18.42
SoftSouth West Rail Solutions Ltd Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 7f 177y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 11P521 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has returned to form of late and gained his fifth chase success, at Ffos Las (3m, good) last month; there was no disgrace in finishing second to a resurgent Tommy Beau at Fakenham (3m5f, good) this month and he holds strong claims while in this form. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Revitalised 9yo who won stylishly on good ground over C&D and at Ffos Las (3m) last month; contests a much stronger race today but still needs to be taken very seriously in current mood. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
In-form 9yo who won four-runner marathon at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in pretty good style last week; also very well suited by this C&D and ground slower than good; respected under 7lb penalty. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 5P3414
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Course winner; a lot of his form is over shorter but he proved his stamina for 3m when runner-up at Ffos Las two weeks ago (good); unlikely to be far away off the same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Produced a remarkable late surge to snatch what had looked an unlikely victory at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft; blinkers removed) last month but this inconsistent 9yo tends to race lazily nowadays and got going too late when back at Fontwell a fortnight ago; other are much less risky. |
12/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: -64124 D BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Unable to justify warm favouritism when well-held fourth at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month but will appreciate this ease in grade, and the form of his breakthrough win at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) has worked out well; big player if back on song. |
6/1 |
|
4th 9 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Beaten 13l into second at Taunton latest (2m7f, heavy) but still consolidated the form of his previous C&D win there (again under Jack Stenhouse) on ground closer to today's; shortlisted despite another 3lb rise. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Relished the step back up in trip when overhauling Ted The Thief from the last over C&D (good to soft) under Jack Stenhouse last month on just his second start over fences; today's ground (which he acts on) should place even more emphasis on stamina, which promises to suit him; gets the vote. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: -FPP65
Last run: 37 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lightly raced for his age and now 12lb lower than when going close at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) at start of last year, but he's been out of form this season and needs first-time tongue-tie to aid a revival. |
20/1 |
|
5th 6 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hurdles winner over a similar trip here early in 2024, but lightly raced since; finally managed to complete at Ludlow (3m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) last month, but was still well beaten; lots to prove. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Low-mileage 8yo; beaten when falling on seasonal debut in October and pulled up on both subsequent appearances; needs a huge boost from the new cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
40/1
Form: 1-P5PP C
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Dual chase winner on slow ground (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts last term and has a lot to prove. |
14/1 |
|
5th 9 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Dual chase winner on slow ground last season (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts this term and has a lot to prove. |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: U82344
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Returned from break with two below-par runs towards the end of last season and suffered mid-race mishap on latest outing this month but he has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Last win came in December 2024 off 6lb higher; hasn't been firing on all cylinders recently but is down to a career-low mark and cannot dismiss. |
7/1 |
|
6th 11 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Returned from three-month break with respectable fourth here (2m3f, soft) in March last time and will be fine over this longer trip, but he's not really been firing on all cylinders since last summer; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 573P21 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Kept on well to win from the front at Ludlow (3m, good to soft; front pair clear) in February and remains well handicapped on best of last season's form but he's too inconsistent to rely upon heavily. |
7/1 |
|
1st 7 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Ran quite well when second (albeit well held) at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago and will be fine over today's longer trip but he's very inconsistent nowadays and it's nearly two years since his last win. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Dual chase winner who is well treated on best form; not particularly solid on his results this season, the pick at Hereford when over half the field failed to complete. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 22-3F3 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
21st Feb 2024 Soft 2m 3f 88y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Eighth foal; brother to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Bells On Sunday, closely related to useful bumper/2m hurdle winner Top Bandit, half-brother to winners Spirit Of Shankly (useful bumper and 2m-3m jumps) and Lagonda (2m7f hurdle); dam 2m1f hurdle winner; his three runs in British points don't read nearly so well; gelded since. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 69P/5/
Last run: 732 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 11 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
This season's pointing form is uninspiring; 10lb out of the weights for recent yard debut at Ffos Las but was only 12-1 and he fell mid-race; only 2lb wrong this time and could be a lively contender. |
14/1 |
|
13 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Seen only once under rules since 2021 and this season's pointing form is very uninspiring; 10lb out of the weights for this stable debut; could be considered only if lively in the betting. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Swift Jet, I Aint Your Mate, Gingerbred, Ahanaglogh
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £46.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.22 |
| Tricast | £153.23 |
| Trifecta | £210.30 |
Selections
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