December 21 / 14.48 Hereford

14.48

Good To Soft

Book Your Fishing Trips With DragonBet Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 0f 8y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 8/3-53

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced since winning point debut in March 2022 but displayed significant promise on all three hurdling starts and is open to considerable improvement on this chase/handicap debut; interesting.
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5th

1

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:05 Southwell

Salt Rock

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 9th, no impression after 4 out

9/4

1st

4

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Salt Rock

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Low-mileage 7yo who started career with an impressive point win (2m4f); duly proved suited by the switch to chasing at Hereford (2m; handicap debut) most recently and should build on that success; respected.

5/2

1st

4

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Salt Rock

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

in touch with leaders, headway before 4 out

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 14-711 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
2-3 since switched to fences this season, the latter win gained over C&D (good to soft) last month; that form was recently given a good boost by the runner-up and this fellow could still be on the upgrade.
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6th

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 12y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

Paddy In The Caddy

12st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

A three-time 2m chase winner last season but he's offered precious little this term, tried in blinkers when pulled up on his last two runs at Ludlow and Exeter either side of Christmas; his mark is plummeting but it's still easy to look elsewhere.

14/1

9th

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Paddy In The Caddy

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

3-8 over fences, the latest win gained gamely from the front at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in March; ended last season with two lesser efforts, though, and current mark probably demands a career best.

12/1

9th

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Paddy In The Caddy

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

3-8 over fences, the latest win gained gamely from the front at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) in March; ended last season with two lesser efforts, though, and current mark probably demands a career best.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2223-

Last run: 244 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who was placed on all three hurdling starts last season, most recently when third of 12 on handicap debut at Stratford (2m2f, good to soft) in April; had wind op during eight-month break; could have a good future over fences.
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1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Largy Force

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive mare who has form figures of 21212 since joining Olly Murphy; edged out by a next-time-out winner (pair 19l clear) at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) last time and still looks well treated after a 3lb nudge.

5/4

2nd

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Largy Force

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive mare who has form figures of 2121 since joining Olly Murphy and she kept on well to beat a clear second at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; this is a different test at this new trip but she has quite a bit of stamina in pedigree and still looks on a workable mark; respected.

7/2

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Largy Force

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in December before close second in warm mares' handicap at Windsor (2m4f, soft); drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.

11/4

Form: 227111 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 12st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Bang-in-form 8yo who completed hat-trick with comfortable success at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) on Wednesday; carries 7lb penalty in a more competitive race here but is also very well suited by this C&D; major player.
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1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Famoso

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Six-time chase winner whose form dipped in May/June and he fared little better over hurdles three weeks ago; should be sharper for that now back over fences but needs to find some spark.

25/1

1

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Famoso

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Six-time chase winner (once here); competes off lower mark on this rare hurdling start but was not firing on all cylinders when last seen in the spring and needs to have been refreshed by three-month break.

16/1

Form: 575441 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Veteran who returned to form with clearcut success at Southwell (2m, good to soft) this month, his 11th chase win; 6lb higher in a more competitive race here, though, and not one to rely upon heavily nowadays.
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4th

4

3rd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out.

13/2

4th

4

13th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:49 Leicester

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list.

14/1

2nd

4

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:55 Huntingdon

Abaya Du Mathan

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however.

6/1

Form: 2165/6 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Lacked fluency and was tailed off on recent chasing debut; however, that was her first run since March 2023 and she's now 2lb lower than when winning over hurdles here (2m, soft) in January 2023; not ruled out.
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1st

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Fay Ce Que Voudras

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Opened her chase account at the seventh attempt when winning over C&D last month, and didn't have to improve to follow up off 4lb higher back here (2m4f, soft) a fortnight later; shoulders a 7lb penalty in her hat-trick bid, but she remains open to further progress back up in distance; strong contender.

13/8

1st

2

24th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Leicester

Fay Ce Que Voudras

10st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Stuck on well to beat the market leader (pair clear) in similar event at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) last time, opening her chase account at the seventh attempt; back up 4lb but still looks well treated, including on best hurdles form; respected.

4/5

1st

5

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Fay Ce Que Voudras

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Scored off 22lb higher over hurdles (2m, soft) in January 2023 but she's not posed a threat since then; still lightly raced in this sphere but she fell on her return to chasing two weeks ago and others are more convincing.

4/1

Form: 431-22 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both chases, more recently behind much-improved subsequent winner at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) this month; 1lb lower here and likely to make her presence felt again.
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6

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:37 Southwell

Dromlac Jury

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Hurdle winner at Ludlow (2m, soft); two decent runs over fences this season, last time finishing fourth at Warwick (2m, soft); each-way chance.

4/1

2

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

Dromlac Jury

11st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Won over hurdles (2m, soft) last March; five starts over fences and has run respectably in four of them, including when third of nine at Worcester (2m, good) on her return last month; winner was a good second at Aintree next time; respected from the same mark.

3/1

3rd

9

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Dromlac Jury

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

0-4 over fences but ran well to be third in a Cheltenham handicap for mares in April, finishing close up behind Somespring Special who recently won well at Chepstow; lurks off the lowest weight and could play a part.

7/1

Form: 34-320 D

Last run: 166 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-9 over fences and absent since a below-par run in July but made the frame in four consecutive chases (2m-2m1f) when cheekpieces were added in the spring and has claims if back on song; tongue-tie removed after one use.
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5

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 13y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Limetree Boy

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Winning hurdler who is 0-15 over fences; placed a few times, as at Windsor on New Year's Day (3m, good), but lesser performances have followed and softer ground was no excuse; cheekpieces return after trying blinkers last time.

10/1

8th

5

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Limetree Boy

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Back from a break to finish second at Windsor but that was over 3m and he fared less well at Huntingdon where soft ground was no excuse; still, always a chance that blinkers will sharpen up him and the trip shouldn't be a problem.

14/1

6th

1

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

13:30 Huntingdon

Limetree Boy

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Recent Windsor second (3m, good; pair 13l clear) was his most likeable performance since last spring; effective on slow ground and over stayers' trips, but untried over both together, and cranked back up 6lb also.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £18.39
Tricast £42.86
Trifecta £67.60

Selections

The Times:

Paddy In The Caddy

RP RATINGS:

Abaya Du Mathan

LAMBOURN:

Largy Force

The Sun:

Famoso

SPOTLIGHT:

Salt Rock

POSTDATA:

Ben Buie

Telegraph:

Paddy In The Caddy

The Guardian:

Paddy In The Caddy

Daily Mail:

Paddy In The Caddy

Daily Record:

Paddy In The Caddy

D Express:

Largy Force

The Star:

Famoso

TOPSPEED:

Abaya Du Mathan

Daily Mirror:

Abaya Du Mathan