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GoodCleeve Hill Open Hunters’ Chase
- Prize money: £2823.15
- 2m 0f 62y
- Class 5
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hunter Chase
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
11/8 (Won)
Form: 6/741-
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Proved his stamina and made it 5-5 under rules (all in hunter chases) when beating Its On The Line by a neck to win the big one at Cheltenham (3m2f, good to soft) last month, despite a mistake at the final fence; has also won on good going; he doesn't appear to be straightforward but clearly knows how to win and should be fine back down in trip; major player. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won here at last May's hunter chase meeting but that was 2m; his 3m point wins came chiefly in small-field affairs and he was left clear late on when successful over that trip at Ludlow on latest start, and the time was ordinary; could run well for a long way but ultimately prove vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
11/1 |
|
1st 2 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
12st 6lb |
Solid record in points, one he enhanced when winning by a distance at odds-on at Sheriff Hutton 17 days ago (3m, soft); unbeaten in hunter chases after completing a hat-trick between March and May of last year, at Stratford (twice; 2m5f/2m6f) and Cheltenham (2m); strong chance. |
8/15 |
13/2
Form: 442/3/ D
Last run: 417 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
1st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
33-1 into 18-1, flattered slightly by near-1l margin behind an idling Barton Snow in this race last year (good), but that was still a mighty run after 418 days out; absent again since, but his comparatively moderate RPRs around sharpish tracks probably concerns more. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Fair chaser/hurdler for Harry Whittington but six defeats in points include a remote third behind A Jet Of Our Own; blinkers replace cheekpieces after a lengthy absence; probably up against it. |
13/2 |
2/1
Form: 1P25- CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 1 |
9th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very hard to fancy judged on this year's hunter chase form but he took a big step forward when fifth of 29 at 125-1 in this race last April (good to soft) and is not ruled out each-way back over these obstacles. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Showed useful form in hunter chases last spring, notably when finishing fifth over the big fences at Aintree (2m5f, good to soft); returned from break with a win at Larkhill in November, but has since been pulled up at Taunton and was tailed off behind Snipe at Hereford latest, which leaves him with a bit to prove. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
In good form in hunter chases last spring, notably when finishing fifth over the big fences at Aintree (2m5f, good to soft); returned from break with a win at Larkhill (good) in November but he's been pulled up in a Taunton hunter chase since; a likely type to bounce back but faces a tough task at the weights. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 22/33-
Last run: 173 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Made the frame (albeit safely held) in two good-quality hunter chases (2m/2m1f) last May and dug deep to beat useful rival in small-field open point at Charing (3m, good to soft; subsequently disqualified) in January; turned over at short odds in latest point but still enters calculations. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Should have stamina to spare as a dual Fontwell winner at up to 2m3f; fared okay deep into this month's Cheltenham stable debut (2m) but still beaten over 15l, and have to hope that run was simply needed. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Should have stamina to spare as a dual Fontwell winner at up to 2m3f; fared okay deep into this month's Cheltenham stable debut (2m) but still beaten over 15l, and have to hope that run was simply needed. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 53334-
Last run: 120 days
W: 12st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
2nd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
prominent, pressed leaders briefly 2nd, weakened after 2 out |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
2nd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Placed in the 2022 and 2023 renewals of this race and ran well on occasions in handicaps last year for Gary Hanmer; has changed trainers again but clearly won't be fazed by the demands of this assignment. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
3-17 over fences under rules (6-11 in points); 0-7 in handicap chases for new stable but he is edging down the weights and most of that form gives him a big shout. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 344PP- D
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
1st May 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Third and sixth in the last two renewals of the 2m race on this card, and still appeals more over shorter despite a win over the full 3m trip at Chaddesley Corbett last May; 0-14 over rules fences. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
0-13 over regulation fences and she needs to improve on her recent seconds in hunter chases at Stratford and here. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third in this race in 2024 and she easily won a ladies open at Chaddesley Corbett (3m, good) in May; had wind surgery (her third) before an encouraging second in novice hunter chase at Stratford (2m5f, soft) despite having the door slammed in her face on the home turn ten days ago; should go well again. |
8/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
A dual winning pointer, he was runner-up twice over hurdles this year but disappointed when beaten 20l over fences at Bangor (2m4f, good) last Saturday; drops back in trip and may be worth another chance. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
23rd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
A dual winning pointer, his only outing over fences came when pulling up in a hunter chase at Cheltenham in May 2025; a runner-up over hurdles at Warwick and Taunton this year, he should run well. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
9yo who was 2-12 in points (the wins coming over 2m4f on good/good to firm); weakened on February's belated hurdling debut (soft) and couldn't convert what turned into a golden opportunity at Warwick (2m5f, good) four weeks ago; handicap debut and may yet do better in this sphere. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £19.75 |
Selections
The Times:
Barton SnowSPOTLIGHT:
A Jet Of Our OwnWEST COUNTRY:
Kansas Du BerlaisD Express:
Kansas Du BerlaisRP RATINGS:
A Jet Of Our OwnTOPSPEED:
A Jet Of Our OwnPOSTDATA:
A Jet Of Our OwnTelegraph:
Barton SnowThe Star:
Barton SnowDaily Record:
Barton Snow