17.00
SoftTom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6601.25
- 2m 4f 72y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
Form: 62-P25 BF
Last run: 57 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Came good over fences with small-field win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in February but was not in the same form on his latest outing and ran poorly the only previous time he wore cheekpieces; others look safer. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Dual bumper and hurdle winner; mixed results in his first three runs over fences but he really got his act together when justifying favouritism at Bangor (2m5f, soft) last month; that was a four-runner race but he forged clear in the closing stages and a 6lb rise looks fair; shortlisted. |
9/4 |
|
1st 3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful bumper horse and hurdler but has always struggled with consistency, a pattern that's threatening to continue over fences; however, if in the same form as when second to a sharp improver at Southwell two runs back (2m4f, good to soft; fine on soft) he'd have every chance. |
5/1 |
5/2
Form: 55/51- D
Last run: 384 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Winning hurdler (2m4f, heavy) who has shown promise in defeat over 2m4f on his two chase starts (soft); now steps up to 3m for first time under rules (was second in a 3m point). |
11/4 |
|
3rd 5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Won at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy) last February on second handicap hurdle start and it was his first run since when an encouraging second of four on chase debut at Bangor last month (2m4f, soft; albeit no match for the winner); open to improvement over fences and could play a leading role. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced and career-best form in winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (heavy) when last seen 12 months ago; looks on a realistic mark for chase debut and he was second in an Irish point; fitness might not be an issue given the yard he represents. |
5/2 |
11/2
Form: F31P-3
Last run: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Needs to improve on his third-place finishes (modest/remote) this term but would be interesting if the ground is good; won off current mark at Market Rasen (2m3f) the last time he raced on such going. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; two lesser runs have come on either side of wind surgery and there are some doubts about him on soft ground. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Pulled up at Perth in April when last seen out, but he ran creditably on his three completed starts last term, winning four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; has since had wind surgery; return to shorter not sure to suit. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: P4PP-5 D
Last run: 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) and then tailed off at Newbury; too well handicapped to ignore but wouldn't be the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) but there were signs of returning to form and he's very well handicapped now. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.49 |
| Trifecta | £10.40 |
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