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 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 3rd, headway 3 out, no extra approaching last |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear, not fluent 2nd |
6/1 |
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 |
28th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Completed a double when winning this race (soft) last year and ran mighty race when pipped in the Scottish National (4m, soft) in April; looked as good as ever when staying-on second over an extended 3m3f at Cheltenham (good; 14-1, well off the pace three out) six weeks ago but, although he needs plenty of respect, there's a concern that this trip may now be shorter than ideal. |
13/2 |
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 53y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Had an excellent hurdles campaign last term, going agonisingly close in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, soft); his first go at fences under rules was in 2022 and the second was at Newbury one month ago when he made most, jumping safely, but ended up 32l behind Herakles Westwood; can build on that but others are higher up the list. |
7/1 |
|
4th 5 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 53y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Had an excellent hurdles campaign last term, going agonisingly close in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, soft); his first go at fences under rules was in 2022 and the second was at Newbury one month ago when he made most, jumping safely, but ended up 32l behind Herakles Westwood; can build on that but others are higher up the list. |
7/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Sole chase win (15 attempts) was four years ago but he's usually run with credit since; absent 690 days before pulled up at Haydock six weeks ago but he may not be a forlorn hope judged on that performance and is on a dangerous mark despite being 2lb out of the handicap; stable in tremendous form. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear, headway 4th, in touch with leaders 5th, went third 12th, mistake 2 out, soon weakened |
9/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won two in a row last March (2m6f/2m1f, heavy/soft) and back to form the last twice, runner-up at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) then winning here (2m4f, soft); had plenty in hand last time; could still be well treated up 7lb. |
11/10 |
|
1st 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won two in a row last March (2m6f/2m1f, heavy/soft) and back to form the last twice, runner-up at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) then winning here (2m4f, soft); had plenty in hand last time; could still be well treated up 7lb. |
11/10 |
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]