14.30
GoodGolf And Gallop Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 3m 0f 60y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 19217- C BF
Last run: 207 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Went 3-3 here when returning from long absence to score over C&D in June; not at his best when beating only one in 2m2f handicap at Newton Abbot only run since but remains of interest returned to this track on the back of wind surgery. |
9/4 |
|
6th 2 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced and he's 2-2 over fences, at Southwell 40 days ago (about 3m1f) defying a 13lb rise and a 393-day absence with a narrow verdict; if he can back that up then a 3lb nudge shouldn't be beyond him. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won over hurdles here in October 2024 and returned from seven-month break with wide-margin C&D (good) success on chasing debut last May; absent for another 13 months since and now 13lb higher but remains unexposed over fences and can evidently go well when fresh. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 28458-
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
0-5 over fences but looked suited by the drop back in trip and gave very good account when second of ten over C&D (good) in June; player off same mark if still in same form after 111-day break. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a 2m5f hurdle for former yard; good runs for this one in both disciplines but tailed off in his last three races, all handicap chases at about 3m. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway 14th, lost ground quickly before 3 out, weakened 2 out |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 09944-
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
2nd Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 19y |
10st 0lb |
Won first four races for this stable at around this trip and ran well again here at Christmas when third to Duke Silver, having made most; blinkers now replace cheekpieces but has it to do from 5lb out of handicap, and ideally may want better ground. |
20/1 |
11/4
Form: 15542- C
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Made all off today's mark over C&D (good) in spring 2024 and ran well in defeat over C&D this April; sure to be suited by the return to this track but has quite a bit to prove after three disappointing efforts. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Gained sole success over 3m so may not be crying out for this drop back in distance and he has a question mark over current form anyway; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
9th 2 |
17th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Ran poorly on chasing debut at Southwell and needs to bounce back from that but was clear second over hurdles there (3m, good) two starts ago and is a big player if judged on that performance. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 43224- BF
Last run: 59 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
4/1 |
|
3 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
didn't jump with fluency, held up in rear, niggled along briefly 8th, lost touch before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
4/1 |
|
4th 3 |
14th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 1y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Irish point winner in March 2024 (3m, heavy); 16-race maiden under rules; runner-up in two handicap chases at Catterick on last two starts (3m1f, soft/good to soft), on both occasions being beaten by an in-form rival who has won again since; interesting contender. |
5/2 |
15/2
Form: P43/4-
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
jumped right throughout, led, headed 12th, lost position 15th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
15/2 |
|
5 |
12th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
jumped right throughout, led, headed 12th, lost position 15th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
15/2 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Last seen pulling up in a point just under 12 months ago; has won five times in that scene but he's shown modest form in five runs over regulation fences, all of those hunter chases. |
6/1 |
33/1
Form: 078PP-
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Modest form over jumps so far and has been pulled up on last three chase starts; can only watch from 9lb out of the weights. |
100/1 |
|
11 |
2nd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
14-race maiden who has no worthwhile form over jumps and was pulled up on his last two appearances; can't be recommended from out of the weights. |
50/1 |
|
14 |
21st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up/tailed off on all six chase starts and he would be a shock winner from 10lb out of the handicap. |
100/1 |
9/1
Form: 22553/
Last run: 467 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Off the mark at the 17th attempt under rules when landing a 3m2f handicap chase at Uttoxeter in July and his follow-up effort there off 6lb higher was respectable; back down 2lb and could play a role again. |
11/1 |
|
9 |
25th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Winning pointer who was making it 17th-time lucky under rules when beating Zoffalee over C&D (good) nine days ago; 1lb wrong there so 6lb higher under his penalty, but even so with conditions likely to be similar he has to make the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
11 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
On a good mark and the signs were more encouraging when fourth over 2m7f at Worcester three weeks ago (behind McGregors Charge); seems to be running into form after an absence. |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.69 |
| Tricast | £72.44 |
| Trifecta | £101.60 |
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