15.45
Good To SoftBetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £45560
- 2m 3f 187y
- Class 1
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £22.10
- Place: £4.10
Form: 332FF5 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
All chase wins around 2m4f, including win at this meeting last year; Newbury specialist who landed fourth win at that track when bagging valuable handicap for second time on penultimate start; never won off a mark this high and drop back down to 2m also asks a question but he's impossible to rule out. |
3/1 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Back to something like his best last time, registering a second success in the Greatwood Gold Cup and taking C&D record to 4-6; won this contest in 2023 and 2024; back up the weights but commands respect kept to a scenario that suits him ideally. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 3-5 at Newbury features a success in this contest two years ago; proved no match for Twinjets in most recent course start and was a faller in last two handicap attempts (out of depth in Grade 1 since); however, holds a major chance off current mark provided he's in top form. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 55-373 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Has shown good form for new stable, mostly in handicaps, including at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f); defied top weight at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, looking better than ever; leading chance at the weights in his bid for a second Grade 2 success. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
This 8yo arrives in career-best form after his staying-on efforts in Newbury's Greatwood Gold Cup (2m4f) and the Ultima at Cheltenham (3m1f; again on good to soft; won on good); has to be feared, for all that he's 4lb higher than for those runs and 2m3f is on the tight side for him. |
5/2 |
|
4th 12 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Kept on well for third in handicap at Ascot (3m, good) in November and creditable third of six on stable debut in Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good to soft) last month, before close second in handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) ten days ago; he was 10l clear of the third last time and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper off the same mark today; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus and he showed promise here last April; one to consider seriously. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 27-175
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 164y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Has registered a couple of useful handicap wins this season, including at Kempton (2m4f, good) on penultimate start; faces a stiffer task conceding weight all round in this grade, with 4lb penalty incurred. |
25/1 |
|
23 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
Can be difficult to settle and he was reluctant to line up at Kempton (2m4f, good) four weeks ago, but that didn't stop him winning; had just a neck to spare but the first two were clear and this 8yo is now 4-10 over fences; further progress is possible and he's not ruled out up just 3lb. |
40/1 |
|
1st 5 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
All three chase wins (good to soft and good) in 2025, including at 2m2f here; creditable shows in his first 2m4f chases on last two starts and perhaps this sharper test than at Newbury recently will suit; not far away. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-1313 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Still on a good mark despite winning twice this season (2m/2m4f; soft/good) and was 11-2 for the veterans' final over C&D earlier this month, only to depart early; has a lot in his favour so merits each-way consideration. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins this season (2m/2m4f, soft/good) and 10l third behind an 8yo and a 7yo at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January; 20l fourth in another competitive handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in February but that form is working out well and he's back against fellow veterans today; chance. |
11/1 |
|
4th 9 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Has a solid record (1313) over 2m/2m4f this season but gained the wins in Class 3 and finished 10l behind a couple of younger rivals, albeit not disgraced, in Class 1 at Cheltenham most recently; the 10yo looks under some pressure kept to this level. |
12/1 |
11/4
Form: 12-221
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Ran well in this race last year and similarly notable handicaps at Cheltenham in November/December; confirmed his reliability by justifying favouritism at Ascot (2m5f, soft) most recently, taking chase record to 1212221; rock-solid contender who again looks sure to be involved. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 13y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Reliable sort, runner-up in competitive events on last three starts; followed fine effort behind a thriving Panic Attack in the Paddy Power at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) with another good run there five weeks ago when a mistake at the last didn't help; has notably solid form and high on the list again. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
1st Mar 2025 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
All wins at about 2m; has form figures of 121 since switched to fences, winning at Sandown (soft) most recently; connections landed the big handicap chase at Kempton last Saturday with a similar type; interesting contender, assuming he's as effective back up in distance. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 2-1361 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Seemed a non-stayer over 3m on penultimate start; readily justified favouritism at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) latest, taking chase record to 3-6 and overall strike-rate to 9-25; largely progressive and a useful 3lb is claimed with Callum Pritchard back on board; one to consider. |
8/1 |
|
1st 3 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Out of the money over 3m at Ascot last time, seeming a non-stayer; solid record otherwise since switched to fences, winning twice and posting two sound efforts; may have more to offer back down in trip; not ruled out. |
9/2 |
|
6th 2 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Overall strike-rate is 8-23; solid set of form figures (1213) since switch to fences, keeping on for creditable effort at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft) most recently; should be thereabouts provided he stays this new trip. |
9/1 |
10/1
Form: 18-113 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| 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 |
4/1
Form: 2P-11U CD BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner; won two in a row last autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft) and back to form when second under Jay Tidball at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) last month; effective on soft earlier in career; can make another bold bid. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
12st 2lb |
Two wins from the front, including a defeat of Heltenham over C&D, and two non-completions comprise a mixed current campaign; hindered by being unable to dominate in the Greatwood Gold Cup last time; chance may depend on whether he gets an easy lead. |
13/2 |
|
1 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Front-running chaser who made a bad mistake and unseated rider mid-race when favourite for similar event at Cheltenham last time; successful in both completed starts this term, looking better than ever, including a C&D performance (good to soft; beat Heltenham by 10l) that suggests he's an ideal candidate for this prize; respected. |
4/1 |
11/1
Form: 211262 C BF
Last run: 7 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Novice chaser who has several pieces of sound form at up to 2m4f this season, including a second at Aintree; however, below that level in major handicaps in two of his last three starts, seeming a non-stayer at Doncaster (soft) in the sole 3m attempt; stamina to prove back up in trip. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Fairly useful novice chaser who scored easily at Doncaster in November and has performed creditably off current mark twice since, albeit failed to justify favouritism when sent up to Newcastle (2m4f) last time; goes into deeper waters at this level. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Always ridden by Jamie Neild; walked over on his second chase assignment and easily made all in four-runner handicap at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) in November; another big run from the front when second of five at Aintree (2m4f) next time, before his first attempt at 3m did not work out in a Grade 3 handicap four weeks ago; he should be of renewed interest back at 2m4f. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: P0341P D
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Made all in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f) in December but hasn't completed any of his four subsequent races, the latest after wind surgery (and in a new visor); cheekpieces return and an easy lead would help matters; tailed off in this last year. |
12/1 |
|
17 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Has form at 3m1f; made all in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f) in December; unable to dominate in the same manner and eventually pulled up in all three outings since; had wind surgery (his second) since latest; wears new headgear; again far from certain to have his own way. |
40/1 |
|
16 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Made all here (2m4f, good to soft) in December and remains well handicapped on his old form for Willie Mullins (at up to 3m1f); however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts, the latest only 12 days ago. |
50/1 |
11/1
Form: 7-352F BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Two-time novice hurdle winner who ran well in defeat this term on two of his first three chase starts (1m7f/2m, soft/good) and is on a handy mark on that form; he's struggled on his last two runs and has something to prove but perhaps the wind op and first-time cheekpieces will make a difference. |
13/2 |
|
10 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Has two pieces of encouraging form since switched to fences, including a Newbury effort (2m) that suggests he should be suited by 2m4f; disappointing favourite (looked beaten when falling) at Wetherby last time but it's difficult to write off this low-mileage 8yo, who represents last year's winning stable. |
11/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Low mileage on the clock for this two-time heavy-ground hurdle winner who is improving; close third on his chase debut here (1m7f, soft); still in it at Aintree next time (2m4f, soft) when a mistake two out cost him; career-best effort latest at Newbury (2m; good); big player back up in trip. |
9/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £157.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £178.13 |
| Tricast | £2035.25 |
| Trifecta | £4151.20 |