16.20
SoftVirgin Bet Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 3m 0f 20y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £2.40
Form: 63-214 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won in good style at Ayr (3m, soft) in January and he's also effective on good to soft ground; however, this 10yo has been pulled up/soundly beaten on his last two starts and needs to get back on track. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Beat a subsequent winner when scoring at Ayr two runs back (3m, soft) but pulled up over same C&D last time; needs to bounce back. |
9/1 |
|
4 |
10th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won this 12 months ago (good to soft) and only his third run in the meantime when well on top again here in early January (soft); 6lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark but he should still have every chance. |
9/4 |
8/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 6/P993
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
26-race maiden; ran well for a long way at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last month but ended up about 21l behind Ballydangan and is effectively 2lb higher here. |
33/1 |
|
9th 12 |
14th Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Unreliable longstanding maiden who was tailed off at Cartmel three weeks ago; opposable. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
24th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
0-24 under all codes and not very reliable but gave very good account when fourth from out of the weights at Kelso (2m7f, good) last month and is effectively 9lb lower from correct mark here; had excuse when pulled up last time (stirrup snapped); not ruled out. |
11/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 4P23U3 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
12th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 172y |
10st 0lb |
Three-time chase winner is rated 15lb lower in this sphere; won over fences at Ayr in February (3m, soft), his second win at that venue; 2lb wrong here though and all four wins on soft and heavy ground. |
14/1 |
|
4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 12lb |
Has a liking for Ayr with two of his three chase wins coming there, including in February (3m, soft); that win came after a moderate season; lacked the pace at an important stage at Sedgefield last time (3m3f, good); needs to do it away from Ayr. |
11/1 |
|
4th 6 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
3-29 over fences; very inconsistent nowadays but won readily at Ayr (3m, soft) last month and a subsequent 4lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again here. |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: V45-49
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Ten-race maiden; creditable fourth on chase debut here in November (2m5f, good) but too free when well beaten at Hexham last time (2m4f, soft); needs to settle better now stepped up to 3m for the first time. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
travelled strongly, midfield |
8/1 |
|
9th 14 |
11th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 2985P6 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-18 over fences and hasn't been shaping of late as though a win is imminent; 10lb out of the handicap today and hard to fancy. |
50/1 |
|
7th 11 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-19 over fences; ended a sequence failing to finish when a well-beaten fourth on first run back after a wind op at Ayr last time (3m, soft); 9lb out of the handicap and plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
4th 6 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Scored over hurdles here back in 2023 but he remains winless over fences and was tongue tied when pulled up over C&D in January; needs a subsequent wind operation to spark major improvement. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: P3P-P4 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 058
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
In new cheekpieces when second to a thriving rival at Carlisle (3m, good) and won't be far away if as good again. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Back from layoff with three disappointing runs this season and now 0-4 over fences; needs combination of drier ground and first-time cheekpieces to make a big difference. |
20/1 |
|
5th 5 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who finished runner-up in four points; however, pulled up over fences on last two starts and a major turnaround is necessary. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 150-78
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Hexham in November (3m, good to soft); very disappointing since; best watched for now. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 6682P5
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
100/1 |
|
12 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
towards rear |
100/1 |
|
14th 15 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, hit 6th, not fluent 8th |
66/1 |
9/2
Form: 43-P42 BF
Last run: 83 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
held up in last, hampered by faller 7th, soon lost ground and detached |
9/2 |
|
1 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Winning Irish pointer; maiden under rules, although sound run when second to a subsequent winner in a novice handicap chase at Ffos Las in November (3m, soft; lost right fore shoe) on final run for Christian Williams; interesting on stable debut. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Raced in detached last for most of recent handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m4f, good) but caught the eye making late headway to finish fourth; moves up in trip for this chasing debut, and last year's impressive Irish point debut suggests he could have considerable potential over fences. |
6/1 |
7/2
Form: 3P2/41
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Inconsistent 10yo who was pulled up at Newcastle 19 days ago; however, he won here (2m4f, good) last April on the back of being pulled up twice in a row, so it will be no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't always been consistent but won twice last season, including over 2m4f here (good to soft); made a winning reappearance at Wetherby in December (2m3f, soft) and creditable staying-on fourth over 2m4f here last time; quite interesting back up in trip. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Not always one to rely upon but ended last season with 6l win at Kelso (2m4f, good) and rewarded persistent Patrick Wadge ride on reappearance outing at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in December; can feature if change of headgear helps to motivate him here. |
13/2 |
20/1
Form: P9FP35
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
His mark continues to fall but this 7yo remains a maiden after 21 rules starts and recent evidence doesn't indicate a win is imminent. |
25/1 |
|
10 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 84y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Made it 0-20 under rules when pulled up over fences at Ayr last week; however, before that he posted two fair runs over hurdles (2m5f/2m) and shaped as though he would benefit from this longer trip; well treated on last spring's chase form; could appreciate the return to hurdling; interesting. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
19-race maiden; placed in handicap, a couple of hunter chases and in two points last year; two fair runs over hurdles this term after wind surgery; well handicapped but others appeal more. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 75P-7P
Last run: 64 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest hurdler who fell on his chase debut over C&D last time; plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
|
13 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Modest efforts in bumpers and over hurdles; needs to improve for the switch to fences; looks stable second string. |
33/1 |
|
13 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
midfield, fell 7th |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £90.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £115.79 |
| Tricast | £460.60 |
| Trifecta | £520.70 |
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