November 08 / 15.00 Lingfield

15.00

Good

Terry Cornish Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6644.12
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Terry Cornish Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 5/5P7-

Last run: 235 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler for Oliver Sherwood who came in last of seven in 3m Doncaster handicap on the back of a wind op in March; goes chasing for his new yard now and he shouldn't be written off yet.
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8

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Walk In The Wild

10st 6lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Not beaten far when third of four at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped on last season's form but has basically become disappointing; needs latest headgear switch to perk him up.

7/1

8

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Walk In The Wild

10st 6lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Not beaten far when third of four at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped on last season's form but has basically become disappointing; needs latest headgear switch to perk him up.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 11324- C BF

Last run: 266 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
In fine form over fences last winter when completing a hat-trick at Newbury (2m) but he wasn't seen out after posting a below-par fourth at Ayr in February; has won off a break before so he can't be discounted on his seasonal return.
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1st

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Gallic Geordie

10st 7lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

12yo who doesn't appear to be as good as he was and hasn't really threatened this season, but he's been a fair third on two of his last three starts and continues to edge down the weights; might not be far away.

16/1

3

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:50 Doncaster

Gallic Geordie

11st 6lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Now 12 but showed when third of six at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) in December that he retains plenty of spark; effective on good to soft ground earlier in career; mid-race unseat at Wetherby last time; possible player.

9/2

7

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

14:08 Wetherby

Gallic Geordie

11st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Long in the tooth now but was not that far off his career-best form when third of six at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) in December, after a layoff; 2lb lower here and has a fighting chance if aided by combination of refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -23251

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler who jumped really well when going in at the first time of asking over fences in 3m1f handicap at Plumpton last month; has more to offer in this sphere so he's one to consider despite taking a 3lb rise.
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1st

1

22nd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Warwick

Art Of Illusion

12st 2lb

J: Dylan Kitts

T: Warren Greatrex

took keen hold, prominent, went second before 8th, disputed lead before 12th, led clearly 13th, niggled along briefly 3 out, ridden and faced challenge run-in, kept on well final 110yds

3/1

5th

3

14th Feb 2023

Good

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

16:10 Lingfield

Art Of Illusion

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

led, pushed along and increased tempo after 4 out, ridden and headed before 3 out, weakened before 2 out

11/4

2nd

4

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Art Of Illusion

11st 11lb

J: Dylan Kitts

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, led 7th, went clear before 13th, reduced lead 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed last, stayed on

9/4

Form: 95111- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ended last term on the up over hurdles after the tongue strap went on and he completed his hat-trick in 2m4f Plumpton handicap in April; has since had a wind op and merits serious consideration now going chasing for his in-form yard.
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11

1st May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Kempton

Hiway One O Three

10st 3lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Has held his form since February's Market Rasen romp (2m3f, good), equalling rather than surpassing his previous best RPR in last month's narrow defeat upped to a stayer's trip; likely a bit more needed.

10/1

3

23rd Apr 2023

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Hiway One O Three

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Rattled off a hat-trick over hurdles last spring; off the mark at the third attempt over fences at Market Rasen in February and he has finished second in both runs since, narrowly giving best to Northern Poet over C&D two weeks ago; should remain competitive but no certainty to reverse the placings.

11/4

2nd

2

9th Apr 2023

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:40 Plumpton

Hiway One O Three

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Market Rasen winner in February and defeat under a penalty came just seven days later; unraced beyond 2m4f but pedigree suggests he could well stay; has started favourite in latest six outings (winning three).

6/4

Form: 6/3UP- BF

Last run: 312 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his bumper success over hurdles/fences and off the track since being pulled up in 2m4f Uttoxeter handicap chase in December; he has gone well fresh though so can't be dismissed resuming after breathing surgery in first-time tongue tie.
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5

25th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

16:20 Exeter

Haldon Hill

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Victor Dartnall

Won two in a row (good/heavy) prior to finishing second in this last year (good to soft); he's 5lb lower than 12 months ago and is one to watch in the betting, but this 11yo has been tailed off/pulled up on his two runs this season and a major turnaround is required.

10/1

0

9

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Haldon Hill

11st 9lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Victor Dartnall

Back-to-back wins at Ffos Las (3m, good) and Taunton (2m7f, heavy) last March and only 3lb higher than for the latest of those; however, he's an 11yo now and his reappearance was underwhelming even if that was over 2m4f.

9/1

Form: /275-V

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who showed fair form in three runs over hurdles, hooded when fifth in 2m Doncaster novice in January; he's no forlorn hope now going chasing on his reappearance.
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0

7

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Imperial Hope

10st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Point/bumper winner; left Oliver Sherwood's yard for £6,000 in May after a loss of form; favourite on debut for Ben Pauling in a 2m handicap chase at Lingfield (good to soft) but went off too hard and was pulled up; tongue-tie tried that day is joined by a hood, which could settle him down.

8/1

0

7

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield

Imperial Hope

10st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Point and bumper winner who showed promise on his hurdle debut in May 2021; a market check is advised on stable debut (for which he wears a first-time tongue-tie), having been bought out of Oliver Sherwood's yard for £6,000 in May, but it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form.

7/1

Form: 80815- D

Last run: 254 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m4f) in January but he was well below that form when fifth at Hereford on his only run after; he remains with some potential though now going chasing.
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7

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

Hipop Des Ongrais

11st 6lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Dual good-ground scorer over today's sort of trip in autumn 2023, but in trouble too soon on his sole start since to be certain he derived sufficient benefit from it; returns to his last winning mark.

33/1

1st

2

29th Nov 2023

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

Hipop Des Ongrais

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Successful in similar event at Fontwell (3m2f, good; off 7lb lower) on seasonal debut, adding to his wins at about 2m4f; still unexposed at this sort of distance and looks one for the shortlist.

7/2

Form: 6/7/3- BF

Last run: 400 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden hurdler/chaser who has been off for 13 months since posting a good third in 2m6f Stratford handicap chase; he can't be ruled out despite his lengthy absence.
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8th

3

4th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Fort Denison

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Maiden; tailed off on chasing debut (bled) at Lingfield in November after 13 months off; stable always to be respected but this one has much to prove on first attempt at this trip.

12/1

8th

7

8th Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield

Fort Denison

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

sweating, midfield, hit 6th, dropped to rear before 7th, ridden and no impression from 4 out

10/1

Form: 1PP3-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Scored on his seasonal return at Warwick in December but failed to go on in three subsequent runs for Nicky Henderson and went with little promise back with this yard and back hurdling at Ludlow 19 days ago; others are much preferred.
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1

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:57 Huntingdon

Neil The Legend

12st 0lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Katharine Davis

His heavy-ground win this time last year came off a 10lb higher mark but he's turned in three poor efforts since leaving Nicky Henderson; has it all to prove currently.

50/1

7th

3

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

12:55 Lingfield

Neil The Legend

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Briain

T: Katharine Davis

led

50/1

Form: 3233F/ BF

Last run: 589 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yet to score in this sphere and he was running below par when falling at the last in 2m4f Fontwell handicap 19 months ago; he's very hard to warm to on his comeback run from 14lb out of the handicap.
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2nd

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Clondaw Robin

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra

13/2

2nd

4

11th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Clondaw Robin

10st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Andy Irvine

led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra

13/2

4th

7

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Plumpton

Clondaw Robin

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

led, headed before 5th, lost ground 7th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off

12/1

Form: -04133 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful ex-French 2m2f chase winner but he came in a remote third on his yard debut in 3m Ffos Las handicap only two days ago; he shouldn't be written off.
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3rd

1

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

Icaque De LIsle

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Overall chase record of 2-16; dug deep to win over a trip just shy of 3m at Lingfield (soft; 5lb lower) and 3m6f on heavy found him out at Exeter a month ago; may prefer softer ground in an ideal world but hard to rule out.

3/1

6

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Icaque De LIsle

10st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

2-2 on heavy going (one in Britain); first chase win was in France in 2022 and it was his 12th attempt in a British chase when he finally won one at Lingfield (extended 2m7f, soft) last month; back up 5lb for this first appearance beyond 3m1f, so others appear more solid.

7/1

Non-runners

Icaque De L'Isle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £234.90
Straight Forecast £243.37
Tricast £1167.79
Trifecta £907.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiway One O Three

RP Ratings:

Gallic Geordie

POSTDATA:

Art Of Illusion

WEST COUNTRY:

Hipop Des Ongrais

D Express:

Hipop Des Ongrais

LAMBOURN:

Art Of Illusion

The Guardian:

Art Of Illusion

The Times:

Hiway One O Three

Daily Mirror:

Hiway One O Three

The Star:

Hiway One O Three

Daily Record:

Hiway One O Three

TOPSPEED:

Gallic Geordie

Telegraph:

Gallic Geordie

Daily Mail:

Gallic Geordie