16.40
SoftWilliam Hill Cheltenham Offers Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5967.53
- 2m 0f 12y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £2.30
Form: 48-1P3 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
27th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Progressive 6yo who just did enough at Perth (2m, good) in July and has now won three chases this year (one was on soft ground); didn't fire at Newton Abbot last month but remains of interest. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
31st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, headway against far rail approaching last, good jump last, led and kept on well run-in, just did enough |
5/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 4-54P5
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Gave good account when fourth at Taunton (2m, good) in December, his second start for Tim Vaughan, but last month's Ffos Las run was a backward step and he's now 0-13 over hurdles; cheekpieces removed; tongue-tie added. |
16/1 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
8/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 2-4543 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
All three chase wins have been over further, the last two here at 2m7f; below his best when last seen in June. |
20/1 |
7/2
Form: 33-13U BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Gave very good account when close second over C&D (good to soft) last month and subsequent fifth of 12 over C&D (good) was perfectly respectable but his overall strike-rate is just 1-35 and others appeal more. |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Just 1-34 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he went very close to a second course success 16 days ago, going down by only a head over this trip on good to soft; another who could be involved in the finish. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Just 1-33 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he gave a good account when second from out of the weights at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month, after a break; could have a say. |
6/1 |
100/30
Form: 4-4022 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 13 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up in the Ultima at Cheltenham last month but that was his first attempt at a staying trip and he failed to settle out wide; went to the Festival having won five of his previous six starts (2m3f-2m5f, various ground) and he could bounce back with a big effort now back down in trip and grade. |
7/1 |
|
19 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
10yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it five wins from his last six starts (various ground) when scoring comfortably in a veterans' chase at Market Rasen in January (extended 2m5f; the longest trip he's tackled); this is a hot race in which to test his stamina, and from out of the handicap he's 11lb higher than last time, but he was strong at the finish and the form is working out very well; it remains to be seen where his limitations lie. |
50/1 |
|
1st 7 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
4-9 over fences, including 2m3f course win; didn't jump well enough when below form at Newbury in November but is versatile regarding ground and could plausibly still have more improvement to come. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 6-6P36 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
2-13 over fences, latest off 1lb higher in June 2024 under Sean Bowen; form has been mixed since but she ran well for a long way at Chepstow on return from nearly four months off; on a fair mark if building on that. |
4/1 |
|
5 |
29th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
2-13 over fences, latest off 1lb higher in June 2024 under Sean Bowen; form has been mixed since but she ran well for a long way at Chepstow on return from nearly four months off; on a fair mark if building on that. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: /4/0P2
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
held up in last, pushed along 3 out, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
7 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
held up in last, pushed along 3 out, soon struggling, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
11th 8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Not devoid of ability in three starts for Dan Skelton; cause for optimism from his second chase start, when second at Ludlow (2m, soft) in February; below that level at Taunton (2m, soft) since but if you can forgive that he could be competitive now 2lb lower. |
7/1 |
11/2
Form: 56P-P3 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
9th May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, struggling before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out |
25/1 |
|
12 |
9th May 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
11st 0lb |
held up in rear, struggling before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out |
25/1 |
|
10th 6 |
24th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 9lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 161-05 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 13lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two wins in 2023, at Southwell in February (2m, good) and over C&D in April (good to soft); not fared quite so well since although signs of a return to form when third over C&D last time (soft); on a good mark now and not out of it. |
10/1 |
|
7th 1 |
7th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Two wins in 2023, at Southwell in February (2m, good) and over C&D in April (good to soft); not fared quite so well since although signs of a return to form when third over C&D last time (soft); on a good mark now and not out of it. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won this race last year and is now 2lb lower; however, this 12yo has plenty to prove having struggled on his three runs this season. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 2383/6 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 8th |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.23 |
| Tricast | £229.08 |
| Trifecta | £230.70 |
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