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Sinclair Range Rover Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 1m 7f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 2 runners
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Sinclair Range Rover Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 2 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91

Form: /127P- D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Dual novice hurdle winner at Taunton (2m3f/2m) last year on good and good to soft; disappointed in handicaps on either side of wind surgery the last twice; didn't settle that well the last time and fences could help in that respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:20 Sandown

Matterhorn

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Chase record is 5-11, the most recent win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last spring; seen only twice since but ran well in a notable handicap at Plumpton (2m1f) the latest time; possibilities at the weights, provided he stays the new trip.

7/2

2nd

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 2

14:35 Plumpton

Matterhorn

11st 9lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

Made it 5-9 over fences with convincing win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last May; pulled up on sole run since, at Ascot in December, but the good to soft ground may not have suited; second in this last year; could go well.

11/2

1

25th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Uttoxeter

Matterhorn

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Chase career commenced with a four-timer last spring/summer; subsequently lost his form until running well, beating all bar a similarly useful stablemate, in major handicap at Plumpton (2m1f, good) last time; possibilities, provided he's as effective back up in trip.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 56461- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Limited hurdler (tailed off on handicap debut) but promises to be far better over fences judged on his winning start at Wincanton (1m7f, good); didn't beat a lot but impressed in how he did it and this 6yo can probably cope with the 10lb rise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:15 Newton Abbot

Gower Prince

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Back to near best on first start for this stable when runner-up at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) with the hood back on; remains well treated on past form after 3lb rise and holds strong claims if able to repeat the effort.

2/1

2nd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:58 Market Rasen

Gower Prince

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Absent since pulled up over hurdles for Matt Sheppard last summer (wore cheekpieces) but was unlucky not to win a chase for him at Chepstow (2m, good) just under a year ago, and he's now 5lb below that mark; will need to be taken very seriously if strong in the betting before this stable debut; usual hood refitted.

6/1

2

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Gower Prince

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

In front when falling at the last over fences at Chepstow (2m, good) in April, but was pulled up in his next two starts and well beaten back over hurdles at Bangor (2m1f, good) three weeks ago; cheekpieces given a go but has plenty to prove.

40/1

Non-runners

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Gower Prince

The Star:

Matterhorn

WEST COUNTRY:

Gower Prince

Telegraph:

Gower Prince

Daily Mirror:

Gower Prince

Daily Record:

Gower Prince

TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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