16.30
Good To SoftMolson Coors Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4256.66
- 3m 1f 107y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.10
Form: 5366-1
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Immediate impact for this yard when a convincing winner at Hexham (3m) in May and followed up off 8lb higher here (about 3m1f, also good) three weeks later; pulled up in two subsequent starts here over the summer, after which he had wind surgery; has some soft-ground form and won't mind if this turns into a test. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Started off for James Moffatt with two good-ground wins in May, the latter over C&D; ran as though something was amiss here three weeks ago but could still have more improvement to come for new stable if quickly back on song; cheekpieces (worn twice in 2024) are given another whirl. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
2-2 since joining James Moffatt, latest win over C&D last month (good); up another 7lb (15lb rise in total) but should go well again. |
5/2 |
10/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: P63/6- D
Last run: 352 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Form of October 2024's Hereford chase debut win (3m1f, good) has been consolidated rather than improved upon; fair record after long absences but realistically needs the wind surgery since last seen to elicit improvement. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
5th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Scored at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October and ended last season with a pretty good third over that C&D; not always one to rely upon heavily but enters calculations. |
5/1 |
25/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 6P4PP- CD
Last run: 216 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Ran a big race from the front when close fourth at Cartmel (3m1f, good) in July and is also suited by this C&D, but he has often looked unenthusiastic over the last couple of years and it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood today. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Dual C&D winner (including this race in 2024); good third to Halfway House over C&D in May, after a break, but pulled up after looking reluctant (not for the first time) at Hexham last month and comes with risk. |
12/1 |
9/2
Form: 54P62-
Last run: 214 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
1-25 strike-rate; runner-up to Burgundy Man over C&D (soft) last October; underwhelming in two starts this year, beaten 47l at Downpatrick (3m, good) 19 days ago; blinkers are now added. |
7/1 |
|
10th 8 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 150y |
10st 11lb |
Sole win came over C&D last year off 3lb lower; was hit and miss since but can improve from recent comeback at Cartmel when beaten 15l; a player. |
3/1 |
|
4th 3 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Had a below-par Defence Witness behind when a C&D third off today's mark last June, and belatedly off the mark next time out back in Ireland; can go well after a break without necessarily being able to threaten a win. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 3873-5
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 2y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Sole Flat win (31 attempts) was debut in 2020; had two hurdle wins (2m5f and 2m4f) in 2025 and there have been bits of chase form in recent months; visor returning instead of blinkers might possibly help, but there are more likely candidates. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Flat/hurdles winner; ran encouragingly on his return to chasing but has failed to back up that effort in two starts since, taking record in this sphere to 0-8; admittedly well treated on best form. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Posted best effort for these connections when third at Sedgefield in April (2m5f, good), before appearing to find it harder work last time; mixed record over stayers' trips, and would appreciate the ground drying out. |
10/1 |
9/2
Form: 21272- C BF
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Justified favouritism over 2m5f on this card last year (good to soft), and added a Catterick stayers' event in the winter, both off 4lb lower; all wins on good to soft and soft but last month's Sedgefield second on good was the equal of his peak soft-ground form; chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
10th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Point, bumper and dual chase winner at up to 3m1f, all on slow ground; below par at Kelso latest (2m5f, good to soft); on a competitive mark if bouncing back but will need to produce better than he has previously done on good going. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 21P9P/ D
Last run: 436 days
W: 10st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
2nd Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Bettered a disappointing stable debut when clear second to progressive rival over C&D (good) in June; effectively 2lb lower today but well beaten all three starts since and needs to bounce back again. |
20/1 |
|
5th 4 |
14th Sep 2026 Good 3m 2f 59y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Well handicapped on old form for Sam England and proved he retains ability when second at Hexham (3m, good) in June, his second run after a long absence; well beaten twice since, though, and needs to bounce back again. |
14/1 |
150/1
Form: P86FP-
Last run: 148 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole win in 23 attempts over fences came at Stratford (3m4f, good to soft) in April 2024 and he's been largely underwhelming since; 8lb out of the weights and others have more obvious claims. |
100/1 |
|
9th 11 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
His last two starts were better than his first two this year, but he still needs much more and is 5lb out of the handicap. |
100/1 |
|
6th 8 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole win in 68 career starts did at least come over fences but he's not in much form and 10lb out of the weights. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: 5PPP4-
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Partial revival on chase debut here (3m, good) in April but she did not shine at Cartmel one month later; has plenty of form to make this look an attractive mark but there are doubts on this return to hurdling. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Back on track to a certain extent when fourth switched to fences at Perth latest (3m, good), shaping as if further still is required; longer trip all to the good and is now 20lb lower than this time last year. |
16/1 |
|
4th 10 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Won twice over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season; has fared less well for new yard and, having been pulled up wearing headgear on last three starts, has plenty to prove on her chase debut (no headgear this time). |
66/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.53 |
| Tricast | £122.24 |
| Trifecta | £86.40 |
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