13.45
HeavyJim ‘Havana’ McPherson Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 3m 0f 20y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.90
Form: 4242-6 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins last season, at Ayr in January (3m, soft) and on final start at Kelso in April (2m7f, soft); off since and although these conditions suit, is likely to need the run after a break. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
4th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins last season, at Ayr in January (3m, soft) and on final start at Kelso in April (2m7f, soft); off since and although these conditions suit, is likely to need the run after a break. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Veteran who remains very capable on his day, with a first and close second this season; below best last time but could bounce back from that. |
9/1 |
5/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 4523-2 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
12yo who is without a win since 2021 and is going beyond 3m1f for the first time; however, having dropped down the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when third over Carlisle's stiff 3m recently and his trainer does very well with veterans; not discounted. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Remains without a victory since 2021 and he's been pulled up on his last three runs, most recently in 2m7f Newcastle handicap in January; he's not easy to make a case for. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
27th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
12yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's well handicapped on his best 2024 efforts and he may have needed the run at Aintree three months ago following an absence (pulled up); not written off. |
8/1 |
7/2
Form: P33-33 BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser but she has been pulled up all three starts over fences this season, latest at Huntingdon (3m) in January; has lots to prove back in this sphere. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
raced in second behind clear leader, reminders and lost position with one circuit to go, dropped to rear 14th, struggling when eased and pulled up after 15th |
20/1 |
|
7 |
23rd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
raced in second behind clear leader, reminders and lost position with one circuit to go, dropped to rear 14th, struggling when eased and pulled up after 15th |
20/1 |
4/1
Form: 2P0-1U
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
22nd May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 4f 165y |
12st 0lb |
Has won three over hurdles and fences; ran well at times in defeat in points and hunter chases last season but has to do much better today. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
prominent behind clear leader |
20/1 |
|
4 |
2nd May 2025 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
prominent behind clear leader |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: /3458/ D
Last run: 723 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
2nd Jan 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 20y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Irish point winner in 2019; lightly raced since and although capable of useful staying hurdle form in his home country he ended his latest campaign on a low; having first run for two years but not impossible he'll go well for new yard; check the market. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 13-F55
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected. |
8/1 |
|
3 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Placed off 3lb higher in North Wales National at Bangor (3m5f, heavy) in February but has been well beaten on all three starts since, most recently when upped to 4m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) for Borders National here three weeks ago; needs to turn a corner. |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.37 |
| Trifecta | £88.80 |
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