16.03
GoodClarke Chase (A Handicap Chase) (For The Sir Stanley And Lady Clarke Challenge Trophy) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £26015
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 2
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £4.60
Form: 1PPPP- D
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Made all in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f) in December but hasn't completed any of his four subsequent races, the latest after wind surgery (and in a new visor); cheekpieces return and an easy lead would help matters; tailed off in this last year. |
12/1 |
|
17 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Has form at 3m1f; made all in major handicap at Cheltenham (2m4f) in December; unable to dominate in the same manner and eventually pulled up in all three outings since; had wind surgery (his second) since latest; wears new headgear; again far from certain to have his own way. |
40/1 |
|
16 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Made all here (2m4f, good to soft) in December and remains well handicapped on his old form for Willie Mullins (at up to 3m1f); however, this 10yo has been pulled up on his last two starts, the latest only 12 days ago. |
50/1 |
11/8
- Place: £1.10
Form: 04901- CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made up into smart chaser last term with success in Haydock's Silver Trophy (2m4f) in April; has continued in fine form with 3m Perth win and an excellent third of 13 in 3m Uttoxeter handicap this summer; can't be discounted but Harry Skelton sides with Il Est Francais. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Successful on this card two years ago; campaigned mostly over 2m4f/2m5f but saw out 3m well at Perth (good) most recently, adding to his Grade 2 handicap success in April and taking chase record to 9-30; better than ever and commands respect. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Good ground is key to him, though good to soft is acceptable; after signs of a revival at the Cheltenham Festival he duly delivered in a competitive 2m4f handicap at Haydock, winning cosily despite narrow margin of victory; the 4lb rise seemed generous and when beaten at Uttoxeter he bumped into the talented Glengouly on a good day; all his best form is at shorter, so stamina would be the principal concern. |
100/30 |
10/1
Form: /4476-
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Wasn't disgraced in finishing third of six over 2m4f at Uttoxeter on stable debut but he's not as good as he was and an 11yo now. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Smart at his best for Olly Murphy but last season never got off the ground and he's moved yards. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 657PP- D
Last run: 177 days
W: 10st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Ran quite well to be fourth in this last year when 7lb higher; however, he hasn't won since 2023 and the questions are mounting up. |
12/1 |
|
7th 7 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Went close at Market Rasen (2m5f) in June but behind Courtland back there next time and has since disappointed at Stratford; losing run is mounting up. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
On a losing run but went close at Market Rasen (2m5f) in June and was not beaten far in valuable Summer Plate over that C&D (again on good) last month; will be fine on this left-handed track; no surprise if he features. |
11/2 |
5/4
Form: 73921- D
Last run: 31 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 12lb |
Formerly smart chaser when trained by Gordon Elliott, winning in Grade 2 company and placed in Grade 1 bumpers; not a bad hurdle run last time at Worcester but this is much more competitive. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Very smart 3m-winning chaser for Gordon Elliott in 2024/25; also scored over fences for current yard at Perth (3m) in April but beat just one when tried in cheekpieces in 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter 18 days ago; reverts to hurdles off a 7lb lower mark but still has something to prove. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 1/12P- D
Last run: 309 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Holds weak claims on his form for current yard and has never won beyond 2m4f; well beaten over that trip at Uttoxeter most recently; opposed. |
20/1 |
|
6th 9 |
15th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Completed a three-timer for Harry Derham in May last year but has been well below that form for current stable this year. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Front-runner; did well over fences for Harry Derham but little to show for five runs for current stable; falling in the weights but hard to recommend. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £22.15 |
| Trifecta | £165.50 |
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