13.50
Good To SoftNever Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £10562
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.30
Form: 25-522 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Consistent type, in frame all six starts this term, including over C&D; respectable fourth of 14 in Greatwood Gold Cup over 2m4f here last time; acts on any ground; should be in the thick of things again. |
4/1 |
6/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: /54/1F CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has made the frame on his last four starts but he's operating at a lower level than in the past, having no obvious excuses over 2m at Musselburgh (C&D winner) last month; has slipped to his last winning mark but others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, some headway 4 out, went fourth 2 out, no impression |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, some headway 4 out, went fourth 2 out, no impression |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 0-4733 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Runner-up three times in a row in February-April, including in a quite valuable series final at Carlisle (2m4f, good) and when losing out only narrowly to Half Shot at Kelso (2m7f, good); subsequent 22l defeat over C&D came in a stronger race than this; one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
6th 8 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
After dropping down the weights he's run really well to finish second on his last three starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft); edging back up the handicap but every chance he'll be thereabouts once more. |
6/1 |
|
6th 8 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 21125F CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
4th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Ended last year with below-par C&D run (bled from the nose) and was beaten when falling over 2m4f here on New Year's Day; needs to get back in the groove but has very good chasing strike-rate (7-25) and his current mark is workable. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 54-3P4 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful chaser at best for Donald McCain but last win was almost two years ago and he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this autumn; on reduced mark back over fences but he has something to prove and all of his rules wins have been at shorter trips; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
4th 7 |
22nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 51y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful chaser at best for Donald McCain but last win was almost two years ago and he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this autumn; on reduced mark back over fences but he has something to prove and all of his rules wins have been at shorter trips; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 2-1115 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
in rear, fell 7th |
9/2 |
|
5th 4 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
10yo who wasn't at his best last year but all six of his wins have come here and his third of six over C&D (good to soft) in November was a step back in the right direction; another 2lb lower today; in calculations. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in last, awkward jump 4th, nudged along 6th, struggling from 7th |
7/2 |
10/1
Form: 3/225P C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Winless over fences but he wasn't disgraced when fourth of seven in C&D handicap 24 days ago; possibilities off a 3lb lower mark. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 8th |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 8th |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.12 |
| Trifecta | £60.30 |