15.00 Ascot
Good To SoftHowden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £39865
- 2m 7f 180y
- Class 1
- 13 runners
- Win time: 6m 8s
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.60
Form: 21P-43
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 6 |
1st Apr 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Mixes hurdling and chasing with some success and fine effort when third in a competitive Kempton handicap hurdle 13 days ago (2m5f); first attempt at 3m in this discipline but has won at the trip over fences; considered. |
3/1 |
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3rd 14 |
19th Mar 2022 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Fair third off this mark over hurdles at Newbury in November and won off 5lb higher over fences at Ascot in December; made mistakes when pulled up over fences at Kempton three weeks ago; he'll need a hurdling career-best if he's to come out on top in this competitive field. |
12/1 |
|
7 |
26th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Kicked off campaign with two solid runs over hurdles (including here) and showed improved form when back over fences and winning at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December; that form has been franked by the runner-up Phoenix Way and this unexposed 7yo could be a key player up 6lb. |
11/2 |
11/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: /1P4-7
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
30th Apr 2022 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
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12th 33 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Led final strides over 3m1f on soft in January 2020 on his final start over hurdles, whereas most of his seven-race chase career has been at up to 2m5f; any former impression of untapped potential as a stayer has not been backed up this term and he crashed out at the third fence on latest outing. |
66/1 |
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5 |
26th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who returned to form with good second to Annsam at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December and went one better there (2m5f, soft) last month when clear with a very solid yardstick; last time was a career best and he could have more to offer; respected up 6lb. |
9/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: /3PP-F
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
26th Jun 2022 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
in rear, unseated rider 3rd |
40/1 |
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1st 3 |
30th May 2022 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Ran his best races in these colours for Philip Hobbs at Ascot and would win this if anywhere near his best; however, he's only 1-16 as a chaser and evidently not the force of old. |
8/1 |
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6th 3 |
6th May 2022 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
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20/1
Form: 8U3-23 CD
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
23rd Feb 2022 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Smart hurdler/chaser in his prime and it was a good stable debut he made when fourth in Listed handicap chase at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in December; given the promise of that run it was disappointing he didn't show more off a lower hurdle mark next time, but that Ascot run brings him into it. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 |
20th Jan 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Long in the tooth now but was a very useful hurdler/chaser in his prime and made very respectable stable debut when fourth in Listed handicap chase at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last month; competes off 13lb lower hurdle mark today; can't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
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4th 8 |
18th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Got himself badly handicapped after winning the 2018 renewal of this race easily by 8l and his only subsequent success has come in a novice hurdle; didn't sign off for Nicky Henderson in bad form by any means in June but others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 18P-23 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Apr 2022 Good 3m 3f 208y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Placed in two valuable handicaps at start of this season (3m/3m2f, soft) and gamely won small-field event at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft) in January; well beaten in Eider Chase in February (first-time cheekpieces, retained) but still enters calculations here. |
10/1 |
|
12th 9 |
26th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Rallied very well to win over more than 3m4f at Fontwell (good to soft) four weeks ago, albeit in just a four-runner race; started the campaign with solid places in valuable events on soft at Ascot and Aintree (Becher); needs a career best but worth the go at this trip and first-time headgear. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
30th Jan 2022 Good To Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Started the season well, finishing second at Ascot (3m) and then third over the big fences at Aintree (3m2f; beaten 16l); below that level back at Ascot last time but given a break since and looks a big player over a trip he should stay fine. |
7/4 |
9/2
Form: /486/4 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Mar 2022 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Hasn't won for more than five years but has been lightly raced in recent seasons; still retains plenty of ability but broke a blood vessel on latest start and is hard to predict. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 |
23rd Feb 2022 Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Underwhelming when sixth at Ascot in December but he'd previously reappeared with a promising fourth at Bangor (3m, soft), and he bounced back with a good second at Exeter (3m, soft) ten days ago when clear with the course specialist winner; strong claims if reproducing that latest form. |
2/1 |
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2nd 4 |
13th Feb 2022 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
A bit underwhelming when sixth at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last time out in December but he'd previously finished a promising fourth at Bangor (3m, soft) following a long absence; firmly in calculations on that penultimate form, which has worked out extremely well. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: /5116- D
Last run: 372 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
23rd Apr 2022 Good 3m 4f 166y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
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14 |
16th Mar 2022 Good To Soft 3m 6f 37y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Won the big 3m5f handicap at Sandown in April 2018 and also scored there in November 2020; however, following an absence, he's been soundly beaten on both starts this winter and this 12yo would be a surprise winner today. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
5th Feb 2022 Good 3m 7f 108y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won big 3m5f handicap at Sandown in 2018 and scored there in November 2020; on a handy mark but well beaten at Ascot seven weeks ago after a year off and there's a question mark about how much ability this 12yo retains. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 20-P39 CD
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 18 |
8th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Evergreen 14yo would run every week at Ascot given the chance and again gave his all there when beaten 5l in a strong 3m handicap in February; ran well to be seventh in the 2019 Grand National but subsequent form figures away from Ascot read 208PP0P9. |
33/1 |
|
4th 5 |
19th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
14yo; has contested the last four runnings of this race, resulting in form figures of 1332; however, needs to bounce back from heavy defeats the last twice (latest here); had a third wind surgery since. |
20/1 |
|
8th 2 |
18th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Tailed off at Warwick last time but he was third over C&D the time before and has form figures of 1P13 in this very race; sure to give it his all once more but, about to turn 14, he'll probably be placed at best. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 11P-46 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
30 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Peak efforts on good or good to soft; third in the 2019 Scottish National and ran away with the 2020 Ladbrokes Trophy; favourite for last year's renewal of this race but cut out from the fifth last and, despite wind surgery, he's not seen out this season's four races either; well handicapped on peak form but a great deal would have to be taken on trust to see him recapturing that; tongue tied first time. |
25/1 |
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3rd 1 |
5th Mar 2022 Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Cut out quickly when favourite for the Grand National last April and, despite wind surgery, he's not seen out this season's three races either; although he can still go well long way and is now 9lb lower than on reappearance, it has to be discouraging that he ended up refusing on latest outing. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
18th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Hugely impressive winner of last season's Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury and ran well in last month's renewal considering he was 18lb higher; dropped back another 4lb but may still be handicapped to the hilt. |
7/1 |
13/2
Form: 347P-0
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Upped to 3m and fitted with cheekpieces for last two starts, falling early at this course then winning at Kempton (soft); back up 4lb but remains unexposed at this distance and in the headgear; shortlisted. |
13/2 |
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1st 1 |
15th Jan 2022 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Looked a real talent when winning at Newbury in November 2020 but hasn't really built on that; not beaten far in the Paddy Power on his seasonal debut but a first-fence fall at Ascot since (in cheekpieces, retained today) is no boost to confidence that he can win this. |
7/2 |
|
3 |
18th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Has flattered to deceive a few times, including in his comeback run at Cheltenham when being fresh on good ground was expected to suit him; ran okay that day in what's turning out a very hot Paddy Power Gold Cup and he's down another 3lb, but others are more solid; cheekpieces enlisted. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 934-54
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
26th Mar 2022 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
No longer the force of old but his fourth off 7lb higher at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft; good ground also suits) in November was a good effort, and this race is much easier than the major handicaps he contested on his last two appearances; dangerous to ignore. |
9/2 |
|
6th 14 |
29th Jan 2022 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Continues to drop down the weights and there were encouraging signs when he was fourth to stablemate at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) in November; may appreciate going back left-handed having jumped that way at Ascot latest, but he's back to having something to prove having been pulled up there. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
18th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Underwent wind surgery after last season never went to plan and there were signs of a return to form when fourth at Newbury (good to soft) as he would have been closer without a late mistake; that 2m6f was a new trip for him so stamina is by no means copper-bottomed, but his mark is a good one. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 1P50-P BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
30th Apr 2022 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
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3 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
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|
4 |
5th Mar 2022 Soft 3m 2f 1y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Front-runner; won at Newbury in January (second run since wind surgery) and excellent second of 16 in valuable C&D handicap ten days later, both under 10lb claimer Daire McConville; back up a further 4lb and has not sustained his form in recent campaigns but a leading player if he does so today. |
7/2 |
100/1
Form: /5036- D
Last run: 406 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
19th Jun 2022 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
mounted in chute, taken down early, prominent, jumped right 1st, went second 6th, led 8th, headed 4 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and led again run-in, kept on well final 110yds |
9/2 |
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2nd 3 |
23rd May 2022 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
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3rd 1 |
7th Jan 2022 Heavy 2m 5f 75y Class 4 |
12st 0lb
|
Well handicapped on Irish form for Gordon Elliott up to 2019 but lightly raced and regressive since, and was pulled up at Ascot last month following a long absence; plenty to prove. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £670.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £615.50 |
| Tricast | £6163.00 |
| Trifecta | £9321.00 |
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