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SoftFrancesca Garrad Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5413.02
- 3m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.10
- Place: £1.90
Form: 42-586
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Weakened when well-beaten third at Doncaster (3m2f, soft) last month and needs to bounce back; however, he was running very well in defeat otherwise this winter (3m/3m1f, good-soft) and this C&D winner will be in the mix if back on song this afternoon. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Seems to be adding some consistency to his game and has been bang there in his last three handicap chases (3m-3m1f), latterly chasing home Dartmoor Pirate here; he does look in the grip of the handicapper but he'll probably run well once more. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Three wins during last season's first campaign over fences (2m3f-3m, including on soft) and this front-runner has run well to be placed on his last two starts, most recently when just outstayed over Cheltenham's stiff, extended 3m1f; today's 3m around a flat track could prove ideal. |
12/1 |
14/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: /1P3P-
Last run: 233 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Reappeared with a win at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and 8l second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) since behind a rejuvenated winner; has won on soft/heavy ground; could give another good account. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Gained second win over fences when scoring at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) last time; up 5lb but has won on testing ground so further rain would suit and one to consider. |
7/4 |
6/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 5P-32F
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated. |
7/4 |
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
11th attempt under rules when off the mark in a seven-runner handicap at Southwell (3m, good) four weeks ago with a second-time visor; 3lb higher today but has a big shout if that performance is repeated. |
7/4 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
midfield, mistake 10th |
7/2 |
6/1
Form: 1483-9
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack. |
Evs |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack. |
Evs |
7/2
Form: 242-P1 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Three-time chase winner (at up to 3m) who was runner-up over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) in March but he's inconsistent and made it 0-10 over hurdles when tailed off at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; needs to bounce back; non-runner when due to wear these blinkers for the first time 5:47 Southwell Monday. |
5/1 |
|
7th 7 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won off 7lb higher over fences here (3m, good to soft) last April; 0-9 over hurdles but runner-up in this discipline at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; one of two for trainer with a good record in the race; chance. |
13/2 |
11/2
Form: 5-1223 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Three-time chase winner (2m4f-3m1f) on good ground for Dan Skelton in spring 2025; has since lost her way but the signs were more encouraging here last time (2m7f), for all that she was no match for the winner; might be the answer. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Three-time chase winner (2m4f-3m1f) on good ground for Dan Skelton in spring 2025; generally very disappointing for current stable since the autumn, including when back on a sound surface for last two starts, but has become too well handicapped to rule out. |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Won three small-field chases at up to 3m1f for Dan Skelton; bought for £10,000 in July and hasn't recaptured her best form for new yard. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: F219-4 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 12st 2lb
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 |
6/1
Form: 4/6P6-
Last run: 255 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
28th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Ability in France but has shown little for current yard, including on recent chase debut at Warwick (3m) when returning from wind surgery; he was easy to back that day; now tries blinkers. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
28th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Ability in France but has shown little for current yard, including on recent chase debut at Warwick (3m) when returning from wind surgery; he was easy to back that day; now tries blinkers. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 1PP-PR D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has gained all chase wins at Ludlow, the most recent in late 2023; dismal form since, including at that venue; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has gained all chase wins at Ludlow, the most recent in late 2023; dismal form since, including at that venue; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 3m 6f 130y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, midfield 4th, in touch with leaders before 13th |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £135.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £100.83 |
| Tricast | £545.10 |
| Trifecta | £562.60 |
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