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Good To SoftJohn Ayres Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 2m 3f 98y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: 514UP- D
Last run: 224 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Won comfortably on last season's reappearance at Wetherby (2m3f, heavy) and then fourth in a higher grade at Cheltenham (behind Il Ridoto); signed off with an early departure and then a no-show at Newbury after bleeding; appeals as a chaser with more to offer in races of this nature. |
7/1 |
|
6 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent from 3rd, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out |
7/2 |
|
0 11 |
27th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
led, mistake and unseated 1st |
10/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 671P2- D
Last run: 168 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Ended last season with a creditable second in Sandown Grade 2 and filled the same position in Chepstow handicap on reappearance, which sets him up nicely for this return to Cheltenham; 2-2 in handicaps at this venue, including a win in this contest two years ago (on good ground); solid contender who is one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Ended last season with a creditable second in Sandown Grade 2 and filled the same position in Chepstow handicap on reappearance, which sets him up nicely for this return to Cheltenham; 2-2 in handicaps at this venue, including a win in this contest two years ago (on good ground); solid contender who is one for the shortlist. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up in the Ryanair in March but his other two runs earlier this year were excellent, returning to his best with a win at Cheltenham in January (2m4f, good to soft; 4lb lower; Il Ridoto and Jetoile behind) and runner-up in a Grade 2 at Sandown in April when having something to find on the figures; drying ground would be a further plus. |
5/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 13348- CD BF
Last run: 182 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
C&D winner at a different meeting last October on his reappearance and later ran well in a 3m Grade 2 at Ascot until a costly late mistake; disappointed the final time in a strong handicap at Aintree but went off favourite that day off a 1lb higher mark and evidently failed to give his running; remains an interesting handicapper. |
4/1 |
|
8th 9 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Lightly raced 3m point winner whose best hurdle run came over 3m, and he tackled that trip for the first time over fences in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, travelling well into contention but making a race-losing mistake at final fence (finished 3l fourth of five); there will be a slight doubt about him if he's back on soft/heavy but he's unexposed over staying trips and could be better than his current mark. |
5/1 |
|
8th 9 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Lightly raced 3m point winner whose best hurdle run came over 3m, and he tackled that trip for the first time over fences in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, travelling well into contention but making a race-losing mistake at final fence (finished 3l fourth of five); there will be a slight doubt about him if he's back on soft/heavy but he's unexposed over staying trips and could be better than his current mark. |
5/1 |
7/1
Form: F2U36- C
Last run: 179 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Similar type to Editeur Du Gite, being well treated on best 2m form but harder to fancy on recent efforts and having something to prove back at 2m4f; opposed. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Similar type to Editeur Du Gite, being well treated on best 2m form but harder to fancy on recent efforts and having something to prove back at 2m4f; opposed. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
His reappearance run after wind surgery hardly got the blood pumping but it could be that he needed the run; interesting on his form here early last season, when third in this race and unfortunate not to win on his return visit (ahead when falling at the last); on a good mark. |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: 2308P-
Last run: 178 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 13 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Successful in similar event here two seasons ago and his other Cheltenham form includes creditable efforts in this race for the last two years (finished fourth in 2022, third in 2023); should be fully ripe with Chepstow reappearance (behind Ga Law) under his belt and he helps to give Paul Nicholls a strong hand. |
13/2 |
|
1st 13 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Successful in similar event here two seasons ago and his other Cheltenham form includes creditable efforts in this race for the last two years (finished fourth in 2022, third in 2023); should be fully ripe with Chepstow reappearance (behind Ga Law) under his belt and he helps to give Paul Nicholls a strong hand. |
13/2 |
|
5th 6 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Has plenty of form in competitive 2m4f handicaps and goes particularly well at Cheltenham; returns on a dangerous mark and has run well after a wind operation in the past; much respected. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 932-02 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Quite useful on her day but has seemed best in the spring/summer months; not particularly solid on form shown this term; enough to prove. |
20/1 |
|
7th 9 |
29th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Quite useful on her day but has seemed best in the spring/summer months; not particularly solid on form shown this term; enough to prove. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, ridden before 2 out, no impression, went fourth last |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 142P-7
Last run: 161 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 8y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to last 8th, weakened after 3 out |
33/1 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 8y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to last 8th, weakened after 3 out |
33/1 |
|
8th 7 |
2nd Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
always behind |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 1217-6
Last run: 148 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
13th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Did well over fences last season (three wins) but returned from break with disappointing effort last month and will need to be in peak form to overcome current mark on return to hurdling. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 |
13th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Did well over fences last season (three wins) but returned from break with disappointing effort last month and will need to be in peak form to overcome current mark on return to hurdling. |
14/1 |
|
8th 5 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Hit the ground running last season with form figures of 1121 (including a Grade 2 win) before heavy defeats in back-to-back handicaps at Aintree (2m/2m4f); on a perfectly reasonable mark should he return well and refreshed. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 415P-P
Last run: 159 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Good 2m chaser who bagged Grade 1 honours here two seasons ago and defied a 5lb higher mark at Kempton last Christmas; however, holds poor claims on 2024 form and still has something to prove at 2m4f. |
40/1 |
11/2
Form: /14P-4 CD
Last run: 164 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Made the frame in similar event here in January, on the back of his Old Roan win; has developed cracks in his record since and ran dismally at Chepstow most recently (unbeaten there previously); others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Made the frame in similar event here in January, on the back of his Old Roan win; has developed cracks in his record since and ran dismally at Chepstow most recently (unbeaten there previously); others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won the Old Roan Chase at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last autumn and he's only 1lb higher than that day; nothing wrong with his fourth at Punchestown when last seen in May; goes on all ground and can be ridden positively or from behind; player. |
11/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £60.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £70.82 |
| Tricast | £223.02 |
| Trifecta | £250.70 |
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