November 05 / 14.43 Kelso

14.43

Good To Soft

Paxtons No.1 For Kverneland Machinery & Spares Wishing Well Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10129.56
  • 2m 5f 133y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Paxtons No.1 For Kverneland Machinery & Spares Wishing Well Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: /3P2-3 C

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Only 1-9 over fences but ran creditably on his last two runs in the spring, latterly finding 3m a bit too far when third of six at Ayr; return to shorter trip in his favour but he looks in need of further help from the handicapper.
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8

7th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

13:23 Newcastle

Sirwilliamwallace

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders on inner

8/1

9

30th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 5f 127y

Class 3

14:00 Haydock

Sirwilliamwallace

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Picked up where he left off last spring when scoring on his return from absence at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November; largely consistent; should remain competitive after a 3lb rise.

6/1

1st

3

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

14:43 Kelso

Sirwilliamwallace

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders on inner, overjumped 4th

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /2041- D

Last run: 244 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Only his third start in Britain after coming over from France when, switched back to fences after a couple of spins over hurdles, he was a comfortable winner of a handicap at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in March; has an absence and a 7lb rise to overcome but is only young and open to considerable improvement.
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1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:40 Catterick

Dalyotin

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

10yo who was pulled up over fences last May following a long absence and well beaten over hurdles at Carlisle in November; however, he ran well for a long way at Carlisle, shaping as though he may have needed the outing, and this five-time chase winner is not ruled out now back over fences.

11/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 12223- C

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won his first three starts over fences and performed creditably thereafter, latterly finishing third of eight (behind second-placed Crixus's Escape) over 2m7f here (good to soft in April); could well have more to offer this season and drop back in distance is a positive; considered.
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4

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

17:06 Perth

Broadway Joe

11st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won three in a row over fences (2m1f/2m4f) towards the end on 2021 but he's drawn a blank since; on reduced mark and wasn't beaten far at Kelso last month but he has a very mixed record in last six starts and others are more convincing.

12/1

7th

5

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Broadway Joe

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent on outer

12/1

9th

4

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Carlisle

Broadway Joe

10st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Admirably consistent for vast majority of last season and has dropped below his last winning mark; reappeared with good third at Kelso last November but has struggled on his three starts since and a revival is needed.

16/1

Form: /44P1- D

Last run: 255 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Registering his fourth win over fences when landing quite valuable veterans' event at Doncaster (3m, soft) in February; stable in good form but he will need to be at his best on return from absence if he is to defy top weight.
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7

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

14:45 Haydock

Up Helly Aa King

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Two wins last season, at Ayr in January (3m, soft) and on final start at Kelso in April (2m7f, soft); off since and although these conditions suit, is likely to need the run after a break.

7/1

7

4th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

14:45 Haydock

Up Helly Aa King

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Two wins last season, at Ayr in January (3m, soft) and on final start at Kelso in April (2m7f, soft); off since and although these conditions suit, is likely to need the run after a break.

7/1

4

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Up Helly Aa King

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Veteran who remains very capable on his day, with a first and close second this season; below best last time but could bounce back from that.

9/1

Form: 145643 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Rig

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Just 3-27 over fences and hasn't offered a great deal, including twice here, in five starts since winning narrowly over C&D (good) in May; down to a favourable mark but recent form is offputting.
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4th

1

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Hexham

Exit To Where

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

held up in rear, disputing fourth after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

4th

3

28th May 2023

Good To Firm

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Exit To Where

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Regained the winning thread here (2m7f, good) this month, taking Kelso record to 3-9; back up the weights but remains well treated, having defied a 3lb higher mark in this contest 12 months ago; holds strong claims against rivals who aren't in peak form currently.

Evs

1st

9

10th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

13:40 Kelso

Exit To Where

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent 9th

16/1

Form: 53-112

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back chase wins at Hexham (3m, good) and Market Rasen (2m3f, good) before finishing a distant second switched back to hurdles last time; return to fences is a positive but higher mark to contend with and has yet to win on anything softer than good as a chaser.
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3rd

3

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

14:15 Hexham

Avoid De Master

11st 12lb

J: Dillan Hurst

T: Susan Corbett

Versatile type who has won three times over fences including at 2m and 3m; now 4lb lower than for his last success 12 months ago but he's been pulled up in last two runs (fences/hurdles) and needs to turn things around; cheekpieces reapplied.

33/1

6

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:00 Perth

Avoid De Master

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

in rear throughout, lost touch 4 out, pulled up before 2 out

16/1

4

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:35 Newcastle

Avoid De Master

11st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Susan Corbett

in touch with leaders, lost ground and towards rear after 2nd

11/1

Form: /1O23- C

Last run: 322 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Without a win in three starts over fences but has shown promise in this discipline, latterly finishing third of six at Newcastle (2m4f, good) when last seen in December; open to improvement as a chaser but probably best watched after his long absence with regular tongue-tie removed.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Fete Champetre

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Ex-Rose Dobbin; has run three fair races for new trainer (in front when falling two out at Ayr in March); could go well but stamina to prove on first run at 3m.

8/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Fete Champetre

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Ex-Rose Dobbin; has run three fair races for new trainer (in front when falling two out at Ayr in March); could go well but stamina to prove on first run at 3m.

8/1

4th

5

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

Fete Champetre

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Low-mileage 10yo; fair fourth at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in December on return from an absence and he was in front when falling two out at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a month ago; recently withdrawn on account of good ground which is worrying.

6/1

Form: 1114-1 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Seasonal reappearance when jumping well and making all at Hexham (2m4f, soft) last month; has been raised 7lb to much his highest mark so far but seems to be improving and has to be respected.
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10

6th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:15 Kelso

Breaking The Ice

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

disputed lead early, prominent before 3rd

13/2

3rd

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

18:05 Perth

Breaking The Ice

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Went down narrowly after a good tussle with stablemate Lights Are Green at Cartmel (3m1f, good) last month; softer ground, and a swift turnaround valid excuses for a lesser effort next time; 1-1 at Perth with weights rise effectively offset through Ed Austin's 5lb claim.

7/1

5th

5

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Breaking The Ice

11st 9lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Pulled up three consecutive times in October-June but, with cheekpieces refitted, revived with game effort in defeat over 3m1f here on Saturday; it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the same mood today but he can cope with the drop back in trip and remains well handicapped on old form.

8/1

Form: P2P2-7 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Mixed bag over fences last season; seasonal reappearance and back over hurdles when tailed off last of seven at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft) last month; needs to show more before being considered a betting proposition.
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2nd

5

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

12:47 Ayr

Crixuss Escape

11st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Gillian Boanas

Out-and-out staying veteran; placed on all four starts last season in a light campaign, winning at Catterick (3m1f) in December before finishing a good second, off this mark, back there (3m6f) the following month; respected but his record back from a break suggests he'll likely need his first outing since January.

5/1

2nd

5

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

12:47 Ayr

Crixuss Escape

11st 7lb

J: William Maggs

T: Gillian Boanas

Out-and-out staying veteran; placed on all four starts last season in a light campaign, winning at Catterick (3m1f) in December before finishing a good second, off this mark, back there (3m6f) the following month; respected but his record back from a break suggests he'll likely need his first outing since January.

5/1

2nd

7

11th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 5f 214y

Class 3

14:30 Catterick

Crixuss Escape

10st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Gillian Boanas

Ended long losing run with an easy win here (3m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; on that evidence his claims shouldn't be dismissed off today's 8lb higher mark, but this 11yo is in a tougher race and is unproven at the trip.

16/1

Non-runners

Crixus's Escape

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £35.12
Tricast £175.77
Trifecta £251.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Broadway Joe

THE NORTH:

Breaking The Ice

RP Ratings:

Fete Champetre

Daily Mail:

Dalyotin

Daily Mirror:

Sirwilliamwallace

POSTDATA:

Exit To Where

The Sun:

Up Helly Aa King

Telegraph:

Breaking The Ice

D Express:

Breaking The Ice

Daily Record:

Breaking The Ice

TOPSPEED:

Broadway Joe

The Times:

Broadway Joe

The Guardian:

Broadway Joe

The Star:

Broadway Joe