12.53
Good To SoftWeatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Novices’ Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7079.8
- 3m 0f 41y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
11/10 (Won)
Form: 11224- C
Last run: 222 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Smart novice hurdler two seasons ago including a fourth in the 3m Grade 1 at Aintree's National meeting; won his first chase last season before finishing lame in the second; has a long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
19th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Smart novice hurdler two seasons ago including a fourth in the 3m Grade 1 at Aintree's National meeting; won his first chase last season before finishing lame in the second; has a long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling. |
16/1 |
5/1
Form: 21111U
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 188y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
6yo novice who has won five times at Cartmel (2m5f-3m1f, good/good to soft) this season and bumped into an exciting prospect when 20l second at Hexham (3m, soft) last time; his trainer has won this race but it's a very tough task for his return to a handicap and he could be vulnerable. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
19th Nov 2022 Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
All five chase wins have been at Cartmel and this is a quick reappearance after coming up well short under his penalties in novice company at Hexham on Wednesday; others might be happier in these testing conditions. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
16th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Carries a 10lb penalty against some interesting rivals and his five chase wins have come at Cartmel (2m5f-3m1f, good/good to soft), so he needs to prove he can do it elsewhere; however, he's achieved a good standard of form and his experience is a positive factor; unproven on soft/heavy. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: /8126-
Last run: 229 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 10 |
9th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Inconsistent during last season's first chasing campaign but he posted a win at Ayr (2m4f, heavy) in January and was a very close third there (2m4f, good to soft) on last month's reappearance; remains lightly raced and is not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-3122 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Had struggled after returning from a long absence but last time was a bit better and Sean Bowen now takes over; could be interesting, for all that he's not shone around here in the past. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 32y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
C&D winner who is well treated on his old form but he had a long spell on the sidelines before struggling at big prices in both runs this winter; hard to know how much ability remains and he has plenty to prove. |
40/1 |
|
1 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Modest effort in small field on return from lengthy absence last time, albeit seeming to need the run; remains well treated on best form but needs to prove he retains that ability. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: -4P317
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Six-time course winner; not the force of old and has become inconsistent but looked in good nick when scoring at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, and last month's C&D third was perfectly respectable. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Inconsistent in recent years and no longer the force of old but kept on well to score at Wetherby (3m, good) last month, and this six-time course winner is sure to be suited by the return to this track. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Veteran who was a close second in this contest last year but is by no means certain to go one better, having gained all six jumps wins at Market Rasen; inconsistent results since last success. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: /4P/P-
Last run: 305 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Won a Wexford handicap hurdle (3m, yielding) off 114 in April, his first win over timber in over four years; has failed to figure off his revised mark in two runs since; was a Grade 2 winner in his pomp for Nigel Twiston-Davies but that was a long time ago; would probably prefer softer ground and others are more likely. |
25/1 |
|
8th 5 |
25th Sep 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Former Grade 2 hurdle winner when trained in UK; won on return/stable debut at Wexford (3m) but not as good over 2m4f at Tipperary; needs more but back to this trip will suit. |
14/1 |
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Usually goes well in the mud; last season's hat-trick culminated in the 4m2f Midlands National and he rallied to go very close against Twig in the 3m2f Becher over these fences on first outing this term; while there was so much to admire to that point, he's cracked with alarming speed in 3m and 4m1f races on his last two outings. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Hugely the class act in this field and last season's hat-trick culminated in the 4m2f Midlands National; rallied to go very close in the Becher at Aintree (3m2f) on first outing this season; he wasn't going almost immediately once headed (fairly early stage) last time, which is a nagging worry despite that race being over just 3m; soft or heavy ground is ideal but there's no doubting his strength in stamina and that factor is key. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
31st Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 42y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Needs soft/heavy ground; grand stayer who completed a notable hat-trick (3m1f-4m2f) last term, culminating in Midlands National win; went very close in the Becher Chase at Aintree (3m2f) in sole outing this season, showing further progress on the figures; the weather has interrupted plans since; respected, with a slog at the trip on the cards. |
13/8 |
200/1
Form: U35356
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
0-9 over fences and he's badly outclassed in this line-up. |
200/1 |
|
6th 11 |
4th Nov 2022 Soft 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Yet to threaten over fences (0-8) and although easing steadily in the weights doesn't exactly possess the size or scope for chasing; is hard to fancy. |
40/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, lost position then mistake and nearly lost jockey 10th, ridden and no impression from 4 out |
14/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £6.51 |
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