15.25
GoodJohn Murtagh 60th Birthday Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £13070.4
- 2m 0f 213y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: 7P-111 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Chase record is 5-11, the most recent win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last spring; seen only twice since but ran well in a notable handicap at Plumpton (2m1f) the latest time; possibilities at the weights, provided he stays the new trip. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 219y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Made it 5-9 over fences with convincing win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last May; pulled up on sole run since, at Ascot in December, but the good to soft ground may not have suited; second in this last year; could go well. |
11/2 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Chase career commenced with a four-timer last spring/summer; subsequently lost his form until running well, beating all bar a similarly useful stablemate, in major handicap at Plumpton (2m1f, good) last time; possibilities, provided he's as effective back up in trip. |
4/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.60
Form: 0-2221 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Horse
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice for the Skeltons; showed his best form for his current yard when fifth of eight at Warwick (2m, good) 26 days ago; his mark continues to drop and he should find another opening at some point. |
7/1 |
|
5th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won twice for Dan Skelton but opposable on what he's shown in last four races, all handicaps divided between hurdles and fences. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won twice for Dan Skelton but showed little for current yard in three starts last year; hard to fancy. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 44U-42 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
21st Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Should be well handicapped, likes good ground and returned to form with a pleasing second at Newton Abbot; often takes a good hold so the assured strong pace here will aid his chance. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Did not hit top gear during light campaign last season and was well beaten (albeit on soft ground) last month, after a break; on good mark now and might be seen to better effect if the ground stays good here but others have much less to prove. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
22nd May 2024 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Four chase wins (from 14 attempts); has seemingly found himself stranded too high in the weights since scoring at Worcester (2m, good) in October 2022; back to his last winning mark after unseating rider early on at Plumpton last September; fitness is taken on trust. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 13-985 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Veteran with 11 chase wins on his CV, including 2023 edition of this race; returns here after respectable third behind two progressive rivals at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month but Centara is unlikely to allow him to play his preferred front-running role. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Multiple winner down the years and latest effort suggests he retains plenty of ability aged 12; has a respectable record (252, last three years) in this corresponding race but it remains to be seen whether his old legs can make it fourth time lucky. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Good-ground specialist with 11 chase wins on his CV, including 2025 edition of this race; shaped well before weakening into fourth at Bangor (2m1f, good) this month, after a layoff, and can make a bold bid from the front under Sean Bowen. |
13/8 |
25/1
Form: /P79-2 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner who hasn't offered a great deal since returning from nearly a year out and it's seldom easy for veterans to rediscover their form; however, this is a much easier race than he's accustomed to. |
9/4 |
|
5th 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Free-going nature; no win since landing a Class 3 at Newbury (2m, 13-8 joint-favourite) in March 2023; fell at Cheltenham (80-1) on penultimate start and was equally out of his depth in the Grade 2 Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton over Christmas; this is more realistic. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
6th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
led, joined 2 out, headed before last, weakened and lost second final 110yds |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: P4-724 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Multiple winner over hurdles and fences; went down narrowly after a break at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) and he's hard to knock, other than the handicapper knowing all about him. |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 |
14th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Multiple winner over hurdles and fences; went down narrowly after a break at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) and he's hard to knock, other than the handicapper knowing all about him. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
led, headed 3 out, hit 2 out, kept on well |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 143-67 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| 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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £5.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.87 |
| Trifecta | £28.90 |