15:35 Stratford
Good To SoftJ.H. Rowe Memorial Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4039.96
- 2m 6f 125y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.60
- Place: £1.30
Form: P34-11
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 96
Maiden hurdler but now 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; 6lb rise isn't the end of the world; won a 3m point, so stamina shouldn't be an issue.
Place /
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Distance / Class |
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1st 7 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Maiden hurdler but now 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; 6lb rise isn't the end of the world; won a 3m point, so stamina shouldn't be an issue. |
7/2 |
1st 7 |
10th Oct 2024 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
held up in rear, in touch with leaders going easily 11th |
13/8 |
8 |
3rd Oct 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Irish point winner; placed just once in six starts under rules; others hold stronger claims on her chase debut. |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 5813-4
Last run: 176 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Beaten 14l and 20l in his two handicap chases (tried in cheekpieces) after winning by a clear margin at Exeter (2m3f, heavy); it could be that he needs the mud but he retains some potential.
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2nd 10 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Beaten 14l and 20l in his two handicap chases (tried in cheekpieces) after winning by a clear margin at Exeter (2m3f, heavy); it could be that he needs the mud but he retains some potential. |
16/1 |
4th 3 |
8th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Kept on dourly to win by 22l on chasing debut at Exeter (2m3f, heavy) in March and also ran well when third in better race than this here (2m5f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; looks well worth a crack at today's trip and probably still has potential over fences; good chance. |
11/4 |
3rd 7 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
prominent, went second but jumped right from 8th, lost second when weakened run-in |
7/4 |
11/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5P5621
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 94
Has built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start; a 6lb rise is softened by the runner-up winning since.
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 8 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start; a 6lb rise is softened by the runner-up winning since. |
11/2 |
1st 5 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Travelled well for long way on first two starts for Tom Ellis (2m4f/2m1f, good) and was second to a progressive subsequent winner at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month; seems versatile ground-wise; high on the list. |
9/2 |
2nd 2 |
30th Aug 2024 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Left Dan Skelton after disappointing chase debut in May but travelled well for long way on first two starts for Tom Ellis (2m4f/2m1f, good) and is not yet fully exposed; possible if stamina holds out over new trip. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £8.40
Form: 5213U- CD
Last run: 200 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 102
Into the veteran stage but was bang in form back in the spring and would have taken some beating at Hereford last time (3m1f, good to soft) had he not departed two out; lacks a recent run but hard to rule out.
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Distance / Class |
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4th 5 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Into the veteran stage but was bang in form back in the spring and would have taken some beating at Hereford last time (3m1f, good to soft) had he not departed two out; lacks a recent run but hard to rule out. |
10/1 |
4 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
In-form veteran who regained the winning thread at Stratford (2m6f, heavy) then stayed on for third at Taunton (2m7f, soft) later in March; defied higher marks in his younger days; not ruled out. |
4/1 |
10 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
13/2
Form: 3512-1
Last run: 177 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 104
On the upgrade earlier this year, readily winning a 3m handicap chase at Exeter (heavy) and two runs later adding a Hereford handicap hurdle for mares in early May (3m1f, good; never in much doubt); up 10lb since last time but this is only her third chase start.
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 2 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
On the upgrade earlier this year, readily winning a 3m handicap chase at Exeter (heavy) and two runs later adding a Hereford handicap hurdle for mares in early May (3m1f, good; never in much doubt); up 10lb since last time but this is only her third chase start. |
13/2 |
1st 5 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Had a few goes in handicap hurdles/chase before a clear winner over fences at Exeter (3m, heavy) in April; bumped into one back hurdling off the same mark there (good) since but hurdle mark up just 4lb (raised 10lb over fences); likely to go well again. |
7/4 |
2nd 14 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Got off the mark at the tenth attempt here (3m, heavy) when a wide-margin winner in a mares' chase latest; well treated if transferring that ability back to this sphere but that is far from certain. |
100/30 |
14/1
Form: 13620- D
Last run: 195 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
First and third in two of his first three handicap hurdles before losing his way; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser.
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6th 11 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
First and third in two of his first three handicap hurdles before losing his way; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser. |
14/1 |
10th 11 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Raced prominently when a C&D winner (good to soft) off 3lb lower in November; respectable effort to be third at Aintree (3m, heavy) next time; below that level twice since, including when second at Wincanton latest; interesting back here with claimer assigned. |
5/1 |
2nd 7 |
7th Mar 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 150y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Came good at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) in November, his second handicap, and subsequent Aintree third (3m, heavy) was very respectable; below form after jumping left throughout at Hereford in January but can pose a potent threat if he kicks that habit here. |
4/1 |
33/1
Form: 47-435
Last run: 106 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) three months ago; in the mix.
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7th 9 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) three months ago; in the mix. |
33/1 |
5th 1 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Respectable over hurdles since stepping up in trip, keeping on at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; beaten 8l) five weeks ago; runner-up on sole point appearance (3m; October 2022); makes rules chasing debut at a realistic level; one to consider. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: /8242/
Last run: 1061 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 102
In 2021 he was twice runner-up in 3m handicap chases off slightly higher marks for Nigel Twiston-Davies; has since gone 4-6 in points and, despite his absence, this 8yo could easily have a big run in him.
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Distance / Class |
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Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8th 4 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
In 2021 he was twice runner-up in 3m handicap chases off slightly higher marks for Nigel Twiston-Davies; has since gone 4-6 in points and, despite his absence, this 8yo could easily have a big run in him. |
9/1 |
2nd 6 |
5th Dec 2021 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
0-7 under rules but he has made the frame on both his chase starts, not beaten far when fourth under Eddie Edge at Exeter (3m, soft) last time; may not have reached his ceiling just yet, and one of the likelier contenders. |
13/2 |
4th 4 |
10th Nov 2021 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Low-mileage 5yo; still looked green but shaped quite well when second of eight in handicap at Fakenham (3m, good) on chasing debut, keeping on when blundering two out; open to improvement and high on the list. |
3/1 |
66/1
Form: 0-2980
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 69
Safely held since an improved second over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights.
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Distance / Class |
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9th 16 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Safely held since an improved second over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights. |
66/1 |
12th 12 |
11th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held twice since; others look stronger. |
25/1 |
8th 11 |
18th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held since; 8lb wrong here; others look much stronger. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 7731P- D
Last run: 240 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
It was his handicap debut over hurdles and just second run in this headgear combination when winning over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy) in February; pulled up next time but still only a 6yo and has potential for chasing.
Place /
No / Draw |
Date /
Going /
Distance / Class |
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Course Horse +
Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
It was his handicap debut over hurdles and just second run in this headgear combination when winning over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy) in February; pulled up next time but still only a 6yo and has potential for chasing. |
12/1 |
5 |
5th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
He was making his handicap debut and just his second run in this headgear combination when keeping on best to win over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy); 6lb rise seems fair when the front two were clear; should have more to offer over this longer trip. |
9/2 |
1st 4 |
14th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
prominent on outer |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: /9567- CD
Last run: 298 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; returns off a much reduced mark with a visor added (wore cheekpieces last three starts) but too risky.
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3 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; returns off a much reduced mark with a visor added (wore cheekpieces last three starts) but too risky. |
20/1 |
7th 1 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
His second at Kempton last January remains his only effort of note from last ten appearances; there are no obvious signs that he's about to exploit this much reduced mark. |
20/1 |
6th 7 |
15th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 115y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Runner-up at Kempton in January and he's tumbled down the weights subsequently, but for good reason in view of some disappointing form. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 4U64-P BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
Failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles but he was 2-3 in points and made a bad mid-race mistake when a pulled-up favourite on his chase debut at Exeter last week; can be given another chance.
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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6 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles but he was 2-3 in points and made a bad mid-race mistake when a pulled-up favourite on his chase debut at Exeter last week; can be given another chance. |
6/1 |
2 |
22nd Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
2-3 in points but failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles with the pick of those an 11l fourth of nine in a 2m maiden here in April; likely type to improve for this switch to fences on handicap debut with Harry Cobden an interesting booking. |
11/4 |
4th 5 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-3 in points but he's yet to fire over hurdles; drops in trip this afternoon and likely to progress once eligible for handicaps. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 082332
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest; an infrequent winner with a Flat background and others are open to greater improvement.
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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12 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest; an infrequent winner with a Flat background and others are open to greater improvement. |
14/1 |
2nd 5 |
13th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
in touch with leaders early, prominent 3rd |
7/2 |
3rd 7 |
24th Sep 2024 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
held up in rear, struggling 10th, still plenty to do 4 out, rallied and headway from 3 out, keeping on last, went third final 110yds, nearest finish |
9/2 |
50/1
Form: 2U40-P
Last run: 162 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Low-mileage chasing debutant and only a 5yo, but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate.
Place /
No / Draw |
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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13 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Low-mileage chasing debutant and only a 5yo, but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate. |
50/1 |
3 |
22nd May 2024 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Best effort came on stable/hurdles debut at Huntingdon (2m3f maiden) where he was held in third when falling at the last; modest since, including when beaten 23l (tenth of 13) at Chepstow six weeks ago; easing mark for first attempt at 3m+. |
16/1 |
10th 4 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Eventually beaten about 38l when fourth of 13 on handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, soft) five weeks ago but ran well for a long way there and may benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 2P3P-1
Last run: 166 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May (good to soft) when the front three were clear; this looks deeper on first start since but he's only 3lb higher.
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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14 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May (good to soft) when the front three were clear; this looks deeper on first start since but he's only 3lb higher. |
10/1 |
1st 7 |
18th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
0-16 as a chaser but his two non-completions for this yard came on heavy/soft ground and has run well otherwise on good and good to soft; well treated on his close second at Ludlow (3m) in November and his hurdle win came off 3lb higher at this track; dangerous if he can bounce back. |
10/1 |
40/1
Form: /P336-
Last run: 198 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 87
Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring; this drier ground could be an issue.
Place /
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Date /
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Distance / Class |
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Verdict | Starting price |
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15 |
31st Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring; this drier ground could be an issue. |
40/1 |
6th 4 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Lightly raced hurdler and, following a wind operation, she was a 13l third over 3m at Exeter on chase debut; ended up tailed off back over the same C&D last week but was running well until a late mistake and then eased; not ruled out with assured stamina an asset here. |
8/1 |
3rd 5 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Pulled up over hurdles when 100-1 for stable debut in November but, following a wind op, fared considerably better when third over C&D (soft) on last month's chasing debut; 2lb lower today and a major player if the first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
9/2 |
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Exacta | £735.00 |
Straight Forecast | £470.00 |
Tricast | £1918.50 |
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