14.05
GoodRichard Newland Racing Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4858.52
- 2m 7f 0y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.62
Form: 96-111 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Needs to rebound quickly from a poor hurdle run 16 days ago but last month's second over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) was a pretty good effort and the forecast faster ground here ought to suit him better; big player if first-time visor has desired effect. |
9/2 |
7/2
Form: 6-321P BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner last August and his close fourth at Cheltenham three runs back was his best form yet; soft ground was no good to him on final appearance; nothing wrong with his mark. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
C&D winner last August and his close fourth at Cheltenham three runs back was his best form yet; soft ground was no good to him on final appearance; nothing wrong with his mark. |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 |
29th Nov 2024 Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Ready winner over 2m7f at Market Rasen in August and he ran at least as well in defeat at Cheltenham in October but he has his share of weight now and soft ground has not been helpful so far. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 13-641 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Four good efforts from as many starts for current connections, though once again wasn't quite able to convert a winning opportunity at Huntingdon latest (3m1f, good to firm); fair claims off an unchanged mark, and ought to cope with any rain. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
19th May 2026 Good To Firm 3m 1f 10y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Without a win since summer 2024 and not getting any younger but runner-up three consecutive times (2m7f-3m1f; once over fences) for new stable towards end of last season; probably won't be far away. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: 96P-35 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Makes his stable debut on a reduced mark but his form for Charlie Longsdon went the wrong way this year and he has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6th 1 (3) |
30th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
raced lazily, raced in last, pushed along before halfway, reminders 5f out, lost touch and tailed off from 4f out |
20/1 |
|
0 4 |
7th Sep 2023 Good 3m 1f 185y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Now 10lb lower than when winning over hurdles last summer but was last of four on chasing debut in July, and his finishing effort over hurdles last month was disappointing; swaps blinkers for refitted visor here; needs to up his game. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.80 |
| Trifecta | £6.30 |
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