January 18 / 15.35 Windsor

15.35

Soft

Fitzdares Personal Betting Service Stayers Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15843
  • 3m 4f 162y
  • Class 3
  • 17 runners
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Fitzdares Personal Betting Service Stayers Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.70
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 32-226

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-9 under rules (0-6 over fences) but runner-up three times in a row (3m3f-3m6f, various ground) before beaten about 10l when sixth of 11 in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft), where his jumping help him back; it's possible he'll find greater fluency today in first-time cheekpieces; chance.
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13

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Neo King

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Mrs C Williams

Lightly raced chaser for whom the cheekpieces are making a difference as he won going away at Windsor (soft) and came from the clouds to be third in Haydock's Grand National Trial (again 3m4f; good to soft; 1lb lower) when ahead of Deafening Silence, Git Maker and Grand Albert; unlikely to be anywhere near the front at the start here but he could be in the finish; stays 4m and he'll surely get this far.

9/1

3rd

11

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Neo King

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Evan Williams

Built upon previous chasing promise to get off the mark at the seventh attempt over fences in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor last month (extended 3m4f, soft; from Holokea); from out of the handicap he's 9lb higher today but is unexposed in the headgear and further improvement is possible.

16/1

1st

13

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Neo King

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Evan Williams

0-9 under rules (0-6 over fences) but runner-up three times in a row (3m3f-3m6f, various ground) before beaten about 10l when sixth of 11 in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft), where his jumping help him back; it's possible he'll find greater fluency today in first-time cheekpieces; chance.

14/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2-2122

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
7yo who has improved for the switch to fences this season, winning at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and finishing second at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) and Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) on his last two starts, rallying when challenged last time; this trip is well worth a go and he's respected.
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1st

5

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Holokea

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won bumper and maiden hurdle when on good ground; scored at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and runner-up in four of his other six chases, including when mown down late on in a big field at Windsor (extended 3m4f, soft) in January; ran poorly over C&D next time and well beaten at Cheltenham Festival on latest but both those races were much warmer than this.

5/1

8th

17

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Holokea

10st 8lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Won at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and runner-up in four of his other five chases, including when mown down late on in a big field at Windsor (extended 3m4f, soft) in January; progressive to that point but then ran poorly behind Grand Geste at Haydock on latest outing.

33/1

9

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Holokea

10st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

7yo who has improved for the switch to fences this season, winning at Ffos Las (3m1f, soft) in October and finishing second on his three starts since, most recently behind Neo King in a big field at Windsor (extended 3m4f, soft); progressive and he could be in the mix once more up 3lb for last time.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 13122- BF

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) last January and at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in March, and runner-up on last two starts in the spring; lacks a recent outing and is untested at the trip, but he's not ruled out for a stable that has won two of the last six runnings.
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1st

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker.

9/2

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Havaila

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride.

9/2

1st

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back.

5/1

Form: 43-311

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
3-6 over fences following wins at Wetherby (3m, soft) and Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) on last two starts; galloped on relentlessly for each of those recent wins and the step up in trip may suit this progressive 7yo.
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9

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Express Surprise

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Only defeat in his last four races came in a good-quality 3m4f handicap at Windsor; jumped well and stayed on best at Chepstow last time (2m7f, soft) where the front two pulled well clear; raised 7lb but Ned Fox takes away 3lb out of that; respected.

13/2

1st

6

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Express Surprise

11st 11lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Back-to-back wins at Wetherby (3m, soft) and Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) before finding a Class 3 beyond him at Windsor (3m4f), though didn't run at all badly; considered back at this level.

4/1

Form: 22-211

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Point winner who showed improved form to win on stable/chase debut at Exeter (3m, good to soft) in November and followed up at Wincanton (extended 3m2f, good to soft); takes a steep rise in grade today and he's unproven on soft ground, but he kept on strongly last time and, if conditions suit, may be able to take a 5lb rise in his stride now up in trip.
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1st

2

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Special John

11st 13lb

J: Matt Griffiths

T: Sam Thomas

Beaten favourite on last three starts, albeit one upped to 3m4f and Class 3 and another over hurdles; largely back on track with last month's Wincanton second, and doesn't appear weighted out of further gains.

11/4

2nd

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

13:47 Wincanton

Special John

11st 2lb

J: Matt Griffiths

T: Sam Thomas

Hit the ground running for this yard with two chase wins in the autumn (3m/3m2f, good to soft) and then ran pretty well in a marathon chase at Windsor; latest defeat was over hurdles and is probably best forgiven.

5/4

5th

6

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Special John

11st 9lb

J: Matt Griffiths

T: Sam Thomas

Started off for Sam Thomas with two chase wins in the autumn (3m/3m2f, good to soft) and subsequently ran well in quite valuable Windsor marathon; reverts to hurdling on a lower mark and needs to be taken very seriously; wears first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

Form: 230543 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way after winning this last year (soft) but Ludlow last time was a step back in the right direction, when third over inadequate 2m4f; now 7lb lower than 12 months ago and could have big part to play back up in trip; cheekpieces return (mixed results in them previously).
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5th

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Planned Paradise

11st 6lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again.

7/1

8

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Planned Paradise

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground.

7/1

1st

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Planned Paradise

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 253-F5 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.
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3rd

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark.

6/1

7th

9

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Rockinastorm

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.

20/1

11

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Rockinastorm

11st 6lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Henry Daly

Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking.

9/1

Form: 22P-58

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming on both starts this season, most recently with these cheekpieces applied at Haydock (3m1f, soft), and he's unraced beyond 3m2f; however, this former pointer was progressive last term when switched to handicap chases and has potential off this mark if rediscovering that promise.
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1st

7

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Latenightrumble

11st 4lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

On a good mark now and was seemingly back in good form when close fourth of 11 at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February; tended to jump left and was below that level without cheekpieces at Carlisle (3m) last month but has possibilities if combination of drop back in trip, first-time blinkers and return to a left-handed track has desired effect.

10/1

4th

4

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Latenightrumble

11st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Got off the mark over fences at Wetherby (3m) in December 2024; little encouragement this term until fourth of 11 in 3m Chepstow handicap 23 days ago; this lightly raced 9yo is not out of this if able to build on that recent effort.

5/1

4th

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

Latenightrumble

11st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Yet to strike form after three runs this season (cheekpieces added two starts ago); back on a good mark now and drops in grade today but still needs to up his game; suited by soft ground; unraced on heavy.

10/1

Form: P35-24 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won over 3m5f/3m3f in winter 2023-24 and has run well on both starts for this yard, most recently 9l fourth in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft) where she'd have been closer but for late mistakes; not ruled out.
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5

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

Gold Clermont

11st 12lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Andy Irvine

Ex-Olly Murphy; off the mark for present yard when winning five-runner handicap chase by a short head at Fontwell last time (3m2f, good); up 3lb; interesting.

9/2

1st

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Gold Clermont

11st 12lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Andy Irvine

All four wins have came over fences Andy Irvine; her last success was in January 2024 but that was at this track (3m3f) and she returned to form with a creditable third over hurdles here (3m2f, soft) last month; that was only her second start since rejoining her former stable and she's in the mix back over fences.

7/1

3rd

4

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Gold Clermont

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Andy Irvine

All four wins have came over fences for Andy Irvine; had no joy in three starts for Olly Murphy and rejoined former stable before pulling up at Exeter (3m6f, heavy) last month; bids to exploit 10lb lower mark over hurdles; needs to show more.

5/1

Form: 42-312 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt at Warwick (soft) last month on his second crack at 3m, and he's since been a close second of four at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft); this 7yo remains unexposed over this sort of trip and could play a leading role.
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9th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Looks an out-and-out stayer; ground out victory at Warwick (3m, soft) in December and ran well over 3m4f here next time, but he was well below par on latest start and others appeal more.

14/1

5th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 54y

Class 3

16:48 Warwick

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Below par the last twice but his December form, namely a game success at Warwick (3m) and close second over 3m4f at Haydock, suggests he's an ideal type for this assignment; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Won at Warwick in December (3m, soft) and then close up in a small field over 3m4f at Haydock (good to soft); failed to fire over that far at Windsor a month ago but this mark isn't beyond him if back on song.

25/1

Form: 441321 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
12yo who was very useful in his prime and, having tumbled down the weights, has won twice this season; easily made all under Lily Jones at Fakenham (3m5f, soft) last month and a 5lb rise isn't harsh, but his other win this term also came in a small field there and he's in a tougher race today.
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6th

7

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Won three times from the front (once over C&D) last season and lost out only narrowly in refitted cheekpieces at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago but this veteran is nothing like the force of old, and might find this race to competitive.

8/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February when getting the better of Lumi Plugin; found the Sussex National back here 13 days ago a tad too competitive but cannot be dismissed here back in the right grade.

7/2

7th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

10st 6lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Three wins in small fields this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft) and another good run when second of three at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) recently; however, there's a suspicion this 12yo will find today's race too competitive.

20/1

Form: P-PF63

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but won over 3m6f at Exeter (good to firm) last March and kept on for third of seven over 2m4f here (good) on New Year's Day; effective on testing ground earlier in career; may be a contender now back up in trip.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Yes Day

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Both wins over fences came in March 2025; his season never took off last term and he arrives here on a career-low mark (11lb below last win); first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; needs to show more.

8/1

8

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Yes Day

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He's now 13lb below his peak mark but hasn't been at his best this season and didn't show much when back on good ground (3m) three weeks ago; won over 3m7f last March but there may be more solid options.

14/1

8th

5

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Yes Day

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He hasn't been at his best this season but he didn't run badly in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (3m, soft) recently and could build on that now back on better ground, with last season's two wins coming on good/good to firm; now 6lb below last winning mark; interesting.

8/1

Form: /51-13 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (3m, soft) last February on second chase start and belatedly followed up at Ayr (3m, soft) in November; looked to have stamina in abundance when third in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft) last month and this lightly raced 9yo could still have more to offer.
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15

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

De Legislator

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

His two chase wins have been at 3m but he got the 4m fine when third at Kelso in December; he has performed shockingly on his last two starts with no trip/ground excuses and arrives here under a cloud, but possible positives are the removal of headgear and his stable's form.

16/1

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

De Legislator

11st 13lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2-5 over fences and an assured stayer having finished a 5l-third over 4m at Kelso in December; Windsor last time was disappointing but not all horses take to that track.

8/1

Form: P3-691

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
With this visor back on he left his first two runs for this yard miles behind to win at 18-1 at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month; weakened when upped to 3m5f last January and needs to prove his stamina, but he remains well handicapped on his old form and is not discounted.
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6th

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Hudson De Grugy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Brings very strong credentials to this series final, having posted sound performances over C&D (good to soft) in last two starts, comfortably defying top weight latest; 2-6 overall for current yard; respected.

6/1

1st

1

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Hudson De Grugy

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Back in good form for his current yard, landing 3m handicap chase at Wetherby in December and posting a good second of seven over C&D last time; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark.

7/2

Form: 435-43

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

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Form: 52-213

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last June and is also effective on soft ground; returned from break with encouraging third of five at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; however, this 10yo didn't quite see out an extended 3m4f at Plumpton last February (soft) and probably needs a career-best today.
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3rd

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Morfee

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Has three wins over fences, including one over C&D; not operating at his best this year and a pull in the weights from when third over C&D in February (soft) should not see him reverse placings with either Lumi Plugin or Enjoy d'Allen.

10/1

6th

6

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:45 Taunton

Morfee

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Ended a losing sequence at Fontwell (3m2f) in June but his more recent form is not so encouraging, a remote third of four in 3m2f Plumpton handicap chase 29 days ago; this C&D winner needs to revive.

8/1

3rd

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

14:35 Plumpton

Morfee

11st 11lb

J: Mr Simon Elliott

T: Seamus Mullins

Won at Fontwell (3m2f, good) last June and is also effective on soft ground; returned from break with encouraging third of five over C&D (good to soft) in December, but he's not easy to predict and was pulled up at Windsor (3m4f) last time; now drops back in trip but he needs to bounce back near best.

8/1

Form: /3-022

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in February 2024 and has run well in defeat a lot more often than not across his seven starts since, including over 3m4f; however, there's a suspicion today's company may prove too hot.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

Gingerbred

10st 8lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Carroll Gray

Runner-up twice in December (2m7f and near 3m3f) but right out of form since, way behind Lightonthewing last time; headgear first time.

25/1

Non-runners

Jacks Parrot

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £207.40
Straight Forecast £124.96
Tricast £2381.97
Trifecta £4026.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Special John

SPOTLIGHT:

Planned Paradise

Daily Mirror:

Holokea

The Star:

Express Surprise

POSTDATA:

Enjoy d'Allen

The Times:

Special John

Telegraph:

Special John

The Sun:

Special John

Daily Record:

Special John

RP RATINGS:

Planned Paradise

D Express:

Planned Paradise