14.10
SoftCoral ‘Pipped-At-The-Post’ And Win Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £18210.5
- 3m 0f 0y
- Class 2
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: PP-1FU CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 12st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
led narrowly or disputed lead, prominent when headed 3rd, slow jump and lost position 4th, soon struggling, detached from 6th, soon pulled up |
9/1 |
|
3 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
2023 and 2024 did not go at all well until he won by a short head at Wincanton (extended 3m2f) in October last year; the fences have got in the way on both starts since and he's not the percentage call, but his old peak chase form was smart; blinkered first time. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 710/0P CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to form with clear win off much-reduced mark at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft) in December but three non-completions have followed, most recently when he was pulled up back at Ludlow last month; others look safer. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Won this race three years ago and gained his first win since when drawing clear over 3m1f back here in December; since then he's suffered a heavy fall at Sandown and an unfortunate early unseat at Kempton but respected back here as he could still be in fair form. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Mid-race faller in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown last time; ended a long losing spell with his Ludlow performance in most recent completed start and he remains well treated on historical data, which includes a useful win over this C&D. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 102-2U D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
High-class staying chase form includes a close second in the 2024 Scottish National but he fell in that race last year and hasn't shown a glimmer of his old ability over hurdles or fences since; lots to prove. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
19th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful marathon chaser on his day but looked out of sorts in three hurdle races towards end of last year; given another wind operation (his third) since; well handicapped but reverts to chasing with lots to prove. |
25/1 |
|
14th 9 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 208y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Very useful marathon chaser on his day; didn't run anything like as badly as 61l defeat might suggest when making seasonal debut in recent 2m7f hurdle race at Uttoxeter but needs that outing to have brought him on. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 9-69P8 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won three valuable marathons in a row in 2022-23 campaign and was honourable fifth in Grand National the following season; never really got going in 2025-25 but returns from 471-day absence on a tempting mark and will be suited by the forecast good ground; market helpful. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, raced in last |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
took keen hold, raced in last, not fluent 4th, outpaced when mistake 14th, no impression |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 222F-4 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Useful staying handicap hurdler in his prime; fair run at Cheltenham on first two starts this season but not been at his best on last three starts. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Big improver during the 2023-24 season but chasing didn't go well last campaign; this one started well back over hurdles but he's been back in the doldrums in his last two races. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Highly progressive staying hurdler in the 2023-24 campaign, including on heavy ground, and chasing didn't work out for him last season; ran pretty well over hurdles on first two starts this term but needs to bounce back from a poor show at Haydock three weeks ago; player if he does. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 1-1121 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
9yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it four wins from his last five starts, and 2-3 over fences, when scoring at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) in November; has a progressive profile and could play another leading role. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /232/P C
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
midfield, not fluent 10th |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
19th Apr 2025 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
midfield, not fluent 10th |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 11-721
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
26 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Reserve; Venetia Williams and Lucy Turner combined to win this at 40-1 in 2022 and this fellow was in pretty good heart over 3m this winter; however, today's stiffer test of stamina poses a question and he was soundly beaten at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last time; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
|
5th 8 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Has posted consistent efforts over 3m of late but gives the impression he ideally needs a drop back in trip, especially when conditions are testing; yet to win beyond an extended 2m6f. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Has done his winning at up to 2m6f; not disgraced over 3m the last twice but gives the impression he ideally needs a drop back in distance, at least when conditions are testing; strong suspicion he's going to be outstayed. |
10/1 |
Verdict
A major revival from Annsam (second choice) is possible, in his bid to repeat the dose after a wide-margin win in this race two years ago, but ROCCOVANGO has been a winning machine since the cheekpieces were enlisted and may well be set for another success today. Olly Murphy’s charge is lightly raced for his age, particularly over fences, and brings clear potential. Hunter Legend won so well last time that he too has to be taken seriously, while the Scottish National runner-up Surrey Quest is respected despite this race being over only 3m.[Richard Austen]