15.45
Good To SoftBest Odds On The Betfair Exchange Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 0-2281
Last run: 31 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
8th 12 |
15th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 69y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-4 on Flat for current stable and showed he's still in form with running-on second to an experienced ex-French recruit at Huntingdon (2m, soft; jumped right) on hurdles debut; this is a deeper race. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 453340
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (3) |
13th Oct 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Eight-race maiden, with in-and-out form when sent handicapping on last four starts; stays 1m6f on good to soft but not so hot when finishing 13l behind the winner on heavy ground latest outing and he was also below form on sole attempt at 2m; today's switch of headgear might be a positive. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 (6) |
13th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 6f 87y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 (10) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
AW debut (20-1) over 2m last time did not go well but he showed fair form in four of five previous races, including when staying-on fourth of six in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f) on penultimate outing; now swaps cheekpieces for blinkers and he's not entirely ruled out. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.60
Form: 8-7016 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Sole win came over this C&D in July and he again ran well when third of 11 at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; may not have reached his ceiling yet and he's an interesting contender in receipt of weight. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 9 (12) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when off the mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) in July, always prominent; last of six when 20-1 and front-running at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks later, beaten only 7l but he now has something to prove on turf. |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when beating the two market leaders in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) two weeks ago; up 6lb but that was a clearcut success last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; big player. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 157283
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
2m wins at Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft) last May and some echoes of that afterwards before leaving David O'Meara for 8,000gns last October; makes yard debut, with cheekpieces returning instead of his usual visor; well treated if back to the form of this time last year. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (8) |
30th May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
2m wins at Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft) last May and some echoes of that afterwards before leaving David O'Meara for 8,000gns last October; makes yard debut, with cheekpieces returning instead of his usual visor; well treated if back to the form of this time last year. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Inconsistent and soundly beaten at Pontefract last time, but he's on a handy mark judged on his 2m wins at Catterick (good) and Chester (good to soft) in May, and there have been some bright moments since; not ruled out. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: -26509 CD
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
8th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
4 (2) |
8th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Has run well in defeat on all three visits here and he's dropped down the weights; however, this 9yo was regressive last season and a major turnaround is needed on today's reappearance. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
5th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on but no impression final 110yds |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 6-3352
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
3rd Oct 2024 Heavy 1m 6f 44y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Eight-race maiden who's performing consistently but the exception came as 2yo on her only start on heavy going; her sixth when favourite trying 1m6f and cheekpieces (both for the first time) on latest outing was not her best form and today she sports blinkers. |
9/1 |
|
6th 7 (11) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
0-7 but performing consistently, the exception on heavy going as a 2yo (her only run on softer than good); needs a little extra for the breakthrough win but this longer trip looks worth a go; she also now tries headgear. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 8 (8) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fair form in three handicaps this season, most notably when third at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) on first occasion; not really favoured by the weights in this maiden but still considered each-way. |
11/2 |
14/1
Form: 3-3937
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (10) |
24th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
slowly away, in rear |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
10th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 9lb |
Record of 3-8 over hurdles; no win in first 19 starts on the Flat but he came good in this sphere with an emphatic win at Wolverhampton (1m4f) on recent stable debut; 3lb well in under a penalty for that strong-finishing success and he's a big player again back up in trip. |
11/8 |
|
1 (4) |
30th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
3-8 over hurdles for Tom Dascombe but 0-19 on the Flat, albeit placed eight times including in his sole AW start over 1m6f here back in March; makes his debut for his new yard (same owner) and has something to prove down in trip. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 2P6-29
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 87y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Recorded his third Flat win when scoring at Redcar in November and he made it 3-10 over hurdles with a smooth success at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) last month; up 4lb but he's open to more progress in this sphere and is a big player again. |
9/2 |
|
1st 7 |
10th Feb 2025 Good 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway and disputed lead 2 out, ridden when led before last, stayed on |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 |
10th Feb 2025 Good 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway and disputed lead 2 out, ridden when led before last, stayed on |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 56-575
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (10) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
10yo who has become hard to win with and was behind Croeso Cymraeg at Doncaster latest. |
33/1 |
|
9th 11 (10) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
10yo who has become hard to win with and was behind Croeso Cymraeg at Doncaster latest. |
33/1 |
|
5th 13 (8) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Veteran who has won only once in the last four seasons but he does go well in deep ground and lack of stamina may have contributed to his heavy defeats over 1m6f and 2m on his last two outings; has three wins under Jimmy Quinn. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: -66570 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (5) |
6th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Three wins on AW and three on good to firm, the latest at Newbury (1m4f; stays 2m) last June; has struggled this season, given wind surgery before latest start; 8lb lower than reappearance. |
16/1 |
|
11th 1 (4) |
18th Aug 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Six-time winner at up to 16.5f, including on Tapeta; has struggled this season and has had wind surgery since being well beaten at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in June; takes a 2lb drop and slight drop in grade and he's well treated if he can be revived. |
14/1 |
|
7th 5 (2) |
1st Jun 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won off 1lb higher at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last June but he's been disappointing in four runs since; takes a big drop back in trip here but he needs to get back near his best; regular visor is replaced by first-time blinkers. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 769
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (3) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
nudged along early, in rear, steady headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well |
7/2 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
30th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
nudged along early, soon towards rear, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well |
7/2 |
|
2nd 11 (5) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, towards rear |
6/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £45.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £52.30 |
| Tricast | £461.36 |
| Trifecta | £597.20 |
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