September 06 / 17.55 Stratford

17.55

Good To Firm

Genair Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4832.11
  • 2m 6f 125y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Genair Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 5-P044

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran fairly well when fourth on last two hurdling starts at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) but it's over two years since his last win in that sphere and this Flat-bred 9yo has left it late in the day to begin his chasing career.
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1

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Songo

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Ran fairly well when fourth on last two hurdling starts at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) but it's over two years since his last win in that sphere and this Flat-bred 9yo has left it late in the day to begin his chasing career.

16/1

1

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Songo

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Dual 2m5f hurdle winner here in summer 2023 but has largely struggled since; however, he took a good step forward with a tongue-tie added when fourth over C&D last month dropped to this level; well treated on best form and has possibilities, especially if recent wind surgery has a positive effect.

11/1

1

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:50 Newton Abbot

Songo

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Richard Hawker

Yet to add to his two 2m5f novice hurdle wins here in summer 2023 and returned from a break with two very disappointing runs last month; needs first-time tongue-tie to make a big difference.

40/1

Form: 4P-F13 BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Gained quick compensation for his misfortune at Newton Abbot in May when making all there (3m2f, good) in early June, and again ran well when close third over that C&D three weeks later; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in distance but still respected.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up.

7/1

6th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Just the one win in 22 starts but three decent runs when placed prior to a below par effort when tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; his poor win record does not inspire.

6/1

4th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Illogical Logic

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in form since pulling up twice earlier in the season, reaching the frame on his last three starts, most recently at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in January when third of seven, beaten just under 6l; place claims off an unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: P/754/ D

Last run: 898 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Just 1-15 over hurdles and absent since below-par run in March 2023; given a chance by the handicapper in the meantime but could be considered only if lively in the betting before this chasing debut.
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5

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:52 Ffos Las

Jaunty Viking

10st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Brian Eckley

Very well handicapped on old hurdling form but, following a long absence, his belated switch to fences has not gone well with form figures of P55 (from 2m3f to 3m).

25/1

7

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:18 Ffos Las

Jaunty Viking

10st 12lb

J: Miss Thomasina Eyston

T: Brian Eckley

Very well handicapped on old hurdling form; ultimately well beaten in both chases since returning from mammoth absence in September but travelled well for a long way here (3m, good) on latter occasion and today's trip-and-ground combination may suit him better; worth a second look.

14/1

2

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

14:05 Ffos Las

Jaunty Viking

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Brian Eckley

Course winner over hurdles in 2021; pulled up when 40-1 for last month's chasing debut at Stratford (race won by Radharc Na Slaine) but that was his first outing for 900 days and he might come on for the run.

16/1

Form: 823241

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has taken well to fences this year and deserved his win at Perth (3m, good) three weeks ago; subsequent 6lb rise does not look excessive and he should be fine on this left-handed track; likely contender.
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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: 7-3145

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed twice off today's mark over fences last year and belatedly opened hurdling account (again off this mark) at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in June; ran poorly when last in action, though, and needs to rebound.
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3

31st May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:07 Fakenham

Gone In Sixty

10st 11lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Alex Hales

Safely held when fourth over fences at Fontwell (2m2f, good) this month but that was his first run since November (also his first after a wind op); reverts to hurdling on mark just 2lb higher then when winning this race by 14l on good ground a year ago; must be considered.

15/8

4th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Gone In Sixty

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Sole success came when wide-margin winner over hurdles at Fakenham just under one year ago but he's finished runner-up on 12 occasions, including five times in succession over fences between September and November; had wind surgery after heavy defeat over hurdles at Windsor over five months ago; market might guide on this return.

9/1

2nd

4

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Gone In Sixty

10st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Alex Hales

Won over hurdles at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in June and was runner-up in two chases last month, latterly behind King Of The Story at Warwick (2m4f, good); also ran well back over hurdles at Fakenham on Friday, but the forecast rain is a worry.

11/4

Form: 13655- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won from the front at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in November, despite tending to jump right, but was not at his best when last seen in the spring and confidence in him would be higher on a right-handed track.
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6

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Boys Of Wexford

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Returned to winning ways in the new visor at Taunton (2m7f, good) but whether he'll follow one good run with another is questionable and he's gone up 6lb.

9/2

1st

8

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Boys Of Wexford

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Dual chase winner who showed up well until tiring on his first start for three months when fourth of eight finishers at Hereford (2m5f, good) 15 days ago; first-time visor replaces regular cheekpieces; place claims.

10/1

4th

7

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Boys Of Wexford

10st 6lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

Dual chase winner; seemingly back in good nick when second at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in November but ended 2025 with two non-completions and his record when fresh is not good; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 4-453P

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Seemingly perked up by first-time cheekpieces when a respectable third over hurdles at Bangor (2m7f, good) in July but was pulled up here (3m2f) later that month and is now 0-27 overall; makes chasing debut today; not the most obvious answer.
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5th

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

Only three completed when runner-up last week at Plumpton (2m4f, good) and that extended his losing sequence under rules to 36.

8/1

2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Bahtiyar

10st 3lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-35, often placed; recent respectable efforts suggest he's on a tough mark but he's versatile regarding trip and Murray Dodd can claim his full allowance on this occasion, so he should still be competitive.

5/1

4th

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Bahtiyar

10st 13lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Max Young

0-30 over hurdles and fences but in the frame on last five starts, two of them here (3m1f/2m4f); deserves to find a race and he should be involved again providing this doesn't come too soon after his run on Tuesday.

7/1

Form: -52352

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-21 under all codes but placed a few times over fences, most recently when finishing well for second at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July; 1lb wrong here but has Sean Bowen and first-time cheekpieces enlisted; high on the list.
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6th

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Radharc Na Slaine

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

1-14 as a chaser; won at Stratford in September (2m6f, good) and fair efforts since then; can go well if fitness isn't an issue on first run since October.

10/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Radharc Na Slaine

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: David Rees

Experienced chaser; off the mark on 12th attempt at Stratford in September (2m6f, good); fair run at Worcester last time; should go well.

7/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Radharc Na Slaine

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: David Rees

Experienced chaser; off the mark on 12th attempt at Stratford in September (2m6f, good); fair run at Worcester last time; should go well.

7/1

Form: 43-434

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Non-runners

Limerick Leader

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £21.47
Tricast £54.40
Trifecta £72.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Illogical Logic

WEST COUNTRY:

Mcgregors Charge

SPOTLIGHT:

Mini Fortune

The Star:

Radharc Na Slaine

The Times:

Illogical Logic

Telegraph:

Illogical Logic

Daily Mail:

Illogical Logic

D Express:

Illogical Logic

Daily Mirror:

Illogical Logic

POSTDATA:

Mini Fortune

The Guardian:

Mcgregors Charge

Daily Record:

Mcgregors Charge