April 19 / 17.00 Haydock

17.00

Good

JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7657.45
  • 2m 3f 203y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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JCB Fastrac Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -75412 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has won on good to soft but suited by good; has recaptured form for new yard back from absence, beating an in-form rival at Market Rasen (2m3f) and losing nothing in defeat at Carlisle (2m, good) last month; favourably treated still on past form; good claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Captain Ivan

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Good strike-rate over fences but beaten between 16l and 25l in his last three races and he's into the veteran stage now.

14/1

1

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:23 Market Rasen

Captain Ivan

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ewan Whillans

5-19 over fences, the latest win at Haydock (2m4f, good) in April; not in same form at Cartmel or Stratford since and first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; has it to do giving weight away to more progressive rivals.

8/1

1

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Captain Ivan

11st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

5-18 over fences, the latest win at Haydock (2m4f, good) in April; not in same form at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago but the ground probably turned against him there and he's still on a workable mark.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 14P D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-6 in points but made successful hurdle debut over 2m4f at Southwell (good) last June; has more to prove on two later runs, though, particularly when pulled up on handicap/chase debut back at Southwell (3m, good) last month.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

20:07 Market Rasen

Catchim

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Front-runner who was left clear just after final fence to score over C&D (good) last month, opening his chase account at the 12th attempt; evidently in good nick and subsequent 4lb rise is not excessive.

5/2

1st

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:55 Market Rasen

Catchim

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Well hell when third at Southwell (2m, good) three weeks ago but that was his first start for three months and he ran well to a point; well handicapped if judged on his two seconds in November (2m4f/2m) and has strong claims if that recent outing did him good.

2/1

3rd

1

24th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Catchim

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Front runner who has had a break since a poor final run; that did extend his losing sequence over fences to ten but he's threatened on occasions, as when second here in November off 2lb higher; trip/ground fine.

6/1

Form: 1-28F5

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three good runs in handicap hurdles last spring, including a Ludlow win (2m5f, good), but she's not yet as good over fences (fell two starts ago) and softening ground would give her more to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Special Dragon

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Badly hampered and (latest, behind Calli Black) set a bit much to do from rear in the two lesser runs which bookend last month's fine Uttoxeter second to a now 112-rated rival (2m5f, good); remains of interest.

3/1

5th

3

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Special Dragon

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Only a 6yo and was clear of the rest when second to a rejuvenated winner at Uttoxeter last month (2m5f, good); chance.

3/1

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

Special Dragon

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sole win over hurdles came with similar trip and ground, and she showed she'll be just as effective over fences when third of seven at Haydock (kept on again after being badly hampered) four weeks ago; the youngest in the line-up and commands major respect.

5/2

Form: -4P25F D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent spell last winter included a 2m3f win at Catterick (good to soft); not having such a steady time of it this winter but he hadn't been brushed off when coming down two out in the race won by The Paddy Pie at Sedgefield last month; in the mix if shrugging that off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

Kings Justice

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

5

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

Kings Justice

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

4th

7

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Kings Justice

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Consistent spell last winter included a 2m3f win at Catterick (good to soft); not having such a steady time of it this winter but he hadn't been brushed off when coming down two out in the race won by The Paddy Pie at Sedgefield last month; in the mix if shrugging that off.

4/1

Form: UF3256 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.

8/1

Form: U13111 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Looked rather gone at the game last winter so connections and rider Jack Power have done brilliantly to get his enthusiasm back at his age; he completed the hat-trick a shade cosily at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; won on soft twice in midwinter) in March and another win is on the cards.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

The Paddy Pie

12st 6lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: W M Wanless

Eight-time chase winner at up 3m1f but he's well into the veteran stage now and has struggled in three points this year; this looks tough on these terms back over regulation fences and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Looked rather gone at the game last winter so connections and rider Jack Power have done brilliantly to get his enthusiasm back at his age; he completed the hat-trick a shade cosily at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; won on soft twice in midwinter) in March and another win is on the cards.

11/4

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, weakened after 2 out

11/4

Form: 4-3317

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point; followed Worcester maiden hurdle win (2m7f, good) last July with a modest handicap debut there in August; off since but should have potential now chasing; any easing of the ground would be an unknown.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 52y

17:40 Thurles

Red Hugh

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Emmet Mullins

soon midfield, pushed along briefly before halfway

15/8

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Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £22.95
Trifecta £103.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

The Paddy Pie

The Guardian:

Captain Ivan

RP RATINGS:

Artic Row

The Times:

Special Dragon

Daily Mail:

Artic Row

D Express:

Captain Ivan

Daily Mirror:

Captain Ivan

Daily Record:

Captain Ivan

TOPSPEED:

The Paddy Pie

POSTDATA:

The Paddy Pie

Telegraph:

The Paddy Pie

The Sun:

The Paddy Pie

The Star:

The Paddy Pie