June 01 / 18.28 Stratford

18.28

Good To Soft

BRC Roofing’s 30th Anniversary Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4832.11
  • 2m 4f 205y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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BRC Roofing’s 30th Anniversary Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4245-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner in Ireland; down the field in two 1m4f novices on the AW before finishing fifth and sixth in a pair of handicap hurdles at about 2m; reservations for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Rotten Row

10st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Ex-Irish 7yo who readily drew clear to win in lower-grade company here (2m5f, good) in June, his fifth start for Gary Hanmer; also ran well at Cartmel last month and ought to be in the thick of things again.

9/4

4th

3

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Rotten Row

11st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner in Ireland; mixed record under both codes for current yard but he returned to form with a stylish win over fences at Stratford (2m5f, good) last month; back up 7lb in the weights but that was a personal best last time and he still looks feasibly treated.

11/2

1st

3

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Rotten Row

11st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner in Ireland; down the field in two 1m4f novices on the AW before finishing fifth and sixth in a pair of handicap hurdles at about 2m; reservations for now.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 11P4-5 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
In a good run of form when taking this 12 months ago off 2lb higher but went missing for 298 days afterwards and hasn't produced an effort of note since returning; coming back here can only help but hard to be confident.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Largely reliable veteran and a three-time winner since December, latterly over C&D in April; touched off at Fontwell 20 days ago, with I Shut That d'Or about 5l back in third; nudged up 1lb but likely to make his presence felt again.

2/1

2nd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Begin The Luck

11st 13lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Veteran who has won three times over fences since December including at Plumpton (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; that was in a small field and his main rival made a bad mistake at the last but he still looks feasibly treated and is versatile ground-wise; respected.

5/1

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

11st 7lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Reliable sort who scored at Leicester (2m4f) in March; not discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 15 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 1/11U- C

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles and fences last season and probably still on a fair mark; however, two tailed-off runs on the Flat since April cast some doubts over his wellbeing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:47 Cartmel

Fazayte

11st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ryan Potter

A fair 19f hurdles/chase winner last autumn who comes here on the back of a solid third of seven in 21f handicap chase at Market Rasen two weeks ago; shortlisted with tongue-tie refitted.

8/1

3rd

4

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Fazayte

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Sits 4lb higher than when scoring at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last November, a form line given a boost by Neigh Botha at Southwell on Tuesday; turned in a solid effort on return to jumps action at Stratford (third) a fortnight ago and could have more to offer; probable contender.

9/2

3rd

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Fazayte

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Won over hurdles and fences last season and probably still on a fair mark; however, two tailed-off runs on the Flat since April cast some doubts over his wellbeing.

9/2

Form: 23P5-P

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on form as recently as December when second at Chepstow (2m, heavy); however, hasn't recaptured that since and mistakes have crept into his game.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

7th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:28 Leicester

You Say Nothing

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Christian Williams

Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher.

10/11

11/4

Form: 6453-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Both chase wins have come off the very same mark, last time digging deep to edge home over 2m5f at Fakenham (good); could take the 2lb rise in his stride if holding his form.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Kankin

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Dual winner over fences including here (2m4f, good to soft); 5lb lower than when second of six over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May, but well held in both subsequent outings; stable also runs Catalan King.

14/1

5th

9

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Kankin

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Dual winner over fences including here (2m4f, good to soft); 5lb lower than when second of six over hurdles at Stratford (2m6f, good) in May, but well held in both subsequent outings; stable also runs Catalan King.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3345-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Sole success from nine chase starts came in a match but there was nothing wrong with her effort when going down narrowly in a 2m4f chase at Ludlow three weeks ago (good) and that was a useful race for the grade; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Voice Of Calm

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole success from nine chase starts came in a match but there was nothing wrong with her effort when going down narrowly in a 2m4f chase at Ludlow three weeks ago (good) and that was a useful race for the grade; respected.

100/30

3rd

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:53 Ludlow

Voice Of Calm

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole success from eight chase starts came in a match; tailed off at Cheltenham last month (2m, good) and was behind Royale Margaux; this is probably a better trip for her and for that reason she's not ruled out.

13/2

3rd

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:53 Ludlow

Voice Of Calm

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole success from eight chase starts came in a match; tailed off at Cheltenham last month (2m, good) and was behind Royale Margaux; this is probably a better trip for her and for that reason she's not ruled out.

13/2

Form: 2F56-7 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Losing run is expanding and hasn't really got anything going since falling over fences last summer; others appeal more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Fat Sam

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: David Dennis

Good-ground specialist who was useful in his prime for Chris Down; without a win since 2022, though, and recent point form for David Dennis is not inspiring (refused to race on latest appearance).

16/1

6th

7

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Fat Sam

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Winless since summer 2022 but he's generally reliable and often placed, though he has to be forgiven a lesser effort at Worcester (2m4f, good) last time; not the force of old, but he's handicapped accordingly and capable of bouncing back.

14/1

Form: 332/4/ D

Last run: 752 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
8yo who has only raced seven times and was mostly consistent over hurdles with form figures of 3324 in handicaps (2m4f-3m); however, left Olly Murphy for 6,500gns and now makes chase debut after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
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Verdict Starting price

2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

13:30 Leicester

Storm Of Light

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Rob Summers

2m4f hurdle winner (good); well treated on his hurdles form with Olly Murphy but has plenty to prove on the majority of his chase efforts.

33/1

10th

9

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

15:10 Ludlow

Storm Of Light

10st 10lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Stringing together some chasing completions now, and this would be miles easier than the class 3s he's contested the last twice (70l behind L'Eau Du Sud in a 0-140 latest); could still jump more tidily.

20/1

10th

9

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

15:10 Ludlow

Storm Of Light

10st 10lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Rob Summers

Stringing together some chasing completions now, and this would be miles easier than the class 3s he's contested the last twice (70l behind L'Eau Du Sud in a 0-140 latest); could still jump more tidily.

20/1

Form: 44P9-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time.
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Verdict Starting price

9

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Nimbus Boy

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won over hurdles but out of form in that discipline before suffering another heavy defeat on chase debut (2m4f handicap, good); cheekpieces enlisted this time.

14/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

6th

6

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Nimbus Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Hasn't been at his best on last two starts over hurdles (on good ground last time) having won a Hereford novice handicap off 2lb lower in January (2m3f, good to soft, tongue-tie on for first time); bit to prove now chasing.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £15.97
Tricast £162.17
Trifecta £163.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fat Sam

POSTDATA:

Rotten Row

The Sun:

Kankin

SPOTLIGHT:

Voice Of Calm

TOPSPEED:

You Say Nothing

Daily Mail:

Fazayte

D Express:

Rotten Row

The Star:

Rotten Row

Daily Record:

Kankin

The Guardian:

Voice Of Calm

The Times:

Fat Sam

Telegraph:

Fat Sam

Daily Mirror:

Fat Sam