February 03 / 14.00 Carlisle

14.00

Good To Soft

racingtv.com “Chasing Excellence” Beginners’ Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 4f 198y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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racingtv.com “Chasing Excellence” Beginners’ Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84

Form: P-335F

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
The only one of these with chasing experience; didn't jump well when soundly beaten at Cheltenham in December and fell at Exeter latest; however, before those he ran well to finish third over C&D (good to soft) and at Kempton (3m, good) in his first two chases; major player if he's on song.
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10th

13

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

First Confession

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Pulled up at 50-1 in last year's 3m Grade 1 novice hurdle here; ran well in three of his five chases this term, notably with his easy win in a 2m5f beginners' event at Carlisle (good to soft) last time, but Cheltenham in December was one of the exceptions and he didn't jump well that day, before falling at Exeter on his next start; work to do on a few counts.

25/1

1st

1

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

First Confession

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

The only one of these with chasing experience; didn't jump well when soundly beaten at Cheltenham in December and fell at Exeter latest; however, before those he ran well to finish third over C&D (good to soft) and at Kempton (3m, good) in his first two chases; major player if he's on song.

6/4

Form: 57-734 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Three front-running hurdle wins in 2024 (2m5f/3m, soft/good to soft) and she was running pretty well in defeat against fellow mares towards the end of 2025; receives 7lb from the males today and holds leading claims if taking to fences at the first attempt.
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4

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Della Casa Lunga

11st 1lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Mainly in fair form this season and can be forgiven a below-par run on testing ground at Exeter last time; these conditions suit; each-way chance with cheekpieces back on.

13/2

3rd

3

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 1

15:14 Exeter

Della Casa Lunga

11st 0lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Three front-running hurdle wins in 2024 (2m5f/3m, soft/good to soft) and she was running pretty well in defeat towards the end of 2025; 10l second of four at Carlisle 17 days ago on chase debut, showing she has some way to go before she's matching today's rivals over fences.

5/1

2nd

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Della Casa Lunga

10st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

Three front-running hurdle wins in 2024 (2m5f/3m, soft/good to soft) and she was running pretty well in defeat against fellow mares towards the end of 2025; receives 7lb from the males today and holds leading claims if taking to fences at the first attempt.

13/8

Form: 1312-7

Last run: 269 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner (2m7f/3m, good to soft/good) who raced prominently in that sphere; makes chase debut after some time off but he's run well when fresh previously and his dam was a smart chaser; brings potential to this first run over fences and this trip at a stiff track should suit him.
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4th

1

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Thank You Maam

12st 1lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Georgina Nicholls

Returned from layoff with three below-par chase/hurdle runs in February/March but, having swapped cheekpieces for blinkers, fared much better on last two appearances; lost out only by a nose after making most of the running at Warwick (3m1f, good) last time; can make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 3

14:30 Warwick

Thank You Maam

11st 8lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Back hurdling the last twice after a brief stint over fences; the first time he'd worn these aids combined when a front-running third at Wetherby (3m, good; beaten 4.25l); exposed but firmly in the mix.

5/1

3rd

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:20 Wetherby

Thank You Maam

11st 4lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Not solid on his chase/hurdles form this year; previously a consistent sort in this sphere and has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade, provided he's resurgent.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 431-48 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Comfortably won maiden hurdle at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April; this point winner could be suited by the switch to fences but he's been soundly beaten in two novice hurdles this season and has something to find in today's company even if he's back to his best.
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2nd

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

17:10 Kelso

Scarlet Jet

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Comfortably won maiden hurdle at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April but hasn't cut much ice since, including on chasing debut at Carlisle earlier this month; fair bit to prove from out of the weights on handicap debut and needs first-time cheekpieces to have a positive effect.

12/1

4th

2

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Scarlet Jet

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Comfortably won maiden hurdle at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April; this point winner could be suited by the switch to fences but he's been soundly beaten in two novice hurdles this season and has something to find in today's company even if he's back to his best.

14/1

1st

7

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:48 Perth

Scarlet Jet

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Point winner; moving steadily in the right direction under rules, placed at Ayr (2m4f) most recently; possibilities, provided the improvement is sustained.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £2.96
Trifecta £5.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Della Casa Lunga

RP RATINGS:

First Confession

D Express:

Thank You Ma'am

TOPSPEED:

First Confession

Telegraph:

First Confession

The Sun:

First Confession

The Star:

First Confession

POSTDATA:

Della Casa Lunga

The Times:

Della Casa Lunga

The Guardian:

Della Casa Lunga

Daily Mail:

Della Casa Lunga

Daily Mirror:

Della Casa Lunga

Daily Record:

Della Casa Lunga