October 31 / 15.35 Stratford

15.35

Good To Soft

J.H. Rowe Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 2m 6f 125y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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J.H. Rowe Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.30

Form: P34-11

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdler but now 2-2 over fences after emerging from off the pace to shade a tight finish at Exeter (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; 6lb rise isn't the end of the world; won a 3m point, so stamina shouldn't be an issue.
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16

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Harrys Hope

11st 3lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Ben Pauling

4-9 over fences; creditable second in Class 2 chase at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) this summer and filled same position behind revitalised opponent at Worcester (2m7f, good) last month; holds each-way claims at least.

14/1

2nd

6

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Worcester

Harrys Hope

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

4-8 over fences; ran big race when second of ten in competitive Class 2 chase at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) on latest outing six weeks ago and is only 1lb higher here; probably best suited by good/good to soft ground but has been placed on soft; major player.

11/4

2nd

11

27th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 2

15:07 Uttoxeter

Harrys Hope

10st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

4-7 over fences; a gritty winner at Warwick in early June (3m, good) and went close to following up over that same trip here a day later; up in grade but remains on a competitive mark and the break should have done her good.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 5813-4

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l and 20l in his two handicap chases (tried in cheekpieces) after winning by a clear margin at Exeter (2m3f, heavy); it could be that he needs the mud but he retains some potential.
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2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 149y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

Joe Cotton

12st 1lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Jeremy Scott

Won at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last March and he finished in the first three in his next five starts; still looks on workable mark but he had a rare blip at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month and he's never raced at shorter than 2m3f; bit to prove and others are preferred.

9/2

7th

11

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 50y

Class 3

16:05 Windsor

Joe Cotton

10st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Consistent sort who won at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last March and has been in the first three on all five starts since, most recently runner-up here (2m4f, good); stays this far and versatile ground-wise; each-way player.

10/1

9

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:23 Newton Abbot

Joe Cotton

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

First-time blinkers did the trick when scoring at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in March and he was short of room at a crucial stage when close third at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; now 8lb higher than for his last win but he's a reliable type who still has potential in this sphere; respected on his return.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5P5621

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has built up some momentum for her new yard and got up in the nick of time at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start; a 6lb rise is softened by the runner-up winning since.
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2nd

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

Smurfette

11st 9lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: T Ellis

Consistent 8yo who made it 2-2 here when a narrow winner earlier this month; only raised 3lb and this willing mare should have every chance; has won on good.

2/1

1st

6

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Smurfette

11st 1lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Latest effort, upped to this grade, suggests she remains in form; proving consistent and she is 1-1 at Southwell (scored comfortably in November 2024); respected.

15/8

10/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 5213U- CD

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage but was bang in form back in the spring and would have taken some beating at Hereford last time (3m1f, good to soft) had he not departed two out; lacks a recent run but hard to rule out.
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3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Mortens Leam

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Hawker

Admirable 13yo who recorded his seventh chase win when scoring at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January; ran well when fair third behind a big improver at Stratford (2m3f, good) last month but this is a different test and he's never won over this far; others are more persuasive.

13/2

3

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Mortens Leam

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Hawker

Admirable 13yo who recorded his seventh chase win when scoring at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January; ran well when fair third behind a big improver at Stratford (2m3f, good) last month but this is a different test and he's never won over this far; others are more persuasive.

13/2

3rd

3

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:15 Stratford

Mortens Leam

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Hawker

Still sprightly after all these years and he didn't have to work too hard to gain a seventh chase win, at Fakenham (2m5f, good) in January; has won one of just two course starts but he might just need this after a break.

4/1

Form: 3512-1

Last run: 177 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
On the upgrade earlier this year, readily winning a 3m handicap chase at Exeter (heavy) and two runs later adding a Hereford handicap hurdle for mares in early May (3m1f, good; never in much doubt); up 10lb since last time but this is only her third chase start.
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5th

8

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:01 Taunton

Cooleenymore

11st 5lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Just 1-14 over hurdles but she made it 2-5 over fences when scoring at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) last month; came up a bit short when second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) 12 days ago, but that was another good effort and she's respected on this drop back in trip.

7/2

2nd

7

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Cooleenymore

10st 12lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Just one win from 14 starts over hurdles but she made it 2-5 over fences when scoring at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) last month; up 6lb but that was a comfortable success and she's respected on this drop back in trip.

11/4

3rd

5

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

15:52 Exeter

Cooleenymore

10st 9lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

in touch with leaders, slow jump 1st, outpaced and dropped to last 7th, kept on from 3 out, went remote third approaching last

5/2

Form: 13620- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First and third in two of his first three handicap hurdles before losing his way; returns from a break with yard going well and should make a chaser.
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8th

7

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Moonlight Artist

10st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

C&D (good to soft) and 3m chase winner (good) who is back on that last winning chase mark; has been better in this discipline and is on a handy mark but was unable to take advantage over C&D latest.

5/1

4th

16

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Moonlight Artist

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won over C&D in 2023 and was also successful over fences last spring but has not been firing on all cylinders this season and is inconsistent nowadays too.

20/1

5th

6

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

13:05 Wincanton

Moonlight Artist

10st 4lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Joe Tizzard

Record of 1-10 over hurdles and has the same strike-rate over fences; his last success was in a chase handicap at Warwick (3m, good) last April but he's not matched that form since and was tailed off at Exeter last time; comes with risks attached after a break and his last hurdle run was 12 months ago.

10/1

33/1

Form: 47-435

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
It was his first run over fences when beaten about 5l at Uttoxeter (3m2f, soft) three months ago; in the mix.
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3rd

3

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

18:30 Huntingdon

Kapamazov

11st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

Well beaten after racing too freely over 3m at Bangor last month and now 0-14 over fences but ran quite well when third on stable debut at Hereford (2m5f, good) in March and is suited by this track; sports refitted cheekpieces and has slipped to a good mark; dangerous to ignore.

6/1

8th

9

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Kapamazov

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tony Carroll

21 defeats under rules include 13 over fences but he's been running well, latterly finishing third on yard debut at Hereford (2m5f, good); stays this far.

8/1

3rd

5

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Kapamazov

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Tony Carroll

20 defeats under rules include 12 over fences; has placed form that entitles him to consideration and a change of stables may perk him up; trip/ground should be fine.

9/2

9/1

Form: /8242/

Last run: 1061 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
In 2021 he was twice runner-up in 3m handicap chases off slightly higher marks for Nigel Twiston-Davies; has since gone 4-6 in points and, despite his absence, this 8yo could easily have a big run in him.
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2

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

14:55 Chepstow

Macfin

11st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

in touch with leaders

7/1

2

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

12:28 Southwell

Macfin

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

led

7/1

2

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

12:28 Southwell

Macfin

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

led

7/1

Form: 0-2980

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Safely held since an improved second over 2m3f here in May and she's 9lb out of the weights.
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9th

16

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

The Gambler

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

led, 5 lengths ahead with one circuit to go

66/1

9th

16

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

The Gambler

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

led, 5 lengths ahead with one circuit to go

66/1

12th

12

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:03 Worcester

The Gambler

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Max Young

Displayed improvement when keeping-on second at Stratford (2m3f, good) in May, her third chase, but was no match for the winner there and has been safely held twice since; others look stronger.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7731P- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
It was his handicap debut over hurdles and just second run in this headgear combination when winning over 2m5f at Fontwell (heavy) in February; pulled up next time but still only a 6yo and has potential for chasing.
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3rd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

How And Ever

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

led, headed but pressed leader 15th, lost second 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

3rd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

How And Ever

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

led, headed but pressed leader 15th, lost second 2 out, weakened approaching last

7/2

Form: /9567- CD

Last run: 298 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bar one run when runner-up, his form has deserted him the last two years; returns off a much reduced mark with a visor added (wore cheekpieces last three starts) but too risky.
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6th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Kap Auteuil

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 10th

13/2

6th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Kap Auteuil

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 10th

13/2

4th

3

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:47 Chepstow

Kap Auteuil

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

Has looked regressive for a while and fitted with a visor for last two races; the last one was a bit more encouraging but he was still beaten 16l.

12/1

Form: 4U64-P BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Failed to make a serious impact in four runs over hurdles but he was 2-3 in points and made a bad mid-race mistake when a pulled-up favourite on his chase debut at Exeter last week; can be given another chance.
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1st

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

18:30 Newton Abbot

Move With The Beat

11st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple point winner who is now on a roll over fences, making it three wins in his last four starts when doing it comfortably at Warwick (2m4f, good); the 4lb rise seems fair and he's clicked with Isabelle Ryder.

9/4

1st

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Warwick

Move With The Beat

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Multiple point winner who has got his act together over fences with two wins since January; the tongue-tie was new when holding on gamely at Wincanton last time (2m4f, good); just 4lb higher.

4/1

1st

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Move With The Beat

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Record of 5-8 in points; made his breakthrough under rules when landing a handicap chase at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in January but he was well held at Taunton the following month; has bit to prove again after that and he's now 1-7 over regulation fences; tongue-tie added.

9/1

Form: 082332

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his four chases but he was 20l off the winner in the latest; an infrequent winner with a Flat background and others are open to greater improvement.
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12

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Supposedtobe

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in rear

14/1

12

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

Supposedtobe

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in rear

14/1

2nd

5

13th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Supposedtobe

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in touch with leaders early, prominent 3rd

7/2

Form: 2U40-P

Last run: 162 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage chasing debutant and only a 5yo, but his form in handicap hurdles (2m3f-3m) was moderate.
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5th

3

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Ben Case

Off the mark with an easy win at Huntingdon in January (2m, good to soft); another good run at that track 18 days ago, making the running and jumping the last in front but tiring on the run-in, passed by Pescatorius in the final 100yds; should run well again.

3/1

3rd

4

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

JHabite En France

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far.

5/1

4th

6

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

JHabite En France

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

midfield

3/1

Form: 2P3P-1

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
First chase win at the 17th attempt when scoring narrowly over 3m at Bangor in May (good to soft) when the front three were clear; this looks deeper on first start since but he's only 3lb higher.
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5th

10

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

On The Platform

10st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Belinda Clarke

Mastered Getaway Glory up the run-in to land this contest off 1lb higher in 2024 (good to soft); present attainment level a matter of conjecture, having pulled up on sole outing since.

33/1

14

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

On The Platform

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

midfield, mistake 7th

10/1

14

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:35 Stratford

On The Platform

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

midfield, mistake 7th

10/1

Form: /P336-

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Maiden who didn't shape without promise in two of her three chases in the spring; this drier ground could be an issue.
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9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

C&D winner who had been running well in both codes until a well-held fifth in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle 39 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Just 1-20 under rules but runner-up in two of her last three runs, including over hurdles at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November; sole win was on good to firm ground but she handles soft (more to prove on heavy) and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Inchagoill Lady

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £73.50
Straight Forecast £47.00
Tricast £191.85
Trifecta £257.90

Selections

The Times:

Harrys Hope

RP RATINGS:

Smurfette

D Express:

How And Ever

Telegraph:

Cooleenymore

TOPSPEED:

Kapamazov

SPOTLIGHT:

Macfin

The Guardian:

Harrys Hope

Daily Mail:

Harrys Hope

Daily Mirror:

Harrys Hope

The Sun:

Harrys Hope

The Star:

Harrys Hope

Daily Record:

Harrys Hope

POSTDATA:

Smurfette