15.43
SoftHappy 60th Birthday Danny Kane Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6680.46
- 2m 4f 216y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £1.90
Form: 13512-
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
11yo who is 1-16 over hurdles as opposed to 9-36 over fences but has a lower mark in this sphere and ran respectably when 12l second of six back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to firm) latest; not discounted. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Better chaser than hurdler and forgiven latest heavy defeat in a strong handicap; his last hurdle run was four starts back when beaten a neck at Wincanton (2m5f, good); could run well, though some stamina reservations over quite this far. |
13/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 4341-5 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
25th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
This was the trip for his Taunton win in April (good) and he might have even surpassed that form with his recent seconds over C&D; has the same mark as last time and should have a big say. |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Good second over C&D 16 days ago ridden by Freddie Gingell, keeping on well; could prove vulnerable for the win back up 3lb but with his chase experience he's likely to be thereabouts. |
5/2 |
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2nd 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
9/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 33844-
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has often run well in handicap hurdles, including over C&D on heavy, but below best this winter despite falling in the weights and he didn't put up much of a show last time out; first-time cheekpieces on. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 61334- BF
Last run: 181 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
2m5f good-ground winner last summer off 6lb higher; hardly consistent though and never went a yard at Warwick last month; now tries cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last June and was in contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in December but last season's record was rather mixed and we haven't seen him since a poor performance in January. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last June and was in contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in December but last season's record was rather mixed and we haven't seen him since a poor performance in January. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 311P4- CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Well handicapped on his two chase wins this spring but he returned after a break with a laboured effort back over hurdles at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month; has bit to prove again after that and his last hurdle win was two years ago. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Largely consistent 10yo who won three 2m4f chases last season; reverts to hurdling on a lower mark but has fitness to prove after 115-day absence and his usual cheekpieces are missing. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
26th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Largely reliable veteran and a three-time winner since December, latterly over C&D in April; touched off at Fontwell 20 days ago, with I Shut That d'Or about 5l back in third; nudged up 1lb but likely to make his presence felt again. |
2/1 |
7/2
Form: /3221- D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In fine form over fences and went 3-4 this summer in three-runner handicap at Kelso (2m1f) 15 days ago; has his first run in this sphere since 2022 but scored over C&D then so can't be discounted off a reduced mark. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made all in a visor at Southwell (2m, good) in June and again had plenty in hand when getting back on the scoresheet in first-time blinkers at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) last month; the favourite flopped there but this one's been raised only 3lb; the visor returns; has to be respected. |
11/8 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gained his sixth win over fences, at Southwell (2m, good) when making all in June off 8lb lower; looked to be found out by the weight rise when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month, and although this track may play to his strengths he has never won off such a high mark; first-time blinkers replace visor. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 65565- D
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, lost ground after 2nd |
8/1 |
|
1 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 7th, lost ground after 2nd |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Three-time chase winner on good ground, twice over 2m2f here; on a tempting mark now but has lost his way a bit this season and conditions are likely to remain softer than he prefers today. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: F23P5-
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher. |
10/11 |
11/1
Form: 3/4P5-
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, dropped to rear before 5th, hit 9th |
11/1 |
|
6 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, dropped to rear before 5th, hit 9th |
11/1 |
|
5th 5 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Promising second at Doncaster (2m, good) on debut; has regressed in French races on testing ground since; return to forecast faster surface may prompt a turnaround. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 6642U-
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
13th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Sole win came in a French chase back in 2022 and has shown little off a steadily declining mark in recent times; needs the change of stables to spark a revival. |
13/8 |
|
6 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has had just the one win, gained in a French chase back in 2022, and there's little in recent hurdle form to suggest he's about to add to that; 6lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
9th 17 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Gained only win (from 43 starts) in a French chase in 2022 and recent hurdling form does not suggest he's poised to add to his tally. |
50/1 |
Non-runners
Exmoor Forest
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £55.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £60.18 |
| Tricast | £362.62 |
| Trifecta | £432.00 |
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