November 03 / 13.48 Carlisle

13.48

Good To Soft

Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £22780
  • 2m 3f 210y
  • Class 1
  • 4 runners
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Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase (Listed Race) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 14P16- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Wouldn't read too much into recent no-shows in Flat novices and was impressive in his penultimate chase start when comfortably winning a 2m4f handicap at Musselburgh (good to soft); with a likely edge in fitness over his rivals he shouldn't be that far away.
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30

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Marble Sands

10st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Negotiated these fences safely in the 2m5f Topham one year ago, albeit fading into 12th; a strong-staying display to win at Cheltenham (near 3m4f, soft; 5lb higher today) in November hints at untapped potential over long distances.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21364- D

Last run: 206 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Had a productive first season over fences (2m/2m3f wins) until finding Grade 1 company beyond him in his last three races; sights are lowered considerably here and could have the class to defy his penalty.
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3

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Colonel Harry

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

held up in rear, headway 10th, hampered 12th, midfield when fell 4 out

7/2

3

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Colonel Harry

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

held up in rear, headway 10th, hampered 12th, midfield when fell 4 out

7/2

1

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

13:05 Chepstow

Colonel Harry

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Form: 31512-

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Best form on soft or heavy, including two wins last winter at about 2m; open to further improvement as a 6yo with just five chases behind him but this is likely to develop into a true test of his stamina now sent over further.
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3rd

3

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

Traprain Law

10st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Running well in the main this season, winning at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in December and good third at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in January last time; this two-time course winner was runner-up in this race two years ago and could again have a part to play.

4/1

3rd

6

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Traprain Law

10st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up to progressive winner at Kelso (2m1f, soft) last month then went one better at Wetherby (1m7f, soft; by 3l); he remains 3lb lower than when third in this last year (good to soft) and could be firmly involved.

11/2

4th

8

24th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Traprain Law

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Behind a couple of these when seventh in last season's Grand Annual here but this dual chase winner has the benefit of a positive recent run at Kelso on good ground that would have been lively enough for him; should run well.

6/1

Form: 31131-

Last run: 229 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has the lowest BHA mark of these but he was most progressive in winning three of his last four chases (all at 3m) and looks sure to be ridden positively (as usual) on this return to shorter; may be found wanting when it matters.
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32

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Top Of The Bill

10st 5lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

One of several who are now in the veteran stage but also in the form of their lives; 7l winner at Haydock (extended 3m1f) in November and returned there with an excellent, rallying second in the Grand National Trial (extended 3m4f, again good to soft) in February; ridden last three starts by Toby McCain-Mitchell; back up 2lb and an interesting prospect for 4m2f but this is a much stronger race.

50/1

2nd

1

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Top Of The Bill

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

10yo who posted a career-best performance with comfortable win here (extended 3m1f, good to soft) in November, and he's also won on soft ground; not written off after just one below-par run but he was well held in the Tommy Whittle here in December and has to leave that effort miles behind.

25/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

15:40 Ffos Las

Top Of The Bill

12st 0lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Took very well to fences last season, winning three times over 3m (good to soft-soft), but returned with two disappointing runs in the autumn; needs to get back on track and will have something to prove if the ground stays good (unraced on anything quicker than good to soft).

11/2

Non-runners

Grey Dawning

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Payout
Exacta £4.60
Straight Forecast £4.91
Trifecta £8.60

Selections

The Times:

Grey Dawning

SPOTLIGHT:

Colonel Harry

TOPSPEED:

Traprain Law

WEST COUNTRY:

Marble Sands

D Express:

Grey Dawning

Daily Mirror:

Grey Dawning

The Sun:

Grey Dawning

The Star:

Grey Dawning

POSTDATA:

Colonel Harry

LAMBOURN:

Colonel Harry

Telegraph:

Colonel Harry

Daily Record:

Colonel Harry