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Good To SoftUnibet New And Improved Bet Builder Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4752.9
- 2m 1f 43y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 4-2435
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won four times for the Skeltons but, following a good second on his stable debut here (2m4f, heavy) in December, he has been pulled up on three of his last four starts; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
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2 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; went close on yard debut in December (2m4f, heavy) but then twice pulled up and was beaten 14l here 18 days ago (good); wouldn't be the percentage call. |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; he has pulled up in his three of his last four races but did go close when he did get round at Uttoxeter in December (2m4f, heavy; effective on good); he's risky but also capable. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 10-443 D BF
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Four chase wins, the latest from the front off reduced mark at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in February; just a respectable third of five at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month but could be hard to catch if able to dominate here. |
5/4 |
|
3rd 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Showed the benefit of a wind op when making all to exploit reduced mark at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last month; went back up 8lb for that but this right-handed track should also suit; likely contender. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 601668
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has a decent record here (231413) but usually needs a run under his belt to hit form after a break; this will be his first run of the year but his course record means he cannot be ignored. |
9/1 |
|
2 |
4th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 65y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Career best when winning at Hexham (1m7f) in May, his third success over fences, all at about 2m; didn't match that despite finishing second next time but it was a solid return, back from a small break, when keeping on for fourth of seven at Market Rasen (2m1f, also good) 19 days ago; has weakened over this trip and beyond before but it looks worth exploring again. |
7/2 |
|
2 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
C&D winner who produced a career best at Hexham (1m7f, good) in May when landing his third chase win but well-held when second of five finishers at Perth (2m, good) in June; consistent sort who may have benefitted from the short break and is not out of this. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 314-P1 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two chase wins wins at 2m1f (good to soft and soft) in early 2024; back on latest winning mark as a result of some lesser efforts, in cheekpieces last twice, but has something to prove at present. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 42P5
Last run: 81 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Two wins at around 2m4f on good ground include one here a year ago; he did score over 3m in a point in 2022, but two weakening efforts in the spring took his rules record beyond 2m5f to 6664; blinkers go on. |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
C&D winner who has dropped 3lb below his last winning mark, but modest in two starts since returning in March as when around 40l behind Cloudy Wednesday at Fakenham (3m, good) last month; has undergone wind surgery since then and interesting to see how he fares with a first-time tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
20th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
C&D winner who has dropped 3lb below his last winning mark, but modest in two starts since returning in March as when around 40l behind Cloudy Wednesday at Fakenham (3m, good) last month; has undergone wind surgery since then and interesting to see how he fares with a first-time tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 315-01 C
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins over fences this season and last two have been at Fontwell (2m2f/2m3f, good to soft); well-held second of four at Plumpton 19 days ago but that was behind an improver from the Nicholls yard; 10lb lower on this return to hurdling and he's an interesting contender in suitable conditions. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Mostly in very good form since joining this yard and under a positive ride he held on comfortably when back from a break at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft), beating a reliable yardstick in the process; 4lb rise was fair; cheekpieces replace usual tongue-tie. |
5/4 |
|
1st 7 |
27th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Made a winning debut for Chris Gordon in September and has continued to run well in defeat; this longer trip shouldn't be a problem but he has been edging up the weights and he's 2lb out of the handicap here. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 547-53
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
16th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
9yo point winner who is 0-7 under rules but there were encouraging signs over fences last winter and he shaped on his comeback over hurdles two months ago as though he would improve for that run; he's one to consider. |
4/1 |
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5th 5 |
20th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
raced slightly wide, midfield |
7/1 |
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5th 5 |
20th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
raced slightly wide, midfield |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P85604
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Ran well for a long way and seemed to have arrested his decline when fourth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month but was soundly beaten over that C&D 11 days ago and now has questions to answer again; drops back in trip with hood removed after one use. |
11/1 |
|
7th 8 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Chase winner in early 2024; generally disappointing since returning from long absence this year but ran well for a long way before weakening into fourth in C&D (good) contest won by De Deli Counter last month and has possibilities if first-time hood helps him to settle better in early stages today. |
5/1 |
|
4th 9 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won over fences in 2024 (2m1f, soft) but soundly beaten in a hurdle race and two chases since returning from long absence in February; very unexposed over this sort of trip but needs to turn a corner. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2PP4P-
Last run: 271 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
23rd Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, bumped 2nd, headway 6th, weakened quickly and pulled up before 9th |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 64-702
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Still seeking first win over fences (0-30); runner-up at Catterick (2m, soft; beaten 9l) over Christmas, but perhaps found the extended 2m3f (here) overstretching stamina reserves latest; first start for three months; others tick more of the required boxes. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Still seeking first win over fences (0-30); runner-up at Catterick (2m, soft; beaten 9l) over Christmas, but perhaps found the extended 2m3f (here) overstretching stamina reserves latest; first start for three months; others tick more of the required boxes. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 024-33
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Placed twice off higher marks at about 2m; form has dipped since reappearance and he remains a maiden; enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Placed twice off higher marks at about 2m; form has dipped since reappearance and he remains a maiden; enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Below par the last twice and particularly disappointing at Taunton last month when making it 0-10; however, perhaps the first-time hood will help and a case can be made judged on his close third at Doncaster (2m, good) last November; also effective on soft ground. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 35-096
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has offered little over hurdles or fences since arriving from Ireland and he's out of the weights on this return from a break. |
100/1 |
|
5th 10 |
8th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has offered little over hurdles or fences since arriving from Ireland and he's out of the weights on this return from a break. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9-8P64
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 |
10th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ran well when second off 3lb higher over C&D (soft) in January but two lesser efforts have followed (chase/hurdle) and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-30. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 |
19th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-29 under all codes but hasn't been with current stable long and posted a good effort when second at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in January; not in same form over fences there last month but still enters calculations. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6-374P
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3 out |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Could be given a chance based on his Bangor third (2m1f, soft) last October but not on any of his three subsequent starts; also has stamina to prove. |
20/1 |
|
5th 8 |
16th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield, headway 10th, soon disputing fourth, weakened run-in |
20/1 |
Verdict
The lightly raced point winner HENRY GRAY is open to improvement now back down in trip on his third chase start and he is the selection ahead of Calvic, who could also benefit from this shorter distance. Last-time-out winners Hokelami and Superstylin could play leading roles once more.[Ben Hutton]