May 22 / 17.40 Southwell

17.40

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Download The Raceday Ready App Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 3m 1f 185y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Download The Raceday Ready App Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10

Form: 12623-

Last run: 159 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Capable hurdler for Oliver Sherwood who has made a smooth transition to fences for Harry Derham; runner-up to Chianti Classico at Ascot (3m, good) in November and placed at Doncaster (good to soft) subsequently; likely to have a positive role to play assuming that major rain stays away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Scrum Diddly

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Chasing when last seen in June of last year, winning a four-runner handicap at Southwell before a close third off this mark at Worcester (2m7f, good); dual winning hurdler who has his ground and fitness might not be an issue given connections.

9/2

8th

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:23 Market Rasen

Scrum Diddly

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Chasing when last seen in June of last year, winning a four-runner handicap at Southwell before a close third off this mark at Worcester (2m7f, good); dual winning hurdler who has his ground and fitness might not be an issue given connections.

9/2

3rd

7

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:50 Worcester

Scrum Diddly

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Came good over fences at fourth attempt, in two-finisher contest at Southwell (3m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; the value of that form is quite tricky to assess but he seemed to have matters in control until idling in the home straight; only 2lb higher here and probably still has potential.

3/1

Form: F5212- C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Productive over hurdles last year, scoring here (3m) and at Uttoxeter (2m7f); higher in the weights nowadays but made a good fist of things at Plumpton (runner-up) last month; earlier point form suggests a switch to fences (rules debut) shouldn't prove problematic.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Broomfields Cave

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Chasing record reads 3-6 following this month's 5l defeat of Loup De Maulde at Wincanton (3m1f, good; RPR 128), and although taking him to a new career-high mark the 4lb rise for that doesn't look an overreaction; no track or going issues, and case looks solid once more.

13/8

1st

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Broomfields Cave

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Made it 2-4 over fences when landing a C&D handicap (good to soft) on Boxing Day; flopped at Doncaster (pulled up) last time but that was in the Grimthorpe and he could resume his progress on this drop back in grade; needs a close look.

7/2

11

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Broomfields Cave

10st 11lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Both chase wins have come in small fields over similar trips to this; he's a strong stayer who might have more to give after only four runs over fences, so commands respect on that alone despite this rise in class.

10/1

Form: 551/5-

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Point bumper winner; displayed a willing attitude when off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, Cl4, soft) last March; perfectly entitled to have needed his February comeback at Exeter and could prove a different proposition now switched to fences; market a useful guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell

Cedar Row

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Point bumper winner; displayed a willing attitude when off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, Cl4, soft) last March; perfectly entitled to have needed his February comeback at Exeter and could prove a different proposition now switched to fences; market a useful guide.

7/2

3

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell

Cedar Row

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Point bumper winner; displayed a willing attitude when off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, Cl4, soft) last March; perfectly entitled to have needed his February comeback at Exeter and could prove a different proposition now switched to fences; market a useful guide.

7/2

5th

3

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:10 Exeter

Cedar Row

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Improved last season with each of his four hurdle runs and won on handicap debut at Warwick (2m5f, soft) last March when last seen; absent since but this unexposed 7yo could have plenty more still to offer, especially now upped in trip, and the betting could be informative on his return.

4/1

Form: 2/F3P- D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won four times over hurdles (2m7f-3m2f) and is versatile in terms of underfoot conditions; has shown ability over fences, particularly when a close third of five at Doncaster (3m, soft); latest Huntingdon effort was inexplicably poor, though, so best watched at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell

Not At Present

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won four times over hurdles (2m7f-3m2f) and is versatile in terms of underfoot conditions; has shown ability over fences, particularly when a close third of five at Doncaster (3m, soft); latest Huntingdon effort was inexplicably poor, though, so best watched at present.

4/1

4

22nd May 2024

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell

Not At Present

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Won four times over hurdles (2m7f-3m2f) and is versatile in terms of underfoot conditions; has shown ability over fences, particularly when a close third of five at Doncaster (3m, soft); latest Huntingdon effort was inexplicably poor, though, so best watched at present.

4/1

5

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Not At Present

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

never going well, always behind

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.80
Straight Forecast £4.20
Trifecta £3.40

Selections

Daily Mail:

Broomfields Cave

POSTDATA:

Scrum Diddly

SPOTLIGHT:

Cedar Row

TOPSPEED:

Not At Present

The Times:

Scrum Diddly

Telegraph:

Scrum Diddly

The Guardian:

Scrum Diddly

WEST COUNTRY:

Cedar Row

D Express:

Cedar Row

Daily Mirror:

Broomfields Cave

The Sun:

Broomfields Cave

The Star:

Broomfields Cave

Daily Record:

Broomfields Cave