m2f, soft) both saw a dip in his form; there can't be much doubt that he'll stay, though, given the way he kept on strongly for third to Malina Girl over the extended 3m3f at Cheltenham on latest start; needs to improve but he's a strong each-way candidate. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
19th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Goes well on soft/heavy; won twice last season and resumed with a win at Carlisle (up 7lb since) one month ago, all at 3m to nearly 3m2f; fourth in last season's Classic Chase (3m5f, heavy) and Midlands National (4m2f, soft) both saw a dip in his form but this progressive 7yo will surely prove his stamina in due course and needs plenty of respect. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 34-123 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Behind stablemate Blackjack Magic when seventh in final of this veterans' series at Sandown in January and was soundly beaten in major Ascot handicap last month but her first two runs this season were very respectable and she's now 3lb lower than when winning this race in 2025. |
7/2 |
|
8th 7 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Successful in two legs of the 2025 Stayers' Veterans' Chase Series but came up short in the Final won by Nocte Volatus; hasn't won a conventional race since 2023. |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
In-form mare who won four-runner veterans' chase fairly comfortably at Carlisle (3m, good) a week ago and is now 2-3 since fitted with a visor; has 6lb penalty to carry today but is respected in her current mood. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 53P-23
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Will need to step up on his recent hunter chase efforts but he has form figures of 33237 in handicaps over the Grand National fences; a bold show would be no surprise. |
20/1 |
|
15th 22 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Will need to step up on his recent hunter chase efforts but he has form figures of 33237 in handicaps over the Grand National fences; a bold show would be no surprise. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Close third in similar event at Ludlow (3m) last month; on a long losing spell but won his last two Southwell attempts (spring 2022) and is interesting back here. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 113-45
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
Career highlight when winning the 2023 Towton (3m Grade 2) at Wetherby for Nicky Henderson; tailed off at Down Royal in December on his hunter chase debut; has twice in points in the last 12 months; recent Kirkistown success gives him an edge over Now Where Or When. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Grade 2-winning novice chaser who started last season with respectable runs in staying chases at Cheltenham, where he was last seen pulling up in the Kim Muir (first-time cheekpieces retained); too talented to ignore on this return to hurdling. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Grade 2-winning novice chaser who started last season with respectable runs in staying chases at Cheltenham, where he was last seen pulling up in the Kim Muir (first-time cheekpieces retained); too talented to ignore on this return to hurdling. |
5/1 |
9/2
Form: 1P-01F D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Lightly raced over hurdles (1-6) and was a disappointing favourite on her final run in this discipline off a similar mark in March; 2m4f is on the tight side for one who stays so well over fences (ran in the Irish National last time). |
10/1 |
|
12th 11 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 0lb |
Most recent of four chase wins when scoring by 10l over an extended 3m3f on soft at Cheltenham in November 2023; ran creditably when second in 3m Listed mares' chase on heavy at Exeter in February; game display when best of the Irish in third behind Myretown in the Ultima at Cheltenham; helps to give her trainer a strong hand. |
14/1 |
|
12th 11 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 3m 5f 37y |
11st 0lb |
Most recent of four chase wins when scoring by 10l over an extended 3m3f on soft at Cheltenham in November 2023; ran creditably when second in 3m Listed mares' chase on heavy at Exeter in February; game display when best of the Irish in third behind Myretown in the Ultima at Cheltenham; helps to give her trainer a strong hand. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 214P85 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Two wins last spring included 3m5f Norfolk National at Fakenham (good; used to act on soft); 2lb lower today as he's failed to fire in his four starts since; reverting to blinkers from recent cheekpieces might help. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 40P-U1 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, slow jump 1st, towards rear 2nd |
33/1 |
|
2 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 2nd |
16/1 |
|
2 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
11st 12lb
|
Mightily impressive with a wide-margin win at Wetherby (3m, soft) last Christmas and same again at Haydock (extended 3m1f, soft; from Monbeg Genius) five weeks ago; her only run in between is a worry, though, as she weakened quickly from seven out in the Classic Chase at Warwick, and that was her second major failure to prove her stamina at about 3m4f/3m5f; throw in an 8lb rise since Haydock and some doubts creep in. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 49F-52
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Took well to these fences in last year's renewal but subsided rapidly after three out, which might have been surprising for one who'd won a 4m2f Midlands National (March 2024) but he seemed to race a bit too zestfully in the front rank; 3lb lower today, having run respectably on reappearance but moderately in two hurdle races since (wind surgery before latest); now tongue tied first time; a bit to prove. |
100/1 |
|
4th 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
10yo who was pulled up in Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot in December and conditional Toby McCain-Mitchell is unable to claim today; however, he's had wind surgery since his latest outing, which might help, and he was second in this 12 months ago having finished third in the Long Walk the time before; it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this prominent-racer. |
10/1 |
|
12th 12 |
5th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Jumped and hung badly right in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4m2f, heavy) last March but nevertheless battled back to win, the clear highlight among seven chases going this way round; scoring by 31l at Ascot (3m5f, good; 12lb higher today) was a good way to start this season and he's run with credit over hurdles since; going left-handed is a concern but there are lots of positives otherwise. |
22/1 |
20/1
Form: 15P-P4
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Well handicapped on what he was doing two years ago but he's pulled up and finished last in two races after a year on the sidelines. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 031-35
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Last successful in the Midlands Grand National of 2023; lost his way for Alan King and a beaten favourite in his two recent points; tries blinkers. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 8110-F
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 146y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Had wind surgery (his second) since last run; scored over 3m4f at Taunton (soft) in March and was still going well (4l down, disputing third) when falling two out in this contest last year; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 1P-250 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has gained most wins at Warwick, the last three over 3m5f; best effort this term came over same distance in cross-country race at Cheltenham; drops back in grade off a workable mark but this doesn't look an ideal scenario; 0-4 at Hereford. |
11/4 |
|
0 14 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Often front-runs; Warwick specialist with five wins from six appearances and two of those wins were over 3m5f (one on soft); the defeat, however, came in this race last year (heavy) when beaten 16l in a respectable fifth; best to forgive this season (way out of the weights on Cheltenham cross-country on last two starts) but 2lb wrong today and this task looks a bit too tough. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.31 |
| Tricast | £526.06 |
| Trifecta | £440.80 |
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