November 03 / 16.42 Newbury

16.42

Good

Watch Last Fan Standing Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7406.56
  • 2m 3f 187y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Watch Last Fan Standing Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38

Form: -61412 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Demands a lot of respect with his 6-12 strike-rate over fences, including two wins this summer, and he ran very well at Warwick when runner-up on latest outing; unraced on worse than good to soft.
Place /
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Northern Bound

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Myles Osborne

Won two 2m4f handicaps for Ben Pauling last year, the second a two-runner event at Warwick; bit to prove after being pulled up on hunter chase debut at Ludlow in March (2m4f, good), including stamina.

13/2

2

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:57 Ludlow

Northern Bound

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Myles Osborne

It was a match he won at Warwick in October (2m4f handicap, good) but that took his strike-rate to 9-30 over fences; remains in the same colours despite leaving Ben Pauling; should give his running on hunter chase debut.

100/30

1

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Warwick

Northern Bound

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Strike-rate of 8-29 over fences and also runner-up in five of those; not as good as he was but still very capable off this mark; Bangor last time was a backward step, mind.

6/5

Form: P2-129 D

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
On penultimate start he was caught after looking as if he had the race under control (not for the first time); ran poorly in the Summer Cup at Uttoxeter when last seen; acts on soft; last eight starts have been over 3m-3m3f.
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2nd

8

3rd Nov 2022

Good

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

16:42 Newbury

Dhowin

10st 13lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: Warren Greatrex

led, headed but prominent 3rd, pushed along and pressed leader after 4 out, mistake 3 out, ridden before 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on run-in

12/1

Form: /111-2 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Hugely improved for four wins from five starts over fences in 2021, all over this sort of trip on good or good to soft; flopped at 1-2 in a three-runner novice hurdle 18 days ago but that was after 398 days off; better should be forthcoming with that latest run under her belt.
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2

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Jemima P

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Quite lightly raced since her three chase wins in 2021, but wasn't far off her best for when clear second of nine at Aintree (2m4f, good) last month and is probably still on a workable mark after a recent 2lb nudge.

4/1

2nd

4

19th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:55 Aintree

Jemima P

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Lightly raced since her three chase wins in 2021, and was just a respectable third at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month; today's quicker ground ought to be in her favour but others appeal more all the same.

10/1

3rd

3

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

18:25 Chepstow

Jemima P

11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

The winner of four handicap chases (2m3f-2m4f, good/good to soft) in 2021; fair third of four to Northern Bound at Newbury in November and outclassed in a Listed event four months ago when last seen; handicapper has given her a chance.

9/1

Form: 123-24 D

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
4-22 over fences, with a narrow win at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last November and an even narrower defeat at Aintree (2m4f, good) on penultimate start; on a competitive mark but there is a question over him after his break; his best results are dominated by good-ground races.
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7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 3

14:05 Doncaster

Barton Knoll

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Mackie

in touch with leaders, lost ground before 9th

14/1

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 3

14:05 Doncaster

Barton Knoll

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Mackie

in touch with leaders, lost ground before 9th

14/1

6

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

18:13 Bangor-on-Dee

Barton Knoll

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: John Mackie

Winless since 2021 and he came in a well-held 11th after eight months off in 2m4f Worcester handicap chase nine days ago; others are more persuasive.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14245- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Reappearance at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last November was his only win from five chase starts last season but his second at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February reads well and this step back in trip is not too worrying; still just a 6yo, he should have more to give for in-form yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Striking A Pose

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, and his follow-up bid off this mark was respectable back there 20 days ago; capable off this mark but not without risk.

9/2

4th

1

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Striking A Pose

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark over C&D (good; 4-1) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but remains well treated on old form and is versatile ground-wise; key player.

5/2

1st

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

16:17 Newton Abbot

Striking A Pose

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Five-time hurdle winner who hasn't looked like adding to that on recent efforts, although latest was more encouraging over C&D; well treated on past form but needs to step up.

10/1

Form: 5332F- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
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4th

8

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

16:19 Newton Abbot

Smarty Wild

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

midfield, not fluent 10th

14/1

4th

8

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

16:19 Newton Abbot

Smarty Wild

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

midfield, not fluent 10th

14/1

Form: 21311- C

Last run: 216 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Progressive 7yo who won at Ludlow (twice; 2m4f and 3m) and Newbury (2m7f) in three of his last four starts last season; possibly best on softer than good; raised another 3lb for this reappearance and his first-time-out record isn't great, but he's clearly one to note.
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15

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Java Point

12st 0lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Lemos De Souza

Useful, four-time handicap chase winner who scored at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in January on his first hunter chase start; runner-up on next two outings (3m/2m7f, soft/good to soft); this 11yo needs a bigger run today.

33/1

2nd

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

17:16 Newbury

Java Point

12st 6lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Lemos De Souza

Has always been useful; ran in a handicap on debut for this yard and then beat Fil d'Ariane at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); perhaps found soft ground against him when no match for Jeffery's Cross last time and better can be expected.

6/1

2nd

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Java Point

12st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow

T: Lemos De Souza

Successful at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) last time on hunter chase debut and second start for new stable, showing he retains plenty of vitality aged 11; this is a weaker race; respected.

11/10

Form: 1414-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Has been chasing for nearly two years now and should be much more exposed than some of today's rivals; however, he's versatile regarding the ground and has won at 2m3f-2m5f in three of his last five starts, including at Warwick four weeks ago; should be seriously involved.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

13th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

12:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Le Cameleon

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped.

33/1

9th

13

13th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

12:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Le Cameleon

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Exposed chaser with a record of 5-24; below par in his three runs for Kim Bailey but has time on his side to turn things around and he should be well handicapped.

33/1

9th

1

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Worcester

Le Cameleon

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Kim Bailey

held up in rear, hampered 1st, not fluent 9th, lost touch 4 out

9/1

Non-runners

Striking A Pose, Smarty Wild, Java Point, Le Cameleon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.20
Straight Forecast £5.42
Trifecta £13.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Striking A Pose

POSTDATA:

Northern Bound

D Express:

Le Cameleon

WEST COUNTRY:

Java Point

Telegraph:

Jemima P

LAMBOURN:

Dhowin

TOPSPEED:

Smarty Wild

Daily Mirror:

Barton Knoll

RP Ratings:

Striking A Pose

The Times:

Striking A Pose

The Sun:

Le Cameleon

The Star:

Java Point

Daily Record:

Jemima P

The Guardian:

Northern Bound

Daily Mail:

Northern Bound