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SoftSarnau Stables Joins Barry Murphy Racing “Welsh Gold Cup” Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £9241.75
- 2m 7f 177y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.20
Form: /1-516
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
2-3 over fences, with both wins gained in four-runner 2m4f races on heavy ground; tailed off in a 3m hurdle last time but could quite plausibly have untapped potential over 3m as a chaser. |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 |
27th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
2-3 over fences this season, with both wins gained in four-runner 2m4f races on heavy ground (cheekpieces added last time); faces a different test on this return to hurdling but could have untapped potential over 3m. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Very lightly raced 8yo who returned from long absence to win four-runner Bangor handicap (2m4f, heavy) by wide margin on chasing debut just under a year ago; in contention until nearly losing his jockey at the last fence at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month, after another layoff, and may still have potential; cheekpieces added today. |
3/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2/2-17
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Needs to rebound from a disappointing run in January but returned from long absence with emphatic success at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; remains lightly raced and is a big player if back on song for this first attempt at about 3m under rules. |
11/2 |
|
7th 4 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 42y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Good second in sole start last term (chase debut) and comfortably beat the only other finisher at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance, taking overall record to 4-10; has generally progressive RPRs throughout her career and may well continue on the up; major contender. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
prominent, disputing second 4 out, kept on run-in |
5/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 4P4312 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
In good form over hurdles since swapping cheekpieces for blinkers this year and, following a win at Chepstow (2m7f, soft), reverted to chasing with clear/close second to unexposed rival here (2m3f, heavy) a fortnight ago; this race is stronger but the move back up in trip will suit; shortlisted. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
In good form over hurdles since swapping cheekpieces for blinkers this year, most recently when winning at Chepstow (2m7f, soft); reverts to chasing on a workable mark and will be fine over today's shorter trip; respected. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Very inconsistent over last year or so and tends to hit a flat spot in his races now but kept on to make the frame on both outings in blinkers last month (2m7f/2m) and seems versatile ground-wise; each-way claims. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 6-U577 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
4-7 over fences but ended 2025 with two disappointing hurdle runs and made very underwhelming return to chasing when seventh of eight at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in February; needs to turn things around. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his old chase form but this is a belated return to fences and recent hurdling exploits leave him with much to prove. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: P-P2PF C
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Inconsistent last season but wasn't beaten too far on his stable debut here before sent over 4m at Hexham; likes the mud so could do with some rain. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Very inconsistent this season but he ran okay when fifth on his stable debut at Ffos Las (3m, soft) last Monday, in the process shaping as though this marathon trip would be worth exploring; not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Seemingly back in good form when 33-1 second over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January but failed to complete his next two races for Debra Hamer (latest was over hurdles); far too inconsistent to rely upon; headgear left off today on debut for new yard. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 11519U CD
Last run: 101 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
A three-time scorer (including over C&D) last season; hinted at a revival when a never-nearer fifth over 3m4f at Taunton last month so needs considering off a slipping mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 85y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Five-time chase winne, the latest at Ffos Las (3m4f, good) off this mark in October; has been below par in three runs since but his usual cheekpieces are back on and he may appreciate this better ground. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Readily beat a stablemate in small-field marathon here (3m4f, good) in October and will be fine on today's slower ground but his two runs towards the end of last year were disappointing and he needs to have been refreshed by 101-day break. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 7/21/8
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Very lightly raced but fairly useful hurdles/chase winner for Laura Morgan in 2021/22; just two runs since back from huge absence for this yard and not totally disgraced when seventh over 3m at Ffos Las (soft) in March, prominent to three out; had wind surgery since; tongue-tie now added. |
8/1 |
|
7th 1 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made very promising start to chasing career for Laura Morgan in 2022 but, following a mammoth absence, struggled to get competitive (albeit in a good race) on last month's stable debut; sports refitted cheekpieces here; current ability very hard to gauge. |
16/1 |
4/1
Form: 82/3F2
Last run: 48 days
W: 10st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Low-mileage 8yo who fell at first fence on penultimate outing but was placed in other two chases this season, more recently when second of 16 behind progressive rival at Chepstow (2m7f, soft; refitted tongue-tie) in January; up in grade here but still a likely contender. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Low-mileage 8yo who was placed here (2m3f, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November; fell at first fence on latest outing but could still have significant potential over staying trips; high on the list. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
15th Jan 2024 Good 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Irish maiden point winner; 0-5 under rules but fair efforts in two hurdles behind respected opposition (2m3f/2m5f) before struggling in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (16-1); needs a second look at this level. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £49.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £59.25 |
| Tricast | £166.70 |
| Trifecta | £146.20 |
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