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SoftDragonBet Towton Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £22780
- 2m 3f 83y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: 116-F1 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Posted a clearcut success in similar event at Sandown (3m, soft; second chase attempt) last month, bouncing back from his Wincanton fall and taking overall record to 5-7; effective at this trip over hurdles; progressive in the main and has leading claims even with 5lb penalty. |
6/4 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
made all |
6/4 |
|
1st 2 |
6th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
3m point winner who made it 3-3 in novice hurdles with Listed win at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) in February; well beaten at Cheltenham next time; was favourite for last month's chase debut in Wincanton Grade 2 (2m4f, good) and still had a chance when falling three out; there's every chance he'll stay this far and he could be a contender granted a clear round. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: 211-F4 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Two novice hurdle wins at Wincanton last winter; still had a chance when falling two out at Cheltenham (2m4f) on the switch to chasing but failed to improve at Exeter (2m3f) since and needs to raise his game in this better company; tries a tongue-tie. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Two novice hurdle wins at Wincanton last winter; still had a chance when falling two out at Cheltenham (2m4f) on the switch to chasing but failed to improve at Exeter (2m3f) since and needs to raise his game in this better company; tries a tongue-tie. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: U1P/4P D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb
|
Successful at this level as a novice hurdler in the 2021-22 campaign; however, has made errors and failed to show his form in two chase starts (2m5f/3m1f) since returning from long absence; enough to prove and, being a 10yo now, time isn't on his side. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb
|
Successful at this level as a novice hurdler in the 2021-22 campaign; however, has made errors and failed to show his form in two chase starts (2m5f/3m1f) since returning from long absence; enough to prove and, being a 10yo now, time isn't on his side. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 56y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, towards rear when mistake 10th, mistake 12th, not fluent 14th |
10/1 |
Form: 16-242 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 33y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
raced in third, jumped right and not fluent 4th, headway 4 out, jumped left 3 out, soon weakened |
7/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 33y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
raced in third, jumped right and not fluent 4th, headway 4 out, jumped left 3 out, soon weakened |
7/2 |
|
5 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
|
12/1
Form: 54-F17 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb
|
Perhaps best when able to dominate, having gained both wins from the front, the chase one at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November; unable to lead at Kempton on Boxing Day and his jumping suffered; tactics aside, this is a tougher assignment. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb
|
Perhaps best when able to dominate, having gained both wins from the front, the chase one at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November; unable to lead at Kempton on Boxing Day and his jumping suffered; tactics aside, this is a tougher assignment. |
12/1 |
Form: 2-1122 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb
|
|
7/2
Form: /116-3 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Point/bumper/hurdles winner who is likely to complete the full set soon, having posted an encouraging effort in Grade 2 at Sandown (3m, soft) on chase debut, finishing 4l third to Handstands; gets a 5lb pull with that rival and should cope with the drop back in distance; respected. |
7/2 |
|
8 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Point/bumper/hurdles winner who is likely to complete the full set soon, having posted an encouraging effort in Grade 2 at Sandown (3m, soft) on chase debut, finishing 4l third to Handstands; gets a 5lb pull with that rival and should cope with the drop back in distance; respected. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
6th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Well beaten last season on final hurdle start but conditions were extremely tough; he'd previously made it 2-2 in handicaps (good to soft/soft) when winning a useful 2m7f contest here and this lightly raced point winner could take his form to a new level now tackling fences; exciting prospect. |
7/1 |
9/4
Form: 123-31 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Useful mare who completed the full jumps set with her commanding performance in Listed novice event at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft; second chase attempt) last month, adding to her point, bumper and hurdle wins; acts on soft; major contender even with 5lb penalty back against males. |
9/4 |
|
9 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
prominent |
9/4 |
|
1st 1 |
12th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Ran well in defeat in Graded novice hurdles on final two starts last season (2m4f/3m, soft) and reappeared with respectable third of three against males on chase debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in October; the return to a left-handed track could suit and she's one to consider. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.17 |
| Trifecta | £16.80 |
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