12.25
Good To Softbet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £18483.5
- 2m 3f 31y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.40
Form: 1485-2 D BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won last season's Scottish Champion Chase (2m4f, good to soft; his last win) off 5lb lower but only sixth in the same race when last seen two months ago and there were no clear excuses; this is a drop in grade but has never given the impression that he's a stayer in the making (unraced beyond 2m5f). |
100/30 |
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6th 4 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
He needs to produce more than when fifth behind a couple of these over C&D (good to soft) on New Year's Day but that was just his second start of the season, after a 60-day break, and he could build on it today; won this last year (good to soft); has also won on soft here; possible contender. |
7/2 |
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4th 4 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 2m 3f 210y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Couldn't cope with the step up to Grade 1 level at Aintree in April (2m4f; 28-1) but had previously impressed when not overly troubled to win 2m3f/2m4f handicaps on good to soft; a sound jumper whose limitations wouldn't be exposed just yet. |
11/2 |
2/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4F92-1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Had fallen in the weights prior to winning at Ludlow (3m, soft) 17 days ago, perked up by first-time cheekpieces; nudged back up 3lb but remains on a workable mark; high on the list. |
100/30 |
|
1st 1 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Below best on his four outings in 2025 and unseated at the first fence at Taunton recently; also needs to prove his stamina; however, this 7yo has plenty of time to get his career back on track and is on a handy mark on his 2024 exploits; perhaps the new cheekpieces will give him a boost. |
4/1 |
|
4 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Back on a good mark now but ended last season on a low note and has not really fired on either appearance this term (favourite both times); comes here with a bit to prove, including stamina. |
3/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 3413-2 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
26th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
All four wins have come here, three over fences at around 3m and one over hurdles at 2m4f; latest success over fences came here last month in this headgear combination, but he's just as effective over hurdles and a key player reverting to this sphere off a small rise. |
15/8 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Both wins over fences have been over C&D, the first in first-time headgear a year ago; not at his best when fifth in the Sussex National back here 13 days ago but must be taken seriously down in grade with visor replacing blinkers. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 1414-0 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Mar 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Far from solid judged on bare form this term, albeit had a physical excuse (found to have an irregular heartbeat) last time; this five-time hurdles scorer drops back in grade and is competitively treated provided he stages a revival. |
20/1 |
|
14 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Well handicapped on hurdles form up to autumn 2023; had a year off before two lesser shows this term (over fences latest) and 7lb claimer is recruited. |
33/1 |
|
4th 8 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, steadied into midfield 2nd |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: /220-3
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, led, soon went clear, jumped slightly left 5th |
5/1 |
11/2
Form: F2-U81 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Better known as a hurdler and has had some jumping issues over fences (even when he won) but he kept on well for clear second in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m6f, good) six weeks ago and gets another chance off the same mark here. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Scored over fences at Doncaster (2m3f) last term; in good nick without winning over hurdles this season until 17th in Pertemps Hurdle at Cheltenham 16 days ago; back chasing here with cheekpieces fitted and no forlorn hope. |
5/2 |
|
17th 10 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Did well at 2m3f-2m5f when reverting to hurdles for his last three starts last season; not quite so good this term and he did not shout stamina when upped to 3m for last two outings; others have more compelling claims. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 2F7-18 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Beat three rivals to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October and ran well until penultimate-fence fall on latest outing in December; effective on good ground and might still have more to offer over fences; respected. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Beat three rivals to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October and ran well until penultimate-fence fall on latest outing in December; effective on good ground and might still have more to offer over fences; respected. |
9/4 |
|
3 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 31y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
led, went clear 2nd, not fluent 3rd, mistake 9th |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 301242
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 65-PF7 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.36 |
| Tricast | £33.01 |
| Trifecta | £46.60 |
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