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Conference & Events At Newbury Racecourse Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- 2m 7f 91y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: —
Weather: —
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
- Place: £1.20
Form: 4F-234 BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 104y |
10st 2lb |
Improved for going chasing this season, winning 3m Newbury handicap and better again when clear second at Uttoxeter over same trip, both on soft ground; potentially still well-handicapped and could go well if handling better ground. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Broadly in good form since switched to chasing and comfortably justified favouritism at Newbury (2m7f, soft) most recently, opening his rules account; may build on that success and show further improvement. |
11/4 |
|
1st 9 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
A little below his best when a 14l fourth at Windsor (2m6f, soft) but still ran fine and commands considerable respect on his previous runs, over 2m4f at Southwell (soft) and 3m1f at Cheltenham (good to soft); only a 7yo and still early days over fences. |
15/2 |
3/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 63-481 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; just as good over fences and holding his form well, beaten off only on run-in when second at Leicester (2m6f; stays 3m1f well) four weeks ago; handles any ground; leading contender. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) when fitted with first-time cheekpieces in January, and matched that level when runner-up at Newbury the following month; can make his presence felt again but he's never won off a mark this high. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Prolific winner over hurdles; it was in a lower grade when getting off the mark over fences at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) but that was fairly comfortable and it was his first time in cheekpieces; off 5lb higher he can make his presence felt. |
3/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: F5-432
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Infrequent winner, but running well since the turn of the year and his recent Newbury second (2m6f, good to soft) was solid; nudged up 1lb for that but he remains on a workable mark and is high on the list of dangers. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Not overly consistent and can make mistakes, as was the case when the clear leader for a long way over 2m7f here a month ago (soft; fine on good to soft); that was a good run all things considered and won't mind coming back in distance. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Not overly consistent and can make mistakes; however, ran well for a very long way on testing ground at Exeter before no match for an unexposed winner over C&D; could give another good account of himself. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: 112-13 BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Resumed with victory at Exeter (2m3f) in November and in good form until pulled up in 2m3f handicap chase at Fontwell ten days ago; this course winner is the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear, though. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
14th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Did well for cheekpieces going on last year, winning three times at 2m3f-2m5f, latterly off 3lb lower, and going a stone and a half up the weights; 2m7f looked to find him out at Newbury last month and this is less competitive back down in trip; holds decent claims. |
5/2 |
|
4th 3 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
All good since the cheekpieces went on, winning three times (2m3f-2m5f, good to soft/soft); kept on well for third off today's mark at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month and returning to further looks the right move. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 2-3120 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
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 |
11st 8lb |
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 |
11st 4lb |
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 |
4/1
Form: 3122-3 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
10st 11lb |
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 |
25/1
Form: 56-U57 C
Last run: 59 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
4-7 over fences but ended 2025 with two disappointing hurdle runs and made very underwhelming return to chasing when seventh of eight at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in February; needs to turn things around. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his old chase form but this is a belated return to fences and recent hurdling exploits leave him with much to prove. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: P-F41U D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Scored at Warwick (3m, good to soft) in December but he's failed to complete in three subsequent runs and didn't get very far at Stratford (unseated at first) two weeks ago; only 2lb lower than for his last success but he comes with risks attached. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Scored at Warwick (3m) in December but he isn't the easiest to catch right and was pulled up in 2m7f handicap at Newbury last time; others are preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Back to form when winning for a third time over fences in a 3m handicap at Warwick (good to soft) and would have won easier had he not idled late on; unseated midrace off this 4lb higher mark at Leicester three weeks later; respected. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.64 |
| Tricast | £61.11 |
| Trifecta | £80.10 |
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