15.25
SoftCoral “Pipped-At-The Post” And Win Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 0f 11y
- Class 4
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 9518-1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 12 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Unexposed 5yo who beat four rivals fairly comfortably to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Leicester (2m, soft) this month; 7lb higher in a much stronger race here but the limit of his ability remains hard to gauge. |
7/2 |
|
1st 12 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Unexposed 5yo who beat four rivals fairly comfortably to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Leicester (2m, soft) this month; 7lb higher in a much stronger race here but the limit of his ability remains hard to gauge. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Dec 2024 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, led and going easily 3 out, cajoled along and went clear approaching last, pushed out final 110yds, comfortably |
15/8 |
7/2
- Place: £3.30
Form: 434-31 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Runs off a mark 10lb lower than when fifth of 14 in this last year, beaten just over 13l; he's run a couple of reasonable races this season but hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Led close home to win this race off 5lb higher a year ago (soft ground) and was seemingly perked up by cheekpieces when third on both outings last month; made up considerable ground from the rear at Sandown (1m7f, soft) on latter occasion and has strong claims here if the headgear continues to aid him. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 9 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Acts on any ground; half-length second off 4lb higher in this contest 12 months ago; out of sorts this term until posting a resurgent effort, behind solid rivals, in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor most recently; enters calculations in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 122-25 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) in the autumn and he got back on the scoresheet at Taunton (2m7f, heavy) in February; ran another good race when third at Taunton (good) last month and he should be in the mix again on this drop back in trip. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Gained his second success of the season over C&D last month; up 3lb but he remains unexposed over this sort of trip and is not taken lightly. |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
3rd Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Returned from layoff with two good runs (one win) over 2m5f in the autumn and bounced back quickly from a lesser effort when third at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) just after Christmas; not yet proven over this far under rules but seems versatile ground-wise and can make his presence felt. |
13/8 |
5/1
Form: F1-643 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has been struggling for form since reappearing in October and offered little encouragement on April's return from just over two months off; has come a long way down in the weights and drops into a Class 5, but that's for good reason and he needs to turn things around. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
All three hurdle wins have come over C&D but he failed to beat a rival here in December and was tailed off again at Ffos Las in January; overall record is now 4-48 and others are preferred. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Veteran who is normally suited by Chepstow but failed to beat a rival back there last time; not particularly solid on his form this season. |
20/1 |
Form: 1P-465 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Six chase wins, the latest here (1m7f, heavy) under Rian Corcoran 19 days ago; still on workable mark after recent 5lb rise and will be fine over today's longer trip but the faster ground is probably not in his favour. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Five-time chase winner who relishes testing ground; runner-up in his first two starts this season including a close call at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft), but his form cooled at Hereford last time; needs to step up again after that but he remains well treated on his old form. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time chase winner who relishes testing ground; runner-up on both starts this term and looks sure to go close. |
13/8 |
Form: 111141 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Useful handicapper for Dan Skelton but looks regressive judged on his recent pointing exploits. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
midfield, headway on outer before 4 out, weakened before 2 out |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
midfield, headway on outer before 4 out, weakened before 2 out |
7/2 |
Form: 02-413 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Back to form after a second wind op, posting career-best RPRs when scoring at Chepstow in February and when runner-up at Hereford the following month (both at 2m); has his best form over shorter but shapes as though this trip should suit and he commands respect on that recent form. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Last year's winner on good ground; bounced back to form after wind surgery to beat four rivals at Chepstow (2m, soft) two weeks ago, making virtually all; back up 5lb but has leading claims again. |
6/4 |
|
1st 4 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Made excellent progress over fences last season, winning three times (1m7f-2m, good-heavy), but ended that campaign with a poor run and has not been at his best this term (three starts); needs last month's wind op to have made a difference. |
2/1 |
7/1
Form: 5311-3 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won four times for the Skeltons but, following a good second on his stable debut here (2m4f, heavy) in December, he has been pulled up on three of his last four starts; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; went close on yard debut in December (2m4f, heavy) but then twice pulled up and was beaten 14l here 18 days ago (good); wouldn't be the percentage call. |
11/2 |
|
4th 2 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-Dan Skelton; he has pulled up in his three of his last four races but did go close when he did get round at Uttoxeter in December (2m4f, heavy; effective on good); he's risky but also capable. |
25/1 |
Form: 1P43-5 CD BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins from ten runs over fences, the latest at Leicester (2m, heavy) last February; may have needed the run after 312-day break when well beaten last time; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
12yo who is racing for the first time since last February; however, he won at Leicester (2m, heavy) back then and he won after some time off in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); 2-2 here (bumpers in 2018); not discounted. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 |
25th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Jumped poorly and was well beaten on seasonal debut in November but got back on track with front-running third at Exeter (2m1f, soft) last month and remains well handicapped on older form. |
5/2 |
Form: 40-541 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Horse
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 2PP/73 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 2f 208y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Useful in his prime but has not been firing on all cylinders since returning from long layoff in the autumn (four runs); continues to slide down the weights but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting. |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights and hasn't been running too badly following an absence without suggesting he's a winner waiting to happen. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights and hasn't been running too badly following an absence without suggesting he's a winner waiting to happen. |
10/1 |
Form: 55-211 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made encouraging seasonal debut over 2m4f in November but has been well beaten over that trip three times since; she's suited by good ground and can outclass this field if back on song but is unraced beyond about 2m5f and arrives with a fair bit to prove. |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Dual chase winner in December 2024 and fairly consistent since, but she has struggled back up in class on last two starts, albeit they were some tough assignments; should appreciate this ease in class and she's capable of making her presence felt. |
4/1 |
|
8th 8 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Struggled in similar event at Cheltenham last time, ending a reasonably consistent spell of form; faces another difficult assignment and may need a return to calmer waters; gained her only wins in Class 4 and Class 5 in December 2024. |
25/1 |
Form: 132-44 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Began 2024 with quite stylish win for Olly Murphy at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but became rather disappointing during light campaign last season and was sold for 3,400gns in February; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent change of scenery. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Began 2024 with quite stylish win for Olly Murphy at Southwell (2m, good to soft) but became rather disappointing during light campaign last season and was sold for 3,400gns in February; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent change of scenery. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
10th Feb 2025 Good 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear throughout |
8/1 |
66/1
Form: 105546 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
30th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
No longer the force of old but returned from break with C&D (good) win off much reduced mark in June and subsequently ran well over fences here; still well handicapped over hurdles and seems versatile regarding ground; no surprise if he features. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Capitalised on a reduced mark over hurdles here (2m1f, good) ten days ago when back from a break; he wasn't running well over fences towards the end of last year but he's a three-time chase winner who is able to run off the same mark as for that recent hurdle win, so is entitled to respect. |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Nine-time winner over jumps, including over C&D last July; out of form over hurdles and fences afterwards but the booking of James King catches the eye and, having dropped to a career-low mark, this 11yo could be a player back from a break. |
10/1 |
Form: -24413 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
29th Jun 2025 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Winning hurdler/chaser for the Moores and still fairly treated on his runner-up efforts at Southwell (2m, good to soft) and Plumpton (2m1f, good) in the spring; picked up for £16,000 last month and shortlisted on stable debut, especially if market positive. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
1-7 over fences and not the easiest to predict; still ran well last time at Plumpton (2m1f, good; first-time cheekpieces) where his jumping got ragged late on; hard to rule out. |
3/1 |
|
4th 7 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
1-7 over fences and not the easiest to predict; still ran well last time at Plumpton (2m1f, good; first-time cheekpieces) where his jumping got ragged late on; hard to rule out. |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 3P-223
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
On a losing run but he fared better than of late when third of eight over C&D 22 days ago; he needs considering eased 2lb. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last February but he's been pulled up in three of his last six runs and was a well-held fourth of six at Ffos Las last time; now 7lb lower than for his last win but he needs a big turnaround. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Out of sorts since a couple of sound performances, including an account-opening win, last February; chance of revival depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £30.47 |
| Tricast | £197.22 |
| Trifecta | £164.50 |
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