February 14 / 15.00 Hereford

15.00

Good To Soft

Vickers.Bet Best Prices Guaranteed Daily Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 1f 44y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Vickers.Bet Best Prices Guaranteed Daily Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-8452 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with two disappointing runs in December (hurdle/chase) but responded well to first-time blinkers and ran big race in defeat over C&D (good) last month; still well handicapped on some of his hurdling form and today's slower ground ought to be in his favour; in the mix.
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3

14th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Glance From Clover

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

In second place when falling four out at Warwick (3m5f) last month; opened his chase account with a 5l win over C&D (soft) the time before and that form has been boosted since; respected.

5/2

3

14th Apr 2024

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:32 Hereford

Glance From Clover

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

In second place when falling four out at Warwick (3m5f) last month; opened his chase account with a 5l win over C&D (soft) the time before and that form has been boosted since; respected.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: -46964

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well from the front when fourth at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in December but this regressive 8yo is yet to add to his maiden hurdle win in spring 2021 and is not the percentage call; 1lb out of the handicap.
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2nd

8

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Barrowmount

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Seamus Mullins

Ran quite well from the front when fourth at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in December but this regressive 8yo is yet to add to his maiden hurdle win in spring 2021 and is not the percentage call; 1lb out of the handicap.

12/1

4th

9

30th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Taunton

Barrowmount

10st 3lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Now 13lb lower than when placed in good-ground hurdle in the spring but was soundly beaten in two chases this autumn (2m7f/3m1f) and has a lot more to prove than some of these.

20/1

Form: U6-123 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Came second over fences at Wetherby (3m, good; first-time cheekpieces) a year ago but the rest of last season's chasing form was unconvincing, and he reverted to hurdling for his reappearance win in the autumn; on a good mark but comes with some risk attached on return to this discipline.
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8th

4

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Warwick

Chris Cool

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; no closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l at Uttoxeter.

14/1

8th

4

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Warwick

Chris Cool

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; no closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l at Uttoxeter.

14/1

6

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

12:12 Uttoxeter

Chris Cool

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; hard to be confident on this season's two showings but not badly handicapped if staging a revival.

10/1

Form: -5551U D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) last month; unseated rider at first fence on latest outing but could still have a lot more to offer.
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1st

9

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Time For A Pint

10st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; unseated rider at first fence on next outing and was slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on latest appearance but should be fine on today's ground (point winner on good to firm) and remains of interest.

4/1

1st

9

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Time For A Pint

10st 12lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Low-mileage 7yo who built upon his promising chasing debut when clearcut winner at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; unseated rider at first fence on next outing and was slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on latest appearance but should be fine on today's ground (point winner on good to firm) and remains of interest.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-4521

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has stamina to prove today and is not one for maximum faith, having virtually refused to race three outings ago and looked reluctant to line up last time; however, he drew clear on the run-in to open his chasing account at Leicester (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago and today's 4lb higher mark ought to be manageable.
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1

27th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:05 Leicester

Natty Night

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

walked into the start, in touch with leaders, dropped to last 2nd, mistake 8th, mistake 10th, mistake 12th, weakened omitted 3 out

6/4

5th

3

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Natty Night

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

Has stamina to prove today and is not one for maximum faith, having virtually refused to race three outings ago and looked reluctant to line up last time; however, he drew clear on the run-in to open his chasing account at Leicester (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago and today's 4lb higher mark ought to be manageable.

4/1

1st

4

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

13:35 Leicester

Natty Night

11st 8lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

prominent, jumped left 2nd, led after 4th, headed but prominent 6th, lost position 9th, pushed along and rallied before 3 out

100/30

Form: F4/4/6

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 9yo who was in process of running well on stable/chase debut until jumping error at third-last fence seemed to knock the stuffing out of him at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in December; that was his first start since early 2022 and he has a fighting chance today if that outing has done him good.
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5

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Uttoxeter

Pebbly New Moon

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

in touch with leaders, reminders 13th, lost touch before 4 out, tired when pulled up approaching last

8/1

5

24th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Uttoxeter

Pebbly New Moon

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

in touch with leaders, reminders 13th

8/1

2

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Pebbly New Moon

11st 12lb

J: Harrison Beswick

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Very lightly raced 9yo who was in process of running well on stable/chase debut until jumping error at third-last fence seemed to knock the stuffing out of him at Uttoxeter (3m, heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in December; that was his first start since early 2022 and he has a fighting chance today if that outing has done him good.

12/1

Form: 43-434

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 13 starts but has made the frame on all three appearances this season, most recently when close fourth of ten on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, soft) three weeks ago; still unexposed over 3m+; probably won't be far away.
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8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

8th

14

17th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:10 Cheltenham

Getbazoutofhere

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Gained both chase wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) but her best form over fences was arguably her third here (2m4f, good to soft; just behind So Said I) in December; another minor role might be her best hope from just out of the weights today, though.

20/1

3rd

4

24th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Getbazoutofhere

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

Mainly consistent, including winning twice on good ground at Hereford (3m1f) last year; pulled up at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January but she bounced back from a similar performance early last year; respected.

9/2

Form: 2P08P2

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Put some poor performances behind him when second of six at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy) last month and ought to be better suited by the forecast faster ground here but his career strike-rate is 0-19 now and others have more appealing profiles.
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11

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

Only 1-24; won at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in April but none too consistent and finished well back in Lightonthewing's race here recently; 1lb wrong.

25/1

5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:43 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th

9/1

5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:43 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th

9/1

Form: 04-48P

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who was well beaten in three handicap chases in the autumn and is 3lb wrong here; difficult to enthuse over on that evidence but connections are persisting, and it's worth noting he attracted market support last time; wore cheekpieces two starts ago; blinkers tried here.
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9

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Bob Bank

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Eight-race maiden who was well beaten in three handicap chases in the autumn and is 3lb wrong here; difficult to enthuse over on that evidence but connections are persisting, and it's worth noting he attracted market support last time; wore cheekpieces two starts ago; blinkers tried here.

12/1

0

8

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:05 Ffos Las

Bob Bank

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, soon prominent, mistake 9th

25/1

8th

16

7th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Warwick

Bob Bank

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

in rear, mistake 5th

16/1

Form: 04-75P

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made quite encouraging seasonal/chase debut at Lingfield (2m7f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in November, even though he finished last of five, but was pulled up next time (albeit on heavy ground); 7lb wrong here; needs last month's wind op to have made a difference.
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10

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 5

14:07 Ffos Las

Wide To West

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

10

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 5

14:07 Ffos Las

Wide To West

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 3rd, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

6th

12

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

12:50 Ffos Las

Wide To West

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Stayed on dourly to win two-finisher contest over C&D (soft) in April but it might be wise to treat that form with a degree of caution and an 8lb rise asks a lot of him on this first start for seven months.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £84.10
Straight Forecast £79.20
Tricast £311.30
Trifecta £582.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Time For A Pint

RP RATINGS:

Seymour Promise

Telegraph:

Natty Night

POSTDATA:

Glance From Clover

WEST COUNTRY:

Time For A Pint

The Times:

Time For A Pint

D Express:

Time For A Pint

The Star:

Time For A Pint

Daily Record:

Time For A Pint

TOPSPEED:

Seymour Promise

Daily Mail:

Seymour Promise

The Guardian:

Glance From Clover

Daily Mirror:

Natty Night

The Sun:

Natty Night