October 29 / 16.10 Wetherby

16.10

Good To Soft

bet365 Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6045.06
  • 2m 3f 85y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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bet365 Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 15-245 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to soft) who is just 1lb higher than when scoring at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March; it could be a plus if he's back on slow ground today but much better could have been expected from his two starts this autumn (both 3m, good).
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2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Ladronne

11st 12lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Veteran who has looked as good as ever for his new stable this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f); probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but reverts to chasing after a respectable hurdle run and is suited by this C&D.

3/1

5th

10

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Ladronne

11st 4lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

12yo who has been better than ever over fences this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft); this is a rare run over hurdles but he has a lower mark in this sphere, in which he scored twice in 2020; likes it here; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Ladronne

11st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this in 2024 (soft) and he's been better than ever this season following a stable switch, with wins at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) and Catterick (3m1f, good to soft; last time); back up to a career-high mark and he's back up in grade but he could yet have more to offer for this yard; respected.

3/1

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6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 55F36- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Has tumbled down the weights and ran okay in some warm handicaps at Cheltenham last winter; however, he was well beaten in the spring on his last two starts and needs to turn things around on this reappearance.
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3rd

4

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Kempton

Deyrann De Carjac

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Without a win since 2019 and no longer the force of old but has often performed with credit in major races; probably didn't have race run to suit when close fifth on last month's seasonal debut (developed into a sprint) and has slipped to a very attractive mark; cheekpieces refitted.

3/1

5th

7

18th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

15:33 Wetherby

Deyrann De Carjac

10st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

chased clear leader, headway before 5th, lost ground before 2 out, not fluent last, weakened gradually run-in

6/1

5th

12

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Deyrann De Carjac

10st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

held up in rear, ridden after 4 out, stayed on run-in, never dangerous

9/1

Form: 34233- D BF

Last run: 237 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Patchy campaign last season and it's hard to be confident on this reappearance but his best run last term was a close second over C&D (good to soft) in January and he's can't be ruled out now back here off 1lb lower.
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5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

The Paddy Pie

12st 6lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: W M Wanless

Eight-time chase winner at up 3m1f but he's well into the veteran stage now and has struggled in three points this year; this looks tough on these terms back over regulation fences and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Looked rather gone at the game last winter so connections and rider Jack Power have done brilliantly to get his enthusiasm back at his age; he completed the hat-trick a shade cosily at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; won on soft twice in midwinter) in March and another win is on the cards.

11/4

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, weakened after 2 out

11/4

Form: P7-232

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Bumper and three-time hurdle winner who was sent chasing this summer and has run some fair races; has edged back down to his last winning hurdle mark and he might not be far away if handling the ground (there's a suspicion that good going may suit best).
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9

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Restandbethankful

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Mixes chasing with hurdling and he's stuck on a losing run; last three efforts thoroughly underwhelming.

20/1

6

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Restandbethankful

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Course winner but it's now 16 starts since his last victory and he came in a remote fifth of seven over C&D on Boxing Day; he's not one to rely on.

9/1

8

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Restandbethankful

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Last win was at Cartmel in August 2024 (2m1f, soft); best run since when third over same C&D in July (good); bit disappointing last twice, but no surprise if he were to run well.

12/1

Form: 54-231 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won at Warwick (2m4f, good) last month on his first start for Charlie Longsdon; has a 4-14 strike-rate over fences (two wins on soft) and he's respected up just 3lb since last time; first-time cheekpieces are added to the tongue-tie adopted last time.
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9th

6

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

17:20 Market Rasen

Somekindofstar

11st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Without a win since September 2022; has got himself well handicapped but it was all very laboured last time at Worcester.

25/1

3

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Somekindofstar

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Hasn't won since September 2022 but is starting to look well handicapped as a result; respectable third at Fakenham (2m, good) four weeks ago on first start in over six months; needs to find more.

8/1

3rd

2

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Somekindofstar

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Matt Crawley

Ex-Charlie Longsdon; has won four times over fences, including off 11lb higher over C&D in January 2022; good stable debut when third of six in a 2m handicap hurdle here (good to soft) but not so good back over fences at Lingfield next time; bit to prove.

14/1

Form: 22128- C

Last run: 216 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Carlisle last time out in March but had wind op since and has a pretty good record when fresh around this time of year; on a competitive mark on last season's best form (including here) and he's a possible.
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6th

8

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Relkadam

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions suit and although 2lb out of the handicap is on a good mark; hasn't been in top form this season, though fair run when fourth at Wetherby last time (2m5f, good).

9/1

4th

8

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 75y

Class 5

14:05 Wetherby

Relkadam

10st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Tim Easterby

He's dropped to a mark 15lb lower than when winning at Catterick (2m3f, good) last January and there have been some fair efforts this season; not ruled out but it's been a patchy campaign and others appeal more.

10/1

Form: 1/424-

Last run: 199 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with two solid runs in defeat over hurdles (2m/2m4f, soft/good); takes on proven chasers on his first run over fences but this lightly raced point winner is a possible improver in this discipline.
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1

5th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Wincanton

Mongol Emperor

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Took a while to get his act together over fences but came good with comfortable win at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last month and is still quite well handicapped if judged on best hurdling form; likely contender.

5/1

1st

4

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

16:20 Doncaster

Mongol Emperor

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

travelled strongly, midfield, headway 4 out, pressed leader going easily 3 out, led 2 out, pushed along and went clear approaching last, kept on strongly run-in, comfortably

11/4

4th

3

2nd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:30 Wincanton

Mongol Emperor

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Neil Mulholland

Made more of an impact over hurdles but he's not been discredited in recent chase starts; hooded on last 11 starts but now has cheekpieces.

4/1

Form: /2041- D

Last run: 237 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Three-time French chase winner who was suited by the return to fences when winning at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in March on his third British start; had plenty in hand and this 6yo could play a leading role up 7lb.
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1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:40 Catterick

Dalyotin

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

10yo who was pulled up over fences last May following a long absence and well beaten over hurdles at Carlisle in November; however, he ran well for a long way at Carlisle, shaping as though he may have needed the outing, and this five-time chase winner is not ruled out now back over fences.

11/1

Form: 5212P- D

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Two wins at Catterick (1m7f, soft) last season and good second there (2m3f, good to soft) in March; had an excuse when pulled up at Carlisle later that month (bled from the nose); this 7yo is open to further improvement but he's opposable on his form away from Catterick.
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3

29th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Da Vinci Hand

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

On a reduced mark and he took a step back in the right direction when 14l second to well-treated winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) in November; however, he weakened quickly over 3m1f at Catterick (soft) in January so there's a stamina doubt today, and he refused to line up on his latest intended start (withdrawn; 3-1 at the time); a hood is added.

10/1

3

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:35 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Dual course winner; non-stayer over 3m1f back here last week; only a modest fifth in this contest 12 months ago but is 18lb lower this time; attractively handicapped.

7/2

5th

5

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:50 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Remains below his best despite finishing runner-up over 2m5f at Market Rasen (good to soft) when ultimately no match for the winner; all his best form is over shorter distances than this; cheekpieces added.

12/1

Non-runners

Dalyotin, Da Vinci Hand

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £11.34
Tricast £104.23
Trifecta £72.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Somekindofstar

RP Ratings:

Deyrann De Carjac

SPOTLIGHT:

Dalyotin

D Express:

Ladronne

The Times:

Mongol Emperor

Daily Mirror:

Dalyotin

The Sun:

Ladronne

Telegraph:

Somekindofstar

The Guardian:

Somekindofstar

Daily Mail:

Somekindofstar

Daily Record:

Somekindofstar

TOPSPEED:

Deyrann De Carjac

The Star:

Deyrann De Carjac