13:50 Exeter
Good To SoftHaldon Forest Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 3m 0f 54y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
15/8 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 7164-2
Last run: 12 days
W: 12st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
Lightly raced 5yo who has been inconsistent since arriving from France but he won at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in March and came clear with a rejuvenated winner when a close second at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) on his recent reappearance; strong claims up 4lb if repeating that latest form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who has been inconsistent since arriving from France but he won at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in March and came clear with a rejuvenated winner when a close second at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) on his recent reappearance; strong claims up 4lb if repeating that latest form. |
15/8 |
|
2nd 2 |
8th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
prominent, pushed along and went clear with winner 3 out, ridden approaching last, kept on run-in, no impression towards finish |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 199y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ex-French recruit who opened his account for his current yard in 2m5f Fontwell handicap chase in March, only to disappoint when remote sixth at Exeter (3m) a fortnight ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces now with a bit to prove. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: P1F33- D
Last run: 223 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
Inconsistent last term and well beaten over C&D in April last time; however, he's just 3lb higher than when winning at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last December and reappears with his yard in fine form; contender.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Inconsistent last term and well beaten over C&D in April last time; however, he's just 3lb higher than when winning at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last December and reappears with his yard in fine form; contender. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won over 3m1f at Wincanton on Boxing Day and ran another solid race back there last month; looks have to nothing in hand off his current mark but unlikely to be far away if holding his form. |
8/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.10
Form: 948P-2
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
Improved upon his hurdling form when a clear runner-up on chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; he's not bred for this sort of trip but his performance last time suggests it may be within range, and this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress over fences.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Improved upon his hurdling form when a clear runner-up on chase debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago; he's not bred for this sort of trip but his performance last time suggests it may be within range, and this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress over fences. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Seemed to have some issues over hurdles last season and was well beaten in both handicaps but there was significant promise in his keeping-on fourth at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last November; could have a say if all goes to plan on this chasing debut. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
27th Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Showed clear promise in his first bumper and also in his second run over hurdles but his form has been mixed and he was tailed off on his handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in December; has questions to answer after another break and others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 3177-4 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
5yo whose sole hurdle win came over 2m here in January (on heavy ground); unraced beyond 2m4f but there's some stamina in his pedigree and the way he kept on for fourth of six over 2m3f here (good to soft) on last month's chase debut suggests today's trip is worth a go; interesting.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
5yo whose sole hurdle win came over 2m here in January (on heavy ground); unraced beyond 2m4f but there's some stamina in his pedigree and the way he kept on for fourth of six over 2m3f here (good to soft) on last month's chase debut suggests today's trip is worth a go; interesting. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, no chance but kept on run-in |
7/1 |
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Ran well on good to soft ground in first two handicaps then won on heavy at Ffos Las in January; only 3lb higher here but below form upped to 2m4f on good ground last month and could probably use some rain. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 1612-4 C
Last run: 187 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
Absent since below-par run at Newton Abbot in May but a break may have helped and he won twice at Taunton (2m7f, good/good to soft) last season, improving for the step up in trip; has run well here on heavy ground and this 7yo could have more to offer this term; possible player.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Absent since below-par run at Newton Abbot in May but a break may have helped and he won twice at Taunton (2m7f, good/good to soft) last season, improving for the step up in trip; has run well here on heavy ground and this 7yo could have more to offer this term; possible player. |
9/2 |
|
4th 2 |
17th May 2023 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
towards rear, mistake 3rd, in touch with leaders after 6th |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
27th Apr 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
7yo who improved his chase record to 3-8 when forging clear in a C&D handicap (good to soft) two weeks ago; 8b higher on this step back up in grade but he still looks on a workable mark and has striking form figures of 24211 at Taunton; shortlisted. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: PP2P7- C
Last run: 206 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Three-time course winner who was runner-up at Chepstow in February but he struggled otherwise last season (including here) and this 12yo is 6lb out of the handicap today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Three-time course winner who was runner-up at Chepstow in February but he struggled otherwise last season (including here) and this 12yo is 6lb out of the handicap today. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
15th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Winless for over two years and he arrives on the back of two poor efforts at Chepstow; 6lb out of the handicap too so others much preferred. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 45P4P-
Last run: 223 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
Ex-Irish 10yo who is on a much-reduced mark; reappears having had wind surgery and he showed some spark in March, but it was a patchy campaign otherwise and others are more compelling.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo who is on a much-reduced mark; reappears having had wind surgery and he showed some spark in March, but it was a patchy campaign otherwise and others are more compelling. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
11th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo who is still seeking first win over fences but he stopped the rot with a respectable fourth at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) when the cheekpieces returned; whether he'll back that up remains to be seen, however. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ex-Irish 10yo who is still seeking first win over fences and has regressive results for new yard this season; others preferred. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 1333-9
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
Won at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January and there's some stamina in this 6yo's pedigree; he may have needed his recent reappearance at Warwick (2m4f) but was tailed off, and also wasn't at his best on his final two outings last season (2m3f/2m5f); others have less to prove.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Won at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January and there's some stamina in this 6yo's pedigree; he may have needed his recent reappearance at Warwick (2m4f) but was tailed off, and also wasn't at his best on his final two outings last season (2m3f/2m5f); others have less to prove. |
25/1 |
|
9th 14 |
7th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to form with front-running win at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January and gave another good account when third of 15 there (2m3f, soft) in March; 5lb out of the weights for this seasonal debut but not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
2nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 8y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to form with front-running win at Chepstow (2m, soft) in January and gave another good account when third of 15 there (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago, but has a lot more on his plate from 5lb out of the weights in this higher-grade race. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 234-64
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 101
Lightly raced 6yo who is well treated on last season's hurdle form and built upon her chase debut run when fourth at Hereford a fortnight ago; she could be gradually getting the hang of things over fences but she was beaten 15l last time and certainly needs to take another step forward today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who is well treated on last season's hurdle form and built upon her chase debut run when fourth at Hereford a fortnight ago; she could be gradually getting the hang of things over fences but she was beaten 15l last time and certainly needs to take another step forward today. |
12/1 |
|
4th 7 |
6th Nov 2023 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
prominent, outpaced and lost position 4 out, no impression after 3 out |
8/1 |
|
6th 9 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, slow jump 5 out, outpaced and dropped to rear 4 out, weakened before 3 out, tailed off |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 266153 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 112
Made it two wins for the season when scoring at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August; however, this inconsistent sort has been well beaten the next twice (hurdles/fences) and today's slow ground may not be ideal, with his last three wins having come on good going.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Made it two wins for the season when scoring at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August; however, this inconsistent sort has been well beaten the next twice (hurdles/fences) and today's slow ground may not be ideal, with his last three wins having come on good going. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
6th Oct 2023 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, dropped to last but in touch with leaders after 4th |
100/30 |
10/1
Form: 8/254/
Last run: 1096 days
W: 11st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 109
Cork bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles in Ireland (albeit without winning); has a huge absence to defy on his chase debut (unraced since changing hands for 20,000euros in February 2021) but he's been given a chance by the handicapper; market check advised (one of two for yard).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
20th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Cork bumper winner who showed promise over hurdles in Ireland (albeit without winning); has a huge absence to defy on his chase debut (unraced since changing hands for 20,000euros in February 2021) but he's been given a chance by the handicapper; market check advised (one of two for yard). |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £238.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £347.40 |
| Tricast | £1435.50 |
| Trifecta | £1536.00 |
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