19.31
GoodFalcon Scaffold Midlands Optimum Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 4f 189y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/4
Form: 15PPP- D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
10yo whose form has been mixed this season but he's edged back down the weights and his Newmarket yard is 3-6 here; capable of a big run. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
17th Oct 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Most consistent win or lose over either obstacle for this stable until finding a brush hurdle series final at Worcester all too much last time (2m4f, good); swimming in calmer waters again on this return to fences, albeit still above any class he's ever won in. |
3/1 |
|
12 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Consistent over fences and hurdles for new stable this season, winning once under each discipline; suited by this C&D but may find less exposed rivals better handicapped today; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor. |
20/1 |
Form: 28F53- D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Badly hampered and (latest, behind Calli Black) set a bit much to do from rear in the two lesser runs which bookend last month's fine Uttoxeter second to a now 112-rated rival (2m5f, good); remains of interest. |
3/1 |
|
5th 3 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Only a 6yo and was clear of the rest when second to a rejuvenated winner at Uttoxeter last month (2m5f, good); chance. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Sole win over hurdles came with similar trip and ground, and she showed she'll be just as effective over fences when third of seven at Haydock (kept on again after being badly hampered) four weeks ago; the youngest in the line-up and commands major respect. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: P25F4-
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Consistent spell last winter included a 2m3f win at Catterick (good to soft); not having such a steady time of it this winter but he hadn't been brushed off when coming down two out in the race won by The Paddy Pie at Sedgefield last month; in the mix if shrugging that off. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: /5/77-
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 11lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Useful for Willie Mullins in Ireland but lightly raced and generally disappointing since; has tumbled in the weights and market support would be significant (big odds and out of the frame on both starts for current yard) but others are safer. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Useful for Willie Mullins in Ireland but lightly raced and generally disappointing since; has tumbled in the weights and market support would be significant (big odds and out of the frame on both starts for current yard) but others are safer. |
20/1 |
|
7th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
midfield, headway 9th, soon disputing third, hit 11th, left in second 3 out, weakened approaching last |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: /7/PP-
Last run: 193 days
W: 10st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
20th Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Pulled up when tried in today's headgear combination over 3m in June and has now been unplaced all seven starts under rules; drops back in trip here; cannot be recommended. |
40/1 |
|
10 |
3rd Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Well beaten over fences in his first two handicaps (3m1f/2m5f); fitted with first-time tongue-tie/blinkers for this handicap hurdle debut; huge improvement required. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 4423-3 C
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual 3m chase winner this time last year; hit and miss since, and although third on his last two starts he's been comfortably held at the line. |
10/1 |
Non-runners
Isholo Du Vivien, Rock On Rita
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.39 |
| Tricast | £7.30 |
| Trifecta | £8.70 |
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