20.08
GoodBirchall Trust Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6685.85
- 2m 5f 34y
- Class 3
- 3 runners
Runners: 3 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/10 (Won)
- Win: £2.10
Form: 322P2-
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
In the frame on four of his five hurdling starts since switched to current stable in the autumn and beat two rivals to score on recent chasing debut at Cartmel (2m5f, good); nudged up only 1lb for that and has another big role to play here. |
7/4 |
|
1st 1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Had three wind operations, the latest prior to him chasing home the favourite in a maiden hurdle at Perth a month ago (2m4f); he nearly won last year's EBF Final at Sandown when with Alan King, so has some class about him; won his only point and should do well over fences. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 7 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Pulled up in Haydock handicap in February to make it 0-12 under rules; had wind operations before and after that latest run; arrives with something to prove but he has lots of good placed form and is a leading contender if back on song; the tongue-tie adopted last time is left off. |
3/1 |
6/4
Form: 623P-2 C
Last run: 4 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
In good form over fences here since wind op in April, most notably when winning over 3m1f (good) three weeks ago; should be fine back over this hurdles and over this shorter trip; respected in current mood. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won twice over hurdles at Cartmel in 2025; following a wind operation, he's finished runner-up in 3m1f/2m5f handicap chases here, last time only reeled in late on; clear claims off an untouched mark. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Both wins over hurdles were here; runner-up in two of his four chase starts, the latest here on Saturday when no match for the winner over 3m1f; fine over this far and has clear claims. |
6/4 |
100/30
Form: 122F-4 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who is 0-6 over fences (despite a lower mark) and was beaten a good way at Hexham (3m) on his return to this discipline after a break; the other two appeal more. |
100/30 |
|
4th 4 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, including over 2m on heavy ground here; decent second over fences at Sedgefield in October (3m2f, good) but last two runs have been over hurdles (took a heavy fall when running well last time); a possible. |
13/2 |
|
2 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 5y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Had a break since finishing lame when second on his return to hurdles at Newcastle in October (2m7f, good; handles softer); looks high in the weights now but he's likeably consistent. |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.04 |
| Trifecta | £2.40 |
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