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- Prize money: £13615
- 2m 4f 110y
- Class 3
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly sunny
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 12P3-5 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, led after 2nd, headed 8th, led again 10th, joined 4 out, weakened quickly 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
2/1 |
|
7th 2 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 168y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 10y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
jumped left on occasions, led, disputed lead after 6th, prominent from 9th |
7/2 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 367-12 C BF
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
9yo who appears to have regressed but heavy ground may have been too much at Sandown three weeks ago and prior to that he was a fair fourth at Ascot (2m3f, good to soft); his two biggest wins have come at Kempton and he's one to consider now back here off a dangerous mark. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
1st Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 99y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Has gained both chase wins over 2m4f but ran creditably in the 2023 Haldon Gold Cup on last attempt at about 2m; faded into fourth over 2m3f on latest outing; possibilities off an attractive mark back down in trip. |
6/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: 31-271 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Ran in the Grand National 11 days ago, badly hampered at the second fence and falling at the third; won two high-profile handicaps last November before Listed win at Newbury and the drop back to 2m4f didn't appear ideal at the Cheltenham Festival; leading claims if none the worse for last time. |
2/5 |
|
31 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
10yo who is better than ever this term, including with a big handicap double in November in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) and Coral Gold Cup at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); dropping back to 2m4f, however, was probably not ideal when creditable third in mares' race at Cheltenham last month; 8lb higher than in the Newbury race but her dominance that day is hard to forget. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
10yo who has been better than ever this term, completing a notable handicap double in November in the Paddy Power Gold Cup (2m4f, soft; here) and the Coral Gold Cup (3m2f, good to soft) before easily completing a hat-trick in a Listed mares' chase (2m7f, good to soft); the drop back in trip isn't an obvious plus but rain would aid her cause and she's entitled to respect. |
11/4 |
16/1
Form: 4F-214 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
13th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Rather lost his way last season after winning at Newbury in October and last week's Fakenham run was an all-time low; tries a visor this time, but blinkers and cheekpieces did nothing for him. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Easily won three-runner race at Newbury (2m4f, good) in October but subsequent form last season was underwhelming; well handicapped now (even from 1lb out of the weights) and will probably be okay back at 3m but needs the new cheekpieces to perk him up. |
11/2 |
|
7th 15 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Easily won three-runner handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) on reappearance; jumped left when 6l third of four at right-handed Ascot (2m5f, good) next time, and his 13l sixth of nine at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) came in a race that worked out extremely well; heavy going excuses him being tailed off at Warwick and he could go well now back on better ground. |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 10-411 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Dual 2m4f course winner in November 2022; back on a good mark now but looked out of sorts when returning from long absence at Fakenham in December and his current ability is tricky to gauge; sports first-time cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 161-14 D BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
midfield in centre of group |
20/1 |
|
10th 5 |
1st Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 68y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
midfield in centre of group |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 616-42
Last run: 35 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Brings very strong credentials to this series final, having posted sound performances over C&D (good to soft) in last two starts, comfortably defying top weight latest; 2-6 overall for current yard; respected. |
6/1 |
|
1st 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Back in good form for his current yard, landing 3m handicap chase at Wetherby in December and posting a good second of seven over C&D last time; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 0-8332 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 |
16th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Placed twice (once over C&D) for Ralph Smith when cheekpieces were refitted this summer and has claims if judged on those efforts, but needs to rebound from last month's underwhelming stable debut. |
20/1 |
|
8th 1 |
28th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Hasn't won for ages but twice placed this summer (2m7f/2m6f) for Ralph Smith and can go well again off this mark provided another change of stable doesn't rock the boat. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Returned from break with two fairly respectable runs towards the end of last season (2m3f/2m4f) and another when third over 2m7f in the refitted cheekpieces at Worcester one month ago; not the force of old and has not won since 2021 but has place claims. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 113-P1
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
4th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
11st 12lb |
Former Nigel Hawke-trained gelding made a bright start for the stable when second over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April; switch to chasing (second roll of the dice) at Wexford worked out reasonably well when third behind Watch House Cross (facile winner on next start) and if he brushes his jumping up another notch here, he could be one to have on your side; should take high rank. |
9/4 |
|
2 |
19th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 100y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time winner in UK is rated 140 over hurdles after a fine run in defeat on debut for this yard; however, didn't jump well on second chase start last time and needs a fair bit more. |
3/1 |
|
2 |
29th May 2023 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
|
5/1
Form: 42-F23
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
17th Feb 2023 Good 2m 0f 51y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up over fences the last twice and something to prove regarding current form, but the return to hurdles could be just what he needs and he's well treated on last season's best form in this sphere; in calculations. |
11/4 |
|
2 |
9th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Last win came in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November 2021; feasibly treated despite being 5lb higher and he'll probably be glad to see the back of fences; couldn't be too dismissive. |
4/1 |
|
6 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Returned from long absence to win major handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (2m, good) in November 2021 and made quite promising chasing debut in November last year, but his run at Kempton on Boxing Day was disappointing and he returns from wind surgery with a point to prove. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.14 |
| Tricast | £123.58 |
| Trifecta | £165.40 |
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