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BetWright Bet The Wright Way Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 2f 13y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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BetWright Bet The Wright Way Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 312/44 C BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Only recently back from a long absence; wasn't that fluent when a well-held fourth on chase debut last time and blinkers now go on instead of cheekpieces; some reservations.
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2nd

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Karavomylos

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player.

2/1

2nd

2

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Karavomylos

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Two solid efforts in staying chases in June and July (RPRs of 98 and 101), form that would give him leading claims; below that level in two runs over hurdles since but has had wind surgery since and returns to fences off 4lb lower since his latest run over fences; looks a major player.

2/1

5

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Karavomylos

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Launched chasing career with two very respectable runs in June and again ran okay when sixth of ten on last month's hurdling return at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good); continues to edge down the weights and won't mind if the ground softens; could have a say.

8/1

Form: 1U7/34 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on only previous run over fences in 2022; well handicapped on his peak hurdle form and shaped encouragingly last time on his second run back from an absence; considered.
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4th

2

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Lelantos

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Henderson

Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft; also suited by good) in November but has become inconsistent and was pulled up on latest outing seven weeks ago; not easy to predict.

8/1

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Lelantos

11st 1lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

5-27 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Huntingdon (extended 3m1f, good to soft; 2lb higher today) in November; has a shout on that showing but there have been backward steps in his two starts since.

5/1

4th

3

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Lelantos

11st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

5-26 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) in November; not in same form when third of four at Fakenham (2m7f, good to soft) last month and may not have much margin for error off current mark but still enters calculations.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 213P-4

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who would have found 2m5f a bit sharp on her final run; should make a chaser and on a competitive mark.
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7th

4

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Faerie Cutlass

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Won at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but she struggled last year and was beaten 20l at Sedgefield when last seen in November; now 4lb lower than for her last success but she needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

4

7th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Faerie Cutlass

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only 1lb higher than when winning at Ludlow (3m, good) last November but has very unconvincing record since returning from a break in April; lost jockey when attempting to refuse at first flight on penultimate appearance and was soundly beaten when fourth last time; others are much less risky.

16/1

4th

6

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Worcester

Faerie Cutlass

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Returned from a break with two below-par hurdle runs in the spring; lost her jockey after a bad mistake over fences in July and repeated the feat when slamming the brakes on back over hurdles at Stratford 18 days ago; might be developing ideas and she can only be watched after that.

12/1

Form: 652-31 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three runs over fences and progressing, winning by a length at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) after racing up with the pace; just 4lb higher here.
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4

16th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:38 Uttoxeter

Lucky Rose

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Three runs over fences and progressing, winning by a length at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) after racing up with the pace; just 4lb higher here.

4/1

1st

2

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:57 Newton Abbot

Lucky Rose

11st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Placed over this sort of trip over hurdles in the autumn and began chasing career with two very respectable runs at Huntingdon (both 2m7f, good; behind Ann d'Arabie last time) this spring; on a workable mark and probably won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:20 Huntingdon

Lucky Rose

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Runner-up twice off today's mark over hurdles last year (2m5f/3m2f); only third-best on merit when modest second over C&D (good) on last month's chasing debut but that run came after a break and she may still have potential over fences.

7/2

Form: 33/655

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a long spell on the sidelines with three respectable efforts over hurdles, finishing closer when beaten 6l at Market Rasen latterly (2m7f, good); however, has suffered 20 defeats over fences and needs to pull out more.
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4

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:33 Sedgefield

Zoffalee

10st 5lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Ran okay over hurdles last time but hasn't won a race since 2019 and he's had loads of chances over fences (0-23); capable of going well but not one for maximum faith.

14/1

4

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Zoffalee

11st 5lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Mike Sowersby

Soundly beaten in two chases in August and remains without a win since summer 2019; reverts to hurdling on a workable mark and runs this track well but is probably not the percentage call.

10/1

5

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

18:45 Hexham

Zoffalee

11st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Won three times over hurdles in Ireland; 0-22 over fences and was tailed off at Market Rasen (2m5f) 11 days ago but he was a good second at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture and he's not ruled out back up in trip.

8/1

Form: 2-8232 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite the last twice but has been very competitive in three of his five runs after a long absence; now 0-11 but his turn looks near.
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7th

7

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Mcgregors Charge

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

A chase at Perth (3m, good) last August off 5lb lower was his only win from 17 starts; left Ella Pickard before pulled up here 13 days ago on debut for new stable, but it's notable that he started 13-8 favourite in that chase; now he's back hurdling for first time since 2022.

7/1

4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Mcgregors Charge

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Got off the mark at Perth (3m, good) last August off 9lb lower mark when trained by Ella Pickard; two decent efforts when placed subsequently but was pulled up at Hexham in October when last seen; makes stable debut and worth a look in the betting.

5/1

6

3rd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:37 Hexham

Mcgregors Charge

11st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Has record of 282324132 since switched to chasing and he ran into a major improver when a front-running second at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good to soft) two weeks ago; up 3lb but they were strung out behind him last time and he should give it another good shot back in trip.

13/2

Form: 582-14 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All the fences up the home straight were omitted when he narrowly made all in a first-time tongue-tie over 3m here in May (good); found wanting back here a month ago but could still go well if back on song.
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8

16th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:38 Uttoxeter

Side Stepper

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

All the fences up the home straight were omitted when he narrowly made all in a first-time tongue-tie over 3m here in May (good); found wanting back here a month ago but could still go well if back on song.

8/1

5

14th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Side Stepper

10st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Gamely made all to open account over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) six weeks ago, his third start over fences; might improve again but several fences were omitted in that rather unsatisfactory race, and he'll have something to prove if the ground is slower than good today.

4/1

1st

10

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

19:00 Uttoxeter

Side Stepper

10st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

0-10 under rules; tailed off on chase debut but that was over 2m3f and upped to 3m1f at Hereford he ran well from the front; good chance off an untouched mark; now tongue tied.

5/2

Form: 64/0-2

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Back from a year out to win a 3m point and then runner-up over 3m here a month ago on his return to fences; considered off an untouched mark.
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9

16th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:38 Uttoxeter

Thais Toir

10st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Adrian Wintle

Back from a year out to win a 3m point and then runner-up over 3m here a month ago on his return to fences; considered off an untouched mark.

7/1

8

14th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Thais Toir

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Adrian Wintle

Not seen under rules since tailed off in 2m4f hurdle here in May 2024 but returned from one-year absence with 13l win in five-runner maiden point (good ground) last month and is evidently in good heart; 6lb wrong here but still considered.

6/1

12th

12

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:33 Uttoxeter

Thais Toir

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Adrian Wintle

16-race maiden who was well held over fences in his final three runs (2m6f, good) in 2022 and has been on the sidelines since; returns after 660 days off and is best watched back over hurdles; equipment removed.

33/1

Form: 9443-4

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five-time point winner; tailed off in three hurdle runs but has run well in two handicap chases, at 2m3f and 3m; can pick up a race off her current mark.
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5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:07 Ludlow

Mini Fortune

10st 4lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Thomas Faulkner

Belatedly supplemented 2024's pointing five-timer with success at Ffos Las a week ago (good), seeing out the stayers' trip better than she sometimes has under rules; have to hope there's more to come, for although 1lb well in the penalty takes her mark just above any RPR ever run to.

7/4

7

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

14:05 Ffos Las

Mini Fortune

10st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Thomas Faulkner

Five-time point winner who has made the frame in all six chases, most recently when third at Uttoxeter (3m, good) 11 days ago; effectively 2lb lower here and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

5/2

10

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Mini Fortune

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Thomas Faulkner

5-15 in points; launched chasing career with three good efforts this spring/summer (2m3f-3m2f), and good to soft ground had probably turned against her when she was below that form last week; 2lb out of the weights but can make her presence felt.

7/1

Form: 53/P44

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On a good mark and the signs were more encouraging when fourth over 2m7f at Worcester three weeks ago (behind McGregors Charge); seems to be running into form after an absence.
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9

25th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:37 Uttoxeter

Deadly Missile

10st 6lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Rosemary Gasson

Winning pointer who was making it 17th-time lucky under rules when beating Zoffalee over C&D (good) nine days ago; 1lb wrong there so 6lb higher under his penalty, but even so with conditions likely to be similar he has to make the shortlist.

8/1

11

16th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:38 Uttoxeter

Deadly Missile

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Rosemary Gasson

On a good mark and the signs were more encouraging when fourth over 2m7f at Worcester three weeks ago (behind McGregors Charge); seems to be running into form after an absence.

12/1

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Worcester

Deadly Missile

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Rosemary Gasson

Sole win remains a dead-heat in a Welsh maiden point in 2022, but second in this race in 2023 and there was some encouragement to take from this month's Warwick fourth on his second outing following a sizeable layoff.

25/1

Non-runners

Unspeakable

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £172.90
Straight Forecast £272.69
Tricast £2141.35
Trifecta £2698.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky Rose

POSTDATA:

Karavomylos

The Guardian:

Thais Toir

Daily Mirror:

Side Stepper

D Express:

Mini Fortune

WEST COUNTRY:

Faerie Cutlass

The Times:

Mcgregors Charge

LAMBOURN:

Lelantos

RP RATINGS:

Lucky Rose

Telegraph:

Lucky Rose

The Star:

Lucky Rose

Daily Record:

Lucky Rose

Daily Mail:

Karavomylos

The Sun:

Thais Toir