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Steel Plate & Sections Ltd Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10927.4
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Steel Plate & Sections Ltd Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: P/1-P2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Following a spell in points and hunter chases this 11yo returned to a handicap for his stable debut at Wincanton (3m2f, good) three weeks ago and was beaten just a short head, pulling nicely clear of the third; he's run well here in the past and is respected.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

28th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:48 Newton Abbot

Deise Aba

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Nearly made a successful stable debut at Wincanton (3m2f, good) in October, after a layoff; twice disappointed afterwards but ran okay in a Class 2 at Ascot last time; won't be overly inconvenienced should conditions ease.

7/2

4th

1

28th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:48 Newton Abbot

Deise Aba

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Nearly made a successful stable debut at Wincanton (3m2f, good) in October, after a layoff; twice disappointed afterwards but ran okay in a Class 2 at Ascot last time; won't be overly inconvenienced should conditions ease.

7/2

4th

5

30th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Deise Aba

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Went very close off today's mark on stable debut at Wincanton (3m2f, good) in October, after a layoff, but was well below that form on both subsequent outings and needs to have been refreshed by a three-month break.

9/1

Form: 1581-2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Last season concluded with handicap hurdle win at Plumpton (3m1f, good) and he reappeared with an encouraging second in a novice event here (3m, good) last month, which was his second chase run; no match for Hyland last time but he followed up in a Listed race here yesterday; could be a player now back in a handicap, especially as Patrick Mullins is an excellent booking.
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7th

5

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Transmission

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Tapped back into last season's initial promising form, and then some, to win by 12l in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft; from Rock My Way) in February with a first-time visor, which has been kept since; ridden by 7lb claimer when fair third off this 8lb higher mark behind Havaila in the Sussex National at Plumpton 19 days ago but needs to hit new heights again.

16/1

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Transmission

12st 0lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Neil Mulholland

Tapped back into last season's promising form, and then some, to win by 12l in a first-time visor at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft; Edinburgh National) in February; has also won on good ground and 2-2 over hurdles here; an 8lb rise may not stop him if the visor maintains its positive effect.

7/2

1st

3

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 76y

Class 2

15:05 Musselburgh

Transmission

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Cheltenham regular over fences and competitive off slightly higher marks than this last season, never-nearer fifth in the NH Chase when shaping as if he stayed 3m6f; that's not been the case this campaign and although a good deal closer at Ascot last time, he was still only eighth of ten finishers; needs to build markedly on that in new visor, replacing cheekpieces.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: P4145- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (3m, good) in February on second stable start and fair efforts in defeat the next twice; however, he needs to be at the top of his game on today's reappearance if he's to win this competitive race.
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15

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Java Point

12st 0lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Lemos De Souza

Useful, four-time handicap chase winner who scored at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in January on his first hunter chase start; runner-up on next two outings (3m/2m7f, soft/good to soft); this 11yo needs a bigger run today.

33/1

2nd

2

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

17:16 Newbury

Java Point

12st 6lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Lemos De Souza

Has always been useful; ran in a handicap on debut for this yard and then beat Fil d'Ariane at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); perhaps found soft ground against him when no match for Jeffery's Cross last time and better can be expected.

6/1

2nd

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Java Point

12st 6lb

J: Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow

T: Lemos De Souza

Successful at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) last time on hunter chase debut and second start for new stable, showing he retains plenty of vitality aged 11; this is a weaker race; respected.

11/10

Form: 1733-1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
9yo who was running over fences for the first time since 2022 when accounting for a big field over C&D on last month's reappearance (good ground; Jimmy The Digger second); a 5lb rise is fair and he could play another leading role, with Toby McCain-Mitchell retaining the ride.
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5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

The Newest One

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's had a heavy defeat and a fall in two subsequent runs; new headgear is now tried but he's hard to predict and has not won since October 2024; down the list.

8/1

4

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

The Newest One

11st 13lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11yo who was runner-up at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve but he's hard to predict and was tailed off at Ludlow (visor added) last time; comes with risks attached and he needs to bounce back again.

12/1

6th

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:35 Ludlow

The Newest One

11st 9lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

11yo who has an up-and-down profile but finished second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; versatile ground-wise; major player if backing up that good performance with another; wears a first-time visor.

5/2

Form: 1-3107 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Nine-time chase winner including two this year at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in March and at Perth (3m, good) in July; however, this 11yo returned from a break with a heavy defeat at Aintree (3m1f, good) three weeks ago and needs to leave that performance miles behind.
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3rd

4

21st Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Cap Du Nord

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Not quite a year since he won off a 20lb higher mark at Perth (3m, good); insufficient encouragement on last two stasrts, even allowing for the inadequacy of the trip, and hopes rest with the return of the cheekpieces worn for last four wins.

8/1

4th

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Cap Du Nord

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well.

10/1

4th

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Cap Du Nord

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well.

10/1

Form: 139-P5

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
His rules wins have come on soft/heavy ground and a return to form is needed; however, he's travelled from Ireland and a case can be made judged on his two wins late last year; not written off.
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23

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Clonmeen

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: William P Murphy

Not a great strike rate but on song on latest when readily landing 3m1f Fairyhouse handicap last month in first-time blinkers; raised 12lb for that but still 12lb out of handicap here so plenty on his plate.

33/1

1st

18

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 120y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Clonmeen

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: William P Murphy

Promise here on seasonal reappearance; failed to build on that on next four starts but signs of a revival when staying on for a 9.5l fourth back here (3m, heavy) on latest; blinkers could eke out more but he's 7lb wrong and looks up against it.

33/1

Form: P51P-2

Last run: 181 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Trained in France by Nick Littmoden; untested at the trip but he has an impressive 7-21 strike-rate over fences and was runner-up at Auteuil (2m6f) in May when last seen; doesn't look to be overburdened in terms of his mark now back in Britain and James King is a good booking; interesting.
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4

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

15:13 Fakenham

Captain Speaking

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Littmoden

Seven chase wins, including one over C&D in 2020 and four during Nick Littmoden's spell in France; behind Planned Paradise and well beaten on last month's British return at Cheltenham but that run came after a layoff and the return to this track will suit.

10/1

4

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

15:13 Fakenham

Captain Speaking

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Nick Littmoden

Seven chase wins, including one over C&D in 2020 and four during Nick Littmoden's spell in France; behind Planned Paradise and well beaten on last month's British return at Cheltenham but that run came after a layoff and the return to this track will suit.

10/1

10th

8

16th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Captain Speaking

10st 12lb

J: Mr James King

T: Nick Littmoden

Trained in France by Nick Littmoden; untested at the trip but he has an impressive 7-21 strike-rate over fences and was runner-up at Auteuil (2m6f) in May when last seen; doesn't look to be overburdened in terms of his mark now back in Britain and James King is a good booking; interesting.

20/1

Form: P7-F45 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2021 and he hasn't run badly on his two starts this autumn, latest when 14l fifth of 18 over C&D (good); however, he needs a bigger performance today if he's to snap an 11-race losing sequence.
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8

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

14:35 Ludlow

Strictlyadancer

10st 9lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Shaped well on seasonal debut at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in October and was very respectable fifth at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) later that month; didn't fire when back at Cheltenham 18 days ago but this race is less competitive and he's on a good mark.

13/2

8

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

14:35 Ludlow

Strictlyadancer

10st 9lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Shaped well on seasonal debut at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in October and was very respectable fifth at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) later that month; didn't fire when back at Cheltenham 18 days ago but this race is less competitive and he's on a good mark.

13/2

11th

9

16th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Strictlyadancer

10st 10lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Christian Williams

Won this in 2021 and he hasn't run badly on his two starts this autumn, latest when 14l fifth of 18 over C&D (good); however, he needs a bigger performance today if he's to snap an 11-race losing sequence.

11/1

Form: 865-94 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
He's 1lb higher than when a strong-finishing fifth of 16 in this last year (jockey received 20-day ban for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race); returned from break with fair fourth at Punchestown (2m7f, good to yielding) last month and could be involved.
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8th

1

1st May 2025

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Read To Return

11st 12lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: A J Martin

held up in rear

14/1

Form: 55P-72 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
11yo who won over C&D (good) in October 2022; winless since but he dropped down the weights and was a good second of 18 to The Newest One over C&D (good) three weeks ago; Archie Jones retains the ride; contender.
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7th

1

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Jimmy The Digger

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Has dropped a long way down the weights for good reason and struggles with his consistency these days; too risky.

16/1

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Worcester

Jimmy The Digger

11st 11lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

Rated higher in the past but not as good as he was and couldn't make the most of a soft lead in a small field at Southwell (3m, good).

20/1

3rd

3

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Jimmy The Digger

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Kept on well for second in Ludlow hunter chase (3m, good to soft) in April and will be suited by the forecast good ground here but this veteran is no longer the force of old and has become inconsistent.

11/2

Form: 136328

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won at Perth (2m4f, good) in July and runner-up at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft) in September; however, he was soundly beaten over this C&D three weeks ago and needs to raise his game this afternoon.
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5th

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Planned Paradise

11st 6lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again.

7/1

8

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Planned Paradise

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground.

7/1

1st

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Planned Paradise

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list.

3/1

Non-runners

Come On Teddy

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Come On Teddy

SPOTLIGHT:

Transmission

POSTDATA:

The Newest One

RP RATINGS:

Planned Paradise

The Times:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

Transmission

TOPSPEED:

Planned Paradise

WEST COUNTRY:

The Newest One

Daily Mirror:

The Newest One

The Star:

The Newest One

Telegraph:

Come On Teddy

The Guardian:

Come On Teddy

Daily Mail:

Come On Teddy

D Express:

Come On Teddy