18.30
GoodSri Lanka Paradise Island Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £9505.8
- 3m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: /11-1P CD BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Record of 4-8 over fences; admittedly 0-3 this term and failed to show his form the last twice; good second over C&D on seasonal debut and has place possibilities on that effort. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb
|
Winner of both his C&D starts (on soft and good), most recently in April, and he lost nothing in defeat when runner-up at Ascot (3m, good) in November to one with Gold Cup aspirations at the time; somewhat disappointing at Newbury since but his C&D record is not to be sniffed at. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb
|
Winner of both his C&D starts (on soft and good), most recently in April, and he lost nothing in defeat when runner-up at Ascot (3m, good) in November to one with Gold Cup aspirations at the time; somewhat disappointing at Newbury since but his C&D record is not to be sniffed at. |
6/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 453241 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, headway 4th, outpaced 2 out, kept on well and went second towards finish |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, headway 4th, outpaced 2 out, kept on well and went second towards finish |
8/1 |
|
1st 10 |
23rd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't won since the summer of 2021 but he's capable of putting that right and has been close up under Oscar Palmer in his last two races (at about 3m); another with each-way hopes. |
9/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 78-3P9
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Back on track with two good runs at Kempton (3m, good) this spring, the latter a win; probably still on a workable mark after 5lb rise but didn't find much at business end at Perth recently; now sports cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
pressed leader, led before 6th, headed just before 13th, hit 13th, lost position before 3 out |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led, raced in second when headed 2nd, ridden after 3 out, pressed leader 2 out, led narrowly last |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 442321
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, headway going easily before 4 out, led 2 out, ridden clear run-in |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
held up in rear, in touch with leaders 7th |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 8th |
9/2 |
11/1
Form: 312266 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 22 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
On a competitive mark on last season's best chase form at up to 3m and he won over hurdles in December (2m5f, good to soft) in a first-time visor; however, only fifth over hurdles last time and soundly beaten in sixth in this race 12 months ago; first-time blinkers replace visor; others appeal more. |
50/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
sweating, prominent, stayed on from 2 out, not pace to challenge |
8/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
sweating, prominent, stayed on from 2 out, not pace to challenge |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 133-4P D
Last run: 164 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped. |
33/1 |
|
9th 13 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
19th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, hampered 1st, not fluent 9th, lost touch 4 out |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 5266-P C
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Jun 2024 Good To Soft 3m 3f 119y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Only this year returned from a long absence and showed he was no back number with an 11l third at Aintree two weeks ago (3m1f, good); stamina for quite this far is by no means assured but he can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 14P-PP D
Last run: 124 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
led, clear before 5th |
7/1 |
|
5 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
led, clear before 5th |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 71-35P C
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 8lb |
Useful handicap chaser on good ground when on song; pulled up on consecutive outings at end of last season and needs to prove his wellbeing, but is in much calmer waters for today's hunter chase debut. |
4/6 |
|
5th 1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 8lb |
Useful handicap chaser on good ground when on song; pulled up on consecutive outings at end of last season and needs to prove his wellbeing, but is in much calmer waters for today's hunter chase debut. |
4/6 |
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
prominent, bumped 1st, dropped to rear 12th, pulled up before 5 out |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: -48175 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
12/1 |
|
7 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Twice well beaten over C&D this winter, including last time, but in between he won at Plumpton and he's a two-time C&D winner who was third in this race last year; has won on a variety of ground; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: -2771P D
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, raced in second |
16/1 |
|
1st 13 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, raced in second |
16/1 |
|
2nd 14 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Hurdles winner here who runs off the same mark as for his chase win at Wetherby in January and he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven over hurdles at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; however, he reverts to fences off a higher mark and others have more compelling claims. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £48.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £45.34 |
| Tricast | £459.32 |
| Trifecta | £395.30 |
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