13.15
SoftScotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £28135
- 2m 0f 110y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £3.20
Form: -14744 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
11yo who snapped a losing sequence at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month and it was a stronger race than this in which he was fourth of 11 at Haydock (2m4f, good) last Wednesday; every chance he'll be in the mix. |
11/2 |
|
4th 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran who made his name as a two-miler and the slow pace helped when making his first foray over 3m a successful one at Carlisle (good to soft; effective on good); solid second the run before over 2m4f but a 5lb rise for last time could be troublesome. |
12/1 |
|
1st 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Smart at around 2m in his prime and was creditable second off today's mark in valuable Musselburgh handicap (2m4f, good to soft) five weeks ago but has stamina to prove on first venture beyond about 2m4f under rules. |
9/4 |
5/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 3-3151 CD
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Running well in the main this season, winning at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in December and good third at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in January last time; this two-time course winner was runner-up in this race two years ago and could again have a part to play. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Runner-up to progressive winner at Kelso (2m1f, soft) last month then went one better at Wetherby (1m7f, soft; by 3l); he remains 3lb lower than when third in this last year (good to soft) and could be firmly involved. |
11/2 |
|
4th 8 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 199y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Behind a couple of these when seventh in last season's Grand Annual here but this dual chase winner has the benefit of a positive recent run at Kelso on good ground that would have been lively enough for him; should run well. |
6/1 |
5/2
Form: 787021 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Front-runner who was 11l third of 15 at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days ago when bidding to win that race for the third consecutive year (wins on soft/good); his last five wins have come in the month of April and there can be optimism that he will make another bold bid; third in this in 2024. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
His exploits earlier in the season aren't of much concern given his last five wins have come in the month of April, including the last two runnings of this race (soft/good to soft; has also won on good); this prominent racer did it comfortably 12 months ago and is just 3lb higher today; could once more take all the beating. |
11/4 |
|
4th 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 37y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Hasn't found his form this term and that may well continue until winter is out, as he's essentially a spring horse; gained last five wins in the month of April. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 2-21P1 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice last season (2m1f/2m2f, good to soft) and he's dropped below his last winning mark; this 7yo represents Nicky Henderson and has plenty of time to get his career back on track but he's struggled this season, most recently back over hurdles in first-time blinkers; cheekpieces now go on. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice last season (2m1f/2m2f, good to soft) and he's dropped below his last winning mark; this 7yo represents Nicky Henderson and has plenty of time to get his career back on track but he's struggled this season, most recently back over hurdles in first-time blinkers; cheekpieces now go on. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
12th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
The wheels have rather come off over fences, after last season had started so well, and he's now back over hurdles with first-time headgear applied; nothing wrong with his mark if he can get back on track. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: U16131 D
Last run: 98 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Left Willie Mullins in the doldrums and hasn't got a lot going for current yard; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 212y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Very well handicapped on old form for Willie Mullins; nothing to shout about in first four runs for this yard but there was some encouragement last time, despite beating just one home, when third at Hereford (2m, good) 12 days ago; big danger if he builds on that from a career-low mark. |
11/4 |
9/2
Form: 241133 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide, prominent, mistake 3rd, not fluent and lost position 5th, dropped to rear 6th, soon lost touch |
14/1 |
|
8th 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 1m 7f 144y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide, prominent, mistake 3rd, not fluent and lost position 5th, dropped to rear 6th, soon lost touch |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on last season's best novice chase form and he reappeared with a fair sixth in the Welsh Champion Hurdle; however, he was well beaten at Carlisle only a fortnight ago and needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.16 |
| Trifecta | £91.20 |