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SoftEvery Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5809.1
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £16.80
- Place: £5.90
Form: 2U2-48 CD
Last run: 59 days
W: 12st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
15th Oct 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
12yo who tends to come good later in the season (February onwards) but he ran fairly well on his reappearance last November and is not ruled out off a competitive mark on this autumn's return to action. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won over C&D (soft) in February before respectable sixth of 17 in veterans' final at Haydock (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; 11 visits to Ayr have yielded five wins and this is his time of year; could go well. |
16/1 |
|
6th 14 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
His last six wins have come in the months of February, March or April and he returned to form to win at Ayr (2m4f, soft) 40 days ago; runner-up in this race two years ago (soft) and won over C&D (good to soft) last February; that latest win reads well and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; possible player. |
12/1 |
5/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 42-2U1 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Ran well stepped back up to 2m4f last time when bidding for an Ayr double; remains a consistent sort and again looks likely to give his running; each-way possibilities. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Runner-up over C&D in November and made it 2-8 over fences when winning in good style here (2m, soft) last month; this progressive 7yo may well take a 6lb rise in his stride. |
5/2 |
|
1st 10 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second here (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist. |
7/2 |
11/4
Form: 3F/2-5
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
8yo who has returned from an absence this season and has improved with each of his three chase starts, winning at Hexham (2m4f, soft) last month; this is a tougher assignment but he did it readily last time and the step up in trip could be a positive move; he's one to consider. |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Following an absence this very lightly raced point winner has shown promise at Ayr this year on his first two chase starts (2m/2m4f, heavy/soft) and a win may well be imminent. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Far from disgraced when last of five on last month's chase debut here (2m, heavy), when 33-1 and very much up against it at the weights on his first outing since October 2024; this 3m point winner showed promise in novice hurdles at up to 2m7f; interesting now back up in trip on handicap debut. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: /11/5P
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won three over fences in 2023; has yet to rediscover his form this term after an absence of 25 months but Brian Hughes rides for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Goes back over fences for the first time since winning at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) in November 2023, one of three chase victories that year; however, he's been well below his best over hurdles on his two runs this winter, following a long absence, and has lots to prove regarding current form. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 423-41 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Got off the mark over hurdles here (2m4f) in January but twice failed to justify support sent chasing subsequently for Olly Murphy, beating only one in 2m3f handicap here in April; since changed hands for £16,000 and could still do better in this sphere upped markedly in trip. |
6/1 |
|
6th 4 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
1-5 over hurdles, the win gained in course maiden (2m4f, heavy) in January; flopped when warm favourite for chase/handicap debut the following month but could still have a good future over fences. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Got off the mark at the seventh attempt in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last month; his respected trainer sends him straight over fences for his handicap debut and this unexposed 7yo could have a part to play. |
7/2 |
13/2
Form: 1233-5 C
Last run: 114 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a five-runner handicap chase at Ayr in March (2m, soft) but well beaten both starts since (latest over hurdles); conditions suit; a possible. |
14/1 |
|
10th 13 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
All three wins have been here, a hurdle and two chases; over fences for his last three races and has been good and bad; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
9th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up on his return to fences but then beat three other finishers at Ayr (2m, soft) with Ben Smith claiming his 7lb; only 3lb higher but this is a deeper race. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 31-P63
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Worcester (2m, good) in August 2024 on final run for Dan Skelton; he's struggled to get competitive this year, following a long absence, but the return to better ground and reapplication of cheekpieces (in which he won at Worcester) could both be positives; he might not be a forlorn hope. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £44.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £48.57 |
| Trifecta | £172.60 |
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