16.45
SoftJumping For Fun Open Hunters’ Chase
- Prize money: £2566.5
- 3m 1f 54y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hunter Chase
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.50
Form: 3-2113 BF
Last run: 77 days
W: 12st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up in the Becher here in December and his two subsequent hunter chase runs have yielded an early fall and disappointing defeat; twice placed over these fences, however, most recently in the Grand Sefton over C&D in November, and could have an each-way shout if back on song in change of headgear. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December but finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) the previous month; returned to hunter chasing with quite a spill at Catterick a fortnight ago but holds leading claims if that hasn't left a mark. |
5/4 |
|
1 |
4th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but had previously finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft); did well hunter chasing back in 2024 and the one to beat. |
10/11 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: P43-35
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
29th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Smart chaser for Brian Ellison and second in two hunter chases for new yard in recent months; no match for Gaboriot at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in March, though, and has been very inconsistent in recent years. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Smart chaser at his best and he still retains quite a bit of ability; has mixed record this year and was pulled up in Foxhunters' at Aintree last time but he's been in much calmer waters now and was runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on his penultimate run; dangerous if in the mood. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
8th May 2024 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Smart chaser at his best and he still retains quite a bit of ability; has mixed record this year and was pulled up in Foxhunters' at Aintree last time but he's been in much calmer waters now and was runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on his penultimate run; dangerous if in the mood. |
7/2 |
25/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 414-64
Last run: 272 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Others have shown considerably more under rules and his three runner-up finishes in point-to-points this winter represent relatively modest form; however, at least he arrives in good heart whereas many of these have something to prove at present; not ruled out each-way. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 |
8th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 8th, pushed along and headway before 3 out, ridden and weakening when squeezed out before 2 out |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Only win came at Huntingdon in March (2m7f, good to soft; second won next time); went up 8lb and didn't fare quite so well next time; cheekpieces now on again (finished seventh of eight after being hampered the last time he wore them). |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: P-235P D BF
Last run: 8 days
W: 12st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| 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 |
7/2
Form: /6117- D
Last run: 532 days
W: 12st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
29th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 4lb |
Very useful handicapper in his prime; nearly 16l behind eased-down winner Gaboriot when fifth at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in March but that run came after a mammoth absence, and he kept on well to win run-of-the-mill contest at Hexham (3m, heavy) last month; today's forecast faster ground will also suit, and he won on his only previous visit to Cartmel; shortlisted. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 6/P/1-
Last run: 324 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won maiden hunter chase at Kelso (2m7f, good) last April and his two point wins this winter (3m, soft/heavy) have taken his tally in that sphere to five; this 10yo needs others to underperform if he's to make an impact today but that's possible; not without hope each-way. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won five points last year (good-soft) and has finished second three consecutive times in recent weeks, perhaps most notably when losing out only by a head in ladies open at Friars Haugh in February; very consistent and the one to beat. |
7/4 |
20/1
Form: U46P-6 D
Last run: 280 days
W: 12st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
29th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time course winner in 2021/2022, including three good-quality handicaps over today's trip, but has badly lost his way over the last couple of years; getting back on decent ground will aid his cause but hopes of a revival are beginning to fade. |
50/1 |
11/2
Form: 12466- D
Last run: 599 days
W: 12st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Displayed very useful handicap chase form in the first half of 2022 and if retaining that ability he's in with a big shout; however, he's been absent since a below-par hurdles run in July 2022 and it remains to be seen if this 12yo is still the force of old. |
11/2 |
33/1
Form: 7PP-UP
Last run: 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Posted handicap chase five-timer in 2020-21 but has shown very little since and a dramatic turnaround is needed. |
33/1 |
|
0 5 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Got up to a rating of 126 after winning four handicap chases on the bounce at up to 2m3f (all on soft or heavy) for Gary Moore two seasons ago; has been rather disappointing since but reverts to hurdles on a very good mark. |
9/1 |
|
0 1 |
26th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, 6 lengths down and pushed along when stumbled badly and unseated 4 out |
14/1 |
66/1
Form: /PP-U5 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
raced in last, not fluent 4 out, some headway before 3 out, soon no impression |
50/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
raced in last, not fluent 4 out, some headway before 3 out, soon no impression |
50/1 |
|
10 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won three handicap hurdles in early 2020 and has shown similar form over fences; however, he's been lightly raced in recent seasons and was soundly beaten in a hunter chase at Ludlow last month; others are preferred. |
66/1 |
12/1
Form: U5P/3-
Last run: 589 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Talented under rules in his heyday and placed in points on several occasions in the last two seasons; however, he's been unable to win a point in that time and there's a suspicion he'll be vulnerable today. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.12 |
| Trifecta | £88.90 |
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