15.55
SoftPhil Nelson Capercaillie Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £8713.65
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Windy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 15-F23 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Smart at his best for Olly Murphy but last season never got off the ground and he's moved yards. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Had a disappointing season and usually goes well at Sandown where he disappointed last time; has since undergone a fourth wind operation. |
7/2 |
|
7th 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Below-par fourth at Cheltenham in both outings this term; however, has form figures of 1321 at Sandown, most recently winning this race (off current mark on heavy ground) last year; possibilities back here. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 54/1F2 CD
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
8th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Has made the frame on his last four starts but he's operating at a lower level than in the past, having no obvious excuses over 2m at Musselburgh (C&D winner) last month; has slipped to his last winning mark but others are preferred. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, some headway 4 out, went fourth 2 out, no impression |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
2nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, some headway 4 out, went fourth 2 out, no impression |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 244414 C
Last run: 114 days
W: 11st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Veteran; has won five chases from 2m-2m4f on good/good to soft; good third at Hexham in August but two heavy defeats since; on last winning mark; could bounce back. |
9/2 |
|
5 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Veteran; has won five chases from 2m-2m4f on good/good to soft; good third at Hexham in August but two heavy defeats since; on last winning mark; could bounce back. |
9/2 |
|
6 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
12yo; won at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June and third there in August (2m4f, good); mistakes may have been costly when tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good) latest and he's not written off, but others are more compelling. |
20/1 |
Evs
Form: -66333
Last run: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Player on winter 2024's frame finishes in 2m chases for Willie Mullins, albeit gained on soft/heavy; dispiriting return following wind surgery in a Fakenham claiming hurdle latest, from which cheekpieces are retained. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
soon prominent, lost position after 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 126034 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who gained four of his 14 wins here (one over C&D); ran much better than eventual 22l defeat might suggest on slower-than-ideal ground at Cartmel (2m1f good to soft) a fortnight ago; worth a second look here, even from 4lb out of the weights. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Veteran who has won 14 races in his career including three over C&D; 13lb below his last winning mark but his efforts since last autumn leave plenty to be desired. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Veteran with three C&D wins and seven other chase victories on his CV; lurks on a dangerous mark but has been out of form this spring (cheekpieces added last time) and the ground may turn against him today. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.22 |
| Trifecta | £22.20 |
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