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SoftIt Pays To Buy Irish Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 1f 43y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 13-243 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has three wins over fences but after finishing last of four at Hereford last month, he exploited a lower hurdles mark when successful at Wincanton (1m7f, good) 12 days ago; needs to use that momentum back over the larger obstacles. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Better known as a chaser now but was third in a better race than this when reverting to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy; also suited by good) last month, and subsequent 32l defeat over fences came in a good-quality contest; must be considered. |
3/1 |
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4th 4 |
7th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Seven wins in all, most recently at Market Rasen and Ludlow this time last year; didn't shape too badly over hurdles at Warwick (jumped right) last time, and this return to fences on a right-handed track should suit him; not ruled out. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: P311-6 D
Last run: 107 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Record of 2-2 over C&D (good) includes a neck success off 1lb higher last April; failed to get home over 2m3f on soft ground here last month on return from a break; respected back down in trip. |
7/2 |
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3rd 3 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
2-2 over fences here, albeit at 2m; has been off another four months since his Cheltenham reappearance in November, while stamina is another question mark. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 31-514
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Landed his third success over fences at Ludlow (2m, good) last month after his challenger fell at the last obstacle; up 7lb but still on the upgrade and should not be far away. |
11/4 |
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1st 3 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 212y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
1-1 here, that win coming over C&D (good; 18-1) in November on his penultimate start; not beaten far when fourth of six at Doncaster (also about 2m, good to soft) the following month and he's another who is firmly in calculations. |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 52-638 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 1lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Dual winner over fences but last success was three years ago; his mark continues to fall but he doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
12/1 |
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8th 9 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 67y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he was an encouraging third at Bangor in November following a break; however, this inconsistent 12yo is winless since March 2023 and others arrive with more pressing claims. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 825514 BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Doesn't always settle but his recent hurdles form features a comfortable win at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft); ran creditably at Catterick last time; possibilities, provided he takes well to fences. |
7/2 |
Verdict
The 10yo BALLYBREEZE is in calmer waters than at Cheltenham in November and he’s won after a break in the past. The danger could be chasing debutant Kelijoe who has been progressing well over hurdles. Homme d’Un Soir is not without hope of repeating his victory in this 12 months ago.[Alistair Jones]