15.55
SoftAyrshire Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £9505.8
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.30
Form: -23563 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
28 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Exploited a reduced mark to win easily in a small field at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month and he's also effective on good/good to soft ground; his yard has done very well over these fences but from out of the handicap he's running off a mark 12lb higher than last time, and needs a career best. |
20/1 |
|
1st 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Yet to win this season but put two below-par runs behind him when third at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; also suited by soft) a fortnight ago and remains on a good mark; one to consider. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Two wins in small-field chases last season and ran creditably on his first two outings this term; those, however, have been followed by two heavy defeats; well handicapped were he to revive but he's not proven beyond 2m1f. |
16/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 5-14P4 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up over fences at Kelso when last seen out having won a Carlisle handicap chase (3m, good) in October; runs over hurdles for the first time for more than two years (C&D winner in October 2023); second run after wind op. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders since scrambling home by a neck on seasonal debut at Carlisle (3m, good) in October but now 6lb below that mark, and didn't run badly when last of five finishers here (3m2f, good to soft) in March; had another wind op (his third) soon after that latest outing; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Last win was off a higher mark and he'll appreciate returning to further after chasing home a good thing over 2m4f at Ayr (soft; fine on good ground); that was a welcome return to form; definite chance if he can back it up. |
6/1 |
9/4
Form: 3-U62P
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Good second at Sandown (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well before fading into 14 third at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; however, his best form has come on soft/heavy ground and such conditions seem unlikely today. |
15/2 |
7/2
Form: 4-733P CD
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground in 2024-25 season but has been rather inconsistent and didn't offer enough when fifth of seven over C&D (good) three weeks ago to suggest he's likely to cash in on his reduced mark now. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground last season; has been rather inconsistent since wind surgery this term; has won over this trip, but perhaps better at shorter and has no easy task from 3lb out of the handicap. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
He's down to a dangerous mark and showed some spark at Haydock in December three starts ago; however, two disappointing performances have followed from this 10yo and he needs to get back on track. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: -17P1P
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Ex-Gordon Elliott; made a successful handicap chase debut for this yard at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January but up and down since, with recent thirds just okay efforts (latest in this new headgear combination when behind Breizh River); may prefer softer ground ideally. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
A winning hurdler for Gordon Elliott in Ireland, he made a successful handicap chase debut for this yard at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in January; reportedly hard to keep right, but he returned to form after three lesser efforts when third of five in returning cheekpieces (retained) over C&D (good) last month; first-time tongue-tie is also applied and he holds claims. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Easily won four-runner contest at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) on stable/chase debut in January but was probably fortunate that day and not much has gone to plan since; never competitive after early jumping errors over the big Aintree fences last month and arrives here with a bit to prove; cheekpieces refitted. |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 3011/P
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won two small-field chases (3m1f/2m7f) about two years ago but was pulled up last month, after a long absence, and might need another run or two before he's of interest again. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
On the up when last seen out in the spring of 2024, bagging a pair of handicap chases (around 3m) at Catterick and Newcastle; has a 23-month absence to overcome here but yard is among the winners so he's no forlorn hope. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.71 |
| Trifecta | £37.80 |
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