14.12
GoodPaul Ferguson Jumpers To Follow Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 4f 72y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
11/2
Form: 30662-
Last run: 186 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Came good over fences with small-field win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in February but was not in the same form on his latest outing and ran poorly the only previous time he wore cheekpieces; others look safer. |
8/1 |
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5th 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Dual bumper and hurdle winner; mixed results in his first three runs over fences but he really got his act together when justifying favouritism at Bangor (2m5f, soft) last month; that was a four-runner race but he forged clear in the closing stages and a 6lb rise looks fair; shortlisted. |
9/4 |
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1st 3 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Useful bumper horse and hurdler but has always struggled with consistency, a pattern that's threatening to continue over fences; however, if in the same form as when second to a sharp improver at Southwell two runs back (2m4f, good to soft; fine on soft) he'd have every chance. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: /061-P
Last run: 180 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who won a three-runner Sandown novice (2m, soft) last season; well beaten in two 2m4f handicap chases in the autumn (blinkered last time) and now reverts to hurdling in cheekpieces; tricky to weigh up. |
12/1 |
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2 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Promising in bumpers and again when winning a 2m novice hurdle at Sandown (soft), after which he pulled up at Punchestown; goes chasing with an unexposed profile and he's had a wind operation. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 3/1P3-
Last run: 203 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced; second hurdles win at Doncaster in March (second run at 2m5f, good to soft); stiffer task on this 7lb higher mark but a chance. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won an Ayr novice in November 2024 (2m, good to soft); subsequently finished runner-up in a 2m4f handicap chase; fair third back over hurdles at Newcastle last time (2m1f, good to soft) and could go well back up to 2m4f. |
7/2 |
Form: 1656- D
Last run: 240 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Record of 2-6 over fences and when beaten at Kelso last time that was at the hands of an improver (3m2f, good to soft); gets in off the same mark here and could be a factor |
15/2 |
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2nd 4 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Has won two of his five chases and reportedly appreciated the drier surface (good to soft) when prevailing narrowly over 3m at Ludlow last time; off only 3lb higher and open to further progress, he's seriously considered. |
3/1 |
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1st 6 |
26th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Won three-runner contest at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November and probably bettered that form when close third at Wetherby (3m, soft; cheekpieces refitted) the following month; needs to rebound from last month's duff effort but remains lightly raced and enters calculations. |
7/1 |
Form: /374U- D
Last run: 185 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Started the season over fences and that didn't go well; his fifth over C&D in January was encouraging but again failed to fire at Ascot; there's a competitive show in him should the new cheekpieces (on for a visor) trigger something. |
16/1 |
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9th 8 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 123y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Began season with two below-par chase runs in the autumn but gave good account when fifth of 17 over hurdles at Newbury (3m, good to soft; first-time visor) last month and will be fine on the slower ground here. |
16/1 |
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5th 3 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 3m 0f 57y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Modest efforts this term, taking chase record to 0-6; rallied to win at Southwell (2m4f) on last hurdles attempt, taking strike-rate in this sphere to 2-5; revival possible, provided he takes well to added visor. |
25/1 |
Form: P2P1-P CD
Last run: 170 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Had a spell in the doldrums for previous yard, so was well treated on debut for this one at Hereford (2m5f, good) in May when having a match in safe keeping from a fair way out; that form amounted to little (second well below best then and since) but this one has gone back up just 2lb and should stay this first attempt beyond 2m5f under rules. |
11/2 |
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1st 1 |
12th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Struggled last season on final three runs for the Newland/Insole yard; however, he won off 4lb higher at Bangor (2m4f, good) last April so has a handy mark to work with if a change of scenery has prompted a revival; new yard is enjoying a good month; remains in the same ownership. |
13/8 |
|
5 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won off 1lb lower at Bangor (2m4f, good; also suited by soft) last Apri but has suffered three non-completions since then and was well beaten when he did get round; clearly capable of a big run but comes with a good few risks. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 5115-7
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Chasing on last five starts has not really worked out; Taunton (2m3f) last February and Warwick (2m) last March saw him register a double over hurdles and he's back to his last winning mark for today's switch in codes but, after three non-completions at about 3m over fences, stamina also has to be proved. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Mixed results (5FP4) since switched to chasing but is now only 1lb above last winning hurdles mark and Edward Vaughan takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities, provided he stays returned to 3m. |
7/1 |
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4th 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Just ahead of Gris Majeur when falling at third-last fence at Taunton (2m7f, good to firm) in November, his second chase, but struggled on next outing; others in this line-up look much less risky. |
10/1 |
Form: 9265-3 D
Last run: 164 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 100y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Multiple hurdle winner who is 0-5 over fences and has a bit to find with some of these; she also has to rebound from a modest effort at Chepstow and her stamina isn't guaranteed. |
33/1 |
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8th 6 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who was beaten under 7l at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) before running well on unfavourable terms in a Listed chase at Wincanton; should have a part to play off a realistic mark. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
14th Feb 2026 1m 7f 149y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who is 0-4 over fences; ran respectably in a hurdle handicap at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) last month but this is a tough task on the figures and she fell over fences on her penultimate run; passed over. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 46P-71 D
Last run: 144 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice over hurdles at Uttoxeter; yet to show the same level of form over fences in four starts but has come down in the weights and is dropped in grade; no forlorn hope. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
29th Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Two wins over hurdles at Uttoxeter, on good and good to soft; has mostly steered clear of slower ground and he's been no closer than 17l in three runs over fences. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
27th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Both hurdle wins at Uttoxeter, the latest a 2m4f handicap which never looked in doubt; raised 6lb and a 7lb claimer rode last time, but his trainer sees him as more of a chaser; considered. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 7P757- D
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Launched chasing career with two wins in the autumn (2m4f/2m7f) and came second in two subsequent Listed races (hurdle/chase); lost out only narrowly to a next-time-out winner when back in a handicap at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has a fighting chance here. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won handicaps in the autumn on first two chase starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft) and runner-up in Listed races on both outings since, over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) and fences at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft); leading claims back in handicap company. |
10/11 |
16/1
Form: 3351P- D
Last run: 219 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Only won a Sedgefield maiden in nine races over hurdles; won his only point and has finished third on both starts over fences; returns from seven-month break and not out of this. |
11/2 |
Non-runners
Moonshine Man, Joining Force, Paddy OMahler
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £47.65 |
| Tricast | £431.11 |
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