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GoodRead Johnny Burke’s Blog At CopyBet Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 1m 7f 214y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.25
- Place: £1.20
Form: P49-U6
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Scored over fences for Shark Hanlon in August 2025 but lost his way subsequently; back to his best on his second start for his current yard when winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last Tuesday; shouldered with a 7lb penalty but will be suited by the step up in trip and holds claims. |
11/8 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Won over fences in Ireland last August (2m3f); his respectable stable debut was over hurdles (2m) and he was keeping on at the finish; wants further ideally but one to consider under Harry Cobden. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Emphatic winner of a handicap chase at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) last August but he's generally struggled since including in three runs this spring; overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove back over hurdles for new yard; equipment removed. |
5/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 064-23 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Four-time chase winner who has made the frame on all four starts since returning from a break in May, most recently when second at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month; has his limitations and is not getting any younger but ought to give another good account. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Four-time chase winner who bounced back with a close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 11 days ago; 3lb higher here but he remains well treated on old form and all of his wins have been under Brian Hughes; key player. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Five wins include four over fences; ran well but no match for Most Wanted at Fakenham in May on his return from a break; chance on that form even from 2lb out of the weights, and 2m3f looked too far last time. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 44P9-1 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but he won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in May before a creditable third at Uttoxeter 11 days ago; did well to hang in there after being pestered for the lead last time and he's been an improved performer since switched to fences; respected. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 4 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Low-grade Flat winner; 0-6 over hurdles but made a successful chase debut at Fakenham when too good for Getaway Jewel and one other finisher; this is deeper and he's up 5lb. |
7/1 |
|
1st 2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won a low-grade Flat handicap last summer but has modest record over hurdles and was well beaten at Taunton (2m, good) last month, after a layoff; might be aided by refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but is not bred for fences; risky. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 5223-3 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Needs to rebound from last month's poor hurdle run but was second in two good-ground C&D chases last summer (including this race) and has slipped to a good mark; will be dangerous if back on song in first-time cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
|
10th 2 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not seen over hurdles since 65l defeat on handicap debut in April 2025 but pretty consistent over fences since; reverts to this code with trip/ground suitable; might be the answer. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Was going okay when whacking the third last at Southwell (2m, good; beaten 15l) in June, a race he won the previous year off 11lb lower; he does look a shade high in the weights but can run well. |
4/1 |
3/1
Form: 233-13 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 over hurdles but came good over fences at the third attempt, making most at Hereford (2m, good); jumped to her left that day but to her right when beaten 4l at Worcester since; still ran well and she's in the mix. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-16 over hurdles but came good over fences at third attempt, making virtually all at good pace at Hereford (2m, good) six weeks ago, despite jumping slightly left throughout; 4lb higher here but this switch to an anti-clockwise track looks the right move. |
5/1 |
|
1st 9 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Still winless after 20 starts but placed over hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); did too much too soon when failing to see it out at Exeter (2m, good) last time but had been running consistently well beforehand from this sort of mark and could have a part to play back over fences. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: P2P-36 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
1-11 over hurdles and 0-4 as a chaser; runner-up in his first chase last November but hasn't kicked on and was well behind Alshadhian at Southwell last time. |
20/1 |
|
6th 3 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Kept on well for second on chase debut at Hereford (2m, good) in November but was pulled up on next outing and made low-key reappearance when third of five (probably only fourth best on merit) at Worcester (2m, good) last month; needs to up his game here. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 04P-36
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
0-12 over hurdles but often placed; chase debut at Worcester was encouraging (2m, good) but she was lacklustre on her return visit when the 2m4f trip was no excuse; not entirely sure what to expect. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 |
11th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
No threat to easy winner Beorma when third of five on chasing debut here (2m, good) two weeks ago but that run was still quite encouraging, and she might be better suited by this longer trip; won't mind if the ground softens; one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ultimately disappointing over hurdles (0-12) but she has some competitive form off this sort of mark and a pointing background bodes well for this switch to fences. |
100/30 |
8/1
Form: 5P1-45 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Won his third chase start at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, edging home by a short head; hasn't reached those heights since, last time finishing behind two of these at Southwell. |
8/1 |
|
5th 7 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third chase start, and gave another good account before fading into fourth at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) 12 days ago; might collect a minor prize. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Battled well for narrow success at Huntingdon (2m, good) in March, his third start over fences; that form looks modest and he's 4lb higher here but further progress is possible. |
4/1 |
16/1
Form: 55P-55 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Arrested decline when third over C&D (good) on last month's hurdle return and has possibilities if in the right mood again but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
The last of his four hurdle wins was in late 2023; well beaten in this discipline before pulling up on last week's belated return to fences. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Had lots of racing over hurdles and without a win since late 2023; comfortably beaten in two runs after a break and has steered clear of fences since trying them once before over two years ago (tailed off). |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: /UP-54
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Low-grade Flat winner in Ireland back in 2023 (sole career success); unplaced in six races over hurdles and beaten 16.5l on chase debut at Southwell (behind Alshadhian) when a mid-race mistake didn't help. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won a low-grade Flat handicap in Ireland in 2023 but unplaced all six hurdle runs for current stable; not beaten far when fifth of six at Worcester (2m, good) recently but not bred for chasing; others are much safer. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.90 |
| Tricast | £125.56 |
| Trifecta | £134.00 |
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