15.40
Good To SoftMichael & Fred Watson Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 3m 2f 59y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.50
Form: P1-38
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
3-16 in points and 2-9 over fences; two respectable runs for this yard, over 3m5f and 3m on good ground; obvious claims provided switching cheekpieces for blinkers doesn't backfire. |
6/5 |
|
4th 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Majority of rules and point wins have been recorded around sharp left-handers, but found the fences coming too quickly even for him at Fakenham on last month's stable debut (3m5f, good; debuted cheekpieces retained here); no surprise were he to prove better than that again. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Former pointer/hunter chaser who won Sedgefield handicap (3m2f, good to soft) for Ruth Jefferson in January and signed off for her with clear second at Wetherby (3m, good) last month; upped in trip and fitted with cheekpieces for this stable debut; likely contender. |
11/8 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 652-43
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
11th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Off the mark at Leicester (2m7f, soft) in February before posting a good second of four in 3m1f handicap at Plumpton (good); the drop back to 2m4f was not ideal there last time; better expected here. |
7/2 |
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Low-mileage 6yo who got off the mark at Leicester (2m7f) in February before posting a very good second of four in 3m1f handicap here two weeks ago; drops in trip but on the up so still rates a player for yard firmly among the winners. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 3 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Has improved for cheekpieces, following his second at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to soft) with a 3l success at Leicester (2m6f, soft) which was despite a mistake two out; probably still fairly treated off 5lb higher. |
11/10 |
4/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: P-25F3
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
24th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Completed his hat-trick over fences at Hexham (3m, soft), albeit in a race that fell apart at the seams; he's been plying his trade in Class 5s and now has to cope with a 9lb rise, but wouldn't put it past him. |
7/2 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdler but he's proving progressive over fences and landed handicaps (around 3m) at Market Rasen and Plumpton recently, showing a likeable attitude on latter occasion; up 2lb but he remains quite lightly raced and merits serious consideration in his hat-trick attempt. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Consistent since switched to chasing in the autumn and made all to score by 11l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) three weeks ago; should also be suited by this left-handed track and can make another bold bid. |
2/1 |
6/1
Form: 33-873
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Capitalised on a career-low mark to win at Ayr (3m, soft) four weeks ago; he's also effective on good to soft ground and a 4lb rise won't necessarily beat him, but he's inconsistent and has a good record at Ayr, so it's questionable whether he'll produce another good performance today. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Course winner who comes here in decent nick, though he finished tired when second of seven in 3m2f Kelso handicap chase three weeks ago; he can race off a 2lb lower mark here so must still enter calculations. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 33-U9P
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
1-22; has dropped markedly in the weights over the past six months (form figures P5UP03); trainer seems to have his string in better form now, and she did rally from a tough position when modest third at Kelso (3m; good, 22-1) latest; no forlorn hope. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
C&D winner who finished third on her final two outings last season and is well treated on that form; however, she's struggled to get competitive on her seven starts this term and has plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
|
10th 14 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-11 since winning on chase debut and looks far from solid on her form this season; well out of the handicap. |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 302516 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won off 2lb higher at Sedgefield during the winter (2m5f, soft) but nothing since, as the second in March was remote. |
7/1 |
|
6 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won off this mark in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Sedgefield in December but below par on his next three starts and he unseated early at Hexham 12 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has been a bit disappointing since winning a novice handicap chase off this mark in first-time cheekpieces at Sedgefield in December (2m5f, soft) and has a bit to prove at present. |
33/1 |
7/2
Form: 524-72 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Standing dish here with all five career wins having come at the venue and on slow ground, including over this trip; produced one of his better efforts when second here last Boxing Day but not as good since; back on a very handy mark and can go well. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 2 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Five-time course winner (2m3f/2m5f) who was second here on Boxing Day and has had excuses on both starts since, namely the 3m2f trip here then a different course (Market Rasen); could play a leading role back here. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
All five wins over fences have been at Sedgefield; didn't appear to get home there over 3m2f (good to soft) when seventh of nine finishers last month but best to wait until he returns to his favourite venue at a more suitable trip. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 70459
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
3rd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in a 3m point; best rules effort when a weakening fifth of eight over 3m here (11-2; first-time cheekpieces) in December; now 8lb lower, having failed to shine over fences at Sedgefield and Carlisle recently; monitor for the time being. |
14/1 |
|
6th 9 |
3rd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Point runner-up (seven attempts in that sphere); lightly raced under rules and sent off just 9-2 for recent chase debut at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to soft); however, he was well beaten and needs to be an entirely different proposition in a first-time tongue-tie here. |
11/1 |
|
8th 6 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
0-5 over hurdles, having been safely held in both handicaps (2m7f/2m4f); needs to improve for this switch to chasing but has plenty of pointing experience to call upon. |
9/1 |
40/1
Form: 88-15P CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Hexham in November (3m, good to soft); very disappointing since; best watched for now. |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 400-UP
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Ex Irish; took a while to warm to the task for this trainer but he's getting the hang of things now and there was plenty to like about the manner in which he knuckled down to see off Cahier's Den at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) six weeks ago; still lowly weighted despite a token rise; player. |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
1-7 in Irish points and 0-12 under rules; 12l third of ten in recent C&D handicap (good to soft) was, however, easily his best show in four starts for this yard, so all hope may not be lost. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Won a four-runner Irish point in November 2024 (3m, good); yet to complete in three outings for present yard and best watched for now. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 3P4664
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Still a maiden and he underwent wind surgery before pulled up in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in January; not one to rely on. |
25/1 |
|
11 |
25th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-24 under all codes; gave fairly good account of himself when fourth over C&D (soft; beaten about 16l) last month but is effectively 4lb higher from further out of the weights today and needs subsequent wind operation to have made a difference. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-19; three good runs over fences at Hexham this season, last time finishing fourth over 3m; may find a couple too good. |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.32 |
| Tricast | £207.89 |
| Trifecta | £226.40 |
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