20.50
GoodThatchers Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5016.95
- 3m 1f 170y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.00
- Place: £3.00
Form: 14-3P3 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four-time chase winner on good ground this year (2m7f-3m1f); current mark is probably not beyond him but he needs to bounce back from two lesser efforts last month. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Four good-ground chase wins this year, the latest from the front at Worcester (2m7f) last month; didn't fire at Perth a fortnight ago, though, and needs to kick on again to overcome this mark. |
13/2 |
|
6th 4 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Made all for clearcut success at Worcester (2m7f,) last month and has now won four good-ground chases this year; should also be suited by this right-handed track but latest 6lb rise might leave him vulnerable. |
11/4 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 32/63- CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Four-time chase winner who went close over C&D in June on third run back from a long absence, before tailing off behind My Girl Katie here last month; a player if that is forgiven, with promising Rian Corcoran booked. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
The last of four chase wins was in August 2024; she's building some momentum after a long absence having pushed Edgewell close over C&D a month ago; that was under a 10lb claimer but she has to be considered. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time chase winner (once over C&D); soundly beaten over hurdles in February, after a long absence, and didn't achieve much when third of four at Fakenham (2m7f, good) in April; reverts to chasing on a good mark but her current ability is hard to gauge. |
12/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: /5584-
Last run: 123 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Well beaten all four hurdle/chase runs since returning from long absence for new stable last September but has slipped to a basement mark and might appreciate getting away from soft/heavy ground; dangerous to ignore. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
20th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Has won over fences but two disappointing runs after an absence included a heavy defeat behind Esperti and his struggles continued back over hurdles here last month; has dropped to a good mark but with questions to answer now. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten on stable debut in September but that came after a long absence and he's well handicapped on old form for Tim Easterby; gained both wins on good to soft ground but can handle soft; market may guide. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 5334-3 CD
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole success in 31 attempts under rules came over C&D in July last year but he's lacked consistency since and, following a promising fourth here in June, finished 19l behind My Girl Katie over C&D the following month; has claims on his best form but comes with risks. |
10/1 |
|
5th 8 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Sole career success came in this race 12 months ago and a recent close fourth here behind Edgewell should have teed him up for his defence; nothing wrong with his mark for all that he's 1lb wrong. |
4/1 |
|
4th 8 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Has modest 1-29 strike-rate under rules but the win was gained over C&D (last summer) and last month's reappearance run was much more encouraging than his eventual 78l defeat suggests; each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 2346P- CD
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Novice handicap chase winner but he wasn't the most consistent for Christian Williams; makes a quick return having signed off for that yard with fair second at Stratford (about 3m3f, good to firm) last Thursday; would probably welcome rain turning this into a stamina test and a popular win for his new owner can't be ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Last season ended on a low note, as he wasn't in much form before pulling up here in April behind Yes And Yes; the cheekpieces returned for his June run and he perhaps went off too hard having been clear at one stage (often front runs); has wellbeing issues to address, but he's on a handy mark and Jack Tudor is back aboard replacing a 7lb claimer (up top last three races). |
9/2 |
|
5th 4 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Ended last season with three poor runs but is now 3lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in cheekpieces just over a year ago and might be boosted by the returning headgear. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 6276-4 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Largely disappointing since winning at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October and found no immediate benefit from wind surgery when a 27l fourth of six at Fontwell (3m2f, good) a fortnight ago; entitled to improve for that but has something to prove at present. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Now 3lb lower than for narrow win at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October but largely disappointing since; reportedly made respiratory noise when well beaten at Newton Abbot in June and was given wind op during subsequent 75-day break; sometimes wears cheekpieces but doesn't today. |
9/2 |
|
6th 7 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from break with 36l defeat in April but last month's Fontwell fourth (3m2f, good) was more encouraging and the cheekpieces (worn for the second of last year's two chase wins) are now back on; won't mind if the ground is quicker than good; can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 5601-4 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Scored over hurdles here (2m6f, good) in April in first-time tongue-tie (retained since); didn't get home when pulled up on chase debut here (3m2f, good) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in June; may be worth another chance back down in trip. |
7/2 |
|
1 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Low-mileage mare who won over hurdles here (2m5f, good) in April; managed only fourth over 2m7f at Bangor last month but sports first-time cheekpieces today and Paul Nicholls is evidently keen to move her up in trip again and switch her to fences. |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Off the mark at the fifth attempt over hurdles when keeping on well for a 16-1 win at Newton Abbot (2m6f, good) last month; up 5lb but she responded well to a tongue-tie last time and is open to more progress at this new trip; key player. |
7/2 |
9/4
Form: 2233-U BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made the frame in final four outings last season (2m3f-2m4f, good); has failed to complete since stepping up to 3m2f this term; could go well returned to shorter. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Not yet proven over this far but made the frame on final four outings last season (2m3f-2m4f, good) and was in front before penultimate-fence unseat at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last month; must be considered. |
9/4 |
|
3 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Made the frame on final four starts last season, most recently when third of 12 here (2m3f, good) one month ago; remains on a workable mark but has stamina to prove over this much longer trip. |
5/1 |
16/1
Form: 632/F-
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Made the frame in two maiden points last month but faces tougher opposition in this first handicap chase since April 2023; fitted with first-time cheekpieces for stable debut; others look safer. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fair maiden hurdler/chaser for Peter Bowen; his latest run was when third in a Ffos Las handicap chase in April 2023; probably best watched on stable debut on return from a lengthy break. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-14 but placed six times including when 10l third of 12 over hurdles here (3m, good to soft) five weeks ago; now goes chasing and should again be thereabouts if taking to the new discipline. |
13/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £78.99 |
| Tricast | £640.73 |
| Trifecta | £1088.00 |
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