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AK Bets Massive Prices USPGA Golf Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 7f 177y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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AK Bets Massive Prices USPGA Golf Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: P622-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at 18th attempt, with clearcut success under very positive ride at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) 11 days ago; subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive and he won't mind if the ground dries out; must be considered in current mood.
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2nd

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Higgs

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.

14/1

8

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Higgs

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races.

14/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:31 Uttoxeter

Higgs

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Dual 3m chase winner this time last year; hit and miss since, and although third on his last two starts he's been comfortably held at the line.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 96PP7- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than when rallying gamely for narrow hurdle win in March 2023 but generally very disappointing since, including when pulled up on chasing debut in November; returned from a break with fairly encouraging hurdle run last month but needs to build on that performance.
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4th

6

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Unspeakable

11st 1lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Battled well for narrow win off today's mark at Hereford (3m1f, good; wore cheekpieces) in the autumn but was given break after disappointing effort in December and again ran poorly when reappearing (without cheekpieces) last month; the cheekpieces are missing again here; stablemate Prince Cleni has much stronger claims.

10/1

6th

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Unspeakable

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Landed his second success over fences, at Hereford (3m1f, good) in October off 1lb lower mark; second at Plumpton the following month but was tailed off at Wincanton when last seen; has been freshened up since and holds claims if putting his best foot forward.

9/2

3

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Unspeakable

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Dug deep to win over fences last week at Hereford (3m1f, good) and gets in here over hurdles off the same mark; clear claims.

100/30

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: /7589-

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Always behind when switched to fences and fitted with cheekpieces for handicap debut at Exeter (2m1f, good) last month; not bred to benefit from today's hike up in trip and clearly needs to take a big step forward but he represents a respected stable and remains very unexposed.
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3rd

10

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Grand Escaparde

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Always behind when switched to fences and fitted with cheekpieces for handicap debut at Exeter (2m1f, good) last month; not bred to benefit from today's hike up in trip and clearly needs to take a big step forward but he represents a respected stable and remains very unexposed.

14/1

3rd

10

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Grand Escaparde

10st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Always behind when switched to fences and fitted with cheekpieces for handicap debut at Exeter (2m1f, good) last month; not bred to benefit from today's hike up in trip and clearly needs to take a big step forward but he represents a respected stable and remains very unexposed.

14/1

9th

9

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:00 Exeter

Grand Escaparde

10st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Hasn't shown much in a bumper and three hurdles at up to 2m5f; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie for chase debut; in good hands and on a workable mark but need to see more from him.

12/1

20/1

Form: 0/P/3/

Last run: 383 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won two points last spring but has a poor record under rules and this year's pointing form is very uninspiring (remote when making the frame on last two outings); 5lb out of the weights.
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7

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Debacle

10st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Max Comley

Two wins from 12 starts in points but he's 0-12 under rules and was pulled up over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last time; this 11yo is with another new yard now and looks opposable back over hurdles; change of headgear.

33/1

7

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:45 Market Rasen

Debacle

10st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Max Comley

Two wins from 12 starts in points but he's 0-12 under rules and was pulled up over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last time; this 11yo is with another new yard now and looks opposable back over hurdles; change of headgear.

33/1

9

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:35 Huntingdon

Debacle

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Maiden hurdler/chaser who wasn't disgraced on his yard debut (visored and tongue tied) when fifth of six in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase 15 days ago; this winning pointer may still do better.

8/1

Form: 04122-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Jumped well when winning four-runner chase at Fakenham (3m5f, good) in March on second start over fences and was runner-up on both subsequent outings (once over C&D); may still have potential; shortlisted.
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8

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Ballyrashane

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race.

4/1

8

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Ballyrashane

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race.

4/1

3rd

4

21st Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

16:55 Plumpton

Ballyrashane

10st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

disputed lead, led clearly just after 1st, headed 2 out (usual 3 out), soon rallied, lost second last (usual 2 out), no extra final 110yds

5/2

Form: P52/2- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-5 over fences but battled on pretty well for modest second at Hexham (3m, heavy) last month after a long absence; remains well handicapped on older form and drying ground today would probably suit him.
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7th

1

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Dynamite Kentucky

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Didn't have a lot in hand at Worcester (2m7f, good) and has gone up 5lb; however, he won't mind the recent rain and a lack of stamina won't stop him.

7/2

1st

1

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Worcester

Dynamite Kentucky

11st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Would appeal more on ground slower than good but comes here after running well in defeat on consecutive appearances this summer (2m7f/3m1f) and is still on a workable mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

2nd

4

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Dynamite Kentucky

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, led approaching last, headed and outpaced last, rallied final 110yds, kept on

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: /2/43-

Last run: 44 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning stable/chase debut at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in March 2022 and returned from layoff with two heavy defeats on slow ground towards end of last season (hurdle/chase); however, drying ground ought to be very much in his favour today; interesting.
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2

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Aeronisi

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Lightly raced since winning stable/chase debut at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in March 2022 and returned from layoff with two heavy defeats on slow ground towards end of last season (hurdle/chase); however, drying ground ought to be very much in his favour today; interesting.

11/2

2

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Aeronisi

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Lightly raced since winning stable/chase debut at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in March 2022 and returned from layoff with two heavy defeats on slow ground towards end of last season (hurdle/chase); however, drying ground ought to be very much in his favour today; interesting.

11/2

3rd

4

1st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Aeronisi

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

took keen hold, didn't always jump with fluency, raced in second, lost position before 7th, outpaced before 4 out, struggling before 3 out, tailed off

3/1

Form: 6PP4P- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Six-time chase winner; badly out of form since very respectable seventh of 19 in much stronger race than this at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October but lurks on a very dangerous mark now and he's another who ought to benefit if the ground dries out here.
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3

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Light Flicker

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner; badly out of form since very respectable seventh of 19 in much stronger race than this at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October but lurks on a very dangerous mark now and he's another who ought to benefit if the ground dries out here.

14/1

3

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Light Flicker

11st 9lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Six-time chase winner; badly out of form since very respectable seventh of 19 in much stronger race than this at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) in October but lurks on a very dangerous mark now and he's another who ought to benefit if the ground dries out here.

14/1

Form: 1844P- D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Scored by 6l off today's mark at Southwell (3m, good) last June but his form slumped soon afterwards and he also looked out of sorts last month, after a break; might be aided by refitted tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces here but has quite a bit to prove at present.
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1st

4

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Prince Cleni

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Christian Williams

Looked set to finish second before last-fence unseat at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March and bumped into revitalised subsequent winner when second at Fakenham (3m5f, good) last month; went close in 2024 edition of this race on only previous visit to Fontwell; good chance.

3/1

2nd

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 5

16:10 Fakenham

Prince Cleni

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Soundly beaten in February, after a layoff, but looked set to finish second before last-fence mishap at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month, and this move back up in trip will probably suit (placed over 3m3f last summer).

3/1

8

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

17:00 Hereford

Prince Cleni

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

All three chase wins have come over 3m at Southwell (good/soft) and latest was off 2lb higher last January; well held at Southwell last month but he may have needed that run after six months off and he's a player if he can get back near best.

8/1

Form: PU312-

Last run: 169 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Belatedly off the mark under rules with hard-fought success at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) in October and also ran well when second over same C&D (soft) the following month; has fitness to prove after 169-day break, though, and others in this line-up appeal more.
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9

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Reign Suepreme

10st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly off the mark under rules with hard-fought success at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) in October and also ran well when second over same C&D (soft) the following month; has fitness to prove after 169-day break, though, and others in this line-up appeal more.

8/1

9

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Reign Suepreme

10st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nikki Evans

Belatedly off the mark under rules with hard-fought success at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) in October and also ran well when second over same C&D (soft) the following month; has fitness to prove after 169-day break, though, and others in this line-up appeal more.

8/1

2nd

7

28th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

12:50 Sedgefield

Reign Suepreme

10st 7lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Nikki Evans

led, soon clear, reduced lead 5th, faced challenge 12th, headed 2 out, outpaced before last, switched right before last, rallied and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £23.15
Tricast £199.42
Trifecta £339.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ballyrashane

WEST COUNTRY:

Higgs

RP RATINGS:

Dynamite Kentucky

SPOTLIGHT:

Aeronisi

D Express:

File Illico

The Times:

Reign Suepreme

Telegraph:

Ballyrashane

Daily Mirror:

Ballyrashane

The Sun:

Ballyrashane

Daily Record:

Ballyrashane

The Guardian:

Dynamite Kentucky

Daily Mail:

Higgs

The Star:

Higgs