14.12
Soft4 Oaks Group Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6178.77
- 3m 0f 0y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 2/P1-3 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Showed himself better than ever when digging deep to win at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month; also successful over 3m2f there in November; yard won this race in 2023 and is having a stellar season with its chasers; has to be respected. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Took chase record to 3-6 when winning here (3m2f, good to soft) in November on reappearance; has also won on soft; lost a shoe and bled from the nose when sixth of 16 at Cheltenham next time; no obvious excuses when tailed off at Market Rasen last time but shouldn't be written off now back here. |
9/1 |
|
1st 6 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 3m 2f 19y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Restricted to seven races during the last two years; has won three of those (2m4f-3m), two when sporting new headgear (cheekpieces then blinkers); on a fair mark with the cheekpieces back on and could well have a part to play. |
10/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 33113- C
Last run: 248 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut. |
8/1 |
|
1 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
The furthest he's been was 3m2f on heavy at Uttoxeter last January and he won that by 11l; would probably have scored there again on reappearance (3m, soft; cheekpieces second time) last month but for a shocking error at the final fence; that's not the only late blunder from him and he's been raised another 5lb, but he could easily have more to give. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: /623-P D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
led, headed 14th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
10/1 |
|
4 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
No win since January 2022; shaped reasonably well when third at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in December but lesser efforts at Haydock and Plumpton since temper enthusiasm; first run since January. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
27th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to form when keeping on for third at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in early December but failed to really build on that when a well-held fourth at Haydock three weeks later, albeit in a higher grade; hasn't won for three years but he's plied his trade at a higher level for some time and could find life easier contesting a class 4 with a capable 7lb-claiming amateur booked. |
9/2 |
9/2
Form: P40-3P CD BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won three times over fences for Fergal O'Brien; beaten favourite on his stable debut at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February but has now dropped to a career-low mark. |
4/1 |
|
7th 8 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Soundly beaten/pulled up towards end of last year on final two runs for Fergal O'Brien; however, perhaps a change of scenery and first run in a veterans' chase will prompt a revival from this 10yo, who is on a reduced mark; interesting on yard debut, all the more so if strong in the betting. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 |
28th May 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Thorough stayer; seemingly on the downgrade now but ran well for a long way when eighth in last month's Aintree Foxhunters' and probably found the good ground too lively when below that form at Cheltenham (2m4f; first-time cheekpieces) four weeks ago; can make his presence felt here. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 12-140 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| 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 |
13/2
Form: 1/3BP- D BF
Last run: 363 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
8/1
Form: 1622-2 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Reportedly appreciated the heavy ground when rallying to lead close home at Huntingdon (2m7f) last month; will be suited by the longer trip here but the ground will be much quicker this time and he's very unreliable now. |
8/1 |
|
13 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Returned to form with narrow win in this race a year ago (heavy) and is now 1lb below that mark but well beaten all four starts since (three this season) and needs to bounce back again; headgear (worn for last two races) removed. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 211-19 CD
Last run: 163 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Four-times winning chaser over around 3m; returned to his best when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (3m, good) 25 days ago with 15l back to the third; nudged up 4lb but holds claims if he gets home over this marathon trip. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
In career-best form last summer over 3m on good ground; soundly beaten in his last three races, disappointingly so at Warwick last time when back on his favoured surface (good); bit to prove now. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
In top form over 3m on good ground last May/June, finishing second at Uttoxeter then first at Perth; soundly beaten on both runs since but those were on heavy/soft going and perhaps today's return to a better surface will trigger a revival. |
11/1 |
2/1
Form: 042/1-
Last run: 562 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Signed off for Christian Williams with win in three-runner novice hurdle in spring 2023; unseated rider at second fence when reappearing for new stable in recent handicap chase and remains a tricky horse to weigh up, but it won't be a surprise if he plays a significant role here; unraced on ground slower than good to soft. |
5/1 |
|
7th 6 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Signed off for Christian Williams with win in three-runner novice hurdle in spring 2023; unseated rider at second fence when reappearing for new stable in recent handicap chase and remains a tricky horse to weigh up, but it won't be a surprise if he plays a significant role here; unraced on ground slower than good to soft. |
5/1 |
|
8 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Finished lame when beating one other finisher in a 2m5f Fontwell maiden hurdle in May 2023 (good); achieved more when second in his previous race, a 2m7f maiden at Chepstow (good to soft); same owners but in a new yard and interesting chase/handicap debutant despite the long absence. |
2/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.20 |
| Tricast | £312.83 |
| Trifecta | £275.60 |
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