April 10 / 15.10 Hereford

15.10

Good

Blackmore Build Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 8y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Blackmore Build Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 535531 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
4-17 chasing, at the head of the market for wins at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last July and Market Rasen (extended 2m1f, good) 15 days ago, latterly when produced late on by Freddie Mitchell; failed to fire in most starts in between but has to be on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Pittsburg

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday.

14/1

6th

7

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Ryan Potter

Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival.

8/1

10

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

13:42 Cartmel

Pittsburg

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere.

7/1

Form: 237873 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Narrow chase win off 1lb higher at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last May when tongue tied for the first time; he has been beaten all starts since, with mixed results but his respectable third at Huntingdon (2m, good) three weeks ago was an encouraging return from over four months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Tropical Talent

10st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In fairly good form over fences this spring and now 3lb lower than when going close in C&D (good) hurdle race in September; cheekpieces didn't appear to help much when used once last year but they're given another whirl today; big player if all goes to plan.

5/2

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Tropical Talent

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

5th

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Tropical Talent

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won off a similar mark over fences last May and ran creditably when favourite at Hereford most recently; more exposed than some of these rivals but has solid claims.

11/4

Form: PP6P52

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Low-key form in her 11 starts under rules, which was still good enough for second of six at Taunton (2m, good) 16 days ago in her sixth chase and that puts her in the picture.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Fox Wallace

10st 5lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Has lost her way badly since her win/place form over fences last summer; cheekpieces tried last time are swiftly removed; couldn't trust.

14/1

7

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Fox Wallace

10st 6lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

2m1f chase winner at Stratford a year ago but has largely struggled to reproduce that level, including after wind surgery; continues to ease in the weights and cheekpieces are enlisted, but others arrive with much more persuasive credentials.

25/1

Form: 64218P

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

My Portia

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.

8/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

My Portia

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Two good runs this winter, winning a novice handicap chase at Market Rasen (2m1f, soft; 8lb higher today) on second occasion; however, she made a bad mistake when tailed-off favourite next time and bled from the nose when pulled up on latest, so there are very mixed messages.

8/1

4

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

My Portia

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 9th

4/1

Form: 0P-394

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has some ability but failed to make a serious impact in his three bumpers and four hurdle races, the latest his handicap debut at this track (2m4f, good) when tongue tied first time; needs better on this chase debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Head Over Hinds

10st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Max Comley

Inconsistent maiden who suffered a heavy defeat at Hereford switched to fences most recently; chance depends on whether he improves for first-time hood.

12/1

5

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:48 Worcester

Head Over Hinds

10st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Max Comley

Inconsistent maiden who suffered a heavy defeat at Hereford switched to fences most recently; chance depends on whether he improves for first-time hood.

12/1

2

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Head Over Hinds

11st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: Max Comley

Has some ability but failed to make a serious impact in his three bumpers and four hurdle races, the latest his handicap debut at this track (2m4f, good) when tongue tied first time; needs better on this chase debut.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: P25PPF

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again.
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Verdict Starting price

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Time To Dazzle

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again.

25/1

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Time To Dazzle

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Respectable second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft; 10lb lower today) in December but the rest of his chase form is poor and he fell early when tried in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, which are fitted again.

25/1

5

20th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Time To Dazzle

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ran respectably behind Famoso over C&D in December but the rest of his chase form is poor; chance largely depends on how well he responds to first-time cheekpieces; 7lb out of weights.

40/1

Form: 7623P4

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Short-headed in a maiden point, while second on chase debut at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in November was clearly his best result from eight races under rules; tongue tied that day and all three starts since, two of which were respectable; off more than three months before latest; unraced over a trip this short but it's worth a go and he's seriously considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Zmiinyi

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ran encouragingly on chase debut here but not built on that and continues to be let down by his jumping; cheekpieces may help in that respect and he would have claims with a trouble-free round.

12/1

5

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Zmiinyi

10st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ran encouragingly on chase debut here but not built on that and continues to be let down by his jumping; cheekpieces may help in that respect and he would have claims with a trouble-free round.

12/1

7

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:05 Warwick

Zmiinyi

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Ran encouragingly on chase debut but has failed to build on that effort and jumping issues arose the last twice (made bad mistake and unseated rider mid-race latest).

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.70
Straight Forecast £10.36
Trifecta £31.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pittsburg

Telegraph:

Tropical Talent

SPOTLIGHT:

Zmiinyi

Daily Mail:

Tropical Talent

The Sun:

Tropical Talent

POSTDATA:

Pittsburg

The Times:

Pittsburg

The Guardian:

Pittsburg

D Express:

Pittsburg

Daily Mirror:

Pittsburg

The Star:

Pittsburg

Daily Record:

Pittsburg