14.10
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Eider Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £41624
- 4m 1f 56y
- Class 2
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.10
- Place: £4.30
Form: 562133
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 20 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
First foray beyond 3m saw him win the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) in February eased down by 16l; raised 10lb when nowhere near repeating the dose as favourite for the Midlands National (4m2f, good to soft) six weeks ago and he's now an additional 15lb out of the handicap. |
50/1 |
|
10th 20 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
First foray beyond 3m saw him win the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) in February eased down by 16l; raised 10lb when nowhere near repeating the dose as favourite for the Midlands National (4m2f, good to soft) six weeks ago and he's now an additional 15lb out of the handicap. |
50/1 |
|
6th 12 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Kicked off over fences at 2m and hadn't won past 2m4f until putting that right on his first foray beyond 3m in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft), which he won eased down by some 16l; that was never in doubt from a good way from home and the 10lb rise is fully warranted; must have a chance of following up if he can perform to the same level three weeks on. |
5/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 4-8111
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
towards rear, not fluent 5th, midfield 16th, headway 5 out, went second and challenging 4 out, ridden and not fluent 2 out, soon no extra and no chance with winner |
11/2 |
|
1st 8 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
in rear |
100/30 |
9/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 4-2232 C BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Only 1-10 as a chaser but he's a consistent gelding who ran another solid race to finish third in the Eider, albeit about 20l behind the easy winner Knockanore; likely to give his running once more but looks vulnerable off just 1lb lower. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
towards rear, headway on outer 19th, went fourth and no impression 3 out, left in third run-in |
9/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Acts on soft, below form sole start on heavy; won over these fences in November 2023; no joy since but career-best form this season and he stuck to his task very well with the first-time cheekpieces over the extended 3m1f at Wincanton on latest start; going beyond that now looks worth a go. |
7/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.10
Form: -5PP3P
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 1-22P2 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
1 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
3 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won this last year (heavy) and good second here (2m7f, soft) in January; also effective on good ground; failed to stay 4m1f in the Eider here in February and could play a leading role now back down in distance. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 5PU-6P D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
midfield on outer, weakened 4 out |
20/1 |
|
2 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; reappearance in November was over just 3m, whereas he is well suited by extreme tests of stamina having won a Midlands National (2023) and finished third in the Scottish edition (2022); twice ran close to his best last term and looks a major player back up in trip today. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; reappearance in November was over just 3m, whereas he is well suited by extreme tests of stamina having won a Midlands National (2023) and finished third in the Scottish edition (2022); twice ran close to his best last term and looks a major player back up in trip today. |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 111415 C
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won eight races last season, with last seven over fences and the latest at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month on second run after wind surgery; well held in Norfolk National (3m5f) last time but he's on a much lower mark on this return to hurdling and needs a close look on this drop back in grade; yard won this race last year. |
13/2 |
|
2 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won eight races last season, with last seven over fences and the latest at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month on second run after wind surgery; well held in Norfolk National (3m5f) last time but he's on a much lower mark on this return to hurdling and needs a close look on this drop back in grade; yard won this race last year. |
13/2 |
|
6th 1 |
6th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 15th, headway before 4 out, weakened after 3 out |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 2-2751
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent and lost position 17th, struggling in rear 5 out |
12/1 |
|
1st 9 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) in December 2023 and twice runner-up (3m2f/3m) on heavy early last year; fair second on reappearance this term but both starts since have to be a worry; often wears headgear but not today. |
14/1 |
|
1st 9 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) in December 2023 and twice runner-up (3m2f/3m) on heavy early last year; fair second on reappearance this term but both starts since have to be a worry; often wears headgear but not today. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 2-2P26
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 8lb |
prominent, pressed leaders briefly 5th |
10/1 |
|
10th 14 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 8lb |
prominent, pressed leaders briefly 5th |
10/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
disputed lead, outpaced and ridden after 2 out, 2 lengths down last, stayed on |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 4-1521
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Emerged in second for London National over C&D (soft) in December and won from the front in the Somerset National at Wincanton (3m3f, good to soft) in January; flop in the Eider at Newcastle in February, while good ground may be a problem today; position 7lb out of the handicap certainly is. |
25/1 |
|
8th 14 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Emerged in second for London National over C&D (soft) in December and won from the front in the Somerset National at Wincanton (3m3f, good to soft) in January; flop in the Eider at Newcastle in February, while good ground may be a problem today; position 7lb out of the handicap certainly is. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, led after 10th, headed and pressed leader 13th, lost position 18th, soon towards rear and struggling, pulled up before 2 out |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 12P-51
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Won well over Haydock's extended 3m1f on heavy two runs back; has failed to complete in his two previous marathon chases and was on the retreat, though still in third, when crashing out at the final fence of the Eider (good to soft); can run well again but others might be better equipped to see this out stronger; new cheekpieces the headgear of choice today (effective in visor/blinkers). |
20/1 |
|
3 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, niggled along briefly after 10th, prominent 16th, led 4 out, headed after 3 out, 12 lengths third and weakening when stumbled and fell just after last |
14/1 |
|
1st 4 |
21st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Pulled up in the Scottish National in April and tailed off on reappearance at Exeter last month; however, he looked promising when winning twice during last season's first chasing campaign (2m4f/3m, good), and he won on soft ground over hurdles; retains potential and not ruled out. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: -PP116
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
22/1 |
|
11 |
3rd May 2025 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
22/1 |
|
4 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear, jumped right throughout, hampered 18th, headway and midfield on outer when hit 5 out, ran out 2 out |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 1P-854 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Has had a patchy campaign and was pulled up in the Midland National last time; however, he showed some spark at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) in February and is just 1lb higher than when winning the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, heavy) last season; not ruled out now back down in trip/grade. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
in rear, outpaced 5 out |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 113112 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won four races last season, two over 3m1f here (good/soft), one at Ayr (3m, good) and one over 3m6f at Newcastle (good); 8lb higher than for last win but a contender. |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won four races last season, two over 3m1f here (good/soft), one at Ayr (3m, good) and one over 3m6f at Newcastle (good); 8lb higher than for last win but a contender. |
5/2 |
|
6 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: -11363 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
always behind, pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: P1-71P D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
raced lazily, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, dropped to last 2nd, bumped 3rd, detached when pulled up before 10th |
14/1 |
|
4 |
6th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
raced lazily, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, dropped to last 2nd, bumped 3rd, detached when pulled up before 10th |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: -6P822
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, mistake 2nd |
12/1 |
|
1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear, mistake 2nd |
12/1 |
|
6th 11 |
30th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 120y |
10st 6lb |
Long time since his sole chase win; fourth in this last year and has been travelling abroad of late, notably second in Edinburgh National (good to soft); none too fluent in Midlands National latest; hard to fancy. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 2PP/23 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
midfield, towards rear 18th, mistake and unseated 4 out |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in all his completed starts over fences, the latest when going down by 3l in a Class 3 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his return from a 655-day absence; returning to 3m won't faze him but needs to avoid the 'bounce'. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £221.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £124.71 |
| Tricast | £1215.44 |
| Trifecta | £2807.40 |
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