19.20
SoftVisit Holker Hall & Gardens Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4039.96
- 2m 5f 34y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.40
Form: 7711-1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Good strike-rate over fences but held on last two starts and may be in the assessor's grip now; had wind surgery (his fourth) since last run. |
7/1 |
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4th 3 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Has excellent 8-11 strike-rate over fences; behind Olivers Travels when fourth here (3m2f, good) on latest outing in July but still ran pretty well, and may yet have a better performance in him; raced mainly on good ground but has won on soft. |
11/2 |
|
4th 7 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Some feat to have won eight of his ten starts over fences; another win looked unlikely when under the pump at Worcester last time (2m7f, good) but he responded admirably to lead when it mattered; a 4lb rise might not be too damaging but he's into classier company this time. |
9/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1121-2 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Resumed winning ways after six months off in 4m1f hunter chase at Warwick (good) 22 days ago; effective over this much shorter trip and this likeable front-runner is not out of things. |
11/2 |
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1st 2 |
1st May 2026 Good 4m 0f 218y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Highly impressive 26 finishes in the first four (eight of them wins) from 30 rules/pointing runs for the Owens, with stamina proven up to 3m6f; all-the-way hurdles winner over 3m2f here just last autumn (good), and likelier than some to run his race. |
7/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: PP045- CD
Last run: 134 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Had a break since latest 21l defeat at Cartmel, which was only three days after finishing a close third there; this mark is manageable but Cartmel suits and his record here isn't great. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, mistake 2 out, weakened after last |
5/2 |
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3rd 4 |
24th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
prominent, raced in second from 4th, kept on run-in, not pace to challenge |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: 454P1- D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won two handicaps in Ireland; building some momentum for his new yard and probably needs further than the 2m2f he ran over at Exeter last time (stays 3m); needs considering. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Won two handicaps in Ireland; building some momentum for his new yard and probably needs further than the 2m2f he ran over at Exeter last time (stays 3m); needs considering. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 2f 111y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up at Leicester (2m4f, good) last month on second stable start and again ran well when fourth at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) seven days later; won on soft ground in Ireland; could have a part to play. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 0164P- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 149y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 |
17th Nov 2024 Good 3m 3f 149y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two wins this season (3m1f/2m7f, good) and again ran well when second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) two starts ago; tailed off at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) since but he lost a shoe and he could bounce back today. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: P4PP-4
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Signs of a revival when fourth over fences at Fakenham (2m5f) in January, before 3m5f stretched her (refused at the final fence) on final start for Seamus Mullins; offered little when sent off joint-favourite on stable debut last month; tongue-tie wore then quickly dispensed with and she reverts to hurdles on a workable mark, but with plenty to prove. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: /241P- D
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
midfield on inner, went fourth 9th, mistake and lost position 10th |
10/1 |
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7th 8 |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Struggled on heavy ground last time but opened chasing account with clearcut success at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; also suited by good) two starts ago and is still quite lightly raced for his age; could have a say. |
10/1 |
|
11 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
10yo who is lightly raced for his age and travelled well to win by 3l at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft); he's 6lb higher against much tougher opponents today, but he looked promising earlier in his career and is not discounted. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 3P/43- C BF
Last run: 330 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't won for ages but nearly put that right when going down by a neck here on Saturday (2m5f, good); Leah Noreci rode then so he's without the 10lb claim this time; still respected with cheekpieces added. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Fourth (2023) and eighth (2024) in this race previously, and winless for exactly four years now; place prospects only, therefore, a return to form at Newcastle latest notwithstanding. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Point winner who won a novice hurdle at Cartmel in May 2022 (2m6f, good); has run a couple of fair races over fences, including when fourth over an inadequate 2m here last time; step back up in trip will suit; place chance. |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 58U15/ D
Last run: 1128 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Very lightly raced in recent years and, following her latest layoff, has struggled in two 2m5f Cartmel chases this spring; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces here; needs to prove some ability remains. |
40/1 |
|
10th 2 |
28th Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Very lightly raced in recent years and, following her latest layoff, was a pulled-up 66-1 shot over C&D last month; has too much to prove. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
25th May 2024 Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, lost position 9th, dropped to rear 4 out, lost touch and pulled up quickly after 3 out |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.60 |
| Tricast | £63.46 |
| Trifecta | £66.50 |
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