13.10
Good To Softbet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 1f 14y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 21-323 C
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Three wins last season (2m, various ground) and ran well to be placed towards the end of last year on first two starts for this yard; faded when upped to 2m5f last month and firmly in calculations now back down in trip. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
16th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Won three small-field chases for Pauline Robson last season and was placed on first two starts for Nicky Richards this term, more recently when second at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) just after Christmas; untested beyond an extended 2m1f but is a major player if this new trip suits. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 |
24th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
made all, went clear going easily after 3 out, nudged out run-in, comfortably |
4/5 |
11/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 493331 CD
Last run: 58 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Win/placed form in his usual cheekpieces before making all for a narrow success in the newly fitted visor (with tongue-tie worn for last seven starts) at Cartmel (2m5f, good); he's getting high in the weights now (raised another 4lb) and he won't be the only one racing prominently. |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
In fine fettle in recent runs, landing his fifth win over fences at Kelso (2m5f, good) in April and placed since at Aintree and Perth; swaps cheekpieces for a first-time visor and looks sure to give another good account. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Career bests on the RPR front in his last two races, winning at Kelso (2m5f) and close up at Aintree (2m4f; again on good); could run well, though a nagging concern that he didn't appear to stay 3m when he tried it once before (at this track). |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 675622 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected. |
6/1 |
9/4
Form: F-2242
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Jumping let him down in what was effectively a 0-150 handicap here latest (2m3f, good to soft); his string of low-130s RPRs before that read well in tonight's company, however, and although still 9lb above any mark defied he did land a C&D novice handicap last year on one other visit. |
Evs |
|
6th 3 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Competitive in all his runs this season but has edged up the weights in the process and all his form is at about 2m; may need to find improvement for this longer trip if he's to defy current mark in this competitive a contest. |
7/1 |
|
4th 2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Two wins during last season's novice chase campaign (2m, soft/good) and runner-up on three of his four starts this season, most recently going close at Windsor (2m, soft) behind a progressive winner; climbing the weights in defeat but leading claims today nevertheless. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: 443-13 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
10st 4lb |
Winner here over hurdles and third chase win came in 2m2f Listowel handicap chase last September (off 116) after more than a year's absence; another good comeback run at Haydock in February, not so good at Kelso a fortnight later over shorter trip; this probably the limit of his stamina. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
12yo who has returned to his best this season, defying an absence to win at Listowel (2m1f, yielding to soft) in September before solid third at Haydock (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; the drop back in trip may well be a positive and he could be thereabouts. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Made light of a 13-month absence when landing 2m1f handicap chase at Listowel in September; 11lb higher today but that form worked out well so this Irish challenger can't be totally dismissed after another layoff. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 211-48 D
Last run: 83 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Hasn't got competitive this term and beaten 18l when sixth of eight on stable debut at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, he shaped as though this step up in trip might be a good move and his three wins, including two over fences last January (2m, soft), have all come at Ayr. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Made fine start to chasing career last term, winning twice at Ayr (2m, soft); won on good to soft over hurdles; faced tough task on reappearance in November but well beaten in C&D handicap (soft) subsequently on final run for Nick Alexander; can be in the mix on stable debut if rediscovering last season's promise; remains in same ownership. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 45-1P5 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won over C&D off a 6lb higher mark in September (good); has not fared quite as well since, although more encouraging run when 13l third of seven over 2m1f here last time (good); step back up in trip will suit. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won over 2m5f here following a 163-day break last September (good) but rather disappointing since; on a good mark now, but a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 1-0574
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Has modest 2-30 strike-rate under rules but kept on well for second at Aintree (2m4f, good) in May and has now filled that position twice since his wind operation in March; could plausibly still have untapped potential over 3m; no surprise if he features. |
5/1 |
|
4 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Has a modest strike rate of 2-30 but ran his best race over fences when beaten a neck at Aintree (2m4f, good) five weeks ago (with Genois pulled up); holds claims if able to build on that run off 1lb higher. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Back from wind surgery he bumped into one well handicapped at Bangor (2m4f, good) and it was a strong race in which he struggled at Haydock; he's no forlorn hope on that penultimate effort. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £12.20 |
| Tricast | £49.22 |
| Trifecta | £56.10 |
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