October 02 / 14.35 Kelso

14.35

Good

Racing TV For Free Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7406.56
  • 2m 7f 96y
  • Class 3
  • 3 runners
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Racing TV For Free Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50

Form: 121125 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a revival in refitted visor in June/July, winning three Southwell chases (all 3m, good); probably still on a workable mark but needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cartmel in August and won't be aided by rain.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

27th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

The Vollan

11st 9lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Regressive 10yo who is better known as a staying chaser now; didn't run badly when switched back to hurdling two starts ago (2m7f) and will appreciate today's ease in grade but younger rivals appeal more.

16/1

4th

6

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

The Vollan

10st 12lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

Ran some fair races over fences last autumn but this 10yo is nothing like as good as he was; well beaten back over hurdles last time and others have more going for them.

8/1

5th

6

6th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 3

13:05 Newcastle

The Vollan

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

10yo who isn't the force of old but ran some fair races over fences in the autumn, most recently third at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft); continues to edge down the weights and might not be far away if the return to hurdling isn't a problem (three wins in this sphere, which he last tackled in May 2022).

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14143- C

Last run: 177 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won Listed novice hurdle at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last December and was very creditable third in Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree festival (3m, good to soft) on latest outing in April; probably still has untapped potential over hurdles but connections are evidently very keen to switch her to fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Haute Estime

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected.

8/1

10

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Haute Estime

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected.

8/1

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:13 Kelso

Haute Estime

11st 8lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed off 3lb higher in North Wales National at Bangor (3m5f, heavy) in February but has been well beaten on all three starts since, most recently when upped to 4m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) for Borders National here three weeks ago; needs to turn a corner.

7/1

Form: 3-5123 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; both attempts at chasing last autumn were disappointing and he managed only third of five when odds-on at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) in June; however, he jumped pretty well on that latest outing and might be seen to better effect on this more conventional track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Shantou Express

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Five-time hurdle winner; seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when very respectable third at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) this month but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.

12/1

3rd

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:48 Stratford

Shantou Express

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

5-32 over hurdles (2m-3m2f), including on good to firm; first run back from a break in April was encouraging but he's gone backwards since and has to be forgiven a poor effort latest; on a fair mark if first-time cheekpieces help.

14/1

7th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Shantou Express

12st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Possible to say he's been temptingly handicapped for a while now, but dropping into a 0-110 here for just the second time; some hope if getting a less contested lead than last time (C&D), which isn't a given.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.20
Straight Forecast £9.87
Trifecta £6.90

Selections

Daily Mail:

Haute Estime

SPOTLIGHT:

Shantou Express

RP Ratings:

The Vollan

Daily Express:

Haute Estime

The Sun:

Haute Estime

Daily Record:

Haute Estime

The Times:

Shantou Express

Daily Mirror:

Shantou Express

The Star:

Shantou Express

TOPSPEED:

The Vollan

POSTDATA:

The Vollan

Telegraph:

The Vollan