October 24 / 15.15 Ayr

15.15

Good To Soft

Coral Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7624.4
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Coral Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75

Form: 11214- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Former Irish pointer (second twice from three starts); developed into a useful novice hurdler last season, winning four times at Newcastle; handles soft ground and one with a chance on chase debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Since Day One

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Absent since last February but won over fences when fresh last season and he's well handicapped on his chase form; won four times over C&D over hurdles in 2021-22 campaign (including on soft) and he's an interesting contender now back here for his return to action.

7/2

1

12th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 3

14:30 Southwell

Since Day One

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Form: 12414- C

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Useful novice hurdler last season, best run when winning a Grade 2 novice at Kelso in March (2m2f, soft); unraced dam from a good chasing family and an interesting contender first time over fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Nells Son

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; no real promise back hurdling six weeks ago but had wind surgery since and his stable is enjoying a cracking spring.

14/1

8th

2

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Nells Son

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; not the force of old but is 5lb lower over hurdles compared to his chase mark; vulnerable to anything progressive.

33/1

1

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Nells Son

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

A smart winning chaser at his peak but not at his best this term, only fifth of six in 2m Windsor handicap chase 27 days ago; his mark is falling but this veteran still looks vulnerable conceding weight all round here.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /12/7- C BF

Last run: 534 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Progressive over hurdles two seasons ago, winning two novices over 2m on soft ground and also finishing runner-up in a 2m4f handicap here (heavy); however, no easy task on chase debut after a long break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

14:32 Uttoxeter

Corrieben Reiver

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

took keen hold, disputed lead, lost position but prominent 5th, mistake when pressed leader 2 out

16/1

2

29th Dec 2022

Heavy

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:03 Kelso

Corrieben Reiver

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Low-mileage 8yo who was a course winner over hurdles in February 2021 (2m, soft); last month's chasing debut came after a 534-day absence and he is entitled to have needed the run but he was well beaten and his current ability is not easy to gauge.

16/1

Form: 241F-P D

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Quite a useful novice hurdler last term; won over 2m at Fairyhouse in February (soft); failed to finish in two runs after that, but from a good yard and interesting on chase debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Peaceful Sunday

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Jennie Candlish

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

5/1

7th

5

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Peaceful Sunday

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

held up in rear, no impression from 3 out

20/1

4th

2

9th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:30 Stratford

Peaceful Sunday

11st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who has some fairly useful form on his CV but started off for Jennie Candlish with two very underwhelming chase runs this summer; not an easy horse to weigh up at present but drops in grade for today's hurdling return and enters calculations; refitted cheekpieces replace visor.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £3.93
Trifecta £5.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Since Day One

POSTDATA:

Nells Son

Telegraph:

Peaceful Sunday

The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

Since Day One

D Express:

Nells Son

The Sun:

Nells Son

Daily Record:

Nells Son