12.40
Good To SoftSSS Super Alloys Novices’ Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 2
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.75
- Place: £1.30
Form: 11222-
Last run: 245 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Kept on for close third to Impaire Et Passe in the 2m4f Manifesto here 12 months ago and has improved for longer trips this season; very close fourth in thrilling finish to the King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December and 8l second in the Gold Cup at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft) last month; leading claims if that hard race 27 days ago hasn't left a mark. |
5/6 |
|
2nd 8 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Came from behind to win the Arkle here (2m, good to soft) 12 months ago and, as could be anticipated, was well suited by the step up to 3m when a very close fourth behind The Jukebox Man and Gaelic Warrior in the King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December; of the four involved in that thrilling finish he arguably shaped as the one most likely to improve for today's stiffer test; seems versatile ground-wise; could play a leading role. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Short-headed in Grade 1 Scilly Isles at Sandown (2m4f, heavy) in February on second chase start and rallied from a very unpromising position to win the Arkle at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; unraced on good ground; ran big races over hurdles on both visits here and he's a leading contender with the step back up in trip likely to be in his favour. |
9/4 |
7/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 42U-13 C BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
13/2 |
|
1st 4 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 11th, headway going easily from 3 out, led after 2 out, good jump last, went clear run-in, comfortably |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, mistake 11th, headway going easily from 3 out, led after 2 out, good jump last, went clear run-in, comfortably |
3/1 |
11/10
Form: /211-1
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Grade 1 novice hurdle winner over 2m in Ireland and sold for 740,000euros at the Caldwell dispersal sale; record of 2-4 over fences for new connections features an excellent front-running performance in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, galloping on strongly and leaving the impression he'll be as effective upped further in distance; respected with further progress plausible. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Grade 1 novice hurdle winner over 2m in Ireland and sold for 740,000euros at the Caldwell dispersal sale; record of 2-4 over fences for new connections features an excellent front-running performance in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, galloping on strongly and leaving the impression he'll be as effective upped further in distance; respected with further progress plausible. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
prominent early, led 1st |
8/1 |
15/2
Form: 3/11-3 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Sole win in eight chases came in a three-runner novice but he was racing beyond 3m for the first time when not beaten far in the Welsh National and again he was very competitive in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft; could prove even better on soft); handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere and he appeals as a likely type for this. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who was suited by the step up in trip when third of 17 in the Welsh National at Chepstow (3m6f, good to soft) in December; he's won on soft and heavy ground and may well have more to offer over marathon trips; key player. |
7/2 |
|
5th 1 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, jumped right 1st, jumped right and bumped rival 5th, slow jump 7th, some headway after 11th |
11/4 |
200/1
Form: 5-8
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Laura Morgan; dual point winner (one on yielding to soft) who got off the mark under rules on stable debut last time when winning at Leicester (2m4f, good); up 8lb; the one to beat. |
8/13 |
|
4th 1 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent on outer before 11th, weakened before 2 out |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.17 |
| Trifecta | £10.50 |
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