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GoodCelebrating Sussex Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 3f 164y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1-374
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year and went back-to-back at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) and Wincanton (3m1f, good); last run was too bad to be true but she did go up 7lb for that last win in a race that fell apart. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won a bumper and over fences for Matt Crawley last season but has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year; appreciated the step up in trip when winning for the second time in succession at Wincanton (3m1f, good) 12 days ago; up 7lb but should be hard to beat. |
5/4 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Built upon a satisfactory stable debut when scoring by a neck at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) this month and is now 2-7 over fences; only 2lb higher here and will be suited by the faster ground; strong claims if stamina holds out over the new trip. |
6/4 |
13/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 6-8435 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, not fluent 4th |
11/2 |
33/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 46-PP8
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders from 6th, headway 4 out, left in third 3 out, lost position approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders from 6th, headway 4 out, left in third 3 out, lost position approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Little in the way of solid form and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt; 7lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 545344
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, headed before 5th, lost ground 7th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: P65143
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Off the mark with an easy win at Huntingdon in January (2m, good to soft); another good run at that track 18 days ago, making the running and jumping the last in front but tiring on the run-in, passed by Pescatorius in the final 100yds; should run well again. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
midfield |
3/1 |
4/1
Form: 77-446
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Yet to fire over fences but his best hurdle efforts would make him of interest off his reduced mark; better ground could help, as could blinkers, and he's one to watch in the market. |
4/1 |
|
6th 2 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Soundly beaten in the autumn on his two chase starts but didn't run badly when fourth of six at Wincanton last time in a race that has worked out well; this lightly raced 7yo is on a handy mark on last season's best hurdle form and today's race may not take much winning; interesting. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
raced in fourth, lost position but in touch with leaders from 5th, headway 13th, went third 4 out, weakened before 2 out |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 771U42
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Left Olly Murphy for 5,500gns and pretty much tailed off in four handicap chases since. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won twice for Olly Murphy in the autumn and subsequently sold for 5,500gns; hasn't been in the same form in three runs for his current trainer; cheekpieces worn on his last three starts are dispensed with on this step up in trip; still has time on his side but all of a sudden has a bit to prove. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
In good form for Olly Murphy in the autumn, winning in blinkers at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to firm) and Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft), but soundly beaten in cheekpieces (retained) at Warwick for new stable twice since and now has a point to prove. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: P5-537
Last run: 90 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't lived up to market expectations since switched to handicap hurdles; not bred for fences but he must be thought capable of better and this isn't strong; cheekpieces tried after one run in blinkers. |
10/1 |
|
7th 11 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong. |
8/1 |
|
7th 11 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 66/7P8
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No worthwhile form over fences and hurdles since returning from a long absence; a 13yo now. |
100/1 |
|
8 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
His only placing in 27 starts came in an AW handicap in September 2017; poor form since returning from a mammoth absence in October and makes his chase debut at the age of 13; can't be recommended. |
100/1 |
|
8th 9 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Teenager with 0-26 strike-rate under all codes; pulled up when 100-1 for handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in December and can't be recommended here; 4lb out of the weights. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: -P4PP7
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced in all ten starts and hard to recommend from out of the weights. |
66/1 |
|
7th 12 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has a modest completion record and unconvincing form when getting round; opposed. |
40/1 |
|
7th 12 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has a modest completion record and unconvincing form when getting round; opposed. |
40/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.47 |
| Tricast | £393.60 |
| Trifecta | £307.70 |
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