15.05
SoftJumping For Fun Open Hunters’ Chase
- Prize money: £2483.5
- 3m 0f 60y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hunter Chase
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
50/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £3.80
Form: /878-5
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
No threat to easy winner when second at Taunton (2m7f, heavy) last month but that was still a pretty good effort and he'll probably be better suited by the less testing ground here; a possible. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Won hunter chase at Southwell (3m, soft) in March 2024 and runner-up in this race last February (good to soft); this 12yo was no match for Golden Son when fourth at Warwick (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago; could improve for that reappearance outing but others still make greater appeal. |
33/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 22273P D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 6 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Exposed 10yo who doesn't find it easy to win (last success over hurdles was in February 2021); has run creditably on last two starts (3m, soft); each-way chance. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Exposed 10yo who doesn't find it easy to win (last success over hurdles was in February 2021); has run creditably on last two starts (3m, soft); each-way chance. |
16/1 |
|
4th 8 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: P2-66P
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well in only one of six hurdling starts for Dan Skelton last season and, having rejoined Sam Loxton, was pulled up in a hunter chase in February; last of three finishers in 4m point last month; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well in only one of six hurdling starts for Dan Skelton last season and, having rejoined Sam Loxton, was pulled up in a hunter chase in February; last of three finishers in 4m point last month; revival needed. |
25/1 |
11/10
Form: 12/41- CD
Last run: 650 days
W: 12st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Benefited from a patient ride when wide-margin winner of two-finisher contest at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and has performed well twice since, more recently when staying-on third here (3m1f, good) on Saturday; will be fine stamina-wise if he makes a quick reappearance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Useful chaser at his best for Paul Nicholls; in good form this spring for his current yard since undergoing wind surgery, scoring at Sedgefield (3m2f) before finishing a good fourth over 3m6f at Perth when set a lot to do; can go well eased 1lb here. |
5/1 |
|
4th 8 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Not as good as he was but has turned a corner following wind surgery and came home clear at Sedgefield (3m2f, good); that race fell apart in behind but he would probably have won anyway; raised 8lb but had become very well handicapped. |
7/1 |
50/1
Form: 8001P8 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th |
50/1 |
|
8th 3 |
5th Feb 2024 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
bumped start |
14/1 |
|
10 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 133484 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
25th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Close third in this 12 months ago and similar form again over C&D the following month; on a steady decline subsequently and latest third in a small field at Fontwell was unconvincing; cheekpieces replaced by a visor. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time chase winner; in very good form when placed in two amateur riders' races at Cheltenham (3m1f, good/soft) last autumn but has lost his way this year and arrives here with quite a bit to prove. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time chase winner but now with questions to answer from a wellbeing perspective; never travelled when well behind Olivers Travels here last month. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: -72455
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
held up in rear |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
27th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, headway after 7th, disputing third after 3 out, weakened final 110yds |
6/1 |
|
5th 5 |
6th Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Rare hurdle start these days when beaten a neck at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) before returning to fences with a respectable fourth at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft; beaten 12l); a late mistake didn't help matters last time and yet he finished his race out nicely; major player now down a grade. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
Gaboriot, Caryto Des Brosses, Dickie Diver
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £51.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £50.18 |
| Trifecta | £198.30 |
Selections
Daily Record:
StratagemThe Guardian:
Caryto Des Brosses