16.45
GoodSanta – The Visit Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £9934
- 3m 1f 0y
- Class 3
- 18 runners
Runners: 18 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
33/1
Form: 1P-0D16 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Six-time chase winner who returned to form with a rallying second at Taunton (3m4f, good) last month; only 1lb higher here and has claims if he can build on that back in trip. |
13/2 |
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2nd 1 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Six-time chase winner but now appears to be on the downgrade; pulled up when bidding to win the Grimthorpe at Doncaster for the third time in February and was tailed off at Ascot (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; can only be watched at present. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 13y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ran no race in Doncaster's Grimthorpe last month (3m2f, soft; blinkers returned) and he had a good record in that race; did run quite well there the time before; unwise to focus too much on his reduced mark when clearly not the force of old, but he has returned to winning ways from out of the blue in the past, and he'll enjoy getting back on forecast good ground; earns respect. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 33UP6- C
Last run: 187 days
W: 12st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Well suited by a stamina test on good ground and lurks on a dangerous mark but has not been firing on all cylinders since running well on last season's reappearance outing in October; safely held when fourth in recent Sussex National; needs to up his game. |
12/1 |
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4th 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Won the Southern National (3m3f, good) in November 2024 and he's on a dangerous mark on form as recent as October 2025; however, this 10yo hasn't threatened since and needs to raise his game. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Landed the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good) last term; form this season features two respectable efforts at Cheltenham, including in 3m5f cross-country race; possibilities off an attractive mark. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 56-14 C
Last run: 133 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Won hunter chase here (4m, good) last May and added a handicap here (3m1f, heavy) in November, before finishing second at Sandown (3m4f, good to soft); pulled up in Welsh National next time and tailed off over hurdles latest, but this 11yo has an each-way squeak if returning to form back here. |
50/1 |
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16th 3 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Thorough stayer who won amateur riders' chase at Cheltenham (3m1f, heavy) in November and was second in London National at Sandown (3m4f, good to soft) on next outing; didn't fire in Welsh National last time, though, and his hurdling ability is tricky to gauge. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 112P5- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Made bright start to chasing career in early 2024, winning at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) before clear second at Kempton (3m, good to soft), but dropped out of contention worryingly quickly on final two starts last season (had wind op in between) and needs to prove his wellbeing. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Good-ground maiden hurdle winner who scored on his chase debut at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in January before clear second to Eyed at Kempton (3m, good to soft); flopped at Kempton last time but has had wind surgery since and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show. |
10/1 |
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5th 7 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, briefly led 2nd |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 0-7027 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Well beaten on latest hurdling start in April and has performed well in only one of his four subsequent chases, when second in Kilbeggan beginners' event (2m4f, yielding) two starts ago; ought to be suited by today's move back up in trip but has some questions to answer. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-8P11
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 116y |
10st 8lb |
Won twice over fences last September and not a bad chase run at Perth last time; poor on last hurdles run behind Rocky's Howya in March; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Back-to-back wins over similar trips to this last September and on good or yielding ground that he's not had in his last four races; however, current wellbeing is an issue and so too the blinkers in which he was tailed off last time when first fitted. |
10/1 |
|
7th 15 |
29th Mar 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 120y |
10st 3lb |
Back-to-back chase wins at Galway (2m7f, good to yielding) and this venue (3m, yielding) last September; best of five subsequent runs when afair sixth at Punchestown (2m7f, soft to heavy) in January; struggled over hurdles last time; first-time blinkers. |
20/1 |
Form: 45PP5- CD BF
Last run: 236 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's had a heavy defeat and a fall in two subsequent runs; new headgear is now tried but he's hard to predict and has not won since October 2024; down the list. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's hard to predict and was tailed off at Ludlow (visor added) last time; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again. |
12/1 |
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6th 4 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
11yo who has an up-and-down profile but finished second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; versatile ground-wise; major player if backing up that good performance with another; wears a first-time visor. |
5/2 |
7/1
Form: 13P12-
Last run: 191 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 6 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Has had three wind operations and tends to go well when fresh, so might not improve markedly on his latest second at Haydock (3m4f, good) after 144 days away; still ran well though and assured stamina will come in handy. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has had three wind operations, two of them last year; won four-runner race over C&D (good) when upped in trip last March and ran creditably on next two starts; not disgraced at Ascot in November when last seen; has a good record when returning from a break, so goes on the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
8 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won twice (3m/3m4f) during fairly light campaign last season and signed off with creditable second of 14 on New course here (3m4f, good) in April, form that was recently boosted by the winner; had another wind op (his third) during the summer; likely contender. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 4P214- D
Last run: 202 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last March; Ascot in November was a step back in the right direction but he was still below his best and this 9yo needs to raise his game today. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Spoiled chance by jumping poorly on final appearance last season but won with considerable authority at Southwell (3m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if able to repeat that performance. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
didn't jump well, disputed lead, lost position when slow jump 2nd, led before 8th, headed 8th, lost position after 4 out, soon weakened |
6/4 |
8/1
Form: 24/1-3
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 6lb |
Maiden winner over 2m6f almost two years ago; has run only twice since then; poor effort over hurdles at Cheltenham in November after a satisfactory chase run at Downpatrick. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Dual point winner who came good under rules with Downpatrick hurdle (2m6f, good) win in May 2024; returned from long absence with very encouraging third on chasing debut there (2m3f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in August; remains unexposed over fences and over staying trips; interesting. |
8/1 |
9/1
Form: 11253- D
Last run: 219 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark. |
6/1 |
|
7th 9 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 4f 162y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 341416
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Resumed winning ways after six months off in 4m1f hunter chase at Warwick (good) 22 days ago; effective over this much shorter trip and this likeable front-runner is not out of things. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
1st May 2026 Good 4m 0f 218y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Highly impressive 26 finishes in the first four (eight of them wins) from 30 rules/pointing runs for the Owens, with stamina proven up to 3m6f; all-the-way hurdles winner over 3m2f here just last autumn (good), and likelier than some to run his race. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 21F21- D
Last run: 220 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Consistent sort who gained a first win of the current campaign in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase 37 days ago; not ruled out despite taking a 7lb hike in the weights. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Front-runner who won twice last season (soft/good) and bounced back from heavy-ground blip to finish second at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; runs well a lot more often than not and he's a leading player. |
5/2 |
16/1
Form: 3P-P63 CD
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won this race off today's mark in 2023 but has become very inconsistent in the meantime; arguably ran better than eventual 21l defeat suggests when third of seven at Uttoxeter (3m, good; first run after wind op) last month but it's hard to tell whether he'll be on a going day here. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Useful at his best but has regressed and become very inconsistent; returned from layoff with two disappointing efforts this season and needs subsequent wind op to enable a revival; raced mainly on good/good to soft ground. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Became very inconsistent last season and was pulled up (stopped quickly) last month, after a break; on a good mark and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 21-222
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who showed career-best form when game winner of Cheltenham chase (3m1f, good to soft) off today's mark in October; not seen since first-fence fall in December, though, and may not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip. |
5/1 |
|
15 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
3-7 over hurdles; runner-up in all three chases, most recently behind dominant front-runner at Warwick (3m, good; course record) last month; can go well again here under regular partner Lily Bradstock. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
23rd Sep 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Record of 3-7 over hurdles and has finished runner-up in small fields on both her runs over fences, at 3m1f and 2m5f (good ground); kept to the same grade off a similar mark she should be on the scene. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: -21122 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
4-9 over fences; creditable second in Class 2 chase at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) this summer and filled same position behind revitalised opponent at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; holds each-way claims at least. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
5th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
4-8 over fences; ran big race when second of ten in competitive Class 2 chase at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) on latest outing six weeks ago and is only 1lb higher here; probably best suited by good/good to soft ground but has been placed on soft; major player. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 11 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
4-7 over fences; a gritty winner at Warwick in early June (3m, good) and went close to following up over that same trip here a day later; up in grade but remains on a competitive mark and the break should have done her good. |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 57/PP- D
Last run: 259 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 24y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Tailed off two runs back but the season had started okay given the company he was in and it was a solid enough run to be beaten 6l last time at Fontwell (3m2f, soft); same career-low mark here and firmly in the reckoning. |
5/2 |
|
17 |
24th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Makes seasonal debut from a tempting mark and won't fail through lack of stamina but looked out of sorts on both outings at the start of this year and has done all his winning on soft ground; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time tongue-tie to prompt a revival. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 25-423
Last run: 110 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list. |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £61.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.51 |
| Tricast | £270.64 |
| Trifecta | £475.20 |
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