12.20
HeavyPatrick Coyne Memorial Altcar Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £29614
- 2m 3f 203y
- Class 1
- 3 runners
Runners: 3 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 1-2134 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 111-1U BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Fell on only appearance last season and didn't fire on either hurdling start this autumn (albeit not beaten that far on latter occasion); very well handicapped on old form but has quite a bit to prove on first chasing start since spring 2023. |
9/1 |
Abandoned
Form: PP-121 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Best known for his 2m4f exploits that include Grade 1 novice wins over hurdles/fences; however, put up a good fight against odds-on L'Homme Presse when upped to 3m1f in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (soft) most recently, emerging as the best horse at the weights; one of a few runners who remain unexposed at this sort of trip. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Best known for his 2m4f exploits that include Grade 1 novice wins over hurdles/fences; however, put up a good fight against odds-on L'Homme Presse when upped to 3m1f in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (soft) most recently, emerging as the best horse at the weights; one of a few runners who remain unexposed at this sort of trip. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
25th Jan 2025 Good 3m 1f 56y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
raced in second, led after 1st, faced challenge before 2 out, soon disputing lead, hung left run-in, no extra towards finish |
9/1 |
Verdict
Barring accidents this should be fought out by LAC DE CONSTANCE and Stage Star. The latter, a Grade 1 winner over hurdles, is likely to be a tough nut to crack but preference is for Lac De Constance, who made such a striking impression on his chasing debut and departed before the race had begun in earnest last time.[Richard O’Brien]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Lac De ConstanceTOPSPEED:
Stage StarRP Ratings:
Lac De ConstanceThe Times:
Lac De ConstanceThe Guardian:
Lac De ConstanceDaily Mirror:
Lac De ConstanceThe Sun:
Lac De ConstanceDaily Record:
Lac De ConstanceD Express:
Stage StarThe Star:
Stage Star