October 23 / 14.40 Aintree

14.40

Good

Jewson St Helens Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £45016
  • 2m 3f 200y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Jewson St Helens Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: /20P0- CD

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since February 2020 but that was a Grade 1 event and he can now compete off a career-low mark; lost his way last season but began that campaign with a fine second over this C&D off an 8lb higher mark than today's; dangerous if revitalised by a break.
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6th

4

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Riders Onthe Storm

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Richard Hobson

/Just two runs this season and, following a wind op, he returned to form with a good second at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's fine over this trip and on soft/heavy going, and is one to consider.

9/2

2nd

7

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

14:35 Doncaster

Riders Onthe Storm

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Richard Hobson

Grade 1 chase winner in 2020 but has regressed and become very inconsistent; finished remote when third of four in veterans' chase at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day and is not sure to be suited by today's drop back in trip; had wind surgery last month; cheekpieces refitted; others have much more persuasive profiles.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: /2232- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 159

Form & Verdict
Consistent 2m-2m4f campaigner who ran up to his best when second of ten in the Grade 1 Melling Chase over C&D (good to soft) in the spring; subsequently had wind surgery, for the third time; usually jumps soundly and unlikely to be far away.
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5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Hitman

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

10yo who has become inconsistent and hasn't shone on his last two starts; however, he has a good record over regulation fences here and has the same mark as when winning the Old Roan (2m4f, good to soft) last October; prominent for a fair way in last season's Grand National; not written off.

33/1

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 13y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Hitman

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Runner-up in this race last year and he ended a long losing sequence in the Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) on reappearance; however, he's less consistent than he once was and he was well held in the Peterborough Chase at Huntingdon last time; needs to bounce back from that.

8/1

3

26th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

14:55 Aintree

Hitman

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

9yo who has won just one of his last 21 starts and struggled on his final two outings last season (albeit in Grand National on first occasion); however, he often runs very well, as when runner-up in this race last year (good) and in 2022 (good to soft), and there's every chance he'll be bang there.

6/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 11132/ D

Last run: 603 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 11132 over fences; made all for the three wins (including Wincanton Grade 2) and he was a creditable second of four at Kempton (2m4f, good) when last seen in February 2021; a 603-day layoff is a worry but he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; yard also runs Soldier Of Destiny.
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4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 1

14:57 Wetherby

Ga Law

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers.

7/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 1

14:57 Wetherby

Ga Law

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Looked as good as ever when third in first-time blinkers in the Grade 2 Oaksey Chase at Sandown (extended 2m6f, good) in April when last seen; however, he's won just once since November 2022 and has something to find against today's opponents; reapplied cheekpieces replace the blinkers.

7/1

3rd

5

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 164y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Ga Law

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Best known for his exploits in the big 2m4f handicap chases at Cheltenham; however, even on his best form he has something to find in this field and he's been pulled up the last twice; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

40/1

Form: 22613- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Goes well with forcing tactics and his sole win last season came when making all at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; however, he's 10lb higher today (4lb out of the weights) and will probably need a career best.
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9

18th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

Beakstown

10st 11lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

10yo who hasn't been at his best the last twice, most recently at Wetherby 12 days ago; however, before those he was a creditable fourth in the Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) and is not ruled out now 6lb lower.

9/1

4th

1

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 75y

Class 3

16:25 Wetherby

Beakstown

12st 0lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Disappointing at Newbury in November last time out but he struck into his left-fore; prior to that he was a creditable fourth in the Old Roan at Aintree and that form gives him a big shout now 4lb lower in this easier race.

3/1

4th

6

25th Nov 2022

Good

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:30 Newbury

Beakstown

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has modest chasing strike-rate for a horse of his ability (1-12) but kept on strongly to win Listed handicap at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in April and ran big race when fourth in last month's Old Roan at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft); must be considered.

100/30

Form: 45131- D

Last run: 214 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo; took well to fences last season, winning at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) in February and Haydock (2m4f, good; jumped soundly and made all) in March; open to further improvement and reappears with his stable enjoying a purple patch; one to take seriously.
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1

13th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:05 Hereford

Soldier Of Destiny

12st 2lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

Quickly developed into useful chaser in early 2022 but has lost his way a bit since; disappointing odds-on favourite when bidding to exploit novice status over hurdles in December and reverts to this sphere after two non-completions over fences; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces; suited by good and soft ground.

13/2

1

13th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:05 Hereford

Soldier Of Destiny

12st 2lb

J: Will Featherstone

T: Jamie Snowden

Quickly developed into useful chaser in early 2022 but has lost his way a bit since; disappointing odds-on favourite when bidding to exploit novice status over hurdles in December and reverts to this sphere after two non-completions over fences; needs good boost from first-time cheekpieces; suited by good and soft ground.

13/2

Form: F2211- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Took to fences with aplomb last season, jumping well in the main and landing a Grade 2 novice at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in April with plenty in hand; still has untapped potential and his only previous visit to Aintree resulted in an excellent second in a Grade 1 novice hurdle; high on the list.
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4

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Do Your Job

11st 10lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Made all for clearcut success at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in March but beaten fair and square the last twice; he's not as good as he was and now struggles for consistency.

12/1

4

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:00 Uttoxeter

Do Your Job

11st 10lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Made all for clearcut success at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in March but beaten fair and square the last twice; he's not as good as he was and now struggles for consistency.

12/1

3rd

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 4

18:40 Hereford

Do Your Job

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Exploited some considerable help from the handicapper when making all for clearcut success at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in March but was safely held on his latest outing and is nothing like the force of old.

5/1

Form: 541F-2 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Has an excellent strike-rate (7-15) under rules, and he won four races over fences in 2021, including over this C&D; mastered only late on when second of five over hurdles at Hexham last month, his first outing for 11 months; faces much tougher opposition here but he's the only one with a recent run under his belt and cannot be discounted.
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2

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

16:40 Market Rasen

Captain Tom Cat

11st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

pressed leader, led 9th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, 2 lengths second when fell last

3/1

8

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

14:05 Cartmel

Captain Tom Cat

10st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Twice finished placed this spring (2m4f, soft/good) and the handicapper has given him a big chance as he's now 8lb lower; not ruled out but he has to perform better than he's managed the last twice.

14/1

3rd

2

22nd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

19:40 Uttoxeter

Captain Tom Cat

11st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Not as good as he was over fences but remains capable of useful chase form; didn't really fire here last month but still looks interesting off his lower hurdle mark; best on good ground but handles soft.

8/1

Form: UU21-5 CD

Last run: 180 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 153

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Grade 1 Manifesto Novices' over C&D (good to soft) in April by 10l, very strong at the finish, and he may have been feeling the effects of that run when tailed off at Punchestown later in the month; won first time out last season and has to be respected.
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5th

1

16th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:45 Kempton

Millers Bank

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Well-held last of three runners over hurdles on sole outing this term; had wind surgery (his fourth) since; very useful chaser on his day and bagged Grade 1 honours over 2m4f at Aintree (as a novice) two years ago; possibilities off this mark, provided he's back on song.

9/1

3rd

2

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Aintree

Millers Bank

11st 2lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Highly tried and lost his way over fences last season after two good seconds over this trip before Christmas; now reverts to hurdling and he's certainly interesting on his third in the 2021 Aintree Hurdle, while a 10l win in the 2022 Manifesto Novices' Chase (again 2m4f, good to soft) underlines his liking for this course; carries risks but not ruled out by any means.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £78.00
Straight Forecast £67.42
Tricast £613.30
Trifecta £1022.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Do Your Job

RP Ratings:

Hitman

D Express:

Millers Bank

POSTDATA:

Beakstown

TOPSPEED:

Hitman

WEST COUNTRY:

Hitman

Daily Mail:

Hitman

The Times:

Do Your Job

Telegraph:

Do Your Job

Daily Mirror:

Do Your Job

Daily Record:

Do Your Job

The Star:

Millers Bank