March 05 / 15.35 Huntingdon

15.35

Good

John Bigg ”Oxo” Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £14258.7
  • 2m 3f 189y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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John Bigg ”Oxo” Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 19-251 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D contest on good ground five weeks ago (third chase start), taking his Huntingdon record to 2-2; open to further progress over fences and commands respect in the retained headgear kept to this venue.
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5th

5

15th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Kempton

Dibble Decker

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Added to his fine Huntingdon record when runner-up over 2m4f (good to soft) 13 days ago; claims if showing up in similar form.

7/2

2nd

7

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 3

15:52 Huntingdon

Dibble Decker

10st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Could so easily have been chasing a hat-trick in this race having won it two years ago and gone down by just a neck to Lounge Lizard last year; returns again on a competitive mark and he wasn't far away last time at Ludlow despite some mistakes; respected.

7/2

5th

1

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Dibble Decker

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

prominent

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 14-F53 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper/hurdle winner at 2m3f+; 0-3 over rules fences but ran well at Plumpton (2m1f) most recently and that effort can be marked up (would have been closer but for late error); this step back up in distance looks ideal; possibilities.
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5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Dom Of Mary

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: James Owen

Trained by David Bridgwater to win the 2024 Sussex National at Plumpton and nearly win it last term, both on soft; has made a solid start for James Owen this term, notably with a strong-finishing win here (3m6f, good to soft) but he was also sixth in the Welsh National last time; each-way player.

7/1

19

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Dom Of Mary

10st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: David Bridgwater

First and a close second in last two runnings of the Sussex National at Plumpton (extended 3m4f, soft); turned for home with a place chance in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f; finished eighth) last time and 4m is worth a go, but this company looks too demanding.

50/1

19

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Dom Of Mary

10st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: David Bridgwater

First and a close second in last two runnings of the Sussex National at Plumpton (extended 3m4f, soft); turned for home with a place chance in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f; finished eighth) last time and 4m is worth a go, but this company looks too demanding.

50/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 45-386 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Not exactly solid on this season's form but has come down the weights and is attractively handicapped; defied a 5lb higher mark at Exeter (2m3f; chase debut) in autumn 2021; not dismissed.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: -P0726 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner in Ireland; best effort for new yard when second at Leicester (2m4f, good) on penultimate outing; holds each-way hopes on that form but has been inconsistent for a while.
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2nd

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

The Big Lense

11st 12lb

J: Mr Rupert Stearn

T: Mrs J Owen

Undefeated in four small-field 3m open points (good/good to firm), the successes around the sharp left-handers at Higham and Fakenham particularly relevant in today's context; can lead but needn't, and won't want for experience of regulation fences (24 chase starts); player.

2/1

2nd

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

The Big Lense

11st 12lb

J: Mr Rupert Stearn

T: Mrs J Owen

Undefeated in four small-field 3m open points (good/good to firm), the successes around the sharp left-handers at Higham and Fakenham particularly relevant in today's context; can lead but needn't, and won't want for experience of regulation fences (24 chase starts); player.

2/1

11th

13

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

The Big Lense

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Better over fences than hurdles so encouraging to see him win over the smaller obstacles last month before chasing home a hot Bowen-trained favourite over C&D two weeks ago; should go well despite the 3lb rise.

33/1

Form: /P37F- C

Last run: 337 days

W: 11st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is well treated on best form but looks on the wane judged on last season's form; absent since falling at Newbury 11 months ago; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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4th

2

14th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

Paddys Poem

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

led narrowly or disputed lead, led clearly 5th, ridden and headed after 2 out, bad mistake last, weakened run-in

5/1

2nd

1

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

18:05 Exeter

Paddys Poem

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

raced in second, left in lead 2nd, 7 lengths ahead 7th, reduced lead 9th, ridden when headed after 2 out, no match for winner

9/4

1st

1

21st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:25 Plumpton

Paddys Poem

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

raced in second, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and every chance approaching last, kept on well and led inside final 110yds

7/2

Form: 152-45 BF

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; ran well at Bangor (2m4f) on chase/seasonal debut; very disappointing favourite at Doncaster when last seen but he's in good hands and may still have more to offer; not written off.
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5

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

16:50 Plumpton

Rocky Lake

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Winning hurdler who is 0-7 over fences and the best of those runs was the first; has been all over the shop trip-wise and cheekpieces did nothing for him last time.

7/2

4th

6

29th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Rocky Lake

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

led

7/1

0

6

23rd Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:15 Market Rasen

Rocky Lake

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Has not kicked on from his promising chase debut fourth at Bangor (2m4f, good to soft) last October; however, 3m may have stretched him the last twice and he's not discounted off a reduced mark now back down in trip.

100/30

Form: 1-4PP0 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Badly out of sorts on slow ground this term; however, he's 3-4 on good going and looks interesting returned to forecast sound surface, with a revival possible; 8lb below last winning mark.
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6th

4

6th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Orrisdale

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Two 2m5f chase wins (good) in small fields in early 2022 but had some disheartening results since, including when back on good ground two starts ago; down weights and worth watching in the market.

16/1

2

9th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:04 Market Rasen

Orrisdale

11st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Wilmot

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Badly out of sorts this term and the return to good ground, on which he had a good record, failed to spark any revival on latest outing; had a 15lb higher mark this time last year.

12/1

7th

3

5th Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 3

15:35 Huntingdon

Orrisdale

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Badly out of sorts on slow ground this term; however, he's 3-4 on good going and looks interesting returned to forecast sound surface, with a revival possible; 8lb below last winning mark.

16/1

Form: P-82P1 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Regained the winning thread at Doncaster (2m3f, good; second chase attempt) last time, adding to his bumper/hurdle successes; still unexposed over fences; one for the shortlist.
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5

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Will Sting

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

Yet to add to his chase win in January 2023 but was in pretty good form when last seen in the spring; held share of the lead at final fence before fading into fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and resumes on a 2lb lower mark; also suited by soft/heavy ground; big player if tuned up after break.

5/1

4th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Will Sting

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred.

15/2

4th

4

6th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Will Sting

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred.

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £12.39
Tricast £46.96
Trifecta £53.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dibble Decker

WEST COUNTRY:

Dom Of Mary

POSTDATA:

Will Sting

TOPSPEED:

Rocky Lake

RP Ratings:

Orrisdale

The Times:

Dibble Decker

Telegraph:

Dibble Decker

The Sun:

Dibble Decker

D Express:

Dom Of Mary

The Star:

Dom Of Mary

Daily Mirror:

Will Sting

Daily Record:

Will Sting