18.30
Good4 Oaks Group Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6178.77
- 3m 0f 10y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.00
Form: 11P2P-
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
8th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Overcame some late interference to win in second-time cheekpieces over 3m here and a 4lb rise shouldn't be too damaging; does need good ground so watch the weather. |
4/1 |
|
1st 8 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won his maiden hurdle on good ground and had the same conditions when making a successful chase debut at Taunton (2m7f) and when second of three at Wetherby in March; his pull-ups on either side of that were in the mud; back on this surface he should have a part to play. |
8/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 198P2- CD
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Four-times winning chaser over around 3m; returned to his best when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (3m, good) 25 days ago with 15l back to the third; nudged up 4lb but holds claims if he gets home over this marathon trip. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
In career-best form last summer over 3m on good ground; soundly beaten in his last three races, disappointingly so at Warwick last time when back on his favoured surface (good); bit to prove now. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
In top form over 3m on good ground last May/June, finishing second at Uttoxeter then first at Perth; soundly beaten on both runs since but those were on heavy/soft going and perhaps today's return to a better surface will trigger a revival. |
11/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: U3U12- D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Exploited his reduced mark to justify favouritism at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and faced no easy task when beaten in a match last time (2m5f claiming chase); only 6lb higher than for that recent win which was fairly authoritative. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Exploited his reduced mark to justify favouritism at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and faced no easy task when beaten in a match last time (2m5f claiming chase); only 6lb higher than for that recent win which was fairly authoritative. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced in second, not fluent 10th, not fluent 11th, outpaced after 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on |
4/7 |
4/1
Form: P62P1- D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
In-form 8yo who scored at Bangor (3m, good) last month and is now 2-3 since cheekpieces were refitted in April; back up to his career-high mark today but still respected in current mood. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
It was effectively a 0-125 in which he was a solid fourth at Uttoxeter last time, and he's back at the same easier level as his win at Kelso (2m7f, good) previously; chance. |
3/1 |
|
4th 9 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Pushed up 8lb for winning at Kelso (2m7f, good) but he was well on top and won off a higher mark for his previous yard; good chance. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 15654- D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Without a win since summer 2024 and not getting any younger but runner-up three consecutive times (2m7f-3m1f; once over fences) for new stable towards end of last season; probably won't be far away. |
15/2 |
7/2
Form: 14123-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again. |
7/2 |
|
6th 4 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, smooth headway after 14th, hit 4 out, went second after 3 out, kept on run-in |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 43574-
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won three times from the front (once over C&D) last season and lost out only narrowly in refitted cheekpieces at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago but this veteran is nothing like the force of old, and might find this race to competitive. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February when getting the better of Lumi Plugin; found the Sussex National back here 13 days ago a tad too competitive but cannot be dismissed here back in the right grade. |
7/2 |
|
7th 11 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Three wins in small fields this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft) and another good run when second of three at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) recently; however, there's a suspicion this 12yo will find today's race too competitive. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: /93P5-
Last run: 70 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Multiple winner at up to 2m5f but none since 2022 and the last year or so hasn't gone well; this belated step up to 3m (having run over 2m last time) is perhaps more in hope than expectation. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Multiple winner at up to 2m5f but none since 2022 and the last year or so hasn't gone well; this belated step up to 3m (having run over 2m last time) is perhaps more in hope than expectation. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 31432- BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Runner-up behind Broomfields Cave over C&D in December but his form has slumped in two subsequent runs (2m7f/3m5f); overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove again. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Record is only 1-17, the success over 3m1f, but he is largely consistent having made the frame in most starts; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on whether the new trip sparks a new level of form. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Just one win from his 16 starts but he's consistent and has been runner-up in this visor on his last two outings (3m, good/good to soft); there's every chance he'll be bang there. |
13/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £38.80 |
| Tricast | £206.29 |
| Trifecta | £356.70 |
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