February 22 / 16.10 Kempton

16.10

Good

Ladbrokes ‘Get Rewarded With Ladbucks’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20812
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘Get Rewarded With Ladbucks’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-232F

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
6yo who is capable of winning a race like this should everything click, and he was disputing the lead in first-time blinkers (retained) when falling five out at Ascot last month (from 5lb out of the handicap); however, he's 0-12 in Britain and last time wasn't the first occasion he's had jumping issues.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Bad

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicap chaser at up to 2m5f, albeit quirky and having saved his winning in this sphere for Kempton; admittedly right up to best in Ascot contest on penultimate start; last two efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring but he comes with some risk, especially in such a competitive field.

20/1

3rd

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:05 Kempton

Bad

11st 13lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Has his quirks but talented and his win in this last year was the first of three victories at this track (2m2f-2m4f); he's close to a career-high mark, off which he went close last month at Ascot (2m5f, soft) despite looking disinterested early doors; a danger to all.

9/4

2nd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Bad

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Wasn't going from some way out when favourite behind Etalon here last time but he'd previously won comfortably at Kempton (2m2f, good) and run creditably in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) where the hill proved too much; still relatively young; 5lb better off with Etalon and could turn the tables.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 32-P11

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right-hind; major improvement the next twice when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft); deserves extra credit for latest win as he jumped to the right at that left-handed track; seemed fine at 2m4f last March; thriving and could prove tough to catch.
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13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

15:05 Punchestown

Keep Running

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right hind; major improvement when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft), the latter effort marked up as he jumped to the right; couldn't dominate upped to 20.5f at Kempton but is on the shortlist back in trip.

16/1

2nd

5

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Kempton

Keep Running

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Had wind op prior to Carlisle in October, when pulled up and found to have a wound on his right-hind; major improvement the next twice when easily making all at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) and Ffos Las (2m, soft); deserves extra credit for latest win as he jumped to the right at that left-handed track; seemed fine at 2m4f last March; thriving and could prove tough to catch.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6-3133 C

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Likes it here and he returned from a break with a course win (2m2f, good) in October; he's been a fair third the next twice over this C&D (good to soft) and at Newbury (2m, good to soft); from in-form yard and can give another good account, but needs something extra to regain the winning thread.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Bourbali

11st 7lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and is largely consistent; didn't fire at Kempton last month but is now 3lb lower than when second to Celtic Art at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and won't be far away if quickly back on song.

8/1

5th

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Bourbali

10st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and holding his form well, making most of the running when 3l second of five at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; firmly in the mix again.

12/1

2nd

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Bourbali

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and consistent in the main; solid enough efforts in this discipline the last twice and Rian Corcoran's claim will come in handy; fine on all ground.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-158P D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer when winning the competitive Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and is now just 2lb higher; however, he failed to threaten the next twice and was pulled up at Doncaster last time.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:51 Market Rasen

Sure Touch

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Hasn't been running well for a while now, since winning the Summer Plate over C&D in July 2024; too well handicapped to dismiss with confidence, though, and a tongue-tie belatedly returns.

11/2

5th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

15:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Sure Touch

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Won last year's Summer Plate at Market Rasen after an absence so his 99-day break was no excuse when never counting in that race in mid-July; the cheekpieces tried there are swiftly removed but he's not been running great for a while now.

6/1

Form: 21615- CD

Last run: 317 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 here (good-soft) when landing the Grade 2 Pendil Novices' Chase on this card 12 months ago (C&D); well beaten in Aintree Grade 1 in April and absent since (found to be lame); returns minus the cheekpieces worn the last twice but with yard in fine form; no surprise to see a big run.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:20 Sandown

Blow Your Wad

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has shown good form for new stable, mostly in handicaps, including at the Cheltenham Festival (3m1f); defied top weight at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, looking better than ever; leading chance at the weights in his bid for a second Grade 2 success.

7/4

1st

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:32 Chepstow

Blow Your Wad

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

This 8yo arrives in career-best form after his staying-on efforts in Newbury's Greatwood Gold Cup (2m4f) and the Ultima at Cheltenham (3m1f; again on good to soft; won on good); has to be feared, for all that he's 4lb higher than for those runs and 2m3f is on the tight side for him.

5/2

4th

12

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Blow Your Wad

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Kept on well for third in handicap at Ascot (3m, good) in November and creditable third of six on stable debut in Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good to soft) last month, before close second in handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) ten days ago; he was 10l clear of the third last time and is 4lb ahead of the handicapper off the same mark today; the step back up in trip could be a firm plus and he showed promise here last April; one to consider seriously.

12/1

Form: 26-045 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
9yo who appears to have regressed but heavy ground may have been too much at Sandown three weeks ago and prior to that he was a fair fourth at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); his two biggest wins have come at Kempton and he's one to consider now back here off a dangerous mark.
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Verdict Starting price

3

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

16:10 Kempton

Solo

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

9yo who appears to have regressed but heavy ground may have been too much at Sandown three weeks ago and prior to that he was a fair fourth at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); his two biggest wins have come at Kempton and he's one to consider now back here off a dangerous mark.

15/2

5th

3

1st Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:00 Sandown

Solo

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip.

6/1

5th

3

1st Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:00 Sandown

Solo

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip.

6/1

Form: -595U3 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
His form has been mixed since he landed 2m/1m7f a hat-trick last winter and he's unproven on the forecast good ground; however, he was back on song with a close third of six at Sandown (1m7f, heavy) three weeks ago and he's run well at up to 2m4f over hurdles; possible player if handling conditions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Newton Abbot

Etalon

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fitting of cheekpieces sparked a revival in December, when landing a fifth success over fences at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); followed that up with a career-best RPR when third off this mark there (2m5f) the following month; respected but he'll need to leave behind a lesser effort last time.

7/2

Form: 2P-112 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced point winner who won a maiden hurdle here (2m5f, good) last May and belated followed up on his chase debut at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; clear second to highly progressive winner here (3m, good to soft) a fortnight ago when travelling strongly, and he could have more to offer for his top yard now back down in trip.
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4

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Ideal Des Bordes

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Nicky Henderson

Made bright start to chasing career in early 2024, winning at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) before clear second at Kempton (3m, good to soft), but dropped out of contention worryingly quickly on final two starts last season (had wind op in between) and needs to prove his wellbeing.

12/1

5th

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:43 Ayr

Ideal Des Bordes

10st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Good-ground maiden hurdle winner who scored on his chase debut at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in January before clear second to Eyed at Kempton (3m, good to soft); flopped at Kempton last time but has had wind surgery since and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

10/1

5th

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:43 Ayr

Ideal Des Bordes

10st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

took keen hold, prominent, briefly led 2nd

10/1

Form: F29-63 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Now 9lb lower than when runner-up at Plumpton (2m3f, good) last April and he ran okay at Sandown last month when not seeing out the 3m trip; however, this 10yo has been well beaten more often than not over the last two seasons and others are more compelling.
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3rd

2

11th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

16:45 Plumpton

Black Gerry

11st 6lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His second over 2m4f (good) here 13 months ago reads well but he's become a hard horse to predict and previous ventures over 3m+ have amounted to little.

8/1

3rd

2

11th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

16:45 Plumpton

Black Gerry

11st 6lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His second over 2m4f (good) here 13 months ago reads well but he's become a hard horse to predict and previous ventures over 3m+ have amounted to little.

8/1

8th

10

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Black Gerry

10st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Last ran off this low a mark in spring 2022; Plumpton second (2m4f, good) last April reads well but he has been well beaten more often than not over the last two seasons.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.50
Straight Forecast £38.97
Tricast £206.10
Trifecta £222.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ideal Des Bordes

SPOTLIGHT:

Keep Running

The Times:

Blow Your Wad

TOPSPEED:

Bourbali

The Star:

Black Gerry

LAMBOURN:

Ideal Des Bordes

D Express:

Ideal Des Bordes

Daily Record:

Ideal Des Bordes

Telegraph:

Blow Your Wad

Daily Mail:

Blow Your Wad

RP RATINGS:

Keep Running

The Guardian:

Keep Running

Daily Mirror:

Keep Running

The Sun:

Bourbali