November 28 / 13.00 Catterick

13.00

Good To Soft

Download The Vickers.Bet App Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3594.36
  • 1m 7f 145y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Download The Vickers.Bet App Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9F2-1P D BF

Last run: 155 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when forging clear in Southwell handicap hurdle (2m, good) in May but he has a patchy profile and was pulled up at Uttoxeter in June; still lightly raced but he's 9lb higher than for his win and needs to kick on again now switched to chasing on his return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

25th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Gained his sixth win over fences, at Southwell (2m, good) when making all in June off 8lb lower; looked to be found out by the weight rise when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month, and although this track may play to his strengths he has never won off such a high mark; first-time blinkers replace visor.

8/1

1

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Uttoxeter

Duke Of Luckley

12st 2lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Dictated pace when scoring at Southwell (2m) in June but came in a well-held third of four off 9lb higher mark in 2m handicap chase at Newton Abbot three weeks ago; needs to bounce back.

11/1

3rd

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

15:55 Newton Abbot

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Goes particularly well at Southwell where he won again by 15l a month ago (2m, good), making all; he was granted a soft lead there and has gone up 9lb.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 42272- C

Last run: 226 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Her hurdle win was in March 2021 but that was at this track (1m7f, good to soft) and she was a good second at Haydock (2m3f, good; off 2lb lower) in her last run in that sphere; struggled in two Flat runs in September but conditions should be fine on this switch to fences and she needs checking in market; tongue-tie reapplied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 12lb

T: Tjade Collier

Has returned from a summer break in good form, gaining second win on the Flat this year when scoring over 1m6f here last week; 4lb penalty; sound chance in a modest event back at 1m4f.

9/4

1st

12

(2)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tjade Collier

took keen hold, midfield

8/1

3rd

8

(7)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blue Hawaii

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tjade Collier

Versatile mare who has yet to win on the AW but has won over hurdles/fences/a bumper and on turf Flat; sound run when runner-up to an easy winner over C&D last time (first three well clear); interesting contender.

7/1

Form: 5027-1

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles but this point bumper winner made a good start to his chasing career when making all at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) last month; that was in a three-runner race but he forged clear from the favourite and is strongly respected off 3lb higher here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:50 Doncaster

Snowy Clouds

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Pulled up just over two months ago when back from a long absence and needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he shaped pretty well for a fair way on that latest start and he was a highly progressive novice chaser in the 2022-23 campaign; no surprise if he has a big say today.

9/2

4

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Snowy Clouds

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender.

9/2

4

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Snowy Clouds

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender.

9/2

Form: 241147

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two wins over fences at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) in July but he was well held in final two runs during the summer including a laboured effort at Cartmel last time; has bit to prove after three months off and he's fairly exposed in this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:30 Cartmel

Getaway Jewel

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Revitalised veteran who came second over C&D last month and scored at Worcester (2m, also good) 12 days ago; recent 4lb rise does look excessive but the forecast rain is probably not in his favour.

3/1

1st

10

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Getaway Jewel

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Four-time chase winner who has made the frame on all four starts since returning from a break in May, most recently when second at Cartmel (2m1f, good) last month; has his limitations and is not getting any younger but ought to give another good account.

7/1

2nd

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Getaway Jewel

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Four-time chase winner who bounced back with a close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 11 days ago; 3lb higher here but he remains well treated on old form and all of his wins have been under Brian Hughes; key player.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 38U421 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Survived a mid-race blunder to get off the mark over fences at the ninth time of asking at Carlisle (2m, good) last month; should remain very competitive up 4lb and it would be a positive if the ground dries out; key player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

7/1

5th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

7/1

8

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

20/1

Form: 46-97P

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well treated on best Irish hurdles form but he's struggled for current yard and was pulled up on recent chase debut at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft); overall record now stands at 1-23 and he has a lot to prove back in trip; tongue-tie added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Voice Of Hope

10st 8lb

J: Mr Billy Marshall

T: Max Young

led, prominent after 1f, lost ground from over 8f out

25/1

7th

12

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Voice Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

His sole success came back in 2021 but he showed more than of late when fifth of 11 in 2m6f Stratford handicap chase three weeks ago; more is required from 5lb out of the handicap however.

33/1

5th

12

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Voice Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Max Young

held up in rear, some headway 4 out, weakened from 2 out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.90
Straight Forecast £21.59
Trifecta £63.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Snowy Clouds

RP Ratings:

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WEST COUNTRY:

Duke Of Luckley

The Times:

Snowy Clouds

Telegraph:

Snowy Clouds

D Express:

Snowy Clouds

Daily Mirror:

Snowy Clouds

The Star:

Snowy Clouds

Daily Record:

Snowy Clouds

POSTDATA:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

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