January 26 / 15.55 Sedgefield

15.55

Soft

Paxtons No1 Case IH Dealer In UK&Ireland Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 2f 202y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Paxtons No1 Case IH Dealer In UK&Ireland Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-P3U2

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went down fighting when second at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) this month and has now been placed twice this season but a recent 4lb rise does not help matters and his career strike-rate stands at 0-20.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Eveque

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jane Walton

Won at Hexham in November (3m, good to soft); very disappointing since; best watched for now.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -25347

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; placed twice over 2m3f here in the autumn (good/soft) and also ran well when upped to 2m7f at Newcastle (soft; first-time blinkers) two starts ago; quite well handicapped on those exploits but didn't really fire on latest outing (no headgear) and has stamina to prove today.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

15th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell

Coolmoyne

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

jumped right on occasions, prominent, weakening when not fluent 2 out

12/1

5

15th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell

Coolmoyne

10st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

1-24 over fences, the win for a different stable at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last May; ran well when second of five at Doncaster (2m4f, good) in February but was below that form when back at Hexham last month and is not the percentage call here.

12/1

4th

3

25th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:50 Hexham

Coolmoyne

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Sara Ender

Has a poor strike-rate but his sole win came over C&D (good to soft) last May and, following wind surgery, he returned to form with a close second of five at Doncaster (2m4f, good) last month; he's one to consider.

9/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6-4144 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gained all three chase wins over C&D, most recently when producing strong late surge to lead close home in November; only 2lb higher today and returns after two respectable runs elsewhere; probably won't be far away.
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5th

4

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 6lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: John Wainwright

Three-time course winner over today's trip over fences, and ran much better than eventual 21l defeat might suggest when third in recent soft-ground chase here; switches back to hurdling on a lower mark; contender.

6/1

3rd

5

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Onestepatatime

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Wainwright

prominent behind clear leaders

9/2

Form: 2P-315 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2-8 over fences, the latter win gained by 12l over C&D (soft) November; not discredited when close fifth of six (just behind Rostello) in tactical race last time and could still have a bigger run in him.
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2

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Largy Nights

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

2-9 over fences, the latter win gained by 12l at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in November; showed some signs of temperament when below that form there in January and is not without risk on this first start for 12 weeks.

14/1

2

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Largy Nights

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

2-9 over fences, the latter win gained by 12l at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in November; showed some signs of temperament when below that form there in January and is not without risk on this first start for 12 weeks.

14/1

4th

4

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Largy Nights

11st 9lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

led, set steady pace

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 451-31 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has excellent 8-24 strike-rate over fences that includes three course wins (3m2f-3m3f); probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but looked in good nick when scoring at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) on New Year's Day and the return to this track is an obvious plus; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Skyhill

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Lightly raced since a 3m2f win in late 2024; pulled up after an absence at Kelso over Christmas and he's a 13yo now.

25/1

Form: /666-P

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Very useful in his prime but has badly lost his way; in rear throughout when pulled-up 25-1 shot at Newcastle last month, after a long absence, and considered only if much stronger in the betting here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

29th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

20:50 Cartmel

Canelo

12st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: T W Fife

Very useful in his prime but last season's low-grade handicap form for Ben Haslam was uninspiring; made good start for new connections this month, winning Hexham conditions point (soft) by 9l, but this race is much tougher.

12/1

3rd

3

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

15:47 Newcastle

Canelo

11st 11lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Twice a chase winner over 2m4f, including on heavy; a shadow of his former self these days and plummeting in the handicap; however, would be interesting if the market speaks in his favour.

12/1

6th

3

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Canelo

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Very useful in his prime but has badly lost his way; long absence before his two runs (25-1) this winter; way down the weights and cheekpieces (last worn in March 2022) return, which may well be a positive; worth a check for strength in the betting.

6/1

Form: 24-7U3

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Kept on pretty well for third (behind Eveque) at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago and has dropped another 2lb since but is yet to add to his French hurdle win in 2021 and others have more pressing claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Le Grand Vert

10st 0lb

J: Ms E Dunseath

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time chase winner is rated 15lb lower in this sphere; won over fences at Ayr in February (3m, soft), his second win at that venue; 2lb wrong here though and all four wins on soft and heavy ground.

14/1

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Has a liking for Ayr with two of his three chase wins coming there, including in February (3m, soft); that win came after a moderate season; lacked the pace at an important stage at Sedgefield last time (3m3f, good); needs to do it away from Ayr.

11/1

Form: 724614

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Five-time chase winner, most recently at Hexham (3m, heavy) in November; not beaten far when fourth of six in tactical race last month and probably still on a workable mark; enters calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell

Rostello

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, prominent, lost position before 10th

33/1

9

12th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:30 Wetherby

Rostello

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

jumped left on occasions, held up in rear but in touch with leaders, lost ground after 11th, no chance when not fluent 2 out, soon pulled up

16/1

2nd

3

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

13:08 Catterick

Rostello

10st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

Form: /2P-PP

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won off lowly mark at Newcastle (2m7f, good) in March 2022 and finished well to go close over C&D (good) the following October but was pulled up on last three appearances and needs recent wind op to have made a big difference; 6lb out of the weights.
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9th

10

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Ballintogher Boy

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

midfield

25/1

0

8

23rd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:50 Newcastle

Ballintogher Boy

10st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Just held on to win over C&D (good) in March 2022 but has run to form on only one of four subsequent appearances; struggled (albeit over 2m3f) on recent seasonal debut and may not be ideally suited by the forecast heavy ground here; others preferred.

12/1

Form: P0-164

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Rewarded determined ride on seasonal debut at Lingfield (2m7f, soft), keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the line, but was safely held on both subsequent outings and is 6lb out of the weights here; wore blinkers last time; usual cheekpieces back on today.
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8

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

15:13 Catterick

Dysania

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

Runner-up at Southwell last April but a long way below that level on his three runs since and this 11yo's sole win came back in November 2023.

20/1

9

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:35 Ffos Las

Dysania

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Mickey Bowen

Very inconsistent 10yo who sometimes races lazily and is never easy to predict; comes here fresh and on career-low mark but has presumably been overlooked by Sean Bowen today and cannot be supported with much confidence; versatile ground-wise.

10/1

7th

7

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Dysania

10st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

3lb out of the weights; kept on for second at Southwell three weeks ago (3m, good) but this 10yo is hard to predict.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.60
Straight Forecast £26.02
Tricast £77.50
Trifecta £121.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Eveque

The Times:

Onestepatatime

SPOTLIGHT:

Skyhill

D Express:

Dysania

POSTDATA:

Largy Nights

Daily Mail:

Onestepatatime

The Sun:

Onestepatatime

The Guardian:

Eveque

Daily Mirror:

Eveque

The Star:

Eveque

Telegraph:

Skyhill

Daily Record:

Skyhill