March 08 / 16.10 Sandown

16.10

Good

Betfair Exchange Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 4f 10y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Betfair Exchange Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.10
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 586171 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won at Warwick (3m, good to soft) in December on second chase start and first run since wind op, and bounced back from Newbury flop to win in a first-time hood (retained) at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; he's a 7yo on the up and he could play another leading role up just 3lb for last time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

11/4

  • Place: £2.20

Form: P12-26 D BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Two novice hurdle wins last term and she went close on her chase debut at Worcester (2m7f, soft) in September; failed to build on that when sixth in mares' handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) in December but that was still a fair run and she could have more to offer for her top yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

10th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:17 Chepstow

Coco Mademoiselle

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Consistent and progressive since her attention was turned to fences and now 3-8; only had one rival to worry about in a 2m7f novice last time and made heavy weather of that, but even penalised this mare has every chance on all the figures.

2/1

1st

1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:07 Worcester

Coco Mademoiselle

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Winning pointer/hurdler who progressed nicely over fences in the spring, landing a pair of 3m handicaps with ease; failed to justify favouritism in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) in June but has been given a break since and this drop back to novice company, along with a shorter trip, could provide the ideal platform to get back in the winning groove.

4/11

10th

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

14:00 Uttoxeter

Coco Mademoiselle

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Was 0-4 over fences but has won her last two, doing it very easily over 3m here two months ago (good); it's hard to grumble with the 10lb rise given how easily she won and this 7yo mare is clearly improving.

3/1

Form: 83-941 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on the drop back down in trip to win at Plumpton (2m3f, soft) last month on his third chase start; also effective on good ground; he's back up in grade today but remains open to further improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Walks Like The Man

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack.

Evs

2nd

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Walks Like The Man

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made virtually all to score over C&D (soft) in February, his third start over fences, and was very creditable third in higher-grade company at Sandown (2m4f, good) last month; ought to be a very tough nut to crack.

Evs

Form: 12-223

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won maiden hurdle at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last March and placed in all four handicap hurdles since (2m4f/2m5f, soft/good to soft; unraced on good ground); top trainer's horses often make better chasers than hurdlers and this consistent 7yo is respected on his first run over fences.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Dont Tell Su

11st 11lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

On workable mark if judged on last season's hurdling form at around 2m4f for Paul Nicholls but his chasing debut last March was underwhelming and his finishing effort on seasonal/stable debut in December (favourite) was very disappointing; upped in trip here; has a point to prove.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-1593 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner (2m/2m5f, good to soft/soft; including here), who ran respectably in the face of a tough task on her chase debut when third of five in a Listed mares' novice at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft) last month; open to improvement now back up in trip and she's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 3

14:40 Exeter

Georgi Girl

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Four wins (2m/2m5f) over hurdles, the last one off 2lb higher; 0-8 since switched to fences but ran well at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) most recently, pulling clear of the third; fighting chance.

9/4

2nd

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Georgi Girl

11st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Didn't run badly when fourth of nine at Windsor (2m4f, soft) last month and she continues to edge down the weights; however, she needs something extra today's if she's to break her chasing duck at the eighth attempt.

11/1

4th

5

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 42y

Class 2

14:25 Windsor

Georgi Girl

11st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Has slipped to 2lb below last winning hurdles mark but seems far from certain to take advantage, being a fairly exposed mare who has failed to show her form in two starts this season, taking chase record to 0-6; faces some progressive opponents.

16/1

Form: P2/6-P D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in Wetherby chase (2m3f, soft) last month when back from a long absence, and this 9yo needs to prove he retains ability, and also his aptitude for fences; however, the ground may not have suited and he's on a handy mark on his 2022-23 novice hurdle form; not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Risk De Pluie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.70
Straight Forecast £42.06
Trifecta £104.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Walks Like The Man

POSTDATA:

Risk De Pluie

Daily Mirror:

New Order

SPOTLIGHT:

Georgi Girl

Daily Mail:

Coco Mademoiselle

Telegraph:

Risk De Pluie

TOPSPEED:

Walks Like The Man

The Times:

Walks Like The Man

The Guardian:

Walks Like The Man

D Express:

Walks Like The Man

The Star:

Walks Like The Man

Daily Record:

Walks Like The Man