January 30 / 13.50 Hereford

13.50

Soft

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7393.4
  • 2m 0f 8y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2-2422 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
No match for a progressive sort in Class 2 event at Warwick last time but continues to prove consistent; nicely treated, having slipped to last winning mark; respected back down two grades.
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1st

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:18 Ffos Las

Galop De Chasse

11st 8lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) and then tailed off at Newbury; too well handicapped to ignore but wouldn't be the percentage call.

20/1

7th

1

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 4

16:07 Newbury

Galop De Chasse

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

He was weakening when falling in a small field at Bangor (2m4f, soft) but there were signs of returning to form and he's very well handicapped now.

25/1

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7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -42231 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort who recorded a 6l success at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) on Boxing Day and should remain competitive despite going back up 5lb; holds solid claims.
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3

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Rose Sea Has

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields.

10/1

3

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Rose Sea Has

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields.

10/1

9

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

15:25 Chepstow

Rose Sea Has

11st 3lb

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Form: -34119

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Well held returned to hurdles on New Year's Day; has form figures of 133411 in handicap chases; possibilities back over fences, for all that he's on career-high mark.
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6th

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Heritier

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His last win was over C&D in late 2024 but 0-11 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign.

25/1

7th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Heritier

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His last win was here in late 2024 off a 12lb higher mark; however, 0-10 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign.

20/1

4th

3

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Heritier

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December 2024 but he's hard to fancy on this season's evidence.

20/1

Form: 52-812 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
In good form over 2m4f on soft ground the last twice, winning at Southwell then second at Warwick; won off this mark here (2m3f) two years ago; effective at 2m in the past; shortlisted.
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6th

1

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Generous Day

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, disputed lead

8/1

6th

1

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Generous Day

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, disputed lead

8/1

4th

3

13th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Generous Day

11st 12lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Not getting any younger and no longer the force of old but posted a sound effort when third over C&D (soft) last month and is another 2lb lower today; can make his presence felt again.

10/1

Form: 21-36F D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Scored twice as a juvenile hurdler last season; has not transferred that form to chasing in three attempts, early faller latest; something to prove.
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0

4

12th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:52 Ffos Las

Interne De Sivola

11st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Useful juvenile hurdler during 2021-22 season but chasing did not go to plan last term and there has been no revival since he reverted to hurdling; handles soft ground; unraced on heavy.

20/1

6th

1

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:38 Exeter

Interne De Sivola

12st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

visibility reduced by fog, jumped left on occasions, pressed leader, led 2nd

14/1

0

4

7th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Interne De Sivola

11st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

midfield

25/1

Form: U13-3P D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Favourably treated on his winning form at Haydock and Newcastle last winter; however, harder to fancy on this season's two efforts, pulled up latest.
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6th

4

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:45 Wetherby

Oscars Leader

11st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has won off higher marks and Bangor last time represented a welcome return to form; won't mind any rain and is entitled to go well.

7/2

2nd

3

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Oscars Leader

11st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

Won two chases last season but hasn't really fired this term (four runs); comes here after finishing last of four in refitted cheekpieces at Newcastle last month; visor refitted today; needs to up his game.

8/1

4th

4

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:18 Newcastle

Oscars Leader

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two wins last season, including a novice handicap over C&D on this card (good to soft); 6lb lower than that day but needs to revive after a slow start to this season.

7/1

Form: P-6737

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden under rules, has done most of his racing at about 3m and balance of recent form is not compelling; enough to prove dropped sharply in distance.
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1

14th Jun 2023

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:00 Newton Abbot

Milanford

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Max Young

Runner-up at Taunton in April and claims on that but 0-13 as a chaser and only win came in a point more than three years ago; debut for Max Young, having been trained by the owner for last eight starts.

12/1

6

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:15 Worcester

Milanford

11st 8lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Syd Hosie

Nothing like the force of old and very inconsistent in recent years to boot; ran well for a long way when second at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) last month but it's hard to tell whether he'll warm to the task here.

11/2

2nd

1

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Taunton

Milanford

12st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Syd Hosie

prominent, led 14th, pushed along when headed before 3 out, led again before 2 out

8/1

Form: 334427 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
The only C&D winner in the field and ran respectably here two starts ago; however, needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat last time (bled from nose).
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0

10

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Atlantic Storm

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

Six-time chase winner; enjoys good ground but recent form has been thoroughly underwhelming.

33/1

10th

4

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

14:35 Taunton

Atlantic Storm

11st 3lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Rob Summers

Six-time chase winner; will be suited by the forecast good ground here but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (albeit runner-up twice), and his latest run was very disappointing.

16/1

6th

2

3rd Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Atlantic Storm

11st 11lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Rob Summers

held up in rear, outpaced 10th, soon lost touch, eased and pulled up before 3 out

9/2

Form: 332-35 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Chase debutant who isn't certain to get round, having failed to complete (fell) in sole point run; otherwise has each-way claims on best hurdles form.
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1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Risk DArgent

12st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow

T: Alastair Ralph

prominent, lost ground after 2nd, towards rear when fell 7th

25/1

1

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Risk DArgent

12st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Philipson-Stow

T: Alastair Ralph

prominent, lost ground after 2nd, towards rear when fell 7th

25/1

11

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

17:05 Uttoxeter

Risk DArgent

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

mistake 8th

16/1

Form: 645-74 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Competitively handicapped on best hurdles form; below that level when switched to fences at Wincanton (2m4f) on Boxing Day but may fare better in this lower grade; one to consider.
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11th

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

13:15 Wincanton

Volkovka

11st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner; not an instant success over fences last season but seemed to be getting her act together when close/clear second to a course specialist at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in April and has possibilities here if fully tuned up.

7/1

2nd

3

3rd Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

14:00 Ludlow

Volkovka

11st 7lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Well handicapped on best hurdles form, including a win off 6lb higher; however, finished behind a few of these rivals here last month (third chase attempt) and still has something to prove over fences.

12/1

5th

2

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

13:50 Ludlow

Volkovka

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner; behind Fortunes Melody when modest fourth on chasing debut at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and was pulled up at Hereford in January; comes here with a point to prove.

8/1

Form: /3P4-6

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare; won over hurdles in France; not exactly solid on her British form but this drop back to 2m looks a plus on second chase start; may improve.
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10

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:50 Hereford

Piccadilly Lilly

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Alan King

Lightly raced mare; won over hurdles in France; not exactly solid on her British form but this drop back to 2m looks a plus on second chase start; may improve.

10/1

6th

5

29th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

12:25 Southwell

Piccadilly Lilly

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Hurdle winner in France in 2020; pulled up on British/handicap debut in February but her fourth at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft; first-time hood) was more encouraging and she's another 4lb lower for today's seasonal/chase debut; hood left off this time; could have a say.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £24.89
Tricast £286.26
Trifecta £285.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Galop De Chasse

POSTDATA:

Rose Sea Has

WEST COUNTRY:

Interne De Sivola

The Star:

Piccadilly Lilly

Daily Mirror:

Generous Day

The Times:

Atlantic Storm

RP Ratings:

Galop De Chasse

TOPSPEED:

Galop De Chasse

Daily Mail:

Galop De Chasse

D Express:

Galop De Chasse

The Sun:

Galop De Chasse

Daily Record:

Galop De Chasse

Telegraph:

Rose Sea Has

The Guardian:

Rose Sea Has