12.25
SoftPaul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 4f 72y
- Class 3
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5145-1 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Improved his rating in every one of his eight chases, winning four and that includes the 2m4f Plate at last year's Cheltenham Festival; first venture much beyond 2m5f had to wait until his return to Cheltenham last month, in which he came from out the back to get within half a length of the winner Johnnywho; that showed he stays 3m1f and suggested he's still capable of better, but his jumping contained unnerving moments; wears cheekpieces first time and a half-brother probably stays 4m. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Highly progressive switched to fences last season, a campaign that culminated in a convincing win in the Plate here (2m4f, good to soft) in March; he's kept on well over 2m4f here (good to soft/soft) on both runs this season, beaten just a head last time when 10l clear of the third; today's first crack at a staying trip could prompt further improvement; lots to like. |
7/2 |
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2nd 2 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Highly progressive 7yo; won at this meeting on soft ground 12 months ago and followed up in the Plate at the Festival; extended his run of excellent C&D efforts with an unlucky third six weeks ago, finishing well after making the odd mistake and being short of room; leading contender again off just 1lb higher. |
7/4 |
4/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1112-4 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Largely progressive prior to bleeding from the nose on his final start last season (February) and he did not show much when pulled up again here in November, albeit in a top 3m2f handicap chase (22-1); this is his first hurdle race since October 2024 and there are plenty of reasons to believe he's well handicapped if all is well with him. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
11/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.20
Form: 4F141/ CD
Last run: 568 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
held up in rear, awkward jump 1st, headway after 14th, disputing third 2 out, stayed on final 110yds, went second towards finish |
14/1 |
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2nd 4 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Sent chasing two seasons back and won three from six; absent 568 days before third of 15 at Bangor (extended 2m4f, soft) in November but tailed off at Exeter (2m3f) over three weeks later; not proven beyond 2m5f; latest win was under a 7lb claimer and another claimer gets the leg up today. |
14/1 |
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6th 6 |
6th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
prominent, lost position but in touch with leaders 6th, dropped to last before 7th |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 13P42-
Last run: 219 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; started off for Sophie Leech with two disappointing French hurdle runs this summer (wore cheekpieces) but caused a 50-1 shock when back over fences at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft; blinkers) last month; subsequent 4lb rise is not insurmountable if he's in the same form. |
11/2 |
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1st 10 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Last win for the Skeltons was off this mark last December (1m7f, soft) but he's offered little since, including in two French hurdles for current yard. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 5F130- C
Last run: 228 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Up in class and up in trip (by some way) having never gone beyond an extended 3m; however, he's got low mileage as a chaser and won eased down last time at Carlisle (good to soft); handicapper saw fit to raise him 9lb for that but if his stamina reserves can stretch this far then he might not be far away. |
8/1 |
|
1st 4 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Four-time hurdle winner (heavy/good to soft; including here) who scored at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago on his third chase start; led close home having been outpaced and today's stiffer test should be right up his street; firmly in calculations up 4lb. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
prominent, outpaced before 3 out, ridden and rallied after 2 out, good jump last, led final 110yds, kept on well |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 035-33
Last run: 155 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on. |
15/2 |
|
2 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Lost his way for Gordon Elliott and sold on for 22,000euros; the form of his first three races for this yard stacks up well (from 2m4f to 3m) and reportedly bled when below par last time; definite chance should the wheels stay on. |
15/2 |
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6th 3 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, hit 7th |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 21/57-
Last run: 270 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Needs to improve on his third-place finishes (modest/remote) this term but would be interesting if the ground is good; won off current mark at Market Rasen (2m3f) the last time he raced on such going. |
13/2 |
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3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; two lesser runs have come on either side of wind surgery and there are some doubts about him on soft ground. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Pulled up at Perth in April when last seen out, but he ran creditably on his three completed starts last term, winning four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; has since had wind surgery; return to shorter not sure to suit. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 12F7-1 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Beat three rivals to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October and ran well until penultimate-fence fall on latest outing in December; effective on good ground and might still have more to offer over fences; respected. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Beat three rivals to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October and ran well until penultimate-fence fall on latest outing in December; effective on good ground and might still have more to offer over fences; respected. |
9/4 |
|
3 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
led, went clear 2nd, not fluent 3rd, mistake 9th |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 4P6-39 D
Last run: 147 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped. |
33/1 |
|
9th 13 |
13th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
19th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, hampered 1st, not fluent 9th, lost touch 4 out |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 4/4-F4 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Exploited his reduced mark to justify favouritism at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and faced no easy task when beaten in a match last time (2m5f claiming chase); only 6lb higher than for that recent win which was fairly authoritative. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Exploited his reduced mark to justify favouritism at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and faced no easy task when beaten in a match last time (2m5f claiming chase); only 6lb higher than for that recent win which was fairly authoritative. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, not fluent 10th, not fluent 11th, outpaced after 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on |
4/7 |
25/1
Form: 312-14
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
raced in third, mistake 1st, left in second 3 out, hit 2 out, no extra approaching last |
5/1 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear but in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: /2312/ D BF
Last run: 627 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
In-form 8yo who scored at Bangor (3m, good) last month and is now 2-3 since cheekpieces were refitted in April; back up to his career-high mark today but still respected in current mood. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
It was effectively a 0-125 in which he was a solid fourth at Uttoxeter last time, and he's back at the same easier level as his win at Kelso (2m7f, good) previously; chance. |
3/1 |
|
4th 9 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Pushed up 8lb for winning at Kelso (2m7f, good) but he was well on top and won off a higher mark for his previous yard; good chance. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 121P5- D
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who was in and out last season but returned to form when second at Hexham (2m4f, soft) in March last time; could have a part to play if conditions are suitable (he's unraced on good ground under rules). |
11/4 |
33/1
Form: 6/469-
Last run: 208 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland back in March 2023; hasn't seen much action in the meantime and latest fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in this new headgear combination was a step back in the right direction; possible. |
11/2 |
|
6th 4 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won over hurdles in Ireland; has been keeping fair company in his four runs for current yard but hasn't got going; could still come good again. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Hurdle winner in Ireland; yet to show progress for new yard, latterly switched to fences (fell then well-held second); doesn't look obviously well treated back at handicap level. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: P1644- D BF
Last run: 215 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as the winter but needs to better his recent efforts and does not always look wildly enthusiastic; raced mainly on good to soft/soft ground but has won on good; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
|
4th 9 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Well handicapped on form as recent as the winter but needs to better his recent efforts and does not always look wildly enthusiastic; raced mainly on good to soft/soft ground but has won on good; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today. |
14/1 |
|
7th 8 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced wide, in touch with leaders |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.74 |
| Tricast | £76.00 |
| Trifecta | £116.70 |
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