13.35
GoodBetting Better With Sky Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 3f 31y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £11.00
- Place: £4.40
Form: 4P-82P
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Yet to add to his chase win in January 2023 but was in pretty good form when last seen in the spring; held share of the lead at final fence before fading into fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and resumes on a 2lb lower mark; also suited by soft/heavy ground; big player if tuned up after break. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred. |
15/2 |
|
4th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred. |
15/2 |
11/1
- Place: £2.90
Form: 94/167
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, in rear from 6th |
11/1 |
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7th 5 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Missed last season; made a winning chase debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) on reappearance and had an excuse (finished lame) next time; however, has more on his plate in this deeper field. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 |
1st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear |
9/4 |
6/4
Form: -72121 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| 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 |
8/1
Form: 2111UP D
Last run: 20 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time winner over fences for Ben Pauling and has won all this year's points with authority; needs respecting, though good ground seems ideal. |
100/30 |
|
5 |
28th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Five-time winner over fences for Ben Pauling and has won all this year's points with authority; needs respecting, though good ground seems ideal. |
100/30 |
|
4 |
18th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Better known as a chaser (5-15); has reverted to hurdles since chase falls last summer; outran his double-figure odds when runner-up at Kempton (2m5f, good) in October; toiled on return from wind surgery subsequently; risky after break. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 1P1-P7 D
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 |
21st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-10 over fences; gave good account when fourth at Hereford (2m, good) in November but his overall record is not persuasive, and he was safely held on latest outing two months ago. |
25/1 |
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7th 8 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
held up in rear, headway 5th, not fluent 6th, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 27-356
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
28th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 66y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
led |
7/2 |
|
1st 10 |
13th Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 66y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Form dipped sharply the last twice (hurdles/fences) but a revival looks possible off current mark with Brian Hughes up for first time; well treated on peak performances and can't be dismissed. |
6/1 |
|
6th 7 |
27th Jan 2023 Good 2m 3f 31y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
jumped left on occasions, held up in rear, slow jump 7th, detached when not fluent 8th |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: P13-3P D
Last run: 59 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, headway on outer and went second before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Chase form includes a good effort off 4lb higher in the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good) on seasonal debut; two poor efforts since but could revive in new headgear; four-time hurdles winner. |
14/1 |
|
2 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Front-runner who won twice over hurdles at this track (2m5f, soft/heavy) early last year; despite mistakes, he returned with a good second back over fences at Fontwell (3m3f, good), but then had another off-day back over hurdles a month ago; not entirely sure what to expect from him. |
12/1 |
11/2
Form: -32417 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
The first of his two chase wins (from 19 attempts) was over C&D in 2022 and he was runner-up back here on reappearance this term; ran respectably at Southwell last time and should figure prominently in this field. |
6/1 |
|
6th 10 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
towards rear |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
26th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bit of a mixed bag since winning off 11lb higher here (2m, good to soft) in March last year, his second of eight at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) on his return last month (has a good record fresh) surrounded by lesser efforts; others are more convincing. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £65.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £66.37 |
| Tricast | £131.85 |
| Trifecta | £191.30 |
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