February 12 / 15.40 Wetherby

15.40

Soft

Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7657.45
  • 2m 3f 85y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: -58617

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
His first success under rules when a 7l winner at Warwick (3m, good to soft; after wind surgery) and reportedly ran too freely when disappointing on soft ground at Newbury; a hood is added here and he has competitive form at this trip.
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6th

2

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

New Order

11st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Weakened when well-beaten third at Doncaster (3m2f, soft) last month and needs to bounce back; however, he was running very well in defeat otherwise this winter (3m/3m1f, good-soft) and this C&D winner will be in the mix if back on song this afternoon.

100/30

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

New Order

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Seems to be adding some consistency to his game and has been bang there in his last three handicap chases (3m-3m1f), latterly chasing home Dartmoor Pirate here; he does look in the grip of the handicapper but he'll probably run well once more.

7/1

2nd

9

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

New Order

10st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Three wins during last season's first campaign over fences (2m3f-3m, including on soft) and this front-runner has run well to be placed on his last two starts, most recently when just outstayed over Cheltenham's stiff, extended 3m1f; today's 3m around a flat track could prove ideal.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 14-417

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Only his second run over fences and the first in this headgear combination when winning by 10l at Southwell (extended 2m4f; good to soft) and it was a competitive handicap in which he struggled at Newbury (2m6f) after a 10lb rise; could be on a tough mark but warrants respect nonetheless.
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6th

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:13 Exeter

Theformismighty

12st 6lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Held on well to exploit reduced mark in Newcastle handicap (2m7f, heavy) in January but was quickly back in the doldrums when pulled up (albeit in valuable race) at Doncaster last month; this hunter chase debut is much less competitive but it's hard to predict whether he'll warm to the task.

11/2

13

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Theformismighty

10st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Exploited what was a very good mark at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) and the front two pulled clear; raised only 3lb for that but consistent he is not; others safer.

12/1

1st

4

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Theformismighty

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Represents top southern stable and he's very well handicapped on last season's best form; could stage a revival at some point but he struggled in the autumn on his last three starts and there's also a stamina query.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 653112 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Improving when he won back-to-back handicaps at Southwell (3m, good) and Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) and perhaps failed to handle the soft ground when a remote second (last to complete) back at Southwell last time; today's conditions might be borderline but his ability is respected.
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4

27th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:05 Southwell

Stringtoyourbow

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

took keen hold, led, fell heavily 2nd

5/2

Form: -15323

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
His sole win five over fences came in a three-runner handicap but he's dropped back down the weights and latest Haydock run was quite encouraging; he's not ruled out.
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20

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Kilta

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Mostly chasing in the last year but was second to Blue Hop reverting to hurdles at Wetherby last time; needs more.

18/1

20

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Kilta

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Mostly chasing in the last year but was second to Blue Hop reverting to hurdles at Wetherby last time; needs more.

18/1

2nd

11

28th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:32 Wetherby

Kilta

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sam England

Won over hurdles at Southwell last March and fences at Cartmel last May; has dropped to a dangerous mark but he's been inconsistent over fences since that last win; reverts to hurdles and others are more compelling.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1P2/6- D

Last run: 474 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Absent since a remote finish on his chase debut at Cheltenham in October 2023; he was a dual novice hurdle winner the season before (2m5f/3m) and also placed in a Doncaster Grade 2 (3m, good); potentially well handicapped if as good as he was; the betting could be enlightening.
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2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Hurricane Bay

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Well below best last season but exploited some help from the handicapper when winning in pretty good style at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) this month; even after a 5lb rise, he's still 5lb lower than when winning this race in 2025; good chance.

7/4

1st

2

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Hurricane Bay

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Well handicapped if judged on his two good-ground wins in cheekpieces last spring (2m7f/2m5f) but has been well below best (in various headgear) in recent months; ran well for a long way before weakening quickly at Market Rasen (3m, good) last time and might benefit from this drop back in trip but others have much less to prove.

10/1

5th

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Hurricane Bay

12st 0lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: Lucy Wadham

Well handicapped if judged on his two good-ground wins in cheekpieces last spring (2m7f/2m5f) but has been out of form (in various headgear) in recent months; sure to appreciate this ease in grade but needs to turn a corner; cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

Form: -54216 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
His first real blip over fences when running no race last time at Haydock; looked good the time before at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) and could easily get himself back on track, for all that his win came off a 9lb lower mark.
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4th

11

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Taras Halls

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Resumed winning ways in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (2m4f) in November but very in and out since, pulled up in 2m6f Leicester handicap chase 25 days ago; he's not easy to warm to today.

14/1

4

20th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

14:02 Leicester

Taras Halls

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Inconsistent this season but won in first-time blinkers at Newcastle in November and looked unlucky not to add to his tally at Haydock (also 2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, when a last-fence error was costly; up another 4lb for that but could have more to offer if in the right mood again.

9/2

1

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Taras Halls

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won over fences here (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but began this year with two disappointing runs; reverts to hurdling after 261-day break and with usual cheekpieces missing; others have much less to prove.

20/1

Form: 210-32 D BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who has run well in both his handicap chases (2m/2m3f) and arrives here off an untouched mark; should be on the scene once more.
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10

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Getaway Drumlee

11st 4lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Ran fairly well when second over hurdles at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in May, albeit no threat to winner Doc McCoy and subsequently disqualified after rider weighed in light, but was tailed off over fences last month and has become unreliable.

20/1

4th

3

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Worcester

Getaway Drumlee

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Ran fairly well when second over hurdles at Fontwell (2m5f, good) last month, albeit no threat to winner and subsequently disqualified after rider weighed in light; reverts to chasing on a workable mark but seemingly not in peak form this year.

6/1

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

14:58 Fontwell

Getaway Drumlee

12st 2lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Ran well on both visits here, winning over hurdles last March and second over fences in December; however, he's been out of form elsewhere on his last three outings, back hurdling on last two, and now has tongue tied first time; not proven over this far; 10lb claimer is recruited.

8/1

Form: 4-2524

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden over hurdles, including one handicap; this is not an obviously lenient mark but he may improve for fences (breeding offers hope).
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4th

1

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Rumoursareflying

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Pam Sly

Landed his third success over fences at Ludlow (2m, good) last month after his challenger fell at the last obstacle; up 7lb but still on the upgrade and should not be far away.

11/4

1st

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:50 Ludlow

Rumoursareflying

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

1-1 here, that win coming over C&D (good; 18-1) in November on his penultimate start; not beaten far when fourth of six at Doncaster (also about 2m, good to soft) the following month and he's another who is firmly in calculations.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £81.20
Straight Forecast £73.42
Tricast £745.52
Trifecta £665.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Getaway Drumlee

TOPSPEED:

Taras Halls

The Star:

New Order

Daily Record:

Kilta

Daily Mail:

Theformismighty

D Express:

Stringtoyourbow

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurricane Bay

POSTDATA:

Taras Halls

WEST COUNTRY:

Getaway Drumlee

The Times:

Getaway Drumlee

Telegraph:

Getaway Drumlee

The Guardian:

Getaway Drumlee

Daily Mirror:

Getaway Drumlee

The Sun:

Getaway Drumlee