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Good To SoftAt The Races App Expert Tips Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5096.16
- 2m 4f 15y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.70
Form: 8P424-
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 10lb
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 |
16/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 8243P-
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track. |
15/8 |
|
1st 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three chase wins for Maurice Barnes including over C&D in March 2025 (good to soft); well beaten last three starts; 5lb out of the handicap for stable debut. |
16/1 |
|
6th 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won this race off a 4lb lower mark last season (Hawkseye View third); mixed form this season, but the drier ground will suit and has an each-way chance. |
16/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 2/P46- D
Last run: 138 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Winless since April 2022, and he beat only one in 3m handicap hurdle here 25 days ago; visor is reached for with lots to find. |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 |
9th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, pressed leader before 3rd |
8/1 |
|
4 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, not fluent 2nd, lost position 7th, dropped to rear 9th |
9/4 |
7/2
Form: /6471- CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Belatedly off the mark in Hexham event (2m4f) last March; has failed to build on that win; not the percentage call. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 65PPP- CD
Last run: 113 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Record of 1-20 over fences and was disappointing last time, but he was placed three times in a row here (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; had wind surgery since his last run and could be dangerous back at this track on his return; cheekpieces reapplied. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over fences and fell here when last in action but was placed three consecutive times off today's mark at Hexham (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; considered each-way. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 34222- C BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: /61F6- C
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive for new stable, winning four times, until form dipped sharply in last two outings; has seemingly gone off the boil and may be in the assessor's grip now to boot. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Tailed off at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month but highly progressive for new yard previously, winning four times (2m4f/3m, good to soft/heavy); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: 485/0-
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
in rear |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, outpaced 12th, soon rallied, headway on inner after 2 out, went fourth home turn, went third last, no impression run-in |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st May 2024 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, outpaced 12th, soon rallied |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 27342- C
Last run: 211 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
C&D record of 2-7 includes victory in this race in 2023 off 5lb higher (good); pulled up in last year's renewal, however, and other results last term offer scant optimism on this return from seven months off. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Has won off higher marks in the past but has regressed in four appearances this year; tried cheekpieces last time; others safer. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 4P474- C
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Eight-time chase winner at up 3m1f but he's well into the veteran stage now and has struggled in three points this year; this looks tough on these terms back over regulation fences and others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 5 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Looked rather gone at the game last winter so connections and rider Jack Power have done brilliantly to get his enthusiasm back at his age; he completed the hat-trick a shade cosily at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; won on soft twice in midwinter) in March and another win is on the cards. |
11/4 |
|
6th 5 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, weakened after 2 out |
11/4 |
9/2
Form: 04333- BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 7lb
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 |
25/1
Form: 34P87- CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| 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 |
40/1
Form: /P47P-
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Point winner but he's 0-37 under rules and has form figures of PP47P over regulation fences; 3lb out of the weights here and can only be watched. |
40/1 |
|
13 |
4th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Point winner but he's 0-37 under rules and has form figures of PP47P over regulation fences; 3lb out of the weights here and can only be watched. |
40/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won a maiden point last February (3m, good) but has plenty to find overall. |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £133.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £120.48 |
| Tricast | £1658.82 |
| Trifecta | £2081.10 |
Selections
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