January 21 / 13.50 Lingfield

13.50

Good To Soft

Download The Racing App Now Godstone Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £26405
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Download The Racing App Now Godstone Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3F2-22 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 158

Form & Verdict
A longer trip may be preferable but he was a good second off this mark at Ascot (2m1f, soft) in November on his reappearance, and filled the same position at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last time; also effective on good/good to soft; this highly admirable 12yo can give another good account.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

21st Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Lingfield

First Flow

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

A longer trip may be preferable but he was a good second off this mark at Ascot (2m1f, soft) in November on his reappearance, and filled the same position at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last time; also effective on good/good to soft; this highly admirable 12yo can give another good account.

6/1

3

27th Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Kempton

First Flow

11st 11lb

T: Kim Bailey

2nd

1

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

13:05 Chepstow

First Flow

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

prominent, led 3rd, headed after 3 out, kept on final 110yds

9/4

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 124-3F D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Won his first two chase starts last winter (good to soft/soft) and this progressive 6yo was 1l ahead and looking the likeliest winner only to fall at the final fence at Ascot (2m1f, good) in November when last seen; a 3lb rise isn't harsh and it will be no surprise if he makes amends today.
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6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

15:30 Aintree

Saint Segal

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Progressive front-runner who has won two handicaps this term (2m3f/2m1f, good to firm/soft) and came second in the Grade 2 Game Spirit at Newbury (2m, heavy) in February; a bad mistake at the first fence all but ended his race in the Champion Chase at Cheltenham last month; sent off 50-1 at the Festival and his form has to go to a new level if he's to pose a threat today.

50/1

10

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Saint Segal

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Acts on any ground; has become a very consistent chaser; form figures this term read 12122, the second-place finishes in Grade 2 events, including handicaps; ran creditably behind a leading novice in the Game Spirit at Newbury most recently; even if he gives his running again, that won't be nearly enough to trouble the judge now that he is upped further in class; a lot to find.

50/1

2nd

7

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 1

14:45 Newbury

Saint Segal

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Acts on soft ground; has become a very consistent handicap chaser; form figures this term read 1212, the second-place finishes behind progressive Thistle Ask in the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter and Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton; better than ever, has won at Newbury and looks sure to run his race; rock-solid claims.

7/2

Form: -94111 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won at Listowel (2m, yielding) in September on final hurdle start and has relished the switch to chasing, making it 2-2 over fences with wins at Wexford (2m, heavy) and Limerick (2m1f, soft to heavy); this unexposed 6yo represents a top Irish yard and could be better than his current mark.
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9

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

The King Of Prs

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won the Dan & Joan Moore at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) early last year; well held by Western Diego on running in the same race this year; uneven form over the last 15 months; fell three out in the Topham when 50-1 chance.

25/1

27

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

The King Of Prs

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a quality handicap at Fairyhouse (2m1f, soft) last January and he ran okay when eighth in this last year, beaten nearly 19l; however, he's only 4lb lower this time around and has struggled this season.

33/1

4th

9

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

The King Of Prs

10st 8lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beat stablemates Path D'Oroux and Midnight It Is in this race last year; hard to fancy on this season's form; down the field at Leopardstown since remote fifth behind Drumgill over C&D.

10/1

Form: 12-413 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Built upon previous promise when bolting up at Haydock (2m, soft) in November, and heavy ground may have been too much back there last month; clearly very talented when things click but this is a much tougher race than the one he won two starts ago and he needs to prove he's up to the task.
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Verdict Starting price

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Real Stone

11st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has a rather mixed record over last couple of years but reportedly benefited from positive front-running ride when causing 33-1 surprise at Wetherby in February and is only 2lb higher here; a possible if ready to roll after five-month break.

8/1

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Real Stone

11st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has a rather mixed record over last couple of years but reportedly benefited from positive front-running ride when causing 33-1 surprise at Wetherby in February and is only 2lb higher here; a possible if ready to roll after five-month break.

8/1

9

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

14:05 Fontwell

Real Stone

11st 1lb

T: Dan Skelton

Form: 1-2131 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Would have been beaten by Saint Segal at Ascot (2m1f, good) in November but for that rival's final-fence fall (came third); however, he'd won at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) just eight days earlier and was back on the scoresheet at Ascot (2m3f, good) latest; progressive and could be in the mix.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Triple Trade

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Still on a good mark despite winning twice this season (2m/2m4f; soft/good) and was 11-2 for the veterans' final over C&D earlier this month, only to depart early; has a lot in his favour so merits each-way consideration.

16/1

12

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Triple Trade

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Two wins this season (2m/2m4f, soft/good) and 10l third behind an 8yo and a 7yo at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January; 20l fourth in another competitive handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in February but that form is working out well and he's back against fellow veterans today; chance.

11/1

4th

9

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Triple Trade

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has a solid record (1313) over 2m/2m4f this season but gained the wins in Class 3 and finished 10l behind a couple of younger rivals, albeit not disgraced, in Class 1 at Cheltenham most recently; the 10yo looks under some pressure kept to this level.

12/1

Form: 0-3232 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Proving difficult to win with, having been beaten on all 12 starts since landing the last running of this in 2022; however, he's run with great credit on all four starts this season (2m4f/2m5f, heavy-good to soft), most recently second at Cheltenham from 4lb out of the handicap, and the way he's been shaping suggests this drop back in trip could be a major positive.
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Verdict Starting price

14

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Frero Banbou

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who won when upped to an extended 2m7f at Newcastle (good) in November and ran well when 10l second at Kempton (3m, good to soft) next time; however, below par at Doncaster (3m, good) subsequently and pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track.

33/1

14

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Frero Banbou

10st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who won when upped to an extended 2m7f at Newcastle (good) in November and ran well when 10l second at Kempton (3m, good to soft) next time; however, below par at Doncaster (3m, good) subsequently and pulled up at Cheltenham (3m1f, good to soft) last month; needs to get back on track.

33/1

20

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Frero Banbou

10st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who was below par at Doncaster (3m, good) last time but had previously enjoyed a new lease of life following a step up in trip, winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good) then runner-up at Kempton (3m, good to soft); has a consistent record at Cheltenham and he's an each-way possible if back to form.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.70
Straight Forecast £30.03
Trifecta £155.20

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Saint Segal

Telegraph:

The King Of Prs

SPOTLIGHT:

Frero Banbou

TOPSPEED:

Triple Trade

POSTDATA:

Real Stone

The Sun:

The King Of Prs

Daily Record:

The King Of Prs

The Times:

Saint Segal

D Express:

Saint Segal

Daily Mirror:

Saint Segal

The Star:

Saint Segal

RP RATINGS:

Frero Banbou