14.25
SoftJoin Racing TV Now Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 3f 85y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: PP-277 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, raced in second |
16/1 |
|
1st 13 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, raced in second |
16/1 |
|
2nd 14 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Hurdles winner here who runs off the same mark as for his chase win at Wetherby in January and he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven over hurdles at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; however, he reverts to fences off a higher mark and others have more compelling claims. |
25/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.30
Form: P48-11 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Front-runner who hasn't been at his best this term and was a 12l third behind two of these at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) last time; however, he deserves credit for that performance having set a strong pace and he continues to drop down the weights; every chance he'll make a bold bid. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Front-runner; well handicapped on some of last season's form but failed to build upon his satisfactory reappearance run when well held at Newbury last month; needs to get back in the groove. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
set good pace, led, hit 7th, headed 3 out, soon lost second, kept on |
10/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 36-312 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
The cheekpieces had been working well in handicaps at about 2m4f before he came up well short in a strong handicap at Cheltenham 19 days ago; didn't stay 3m here when trying it once before but conditions will be quicker this time and that should help. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
held up in rear, some headway after 4 out, outpaced from 3 out |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
The cheekpieces are working well as he's been competitive in his last three races at about this distance; however, he's come up short in weaker races than this the last twice and Harry Skelton could have ridden him. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 613-P3 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, not fluent 5 out, brief headway 4 out, soon no impression |
11/4 |
|
5th 5 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
towards rear, not fluent 5 out, brief headway 4 out, soon no impression |
11/4 |
|
4 |
16th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
0-6 during his last campaign but he dropped down the weights and returned with encouraging second to a handicap blot at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft); could build on that latest run and he's one to consider. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 3-1271 D
Last run: 150 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
28th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Better chaser than hurdler, last win being in a Cartmel handicap chase in August (2m5f, good to soft); well beaten last twice; could go well but better on faster ground than is forecast. |
7/2 |
|
4th 1 |
16th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
prominent early, raced in third after 1st, outpaced from 4 out, lost third after 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 |
25th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
10yo who makes his first start since last August but he did well for his new yard last year, winning twice (2m4f/2m5f, good/good to soft), and he's also effective on soft; the betting may be informative on his return. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 243-23 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
always behind |
16/1 |
|
10th 9 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
High-class hurdler in his prime but it's now over three years since his latest win; ended last season with some very respectable efforts and resumes on a tempting mark but younger rivals appeal more all the same; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
10th 9 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
High-class hurdler in his prime but it's now over three years since his latest win; ended last season with some very respectable efforts and resumes on a tempting mark but younger rivals appeal more all the same; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
15/2
Form: 2-5135 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
12yo who doesn't appear to be as good as he was and hasn't really threatened this season, but he's been a fair third on two of his last three starts and continues to edge down the weights; might not be far away. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Now 12 but showed when third of six at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) in December that he retains plenty of spark; effective on good to soft ground earlier in career; mid-race unseat at Wetherby last time; possible player. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Long in the tooth now but was not that far off his career-best form when third of six at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) in December, after a layoff; 2lb lower here and has a fighting chance if aided by combination of refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 15/25- CD
Last run: 425 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
11yo who is without a win since March 2022 and is 5lb out of the handicap, but he was challenging Hello Judge and Indian Louis when falling two out over C&D last month in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces (both retained); could make a bold bid if that hasn't left a mark. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
11yo who showed hints of spark in the autumn and continues to drop down the weights; however, he was well beaten at Catterick recently following wind surgery and remains winless since March 2022; wears reapplied cheekpieces (no positive impact previously) and a first-time tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £48.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.45 |
| Tricast | £109.25 |
| Trifecta | £160.70 |
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