February 26 / 14.25 Wetherby

14.25

Soft

racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-5243

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Went close over hurdles at Perth (3m, soft) in October before promising fourth on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in a race that worked out well; looked short of pace on ground that was good to soft, good in places at Haydock (3m1f) last time, finishing soundly beaten in third (Ski Lodge second); could be in the mix if today's conditions place greater emphasis on stamina.
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3rd

13

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

I Wish You

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improved form to get off the mark over fences at the third attempt at Wetherby (3m, soft) in February; hit with a 7lb rise but the short-head runner-up Diamond Dealer went one better next time and this 6yo is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.

9/1

1st

5

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

I Wish You

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close over hurdles at Perth (3m, soft) in October before promising fourth on chase debut at Kelso (2m7f, soft) in a race that worked out well; looked short of pace on ground that was good to soft, good in places at Haydock (3m1f) last time, finishing soundly beaten in third (Ski Lodge second); could be in the mix if today's conditions place greater emphasis on stamina.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 26-11P D

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Failed to settle and reportedly made a respiratory noise at Kelso (4m, soft) in December, when he ran well for a very long way before weakening (pulled up); 2-2 over fences previously (2m7f, good/good to soft) and there could still be mileage in his mark now back down in trip.
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1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Diamond Dealer

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won in the autumn on first two chase starts (2m7f, good/good to soft; including here) then failed to stay 4m here in the Borders National; bounced back with short-head defeat at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month and there can be optimism he'll be fine at this shorter distance; major player.

3/1

2nd

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Diamond Dealer

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Failed to settle and reportedly made a respiratory noise at Kelso (4m, soft) in December, when he ran well for a very long way before weakening (pulled up); 2-2 over fences previously (2m7f, good/good to soft) and there could still be mileage in his mark now back down in trip.

5/2

Form: 223-64

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who is 0-8 under rules; respectable fourth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and he's a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out.
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6th

3

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Cahiers Den

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

RPRs have been improving gently since sent handicap chasing, and a better jump at the last may have seen him oblige at Newcastle latest (3m, good to soft); won't mind good ground, having won an Irish point on it.

3/1

2nd

1

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle

Cahiers Den

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Maiden point winner who is 0-9 under rules; however, best form when switched to chasing for handicaps at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) and Wetherby (3m, soft) on last two outings and he may well be on the premises.

11/4

3rd

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Cahiers Den

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner who is 0-8 under rules; respectable fourth on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month; there's stamina in his pedigree and he's a possible improver now up in trip; not ruled out.

7/1

11/4

Form: 1-222F D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Runner-up behind progressive winners in December on his first two chase starts (3m/3m1f, heavy/good to soft); can make mistakes and he fell at Hereford last time, but could have a big part to play granted a clear round.
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5th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Ski Lodge

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Yet to get off the mark over fences in five starts; cheekpieces worn last time are retained; steps back in trip but is getting expensive to follow.

7/1

4th

9

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Ski Lodge

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Has a win and a second (over C&D) from two runs here; bit disappointing at Wetherby five weeks ago after looking dangerous early in the straight, but cheekpieces and a return to Haydock could see a revival.

15/2

4th

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Ski Lodge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Runner-up behind progressive winners in December on his first two chase starts (3m/3m1f, heavy/good to soft); can make mistakes and he fell at Hereford last time, but could have a big part to play granted a clear round.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 2-P11P D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won at Hereford (3m1f, good) in November on second chase start and comfortably followed up there (3m1f, good to soft) in December; showed promise on soft ground over hurdles; pulled up at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last time but could bounce back with a bold show if jumping better this afternoon.
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7th

1

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:18 Ffos Las

Buckna

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Dual chase winner who got himself back on track in the new cheekpieces when third to The Boola Boss at Chepstow; no good thing to reverse those placings despite a 5lb pull on the winner but definite each-way chance.

6/1

3rd

3

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Buckna

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Acts on good and soft ground; won two chase handicaps at Hereford (3m1f) late in 2025 but he's struggled in his last two starts; still has potential in this sphere but he needs to get back on track with cheekpieces added.

10/1

Form: 13-P43

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Point and maiden hurdle winner who ran well in fourth over C&D (soft) in December on second chase start, with disappointing efforts either side; however, he's had wind surgery since last time and is capable of being in the mix if he's at the top of his game.
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2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Pierrot Jaguen

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Point and maiden hurdle winner who ran well in fourth over C&D (soft) in December on second chase start, with disappointing efforts either side; however, he's had wind surgery since last time and is capable of being in the mix if he's at the top of his game.

5/1

3rd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:41 Uttoxeter

Pierrot Jaguen

12st 1lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Olly Murphy

Lightly raced 7yo; pulled up in his first chase but did well to finish close up at Wetherby (3m, soft; new cheekpieces) given he didn't jump all that well; doesn't have a lot to find with Aboutdamntime and his jumping might well improve with experience.

7/1

3rd

3

28th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

15:58 Newbury

Pierrot Jaguen

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

6l winner of an Irish maiden point and sold for £200,000 later last March; came from off the pace to take third of nine on hurdling debut at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day and readily found what he needed on run-in when 2-9 in maiden at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) four weeks ago; has Cheltenham 3m Grade 1 novice entry.

15/8

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Payout
Exacta £26.60
Straight Forecast £22.39
Trifecta £96.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Buckna

TOPSPEED:

Pierrot Jaguen

POSTDATA:

Ski Lodge

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamond Dealer

LAMBOURN:

Buckna

Daily Mail:

Buckna

D Express:

Buckna

The Guardian:

Pierrot Jaguen

Daily Mirror:

Pierrot Jaguen

The Star:

Pierrot Jaguen

Telegraph:

Ski Lodge

The Sun:

Ski Lodge

The Times:

Diamond Dealer

Daily Record:

Diamond Dealer