15.20
Good To SoftRyanair Chase (Registered As The Festival Trophy) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £211012.5
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 1
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.30
Form: 11-123 C
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 166
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 98y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, nudged along after 5 out, pushed along and detached after 3 out, soon no extra |
5/4 |
|
4th 3 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 98y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear, nudged along after 5 out, pushed along and detached after 3 out, soon no extra |
5/4 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
5/4 |
16/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 13-124 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 159
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 170y |
11st 4lb |
Beat Corbetts Cross readily in a three-runner Listed chase at Wexford (2m7f, soft) on reappearance in October; just denied by Croke Park in a tight finish to the Drinmore over C&D on his final novice outing; faded into fourth in Savills Chase at Leopardstown; enhanced his reputation with a fine second to Fact To File in the Ryanair; suited by the race conditions. |
11/10 |
|
6 |
21st Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 170y |
11st 4lb |
Beat Corbetts Cross readily in a three-runner Listed chase at Wexford (2m7f, soft) on reappearance in October; just denied by Croke Park in a tight finish to the Drinmore over C&D on his final novice outing; faded into fourth in Savills Chase at Leopardstown; enhanced his reputation with a fine second to Fact To File in the Ryanair; suited by the race conditions. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 5 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 224-1U CD
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 163
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 13-621 CD
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 166
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has won a Grade 1 and a Grade 2 at this course and was a good third to Jonbon in this race 12 months ago (soft); this 10yo looked as good as ever when bolting up at Windsor (2m6f, soft) in January but hasn't hit the same heights on his other three runs this season, most recently 20l fourth in the Ryanair at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft); soft ground might be preferable. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Has won a Grade 1 and a Grade 2 at this course and was a good third to Jonbon in this race 12 months ago (soft); this 10yo looked as good as ever when bolting up at Windsor (2m6f, soft) in January but hasn't hit the same heights on his other three runs this season, most recently 20l fourth in the Ryanair at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft); soft ground might be preferable. |
11/2 |
|
4th 9 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 2-4F31
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 156
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Smart novice last season, running well when falling in the Arkle and then nearly winning the equivalent at Aintree (good to soft); at least matched that form in winning the Grade 2 Game Spirit at Newbury in February and his Ryanair defeat can be attributed to the 2m4f; a good bet to give his running but he's relying on some of these being off their game. |
18/1 |
|
6th 6 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 99y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Smart novice last season, running well when falling in the Arkle and then nearly winning the equivalent at Aintree (good to soft); at least matched that form in winning the Grade 2 Game Spirit at Newbury in February and his Ryanair defeat can be attributed to the 2m4f; a good bet to give his running but he's relying on some of these being off their game. |
18/1 |
|
5th 8 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
held up in rear, overjumped 1st |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 15-1P2
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 166
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 8-2121 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 166
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Always behind and well beaten in the Ryanair but may benefit from this step back up in distance, having been well suited by 2m7f in the Denman Chase at Newbury (one of two soft-ground Grade 2 wins this term) the time before; largely progressive prior to latest start and unexposed over staying trips. |
20/1 |
|
6th 2 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Always behind and well beaten in the Ryanair but may benefit from this step back up in distance, having been well suited by 2m7f in the Denman Chase at Newbury (one of two soft-ground Grade 2 wins this term) the time before; largely progressive prior to latest start and unexposed over staying trips. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
always behind, held up in rear |
12/1 |
100/1
Form: -21324 C
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Effectively off the same mark as when winning this by 3l last year and looks in good form for his defence, as may now need further than the 2m5f over which he was fourth to Light N Strike two runs back and it was a solid effort in defeat at Perth (3m); respected. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Close second to Statuario in this race a year ago (good to firm) before landing a big prize at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good to soft); yet to replicate that form since returning in March from a break but last month's Newton Abbot fourth (2m5f, good) was respectable and he's back down to a good mark. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 |
7th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Good-ground specialist who was in the best form of his career last spring/summer; has a lofty handicap mark to overcome but will find this race much easier than the two valuable Cheltenham events he contested towards the end of last season; respected. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: /416-1 D
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 156
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
led |
12/1 |
|
1st 2 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 8y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Turns 11 soon but has only raced six times and this Grade 3 winner took his form to a new level when a 21l sixth in last season's Cheltenham Gold Cup (didn't appear to stay); absent since but commands the utmost respect back at this level; distance winner. |
11/4 |
|
1st 2 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 8y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
made all, jumped left throughout, ridden and wandered around approaching last, kept on well, comfortably |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £26.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.28 |
| Tricast | £242.21 |
| Trifecta | £152.50 |
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