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GoodWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3812.2
- 2m 3f 189y
- Class 5
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
2/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: 452-72 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Gained three of four chase wins over C&D and returns here after going close on final two starts last season (2m4f/2m3f; wore cheekpieces last time); holds no secrets from the handicapper but will be fine on the forecast good ground and has obvious claims. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
He's run well to be second on two of his last three starts (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft), most recently at Southwell four weeks ago; he's 4lb higher than last time but was clear with a progressive winner; high on the list. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Third in this last year; four-time chase winner (all at about this trip) but hasn't scored since November 2024; close second at Catterick (2m3f, good) on penultimate start but lesser efforts either side of that; remains below his last winning mark and holds each-way claims again. |
4/1 |
8/11
- Place: £1.10
Form: 321-41 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
8th Jun 2023 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Has done the bulk of his recent racing at Huntingdon, winning chases over near 3m and 2m4f last year; didn't run badly on ground slower than ideal in April; contender, for all there may be stronger stayers lurking. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Last six runs have been here, winning two of them (this trip/2m7f); not really threatened off this mark the last twice and good ground seems the key to him. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 |
26th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Off the mark with an easy win over C&D in April and he returned from his summer break to win a three-runner handicap over 2m4f here in October; made mistakes when second seven weeks ago; shouldn't be far away with a clear round. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 0/P2-P
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 4f 25y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led |
11/8 |
|
1st 3 |
16th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has shown a liking for this course, winning at 2m4f in November and going down fighting over C&D this month; up another 3lb but strong contender with proven ability to act on quick ground. |
11/8 |
|
2nd 1 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who has had only three starts over fences and he won here (2m6f, good to firm) in November before being brought down at Ludlow (3-1 favourite) the following month; now steps back up in trip but he was strong at the finish on his penultimate run and should have more to offer in this sphere; key player. |
10/11 |
50/1
Form: P4-P08
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
8th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
disputed lead, pushed along and lost position after 7th |
25/1 |
|
9 |
1st Feb 2023 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won his sole point but he's generally struggled in eight runs under rules and has been tailed off switched to fences (2m4f/3m1f) in last two starts; mark continues to fall but he makes no appeal. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 234-
Last run: 205 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
disputed lead, lost position 7th, niggled along when blundered 10th, ridden before 11th, mistake 11th, pulled up before 12th |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.46 |
| Trifecta | £11.40 |
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