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Good To Softbet365 Cyril Alexander Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 5f 133y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.60
Form: -42111 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender. |
6/5 |
|
2nd 6 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer. |
12/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 3-211P D
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Seemed to be travelling well before falling four out at Southwell (2m4f, good; first run after wind op) last month and remains well handicapped but has not been firing on all cylinders for new stable this season; swaps visor for first-time cheekpieces; others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won a novice hurdle and two handicap chases for Alan King; no closer than 13l in five runs for this yard, the last two over hurdles; had a wind operation. |
11/1 |
|
4th 2 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won two three-runner handicap chases at Plumpton (2m3f, good) for Alan King in 2024; mainly disappointing for present yard, including in today's headgear back over hurdles at Uttoxeter last time (2m4f, good to soft); first hurdle/chase run on slower than good to soft ground. |
16/1 |
6/4
Form: 14-511
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Hasn't raced over 3m since winning his Irish point; probably a career best when second over 2m6f at Newbury on reappearance (good to soft) but couldn't live with Lookaway when both got competiitve a good way out over 2m4f here last month; regular partner Ben Jones prefers Henry's Friend but Harry Cobden's style could suit this 8yo. |
12/1 |
|
6th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Kempton (2m4f, good) in December on second chase start and followed up at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); only third of five at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) since but that was still a fair run and this unexposed 7yo remains of interest, especially with the Warwick form reading well. |
6/1 |
|
6th 8 |
11th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made all at Kempton (2m4f, good) in December on second chase start and followed up at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); only third of five at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) since but that was still a fair run and this unexposed 7yo remains of interest, especially with the Warwick form reading well. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 1252U3 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, disputing third |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
5th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, disputing third |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Winning hurdler is 0-5 in chases but has run well in defeat, including at this venue over 16.5f (good to yielding) back in January; won at 2m6f over hurdles but has stamina to prove for this trip; doesn't look a certain stayer on breeding and others appeal more. |
100/30 |
6/1
Form: 8-1213 C BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Her first three chase starts yielded wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, good to soft) and Ayr (2m4f, soft); only third of four at Ayr (2m4f, soft) since but that may not be the limit of her ability; won here over hurdles and she's not ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Progressive over fences; won on Sedgefield debut (2m5f, good to soft) before career-best when scoring over C&D earlier this month (soft); runs off 7lb higher today; contender. |
11/8 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Progressive over fences; won on Sedgefield debut (2m5f, good to soft) before career-best when scoring over C&D earlier this month (soft); runs off 7lb higher today; contender. |
11/8 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.18 |
| Trifecta | £43.10 |
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