15.00
SoftSupport The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 5f 133y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: 322
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
He's well handicapped on his 2024 chase form (won here) but his subsequent profile has been mixed and he was soundly beaten when back over fences at Carlisle two months ago; others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Lost his way over fences last season but he kept on for an encouraging fourth of 19 over hurdles at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month and has a handy mark to work with now back chasing, with the step back up in trip a plus. |
14/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 7P8734 C
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions. |
33/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: P70433 BF
Last run: 82 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Usually goes well over C&D - form figures 212 - that win gained from a 2lb higher mark (favourite) over a year ago; recent Wetherby efforts were not so good but there was plenty to admire about the manner in which he rallied behind Always A Reason over C&D (good to soft) in January. |
15/8 |
|
5th 7 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
C&D winner who was runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January and filled same position at Doncaster (2m4f, soft) last month; disappointing over C&D last time but no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show. |
13/2 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Two wins last season (including C&D) and he's run well to finish second on both outings this year (2m4f, good to soft/soft), most recently at Doncaster three weeks ago; solid contender. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 4-8P42 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won first race since 2019 when scoring by nearly 10l here last time (good to soft, Cudgel well back in sixth but 12lb better off); now 10lb higher; acts on heavy ground; worth considering. |
6/4 |
|
1st 11 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
|
1st 11 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
in rear |
10/1 |
2/1
Form: P56111 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Completed hat-trick when winning here (2m5f, soft) in March 2024; lightly raced since and he got back on the scoresheet at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago; he can give another good account up 4lb. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 65y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Very lightly raced since completing a hat-trick as a novice chaser two seasons ago; his Sedgefield form (2m5f) this season has received a few boosts, and latest effort suggests this drop back in trip may prove ideal; enters calculations. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: -PP803
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Posted some good efforts when cheekpieces were added towards the end of last season, perhaps most notably when second at Kelso (2m4f, good) in April, and his run at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better than eventual 33l defeat suggests; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
5th 8 |
24th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 under rules but posted some pretty good efforts in cheekpieces towards end of last season, most recently when second from out of the weights at Kelso (2m4f, good) one month ago; can make his presence felt off correct mark here. |
4/1 |
|
5th 8 |
24th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 under rules but posted some pretty good efforts in cheekpieces towards end of last season, most recently when second from out of the weights at Kelso (2m4f, good) one month ago; can make his presence felt off correct mark here. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-2144
Last run: 48 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win. |
8/1 |
|
2 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 12-34P
Last run: 57 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Third in a point-to-point last month but this 12yo was pulled up when back under rules at Ayr (3m, soft) recently; 7lb out of the handicap and others are preferred. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 46833P D
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Long time since he won a race and this season's two thirds came at about 3m; ran poorly last time at Hexham. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Long time since he won a race and this season's two thirds came at about 3m; ran poorly last time at Hexham. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Mar 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Without a win since 2021 but comes here after two very respectable thirds on slow ground at Carlisle (3m) this year and will appreciate this ease in grade; probably won't be far away. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 636153
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and runner-up over this C&D (good to soft) on two of his three starts since; this 7yo can produce another bold show. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before close second of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in October; well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh last time but faced tough task from out of the handicap in that Class 2; could make a bold bid now back down in grade off his proper mark. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
In-form front-runner who got mugged late on at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft); however, this is competitive and he's 8lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 61-P44
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won twice over fences in France in 2022 but he is 0-8 in Britain; modest form this season and although he's already come way down the weights, others still have more pressing claims; blinkered on last two starts. |
14/1 |
|
9 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won twice over fences in France in 2022 but he is 0-8 in Britain; modest form this season and although he's already come way down the weights, others still have more pressing claims; blinkered on last two starts. |
14/1 |
|
4th 6 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won twice over fences in France in 2022 but is 0-7 in Britain; travelled strongly in the lead for a long way in first-time blinkers at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) last month but weakened in the home straight and was beaten about 17l in the end; others have more pressing claims. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £34.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.95 |
| Tricast | £109.39 |
| Trifecta | £177.20 |
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