15.45
Good To SoftSky Bet, For The Fans Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £9769.85
- 2m 0f 67y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.40
Form: 6P18-1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back. |
11/1 |
|
5th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track. |
9/2 |
|
7th 11 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well. |
10/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 22-221 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 7lb |
Bounced back from an off day at Sandown to win a small-field Newbury event; this is tougher, but he is generally reliable. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Ran no sort of race at Sandown seven weeks ago but his previous four efforts had all been highly creditable, including a Haydock win (2m, soft; handles good) just before Christmas; no surprise if he bounces back for a yard in form. |
5/2 |
|
5 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Acts on any ground; record of 2212 this term for new yard, most recently clear of the remainder when bidding for a Haydock double (2m); back on career-high mark but looks a solid contender in current form. |
5/1 |
3/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 8-8311 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Has posted two wins and a placed effort, all at about 2m, since switched to chasing; may still have more to offer but goes into unknown territory upped a mile in distance; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Point winner who left his bumper/novice hurdle form behind to score on handicap/chase debut at Warwick (2m, soft) in November, and followed up at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; did it cosily last time and he could still be well treated for his top yard now 7lb higher. |
3/1 |
15/2
Form: 03-310 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following a near-miss at Carlisle with a creditable third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February; still looks feasibly treated and he was a dual chase winner (2m/2m4f) in his youth; dangerous back up in trip. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles in November and has done well on his belated return to fences, following his fourth at Haydock with a near miss at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); Isabelle Ryder again claims her 5lb and this 9yo is up 3lb in future. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Won over hurdles at Windsor (2m, good to soft) in November and respectable fourth at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month on first chase start since March 2024; has run well on both visits here; might not be far away. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: -12343 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December; however, beaten 20l in fifth when upped in grade at Haydock (2m, good to soft) last month and remains in Class 3 company today; a career-best is required. |
12/1 |
|
5th 10 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Won on chase debut at Hexham (1m7f, good) last May and some good runs since, most recently close third of six at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) after a break; however, a career-best is needed now back up in grade. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 3413-U CD
Last run: 68 days
W: 12st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Good second at Sandown (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well before fading into 14 third at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; however, his best form has come on soft/heavy ground and such conditions seem unlikely today. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: 3/531- C
Last run: 326 days
W: 11st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Three wins from ten runs over fences, the latest at Leicester (2m, heavy) last February; may have needed the run after 312-day break when well beaten last time; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
12yo who is racing for the first time since last February; however, he won at Leicester (2m, heavy) back then and he won after some time off in November 2023 (2m, good to soft); 2-2 here (bumpers in 2018); not discounted. |
9/1 |
|
1st 2 |
25th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Jumped poorly and was well beaten on seasonal debut in November but got back on track with front-running third at Exeter (2m1f, soft) last month and remains well handicapped on older form. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 852-63 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 10st 9lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dual winner over fences but last success was three years ago; his mark continues to fall but he doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he was an encouraging third at Bangor in November following a break; however, this inconsistent 12yo is winless since March 2023 and others arrive with more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: 20-2U6 D
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Suddenly bounced back to form when heavily punted at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) in May, but recent efforts have been underwhelming and this drop back in trip may not be ideal; considered only if the subject of another big market move. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returned to form in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained since) and justified strong market support at Bangor (2m4f, good) in March; mixed form since, however, and only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month following a break and wind surgery; needs to raise his game and is unproven at the trip. |
12/1 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Back today from a second wind operation and it took him a while to find his form after the first; only four ran when third in his latest race and he does look on a stiff mark, 10lb higher than for the easy Bangor win in March. |
10/1 |
100/1
Form: 31-PPU D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Signed off for Charles and Adam Pogson with 2m5f Fakenham chasing win last May; has failed to complete on all his five runs for his current stable however, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Leicester (2m4f) in February last time. |
66/1 |
|
4 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Four chase wins last season and he's well handicapped on his best form; however, he's struggled this term; cheekpieces go on. |
66/1 |
|
5 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Four chase wins last season and well handicapped on his best form; however, pulled up on first two runs this term and 200-1 when unseating early at Ludlow last month; plenty to prove. |
100/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.45 |
| Tricast | £27.17 |
| Trifecta | £38.90 |
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