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15.20

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BetMGM – Stay Golden With Responsible Play Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4858.52
  • 2m 7f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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BetMGM – Stay Golden With Responsible Play Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: U23-21 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 7yo who opened his British account at Kempton (3m, good; off 3lb lower) last month, proving suited by the return to handicap level (raced in hunter chases otherwise for current yard); respected in this similar event.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Gaboriot

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher here in December and his two subsequent hunter chase runs have yielded an early fall and disappointing defeat; twice placed over these fences, however, most recently in the Grand Sefton over C&D in November, and could have an each-way shout if back on song in change of headgear.

25/1

3rd

2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Gaboriot

12st 6lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December but finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) the previous month; returned to hunter chasing with quite a spill at Catterick a fortnight ago but holds leading claims if that hasn't left a mark.

5/4

1

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Gaboriot

12st 6lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but had previously finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft); did well hunter chasing back in 2024 and the one to beat.

10/11

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: P1P3/P D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Achieved nothing last month on return from lengthy absence; however, may be sharper for that run and he's nicely weighted off last winning mark; follow the market signals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Head On

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Gained two of his three chasing wins over this C&D; kept on for respectable fifth in refitted visor at Warwick (3m, good) last month but has been very inconsistent since returning from long absence in the autumn.

8/1

5th

8

30th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Head On

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Course winner (3m1f, good to soft) who has been well below par on his last four starts; back on a handy mark as a result but a revival is needed.

14/1

Form: 03/21- D

Last run: 326 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Absent since opening his account in handicap chase at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft; ran in snatches) on Boxing Day last year; perhaps a tad quirky but looks open to further improvement over fences; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Moon

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

0-6 in bumpers/hurdles but he's won two of his six starts over fences and was a creditable third at Southwell (3m, good to soft) 24 days ago; still has potential in this sphere and he's respected for in-form yard; wore cheekpieces last time and visor now goes on.

6/1

3rd

4

4th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Crystal Moon

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

prominent, not fluent 11th, not fluent 2 out, 2 lengths down when not fluent towards finish, no extra and lost second towards finish

4/1

3rd

6

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Crystal Moon

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Lightly raced 7yo who came on a bundle for his first run in 11 months to win with a bit in hand over this far on good ground at Hereford three months ago; has never raced on soft so subsequent three-month break might be put down to him waiting for his ground and, although 12lb higher for this, he may well have more to offer (2-4 over fences).

5/1

Form: 45315- C

Last run: 203 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Not always fluent over hurdles but won easily at this course (2m3f, good) in March and looks interesting back here on chase/handicap debut; should take to this game, having shown promise in points.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

2nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Gentle Frank

11st 13lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Point runner-up who won a novice hurdle here (2m3f, good) in March 2023; however, he struggled on his two chase starts in late 2023 and it's been the same story over hurdles this winter, following an absence.

14/1

7

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

16:03 Hereford

Gentle Frank

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Well beaten in two chases in his only races last season and no show when he reverted to hurdling last month after a 406-day absence; hard to latch on to unless he's been strong in the market.

25/1

5

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Gentle Frank

11st 7lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

always behind

20/1

20/1

Form: 3420-P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point winner; 0-6 under rules and achieved nothing at Huntingdon (chase debut) most recently; return to Doncaster may help, having posted best two hurdles efforts at this course.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:32 Newcastle

Lepashe

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sam Allwood

prominent on outer, jumped slightly right 3rd, in touch with leaders 5th

4/1

3rd

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:32 Newcastle

Lepashe

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sam Allwood

prominent on outer, jumped slightly right 3rd, in touch with leaders 5th

4/1

6th

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

12:23 Southwell

Lepashe

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Continues to operate some way below the level of early 2023's peak Doncaster hurdles form, placing but still beaten 23l on last month's return to chasing (3m); down another 2lb but not as persuasive as most.

7/1

Form: 181-55

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Successful over hurdles at Plumpton (3m1f) in February/April; well below par in two outings this season, latest at Newton Abbot switched to fences; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Crossing The Bar

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved.

8/1

Form: P-32P

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Point winner in Ireland; respectable second in notable novice hunter chase at Stratford (3m3f, good) on debut for new yard; showed nothing over hurdles last time but may progress returned to fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Brave Starlight

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Dennis

Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn.

16/1

8

7th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

20:00 Hereford

Brave Starlight

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Dennis

Irish point winner who ran well on his debut for this yard in a 3m3f hunter chase last spring; has been off for six months since two poor efforts last autumn.

16/1

7th

6

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:20 Doncaster

Brave Starlight

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: David Dennis

Point winner in Ireland; respectable second in notable novice hunter chase at Stratford (3m3f, good) on debut for new yard; showed nothing over hurdles last time but may progress returned to fences.

5/1

Non-runners

Tango Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.20
Straight Forecast £20.05
Tricast £50.57
Trifecta £77.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gaboriot

TOPSPEED:

Crystal Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Gentle Frank

Telegraph:

Crossing The Bar

RP RATINGS:

Tango Boy

The Star:

Crystal Moon

The Times:

Gaboriot

The Guardian:

Gaboriot

Daily Mail:

Gaboriot

D Express:

Gaboriot

Daily Mirror:

Gaboriot

The Sun:

Gaboriot

Daily Record:

Gaboriot