17.02
Good To SoftMalcolm Group Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 7f 180y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.50
Form: 7563-2 C
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Won three over hurdles and got off the mark as chaser on resuming over fences at Perth (3m, good) three weeks ago; while a 7lb rise is not too harsh, he will need to show more improvement in this higher grade. |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Raced exclusively over hurdles since finishing second in Cartmel hunter chase on rules debut in spring 2024; caused 50-1 shock at 2025 Punchestown festival and has been placed twice in today's headgear combination here this spring (2m4f/3m2f); contender if able to transfer that form to fences. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 127y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ex-pointer; dual winner over 3m here in 2024 (good); sound run when third over 2m4f here last time; interesting contender. |
12/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 5591-2 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
He won at Perth (3m, good) in April and has produced some respectable performances since, but he was beaten nearly 10l when fourth of nine behind Upfordebate at Perth (3m, good) ten days ago and needs a bigger run today. |
3/1 |
|
4th 3 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Beat Sir Carnegie over C&D (good) in April and has continued to run well in defeat; the return of Gregor Walkingshaw's claim is welcomed; possibilities. |
6/1 |
11/2
Form: P523-1 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Comfortable winner of a Kelso hunter chase (2m7f, good) last month but was beaten fair and square by about 10l in a 3m handicap at Perth since and has only dropped 1lb. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Looked in very good nick when readily winning Kelso hunter chase (2m7f, good) for his owner-trainer last month but faces quite daunting assignment off career-high mark on this return to a handicap; now in the care of Tristan Davidson. |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Hurdle winner for Dan Skelton; placed on his last two runs in hunter chases, last time finishing third at Hexham (3m, good) where Whatdeawant was 18l in front of her in second; each-way chance. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 2P84-6 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Ran a laboured race behind Sir Carnegie here only recently, in a handicap he had won twice before; not easily recommended on the back of that. |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Four-time C&D winner, including two editions of this race; back in good nick when second here (2m4f, good; wore cheekpieces) in July and had excuse (finished lame) when pulled up over C&D soon afterwards; big player off this mark if all goes to plan. |
6/1 |
|
6 |
12th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Four-time C&D winner; returned from break with two low-key runs this spring (hurdle/chase) but may have been aided by refitted cheekpieces when running big race in defeat here (2m4f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but still on a good mark and this return to 3m is sure to suit. |
11/2 |
9/4
Form: 4301-2
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
26th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y |
11st 10lb |
Bolted up in a handicap chase at Tramore in April; good subsequent run in a handicap chase at Galway; poor run at Kilbeggan last time, but very much respected if he can be forgiven that. |
5/1 |
|
7th 5 |
21st Aug 2026 Good 3m 1f 180y |
11st 5lb |
Fortunate to win a Tramore beginners' event in April; ran well in a Market Rasen handicap before a poor run at Perth; bounced back from that when fourth in a handicap chase at Galway. |
6/1 |
|
4th 2 |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 111y |
12st 0lb |
Lucky to win a Tramore beginners' but then ran well in Market Rasen handicap; lapped at Perth and back from a break here. |
18/1 |
10/1
Form: 54255-
Last run: 56 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
4th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
By a useful sire and related to plenty of winners; runner-up in two points for Colin Bowe before making 80,000GBP at the sales in December; represents a top yard and should be capable of making her presence felt; market support would be significant. |
5/2 |
Non-runners
Muskerry Rock, Sir Carnegie
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £10.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.15 |
| Tricast | £32.34 |
| Trifecta | £29.30 |