15.35
Good To SoftCoral ‘Pipped-At-The-Post’ And Win Handicap Chase (For The Jim Joel Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £26015
- 2m 0f 92y
- Class 2
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 5437-2 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Very well in with Petit Tonnerre on their Doncaster clash in January, after which he ran okay in the Grand Annual before a disappointing run at Aintree; this mark isn't beyond him and he returns with his stable ticking along very nicely. |
9/2 |
|
4th 6 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Very well in with Petit Tonnerre on their Doncaster clash in January, after which he ran okay in the Grand Annual before a disappointing run at Aintree; this mark isn't beyond him and he returns with his stable ticking along very nicely. |
9/2 |
|
10th 5 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Generally quite progressive over the winter and there shouldn't be much between him and Dr T J Eckleburg on Haydock form (2m, soft) in November; however he couldn't play a part in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham in March and he's been left on the same mark in another warm race. |
10/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 133-31 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Consistent type, in frame all six starts this term, including over C&D; respectable fourth of 14 in Greatwood Gold Cup over 2m4f here last time; acts on any ground; should be in the thick of things again. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 52211- D
Last run: 243 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Mid-race faller last time (2m); consistent sort otherwise and ties in with two of these opponents on Ascot running (2m3f) in December; could go well off a low weight, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won this race and another C&D contest last season, and has remained in good form this term; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but the return to this track is an obvious plus and he copes very well with slow ground; major player. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won at Chepstow on final two starts last season (2m, heavy/soft) and respectable third on both starts this term (2m/2m3f, good to soft); perhaps the return to more testing ground will be in his favour; one to consider. |
5/2 |
4/1
Form: 1155-2 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Favourably treated with Martator on his beating of that rival in late 2023 and, when second to the Williams horse in this last year, he committed a good way from home; didn't really fire back in the spring but he's very able when fresh and worth a second look despite being 2lb wrong; Freddie Mitchell aboard for five of his last six races. |
9/1 |
|
8th 12 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Favourably treated with Martator on his beating of that rival in late 2023 and, when second to the Williams horse in this last year, he committed a good way from home; didn't really fire back in the spring but he's very able when fresh and worth a second look despite being 2lb wrong; Freddie Mitchell aboard for five of his last six races. |
9/1 |
|
7 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
|
33/1
Form: 2516-P D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Inconsistent for new stable last season but ran well before fading into third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m, good) in March and has good claims in this easier race if the headgear continues to aid. |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 |
20th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Inconsistent for new stable last season but ran well before fading into third in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m, good) in March and has good claims in this easier race if the headgear continues to aid. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
In and out since coming to Britain from France, but he shaped quite well when fifth of nine over C&D in November (good to soft; Beau Balko second) and he's now 7lb lower; shaped better than the bare result (made a bad mistake) when fourth of seven at Stratford 12 days ago; needs to put everything together but first-time cheekpieces and a returning tongue-strap could help. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 7-7926 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 17 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 2lb |
Out of form since his 16-1 win in this race last year; possibly back on a competitive mark now, only 3lb higher than 12 months ago; however, needs to step up on the form of his Aintree run. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Soundly beaten ninth in this 12 months ago (good to soft) and tailed off on his last three starts; however, the return to better ground can help and he won a big-field handicap at Punchestown (2m, yielding) last May; on a handy mark judged on that Irish form and he's not discounted. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Beat 22 rivals to win at Punchestown festival (2m, yielding) last May but looked out of sorts on both appearances since returning from a break in November and needs to turn a corner. |
10/1 |
5/2
Form: 331-11 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 36 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Novice campaign last season went well, notably over the conventional fences here where he registered three handicap wins (2m/2m4f) and was second at this meeting (3m1f); resumed progress with a win at Haydock (3m1f) this January but badly hampered at the Cheltenham Festival; this trip is a big step into the unknown but he needs a second look. |
50/1 |
|
8th 11 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Progressive novice last season, winning three handicaps at Aintree (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) and posting a good third here (2m4f, soft); won at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft) in January when back up in trip and he's unexposed over staying distances; up 3lb for that neck victory; could go well. |
20/1 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Three wins at Aintree (2m/2m4f, good/good to soft) last season and second there (3m1f, good) in April; current mark shouldn't be beyond him if he's at his best but that hasn't been the case on his two outings this term. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 214-15 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
pressed leader, led after 8th, hit 4 out, headed 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
12/1 |
|
8th 3 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Scored twice, including over C&D, in the spring but faces a stiffer task off current mark and ran poorly returned to Newbury (2m4f) this month; others preferred. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
sweating, in touch with leaders, mistake 4 out, weakened 3 out |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 1117-5 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Fitting of cheekpieces sparked a revival in December, when landing a fifth success over fences at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); followed that up with a career-best RPR when third off this mark there (2m5f) the following month; respected but he'll need to leave behind a lesser effort last time. |
7/2 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £113.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £93.78 |
| Tricast | £1319.73 |
| Trifecta | £626.50 |
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