12.50
Good To SoftAccelerating Innovation Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 2m 3f 164y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: -31432
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has returned from a break in good form, building on an encouraging reappearance when adding a third chase win at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month; 8lb higher now and may be vulnerable, but likely to be involved again. |
9/4 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On a fairly tough mark but otherwise has plenty in his favour and ran a solid second over C&D last time; every chance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Below par when last seen in August but ran pretty well in his previous two races, including here; has plenty in his favour, other than a tough enough mark. |
8/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 3/334-
Last run: 297 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
10th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who was an encouraging second on his chase and seasonal debut over C&D (good to soft) in December, albeit no match for the winner Theonlywayiswessex; disappointing at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) since but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt a return to form. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
10th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who was an encouraging second on his chase and seasonal debut over C&D (good to soft) in December, albeit no match for the winner Theonlywayiswessex; disappointing at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) since but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt a return to form. |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: /61P8- D
Last run: 276 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride. |
9/2 |
|
1st 8 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 4U11P5 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
13th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Showed the benefit of a fourth wind operation when winning over hurdles at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in May and only narrowly denied by an in-form Skelton horse off 3lb higher two weeks later; below par since but he returns to fences on a competitive mark. |
9/2 |
|
5th 1 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Showed the benefit of a break and his latest wind op when making all at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month; again ran well when close second of three over C&D (good) a fortnight later; respected. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he returned after wind surgery with a front-running win at Fontwell (2m3f, good; 22-1) this month; this is a different test but he won over fences here (3m2f) last spring and 3lb rise for that last success looks fair; respected. |
4/1 |
4/1
Form: 3382-P
Last run: 178 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
0-15; ran okay 16 days ago at Southwell with headgear removed but never remotely threatened the winner; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
18th Feb 2026 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ex-Irish 14-race maiden under rules who has suffered four heavy defeats over fences for this yard, twice in a tongue-tie and once in cheekpieces; no aids today, which might be a straw to cling to, but he has a lot to prove. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Irish point winner in 2022 but winless since and has suffered three crushing defeats over fences for this yard; has a lot to prove with refitted cheekpieces replacing a tongue-tie. |
20/1 |
9/2
Form: 15-441 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
4-10 over fences and better than ever this season with front-running wins at Taunton (2m7f; good to soft/good); this track will suit her style but a collective 17lb rise for those wins could see her vulnerable. |
5/1 |
|
1st 5 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Lightly raced this term but she looked better than ever last time when gaining a second C&D success, cosily making all; hiked up 10lb but she's a big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Front-running winner of this race last year, but she's had only three runs since and was tailed off at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month; needs to bounce back after that but she's feasibly treated if she can get back near best; has won on good and heavy ground. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £15.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.71 |
| Trifecta | £40.50 |
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