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His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (For The Pow Challenge Trophy

  • 2m 7f 171y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (For The Pow Challenge Trophy

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.80
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5P-44U

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Below best on his four outings in 2025 and unseated at the first fence at Taunton recently; also needs to prove his stamina; however, this 7yo has plenty of time to get his career back on track and is on a handy mark on his 2024 exploits; perhaps the new cheekpieces will give him a boost.
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5

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Bucksy Des Epeires

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Had fallen in the weights prior to winning at Ludlow (3m, soft) 17 days ago, perked up by first-time cheekpieces; nudged back up 3lb but remains on a workable mark; high on the list.

100/30

1st

1

18th Feb 2026

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

Bucksy Des Epeires

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Below best on his four outings in 2025 and unseated at the first fence at Taunton recently; also needs to prove his stamina; however, this 7yo has plenty of time to get his career back on track and is on a handy mark on his 2024 exploits; perhaps the new cheekpieces will give him a boost.

4/1

4

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Taunton

Bucksy Des Epeires

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Back on a good mark now but ended last season on a low note and has not really fired on either appearance this term (favourite both times); comes here with a bit to prove, including stamina.

3/1

Form: /21-26 D BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Second at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November following a year off and reportedly made a respiratory noise when below par at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December; has had wind op since and he won after such surgery in November 2024 (2m7f, good to soft); handles soft; one to consider.
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9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 4

16:07 Newbury

Petty Cash

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Won over a bit further at Chepstow two seasons ago (good to soft) and then off for a year; two good runs since returning, last time beaten 7l after wind surgery at Ludlow (3m, soft) when let down by his jumping; could go well if that part of his game holds up.

14/1

Form: 5/44-4 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Fourth of 18 at Cheltenham in October 2024 and he's now 8lb lower; however, this 10yo has run just once since, when tailed off at 33-1 at Leicester last month; needs to prove how much ability he retains.
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4th

3

18th Feb 2026

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

Landen Calling

11st 11lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fourth of 18 at Cheltenham in October 2024 and he's now 8lb lower; however, this 10yo has run just once since, when tailed off at 33-1 at Leicester last month; needs to prove how much ability he retains.

14/1

4th

5

20th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

14:02 Leicester

Landen Calling

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Thorough stayer, absent since placed in big field at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October 2024; resumes on a good mark and with new headgear tried (usually blinkered) but is entitled to benefit from this outing.

12/1

4th

4

25th Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Cheltenham

Landen Calling

12st 0lb

J: Mr H D O’Dwyer

T: Fergal O’Brien

All out to win last season's 3m3f Lincolnshire National at Market Rasen over Christmas; back from a break with a respectable show at Punchestown in May and this is his type of race; possibilities.

16/1

Form: 546-U4

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Unseated at first fence on chase/handicap debut in December and also made mistakes when fourth of seven at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month, beaten just over 13l; he needs a bigger run today but this 8yo has raced only five times and is in top hands; no surprise to see a sizeable step forward.
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2nd

5

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Dyno Dave

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Appreciated better ground when opening his chase account at the fourth attempt at Exeter (3m, good to soft) in March, but took a heavy fall back there the following month; still has more to offer in this sphere and he's respected if that latest effort hasn't dented his confidence.

9/4

1

7th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

16:40 Exeter

Dyno Dave

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Didn't hang about over hurdles and seemed to appreciate getting away from slow ground when edging home in a C&D good-ground handicap three weeks ago, on only his fourth run over fences; up 5lb but probably improving.

5/4

1st

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:05 Exeter

Dyno Dave

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Unseated rider on seasonal/chase/handicap debut in December and was safely held on next two outings (both on slow ground) but he'll appreciate this ease in grade and may yet come good for his top stable.

7/1

Form: P5-7P2 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
11yo who has an up-and-down profile but finished second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; versatile ground-wise; major player if backing up that good performance with another; wears a first-time visor.
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5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

The Newest One

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's had a heavy defeat and a fall in two subsequent runs; new headgear is now tried but he's hard to predict and has not won since October 2024; down the list.

8/1

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

The Newest One

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's hard to predict and was tailed off at Ludlow (visor added) last time; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

6th

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

The Newest One

11st 9lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11yo who has an up-and-down profile but finished second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; versatile ground-wise; major player if backing up that good performance with another; wears a first-time visor.

5/2

Form: 435-43 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
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Form: 1/P-PP

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who is one to watch in the market in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) on his chase debut; however, this 11yo has been pulled up over hurdles on his last two runs and a major turnaround is needed.
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5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Vee Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

An 11yo now and has pulled up in two hurdle races and a chase since returning from a lengthy break; what could help is getting away from soft ground, as good seems his preference.

14/1

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

Vee Dancer

11st 1lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ryan Potter

Point runner-up who is one to watch in the market in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) on his chase debut; however, this 11yo has been pulled up over hurdles on his last two runs and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

1

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

16:00 Doncaster

Vee Dancer

12st 1lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Ryan Potter

Uncompetitive in four starts divided between hurdling and the Flat since returning from a long absence and difficult to envisage a sudden resurgence at the age of 11.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.50
Straight Forecast £9.23
Trifecta £36.30

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