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HeavyWigley Group Classic Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £56950
- 3m 5f 54y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £13.00
- Place: £2.70
Form: 73/11-
Last run: 383 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 147
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
12th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 5f 56y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Lightly raced since Welsh Grand National success in 2021 but a commendable third in this season's edition of that race (3m6f, soft) in December and again ran very well at Haydock (3m1f, soft) in January; drying ground will reduce his appeal but he has possibilities if he enjoys this new test. |
20/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Won the Welsh National (3m6f, soft) in 2021 and the Warwick Classic (3m5f, heavy) in 2023; now 12 but he was a fine third in the Welsh National (3m6f, soft) three weeks ago and his surplus stamina may be no bad thing today; possible player if this doesn't come too soon after his hard Chepstow race. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Won the Welsh National (3m6f, soft) in 2021 and the Warwick Classic (3m5f, heavy) in 2023; now 12 but he was a fine third in the Welsh National (3m6f, soft) three weeks ago and his surplus stamina may be no bad thing today; possible player if this doesn't come too soon after his hard Chepstow race. |
9/1 |
11/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 12RP-B
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up off this mark for Willie Mullins in the 4m2f Midlands Grand National last March; that, however, was the last time he's completed and he's mostly been back to his old tricks since by refusing to race; last two "starts" were for new connections but he didn't start at all on the first of those and threw in the towel at a later point three weeks ago. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up off this mark for Willie Mullins in the 4m2f Midlands Grand National last March; that, however, was the last time he's completed and he's mostly been back to his old tricks since by refusing to race; last two "starts" were for new connections but he didn't start at all on the first of those and threw in the towel at a later point three weeks ago. |
66/1 |
|
1 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Runner-up off this mark for Willie Mullins in the Midlands Grand National last March; however, he can often be reluctant at the start and he refused to race on his stable debut at Wetherby in December; very risky. |
12/1 |
9/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 6823-4 CD
Last run: 66 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
28th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
never going well, in touch with leaders, cajoled along 5th, pushed along 8th, mistake 3 out, soon eased and pulled up |
11/2 |
|
5th 8 |
21st Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 178y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Won the 2021 Warwick Classic over 3m5f and good third in that race last January; well handicapped on that form but this 10yo has been well beaten on both runs this season and needs to bounce back. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 |
30th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Useful stayer on his day; won the Classic Chase at Warwick (3m5f, soft) in 2021 and placed in that same major handicap last season; could go well off a handy mark with Exeter reappearance under his belt. |
14/1 |
13/2
Form: 311F-1 C
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Dour stayer who loves the mud; five chase wins include one here; reliable in these valuable staying chases without ever looking particularly well handicapped, and he was beaten 24l into fourth in this last year when 3lb lower; having another solid season but hard to believe he's any better now than 12 months ago; first-time tongue-tie. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Goes well on soft/heavy; his three chase wins have been at up to 3m2f and his well-held fourth in last season's Classic Chase (favourite) and Midlands National (4m2f, soft) both saw a dip in his form; there can't be much doubt that he'll stay, though, given the way he kept on strongly for third to Malina Girl over the extended 3m3f at Cheltenham on latest start; needs to improve but he's a strong each-way candidate. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
19th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 3f 71y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Goes well on soft/heavy; won twice last season and resumed with a win at Carlisle (up 7lb since) one month ago, all at 3m to nearly 3m2f; fourth in last season's Classic Chase (3m5f, heavy) and Midlands National (4m2f, soft) both saw a dip in his form but this progressive 7yo will surely prove his stamina in due course and needs plenty of respect. |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 7-8632 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has gained most wins at Warwick, the last three over 3m5f; best effort this term came over same distance in cross-country race at Cheltenham; drops back in grade off a workable mark but this doesn't look an ideal scenario; 0-4 at Hereford. |
11/4 |
|
0 14 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Often front-runs; Warwick specialist with five wins from six appearances and two of those wins were over 3m5f (one on soft); the defeat, however, came in this race last year (heavy) when beaten 16l in a respectable fifth; best to forgive this season (way out of the weights on Cheltenham cross-country on last two starts) but 2lb wrong today and this task looks a bit too tough. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 116-3U C
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 185y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Two attempts in this race comprise a success in 2024 and close second last year, both off higher marks; however, has a doubt over current form and needs to stage a revival. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since, for instance beaten a nose by Victtorino at Ascot (3m, good; 1lb higher today) in February, but this race last year was not one of them and neither was the Grand National three weeks ago. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 146y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Fourth in the 2023 Scottish National (4m, good); commendable efforts most starts since, for instance beaten a nose by Victtorino at Ascot (3m, good; 1lb higher today) in February, but this race last year was not one of them and neither was the Grand National three weeks ago. |
16/1 |
13/2
Form: 6P4-P2 D
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Very useful staying chaser at his best and has made the frame in both hunter chases for new owner-rider this season, more recently when third at Bangor (3m, soft) this month; won't be far away if in similar form again. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Winless since early 2021 but has run plenty of good races in the meantime, including on his recent hunter chase debut at Warwick (3m, good to soft) when returning from a lengthy break and wind surgery; that was a stronger race than this. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Winless since early 2021 but has run plenty of good races in the meantime, including on his recent hunter chase debut at Warwick (3m, good to soft) when returning from a lengthy break and wind surgery; that was a stronger race than this. |
7/4 |
25/1
Form: 35U-16
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
Commanding win at Aintree in October, which took him back very close to his career-high mark and he disappointed at Newcastle next time; this trip boosts interest in him, as he was second in the 2021 Scottish National (4m) on his only completion beyond 3m2f; acts on soft, unraced on heavy. |
25/1 |
|
6th 4 |
26th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won over C&D (good to soft) in March 2021 and fair third in this race last year (albeit no match for the front two, including winner Aye Right); reappeared with commanding veterans' chase win at Aintree last month; back up 5lb and has never won off a mark this high but might not be far away. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 |
23rd Oct 2022 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
midfield, lost position and towards rear from 6th, pushed along 8th, outpaced when hampered by faller 14th, still plenty to do before 3 out, good headway before 2 out, led before last, ridden clear run-in |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 1U-44P
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Veteran who was a very useful staying chaser in his prime but has regressed and become inconsistent; left behind in home straight at Doncaster (3m, good) five weeks ago and needs headgear switch to perk him up here. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Six-time chase winner over 3m; began season with respectable second behind revitalised opponent at Aintree (3m1f, good) in October and should be fine stamina-wise today but his last three runs were disappointing. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Six-time chase winner over 3m; began season with respectable second behind revitalised opponent at Aintree (3m1f, good) in October and should be fine stamina-wise today but his last three runs were disappointing. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 3P7-P1
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
9th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up in three of his four chases last season but he did win over 3m2f here on New Year's Eve (soft) off 1lb higher; was a useful hurdler back in the day and wouldn't put it past him to run well. |
33/1 |
|
5 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Won at Newbury (3m2f, soft) on New Year's Eve and there can be optimism he'll stay this far; not discounted but he's never run well away from Newbury over fences and he was pulled up at Warwick last time. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
14th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Won at Newbury (2m6f, soft) in December 2021 in his second chase and he was back to life when scoring at that same meeting (3m2f, soft) two weeks ago; back up 6lb but it looks like he has reserves of stamina and he won two hurdle races on heavy; interesting. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: P/10-5 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
His Cheltenham win (3m2f, good to soft) in December 2021 came on the back of a similar absence and he was 5lb higher back then; final campaign fizzled out but again ran well on his reappearance so this could be the time to take a chance on him; hasn't always shone on heavy but does handle it. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Last season he won a 3m2f Cheltenham handicap by some 15l and is now only 1lb higher than that day; ran quite well on his reappearance back at Cheltenham but nothing of note since. |
16/1 |
|
9th 3 |
11th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
led |
14/1 |
9/1
Form: 4313-3 C
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
26th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Usually gives his running but has a poor strike-rate over fences (1-18) and he dropped away to be beaten some 31l last time at Warwick when the subject of strong market support in first-time blinkers; one of the highest rated in here but others appeal more. |
4/1 |
|
5th 16 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Often runs well in defeat but he's now 1-17 over fences, having performed below his best the last twice; connections turn to blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) for some assistance; others are safer. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 321-66
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
6th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who made it 3-9 over fences when making all off reduced mark at Wincanton (3m1f, good) in April; 3lb higher in this much deeper race on her return but that was a comfortable success last time and she has won when fresh in the past. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
5th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
made all, slow jump 5th, joined 16th, went clear again after 4 out, kept on well, comfortably |
7/2 |
|
4th 2 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Confined to soft or heavy ground for all ten runs under rules; the winner of two mares' handicaps over fences, the latest at Bangor (3m) last March off this very mark; although below par this season, her runs have been in decidedly strong 3m4f-3m6f handicaps; better expected, provided she goes on the ground. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: /1P3-3
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced for his age and belied 66-1 odds when keeping-on third over C&D (good to soft) on seasonal/stable debut in December; now 6lb below that mark and his subsequent defeat in a heavy-ground marathon should not be viewed too harshly; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
14th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Unraced beyond 3m; acts on soft but turned over at 2-11 on sole run on heavy; won off this mark on chase debut in May 2021 but disappointing last February/March in his only two subsequent runs for Nicky Henderson; sold for £11,000 last May and his third at Chepstow six weeks ago was a big step back in the right direction; needs to build on that. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, pecked on landing and lost ground 2nd |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £163.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £101.94 |
| Tricast | £777.35 |
| Trifecta | £1188.10 |
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