14.35
Good To SoftColourfence Newport Fencing Guaranteed For 25Yrs Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4700.09
- 3m 2f 54y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.80
Form: 5652B-
Last run: 199 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won good-quality handicaps at Aintree (2m5f) and Cheltenham (3m2f) towards end of 2024; not at best in 2025 but he shaped as if retaining ability; missed the Grimthorpe at Doncaster in February due to soft ground; drying conditions should help and, back to his last winning mark, he's a possible. |
4/1 |
|
15 |
11th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
The writing was on the wall very early when pulled up at Musselburgh latest and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, this 7yo has enjoyed a progressive season otherwise, completing a hat-trick with his win here (3m2f, good to soft) in December before solid third at Wincanton (3m2f, good to soft); can make bold bid if bouncing back. |
16/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: -P2534
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Just 1-13 over fences but comes here after two good recent runs, the latter when a clear second at Uttoxeter (3m, good); still on a workable mark and will be suited by the extra distance today; respected. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Thorough stayer who won by 15l here (3m2f, good) last autumn and returns after a pretty good third at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; significant rain would leave him with something to prove (unraced on ground slower than good to soft under rules) but, otherwise, he's a contender. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Third at Cheltenham in April (3m4f) and similar form when a 12l second at Stratford; blew out in a first-time tongue-tie last time (replacing cheekpieces) and that's swiftly removed. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £4.30
Form: 41223-
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 136y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Runner-up twice in December (2m7f and near 3m3f) but right out of form since, way behind Lightonthewing last time; headgear first time. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 3F219-
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won over 4m here in March 2025 (good to soft); won again at Bangor in October (3m, good); pulled up at Bangor last time (3m5f, soft) but has since has 73 days off; chance. |
7/2 |
|
5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Has won over 4m so did well to win over 3m here (good; has won on soft) in October when only 2lb lower; comfortably held since at Uttoxeter (3m2f) but has the form and attributes to feature in a race of this nature. |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 841-12 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
raced in second, not fluent and jumped left 1st, not fluent 4 out, soon dropped to last, weakened after 2 out |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
14th Apr 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
raced in second, not fluent and jumped left 1st, not fluent 4 out, soon dropped to last, weakened after 2 out |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 25y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
raced in second, jumped left 2nd, overjumped 3rd, outpaced 3 out, weakened approaching last, tailed off |
4/1 |
9/1
Form: D1351-3 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Not one to rely upon heavily and doesn't always look wildly enthusiastic but didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (3m heavy) last month and this track suits him well; on a good mark; can't be ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
7th 6 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Best run during a fairly light campaign last season when second to progressive rival at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; contender if judged on that and Sean Bowen is booked today but this 10yo has not been seen since a lesser effort in March and he's too inconsistent to rely upon. |
7/1 |
|
7th 6 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Best run during a fairly light campaign last season when second to progressive rival at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) in February; contender if judged on that and Sean Bowen is booked today but this 10yo has not been seen since a lesser effort in March and he's too inconsistent to rely upon. |
7/1 |
9/2
Form: 3248-2
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Suited by the step back up to 3m at Doncaster (3m) last month on fourth chase attempt, building on reappearance effort and opening his account; may show additional progress upped further in distance; shortlisted. |
11/4 |
8/1
Form: 31U31- C
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Progressive over fences last season when winning here and over 3m6f elsewhere; the glaring concern is his laboured reappearance a month ago over 3m2f at Chepstow, where he has form. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Progressive over fences last season when winning here and over 3m6f elsewhere; the glaring concern is his laboured reappearance a month ago over 3m2f at Chepstow, where he has form. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 541-35 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got up close home for C&D (good) win under Edward Vaughan in April and, if anything, ought to be better suited by today's forecast slower ground; contender if recent reappearance run has done him good. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got up close home for C&D (good) win under Edward Vaughan in April and, if anything, ought to be better suited by today's forecast slower ground; contender if recent reappearance run has done him good. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 |
6th Oct 2024 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent 11th |
7/1 |
40/1
Form: /76586 C
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Useful in his prime but without a win since April 2022 and has looked out of sorts over fences and hurdles this season; needs to turn a corner. |
40/1 |
|
10 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Useful in his prime but without a win since April 2022 and has looked out of sorts over fences and hurdles this season; needs to turn a corner. |
40/1 |
|
6th 3 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Tailed off in his last hurdle race and suffered a similar fate in three subsequent chases; that's more his game, so opposable on this occasion. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 81/8-4
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 8yo; ran big race from the front when close fourth over C&D (good) on stable debut in October but was beaten when falling on next outing and was pulled up when last in action; needs to have been refreshed by 139-day break. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 8yo; ran big race from the front when close fourth over C&D (good) on stable debut in October but was beaten when falling on next outing and was pulled up when last in action; needs to have been refreshed by 139-day break. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
17th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, weakened 4 out, pulled up 2 out |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 6/P-60
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Very useful hurdler/chaser on his day for Philip Hobbs but this year's point/hunter chase form was very disappointing, and he was tailed off in this grade of handicap on latest outing in July. |
66/1 |
|
13 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Very useful hurdler/chaser on his day for Philip Hobbs but this year's point/hunter chase form was very disappointing, and he was tailed off in this grade of handicap on latest outing in July. |
66/1 |
|
11th 5 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Very useful hurdler/chaser on his day for Philip Hobbs but was pulled up in back-to-back points before trailing home last in a hunter chase in May; has rejoined Christian Williams but he needs a major revival after another short break; one of three runners for the yard. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 47O3U-
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
All three wins over hurdles were at Taunton, latest over 3m on heavy in March 2023; chasing last term and ended his time with the Hobbs/White stable on some low notes; pulled up after an early error over fences (0-6 in that sphere) 12 days ago on stable/seasonal debut; well treated on best efforts. |
14/1 |
|
6th 8 |
10th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
pressed leader early, raced in second 2nd, prominent from 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened |
14/1 |
|
15 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; yet build upon last autumn's promising chase debut for the Hobbs/White stable and has been absent since March but is on a good mark for today's stable debut; cheekpieces removed. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: P35-6F D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and seemingly on the downgrade now; fell at first fence when tried in blinkers this month; usual cheekpieces are refitted here; others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
|
17 |
29th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but much less prolific as a chaser, and seemingly on the downgrade now; fell at first fence when tried in blinkers this month; usual cheekpieces are refitted here; others have more pressing claims. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
16th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Sole chase win came over 3m at Exeter (heavy; from 12lb higher) on New Year's Day 2023; weakened, finishing down the field (beaten 27l) on recent Warwick seasonal reappearance; now dropping in trip, into a Class 5 in newly applied blinkers. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Sporting Ace, Well Dick, Animal
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £141.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £129.59 |
| Tricast | £1554.24 |
| Trifecta | £1243.40 |
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