16.53
GoodGeely Leamington Spa Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 0f 213y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.88
Form: 21U123 D BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-6 over fences this season, the wins gained at Huntingdon (2m, good) and Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); gave another good account when close third of five at Ascot (2m1f, good) last month and should be fine on this left-handed track; good chance. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Two wins and as many seconds in his completed starts over fences; put in his place off this mark at Kempton (2m2f, good) two weeks ago but the winner is in a good place at the minute; unlikely to be far away. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Two wins and a second to show from his completed starts over fences; got up late at Musselburgh (good to soft) last time in a style which suggests there could be more to come now racing beyond around 2m for the first time over fences; leading claims for last year's winning yard. |
5/2 |
9/4
Form: 24P321 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Less contested lead than often the case when making it seventh time lucky over fences at Huntingdon last month (2m, good), and Stratford second off 6lb higher since consolidated that form; up another 1lb here but pace rivalry could prove more the issue. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for Sarah Humphrey with two disappointing hurdle runs in the autumn but has turned things around over fences since, and kept on well to win by 7l at Huntingdon (2m, good) a fortnight ago; recent 6lb rise demands more from him here, though. |
9/4 |
|
1st 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
All three wins over hurdles when trained in Ireland; running well at present and second of five at Plumpton (2m1f, good to soft) last month; threatening to get his head in front for this yard. |
5/1 |
5/2
Form: -22421 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Doesn't help himself by tending to race too freely but got off the mark over fences at fifth attempt, with front-running success at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last month; 5lb rise is offset by Jay Tidball's claim here, and this drop back in trip won't be a problem; respected. |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Bumper winner who picked up maiden and novice hurdles (about 2m1f; good to soft and good) last term; beaten a combined 62l despite finishing second in three of his four subsequent chases but still looks a work in progress and his latest effort offered hope he might be putting it together; weakened on his one try at this sort of trip under rules. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Winner of a point, a bumper and twice over hurdles; did far too much early when second of three on his chase debut at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) in May, but the form of that race has worked out well and this sharp 2m may prove ideal; has won after a much longer absence. |
100/30 |
5/1
Form: 01-126 D
Last run: 108 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Off the mark at Uttoxeter on chase debut in October (2m, good); decent second next time but last two runs have been a bit disappointing (26l last of four at Stratford last month); may well have the race run to suit him and he's a possible. |
10/1 |
|
4th 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won readily by 5l on British chasing debut at Uttoxeter in October (2m, good); absent since disappointing run over 2m4f on New Year's Day but could still have potential and will be dangerous if back on song after 108-day break. |
5/1 |
|
3 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Ex-French and was placed on his chasing debut there last summer; 1-4 as a juvenile hurdler last term but was set some stiff tasks and he made an immediate impact back over fences when readily beating four others at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, despite jumping a little to his right; up 5lb but likely has a good bit more to offer. |
6/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £6.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £6.21 |
| Trifecta | £9.20 |
Selections
The Times:
Pure CarbonPOSTDATA:
Park AnnonciadeTelegraph:
Park AnnonciadeD Express:
Park AnnonciadeDaily Mirror:
Park AnnonciadeThe Sun:
Park AnnonciadeThe Star:
Park AnnonciadeDaily Record:
Park Annonciade