13.50
SoftCPMS Novices’ Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £25720
- 3m 0f 20y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.80
Form: 114349
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
High-class hurdler had been mixing it at the top level over fences this season at shorter trips before third chase win when dropped in grade at Ayr 10 days ago, patiently ridden and seeing the 3m out well when giving away lumps of weight in novice handicap; drying ground should help his cause and not one to rule out. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 3m 0f 213y |
11st 10lb |
High-class hurdler had been mixing it at the top level over fences this season at shorter trips before third chase win when dropped in grade at Ayr 10 days ago, patiently ridden and seeing the 3m out well when giving away lumps of weight in novice handicap; drying ground should help his cause and not one to rule out. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Top-class hurdler who has shown a good level of form over fences, banging his head against a wall in Grade 1s in his last four appearances; finished fourth in last season's County Hurdle in his last handicap assignment and that was off an 8lb higher mark; may run well, though stamina could be an issue on this belated first run beyond 2m4f. |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: /42124 C BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
His first four chase starts were all at Ayr, finishing second in a good handicap at the Scottish National meeting in April on the final occasion (3m, soft); well beaten on reappearance at Punchestown last month but may have needed the run and he remains unexposed over staying trips; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
13 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
His first four chase starts were all at Ayr, finishing second in a good handicap at the Scottish National meeting in April on the final occasion (3m, soft); well beaten on reappearance at Punchestown last month but may have needed the run and he remains unexposed over staying trips; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
7th 6 |
23rd Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 5f 70y |
11st 4lb |
Has done all of his racing in the past 12 months at Ayr, running a cracker when second to Sharjah in a 3m Grade 2 handicap in April; no surprise should he improve for the run but not one to underestimate. |
8/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 5-2243
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
0-8 over rules fences but knocking at the door for a while, finishing a highly creditable third at the Scottish National meeting at Ayr (3m, soft) in April and reappearing with a good second there (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; effective here and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
0-8 over rules fences but knocking at the door for a while, finishing a highly creditable third at the Scottish National meeting at Ayr (3m, soft) in April and reappearing with a good second there (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; effective here and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
jumped right on occasions, prominent, led 14th, faced challenge from 3 out, keeping on 2 out, headed when not fluent last, no extra final 110yds |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 752613 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Front-runner who reappeared with a rallying second at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month and he's back in cheekpieces today, in which he showed improved form earlier this year (including 10l win at Newbury); only seven and there's every chance this trip will be within range; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
1st 9 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
jumped well, made all, kept on well, ridden out, collapsed after finish, heart attack |
11/2 |
|
4 |
22nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Not an instant success over fences last season but won by 10l in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) in January and signed off with creditable fourth in valuable novices' handicap at Ayr (3m, soft) in April; respected. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 25-533 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
18th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
6th 9 |
18th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
midfield but in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 6-14P1 C
Last run: 77 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (8) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
in rear |
4/1 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
midfield on inner |
9/2 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
midfield on inner |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 2-4251
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
22nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Did not jump well enough when disappointing favourite at Ayr on final start last season but came good over fences with ready win at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) in March and still has plenty of scope to progress from that performance. |
4/1 |
|
7th 12 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
On a career-high mark after going up 8lb for winning at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) but impressed with how he jumped and travelled that day (won easily); that was also a new trip for him, offering plenty of encouragement for this far. |
8/1 |
|
7th 12 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
On a career-high mark after going up 8lb for winning at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) but impressed with how he jumped and travelled that day (won easily); that was also a new trip for him, offering plenty of encouragement for this far. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 114113 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, awkward jump 6th |
9/4 |
|
5th 3 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, weakened after 3 out |
13/2 |
|
5th 3 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, weakened after 3 out |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 4-4111 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Low-mileage 8yo who is 3-6 over fences and was a highly commendable fifth in Sandown's London National (3m4f, soft) before a puzzling effort when only 6-4 at Haydock; strong contender on that penultimate effort. |
3/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Low-mileage 8yo who is 3-6 over fences and was a highly commendable fifth in Sandown's London National (3m4f, soft) before a puzzling effort when only 6-4 at Haydock; strong contender on that penultimate effort. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 4f 97y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who won his first three chase starts earlier this year (2m6f/3m, soft/heavy) and he reappeared with a fair fifth at Sandown (3m4f, soft) this month; could improve for that latest outing and he's one of two for a trainer with a fine record in this race; likely player. |
7/4 |
8/1
Form: -31124 D BF
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice here late last year but started hanging badly left subsequently and ran poorly here in February on his final completion; left Jonjo O'Neill and reappeared with a disappointing show here four weeks ago in a race he won last term; may have needed that run but connections also now reach for cheekpieces; should stay and is well handicapped if back to his peak. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won twice here late last year but started hanging badly left subsequently and ran poorly here in February on his final completion; left Jonjo O'Neill and reappeared with a disappointing show here four weeks ago in a race he won last term; may have needed that run but connections also now reach for cheekpieces; should stay and is well handicapped if back to his peak. |
6/1 |
|
4 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Big improver last season when twice successful here, latterly in this race off 6lb lower; the campaign ended with a poor run back here and an early fall at Ayr on final start for Jonjo O'Neill; remains a young chaser of potential and interesting to see what Paul Nicholls can do with him (still in same ownership). |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 4-1113 D BF
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
raced wide, towards rear |
25/1 |
|
7th 10 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
raced wide, towards rear |
25/1 |
|
9 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb
|
|
12/1
Form: 0-2155 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Pulled up on final start last season and the same story on both this term, tried in cheekpieces on latest; 13lb below his career-high mark and reverts to hurdling (from chasing) for the first time since April 2023. |
20/1 |
|
11th 11 |
9th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Pulled up on final start last season and the same story on both this term, tried in cheekpieces on latest; 13lb below his career-high mark and reverts to hurdling (from chasing) for the first time since April 2023. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Pulled up on final start last season and same story on last month's reappearance; has plenty to prove but he's in top hands and has an attractive mark to exploit if the first-time cheekpieces prompt a revival. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-2822
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
towards rear, not fluent 4th |
20/1 |
|
7 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up in three of his five chases and latest Newbury conqueror (2m7f, good to soft) was well handicapped on a going day; there was near enough 10l back to Abuffalosoldier who had been 2-2 at that track; it's probably strong form for the grade and this 8yo is just 3lb higher now tried in cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up in three of his five chases and latest Newbury conqueror (2m7f, good to soft) was well handicapped on a going day; there was near enough 10l back to Abuffalosoldier who had been 2-2 at that track; it's probably strong form for the grade and this 8yo is just 3lb higher now tried in cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £123.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £82.65 |
| Tricast | £781.21 |
| Trifecta | £1182.70 |