15:45 Aintree
Good To SoftJewson St Helens Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £8977.7
- 1m 7f 176y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.40
Form: 22688- BF
Last run: 193 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
Acts on soft; 0-7 over hurdles but clear when he fell at final flight in November and runner-up next two starts; contested a top handicap and Grade 1 Cheltenham race before coming up short when favourite in a 2m4f Cheltenham handicap in April, when it looked as if this drop back in trip could help; makes chase debut and remains of serious interest for in-form stable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Comfortable win on chase debut at Aintree (2m, good to soft) in October and went close there (2m, soft) three weeks ago, when well clear of the third; up 6lb for last time but could still have more to offer; key player. |
5/4 |
|
2nd 1 |
11th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
Winless over hurdles but he shaped well on several occasions; immediately took his form to a higher level when easily winning five-runner novice handicap over C&D (good to soft; handles soft) on chasing debut two weeks ago, jumping well and clear from two out; a 10lb rise looks fully deserved and he may follow up. |
13/8 |
|
1st 4 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Acts on soft; 0-7 over hurdles but clear when he fell at final flight in November and runner-up next two starts; contested a top handicap and Grade 1 Cheltenham race before coming up short when favourite in a 2m4f Cheltenham handicap in April, when it looked as if this drop back in trip could help; makes chase debut and remains of serious interest for in-form stable. |
4/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1227-2 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
Found Grade 2 novice race too hot on final start last term but promising before that and straight back to his best this season when second of five to Chapel Green on handicap/chase debut at Hexham; acts on soft and heavy; looks capable of winning a race off this unchanged mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, led before omitted 2 out, soon went clear |
2/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Found Grade 2 novice race too hot on final start last term but promising before that and straight back to his best this season when second of five to Chapel Green on handicap/chase debut at Hexham; acts on soft and heavy; looks capable of winning a race off this unchanged mark. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: /80P6-
Last run: 193 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
Placed on testing ground in two Grade 1 hurdle races for 4yos in France, also a close third in his only appearance over their fences; had wind surgery last September and made a quiet start for this yard in four handicap hurdles last term; dropped 18lb since British debut and this trainer's first runner since the spring needs a close look if strong in the betting.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
20th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakened approaching last |
3/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Placed on testing ground in two Grade 1 hurdle races for 4yos in France, also a close third in his only appearance over their fences; had wind surgery last September and made a quiet start for this yard in four handicap hurdles last term; dropped 18lb since British debut and this trainer's first runner since the spring needs a close look if strong in the betting. |
14/1 |
|
6th 1 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Placed in Grade 1s when trained in France; it's been a quiet start for this yard and all his form is on soft or heavy ground, so he has questions to answer on a few counts this afternoon. |
33/1 |
13/8
Form: 1205-2 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
Useful hurdler, first tongue tied when fifth in Grade 1 novice race here in April; had wind surgery before a satisfactory chasing debut in three-runner race at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; rain no worry; bold show is likely.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
pressed leader, led 5th, went well clear from 4 out, hit 3 out, finished tired and alone |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
walked over |
|
|
4th 1 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Useful hurdler, first tongue tied when fifth in Grade 1 novice race here in April; had wind surgery before a satisfactory chasing debut in three-runner race at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; rain no worry; bold show is likely. |
13/8 |
7/2
Form: 1042-1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
Didn't progress as novice hurdler but took a step forward to win from General Officer in five-runner handicap at Hexham (2m, soft) on this month's chase/seasonal debut; up 6lb today and that includes 3lb out of the handicap but there was plenty to like in that display and he can improve again.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
29th Nov 2023 Soft 1m 7f 36y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Didn't progress as novice hurdler but took a step forward to win five-runner handicap at Hexham (2m, soft) on last month's chase and seasonal debut; never going when a remote last of five at Aintree since, though. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Didn't progress as novice hurdler but took a step forward to win from General Officer in five-runner handicap at Hexham (2m, soft) on this month's chase/seasonal debut; up 6lb today and that includes 3lb out of the handicap but there was plenty to like in that display and he can improve again. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
6th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
jumped well, in touch with leaders, pushed along to lead before last, edged left run-in, kept on well, always doing enough |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £100.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.10 |
| Trifecta | £564.00 |
Selections
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Chapel GreenD Express:
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