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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
9yo who has been better than ever this season, winning at Chepstow (2m3f, good) on reappearance and bouncing back from a lesser run with short-head second at Cheltenham (nearly 2m5f, soft) in January; weakened in 3m1f Ultima at Cheltenham last month and not ruled out now back down in trip. |
20/1 |
|
19 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
9yo who has been better than ever this season, winning at Chepstow (2m3f, good) on reappearance and bouncing back from a lesser run with short-head second at Cheltenham (nearly 2m5f, soft) in January; weakened in 3m1f Ultima at Cheltenham last month and not ruled out now back down in trip. |
20/1 |
|
12th 16 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
9yo who has been better than ever this season, winning at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, good) on reappearance and bouncing back from a lesser run here with short-head second here (nearly 2m5f, soft) in January; unraced beyond that trip but he's a brother to two talented stayers; not discounted. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
His form has taken a downturn on his last few starts, albeit in a rare hurdles outing when pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival; now 3lb lower than when second of 15 in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in November and he's capable of a bold show if returning to form. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
His form has taken a downturn on his last few starts, albeit in a rare hurdles outing when pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival; now 3lb lower than when second of 15 in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in November and he's capable of a bold show if returning to form. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
1-3 over hurdles, the win in France in 2019; has done very well in valuable handicap chases here at about 2m4f and he was running well when a final-fence faller over 3m at Doncaster in January 2023; however, there's still a stamina doubt today and also a question mark regarding the return to hurdles. |
66/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Returned to front-running tactics last three starts and it resulted in career-best form, winning over C&D (good to soft) in December before bold shows in two valuable handicaps, the latest off this mark back over C&D (soft); his notable good-ground form was in 2023 but he needs major respect. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Cheltenham regular who looked as good as ever when winning Paddy Power Gold Cup on Old course here (2m4f, good) in November; only 3lb higher now but has not been in the same form since and needs to bounce back again. |
8/1 |
|
7th 4 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Cheltenham regular who looked as good as ever when winning Paddy Power Gold Cup on Old course here (2m4f, good) in November; only 3lb higher now but has not been in the same form since and needs to bounce back again. |
8/1 |
|
12th 7 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Effective on all ground; some sterling efforts at about 2m4f on both courses here but he's been beaten about 9l in the last two runnings of this and these weights don't suggest he's well enough treated to fare better; first-time blinkers replace regular cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
A dual C&D scorer but she arrives out of sorts and was pulled up in 3m1f handicap at Hereford in December; others appeal more. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
On a good mark now and her second at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft) this summer confirmed she retains significant ability; however, she was soundly beaten on her latest outing and all of her British wins were gained at around 2m4f on genuine good ground. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
On a good mark now and her second at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft) this summer confirmed she retains significant ability; however, she was soundly beaten on her latest outing and all of her British wins were gained at around 2m4f on genuine good ground. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Three-time course winner (2m4f-3m); not quite at best this season but handicapped according, and went down fighting when a clear second here (2m4f, good) last month; likely contender. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Three-time course winner (2m4f-3m); not quite at best this season but handicapped according, and went down fighting when a clear second here (2m4f, good) last month; likely contender. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 7 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Largely consistent record at Kempton features three wins, and the soft ground wasn't ideal in most recent course attempt; creditable second (off 10lb higher) behind Outlaw Peter in this race last year and is weighted to reverse the placings. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Won over hurdles at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December and good second over fences there (2m, good) last month behind one who was runner-up in a Grade 1 novice at Aintree next time; that's the only previous occasion he's worn these blinkers; fair second over hurdles at Bangor (2m3f, good) last time; 3-8 over fences and could have more to offer now back chasing. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in rear but in touch with leaders, headway 4 out, stayed on and went second last, no match for winner |
8/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Runner-up in a strong Class 2 handicap chase at Doncaster 21 days ago that he won the previous season; does like that track (won over hurdles there in December) but he was runner-up in this two years ago when only 2lb lower; ran in first-time blinkers last time but he's very effective in cheekpieces. |
13/2 |
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 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
led, headed then prominent 5th, pressed leader before 4 out, weakened after 4 out |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 25 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Won the Old Roan here (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2023 and good fourth at Punchestown (2m4f, good to yielding) last May; well treated on that form and this 10yo showed spark when second of five at Newcastle in February, but he's struggled in the main this term and was pulled up at Kempton latest. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £60.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £70.82 |
| Tricast | £223.02 |
| Trifecta | £250.70 |
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