February 25 / 16.45 Kempton

16.45

Good

Coral Bet Bundles Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £11301.34
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Coral Bet Bundles Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £20.00
  • Place: £4.90

Form: -P574P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Not a solid option judged on this season's chase/hurdle form; has had wind surgery since pulling up at Hereford last month; plenty to prove.
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5th

8

27th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 162y

Class 3

15:15 Wincanton

Lieutenant Rocco

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Anthony Charlton

pressed leader, led before 12th, pressed leader when headed 15th, not fluent 17th, outpaced before 3 out, weakened after 2 out

14/1

13

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Lieutenant Rocco

12st 0lb

J: Mr William Biddick

T: Syd Hosie

Looked as though he might develop into a smart handicapper a few seasons back only for injury to intervene; won a Kempton handicap (2m4f, good; has won on heavy) 14 months ago but holding his form has been a challenge and he was well beaten by Espoir De Guye last time.

25/1

13

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

16:05 Aintree

Lieutenant Rocco

12st 0lb

J: Mr William Biddick

T: Syd Hosie

Looked as though he might develop into a smart handicapper a few seasons back only for injury to intervene; won a Kempton handicap (2m4f, good; has won on heavy) 14 months ago but holding his form has been a challenge and he was well beaten by Espoir De Guye last time.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 2/U15- D

Last run: 426 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier chasing promise when beating five rivals at Huntingdon (2m, good) in 2021 but not seen again until a below-par fifth over C&D on Boxing Day of that year and he's been missing again since; has gone well fresh but others are still preferred.
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2nd

6

19th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:00 Exeter

Iconic Muddle

10st 13lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Back from absence in good heart this winter, staying on well to be second in his first 3m handicap, a competitive one at Kempton (soft), and he might well have won at Doncaster since but for a late blunder; up 2lb but has solid claims.

3/1

2nd

8

3rd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

15:15 Doncaster

Iconic Muddle

11st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

prominent, disputed lead 3 out, bad mistake last, not recover

3/1

2nd

9

9th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Kempton

Iconic Muddle

10st 13lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary Moore

Close second at Wincanton (2m4f, heavy) last month on seasonal debut, showing he retains a good chunk of ability aged 11; new trip (belated first crack at 3m) is the question mark.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: P455/6 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Last won in February 2019, lightly raced and right out of form in his next two seasons; well held in two small-field points last spring and didn't offer enough on recent Exeter comeback to be too positive about his prospects here.
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3

28th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:40 Fontwell

Not Another Muddle

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

Still capable of running reasonably well, as he did at Plumpton latest, but it's more than four years since he won; may be vulnerable again.

7/2

3rd

5

14th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:45 Plumpton

Not Another Muddle

11st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

in touch with leaders, ridden after 3 out, briefly went third before 2 out, went third again run-in, not pace to challenge

9/2

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

14:00 Plumpton

Not Another Muddle

12st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Long in the tooth now and no longer the force of old but was placed in a good-quality Kempton handicap (2m4f, good) in February and also ran well when second here (2m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; sure to appreciate today's significant drop in class; major player.

13/8

Form: 22-238 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Struggled in a strong Grade 3 handicap at Cheltenham four weeks ago; consistent prior to that but usually in defeat (including fourth in this two years ago) and may find at least the odd one too strong again.
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6th

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Guy

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Mrs Mary Cookson

Used to like it here, not out of the first three in five starts including over fences and when winning a novice hurdle in 2023; first start for this yard when far from disgraced in Taunton hunter chase (about 2m5f, good) in January but his 20l defeat at Cocklebarrow (3m) later that month was disappointing; still not ruled out.

8/1

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Guy

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Better known as a chaser and he hasn't been able to exploit his lower hurdle mark in two starts this year, tailed off last time at Doncaster (2m5f, good); has never run over this far either so has plenty to prove.

20/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Guy

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

always behind

20/1

Form: 1-0158 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
His jumping can lack fluency but he was second in this 12 months ago; added to his tally at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in December and stamina possibly stretched racing beyond 3m on his two outings since; not discounted back down in trip.
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6

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:40 Hereford

Foxboro

11st 9lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Four-time chase winner for Robert Walford (2m4f-3m6f, good-soft) but out of form for new stable this season (three runs); very well handicapped now but needs to be perked up by a change of headgear here.

20/1

11

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Foxboro

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

20l win off 4lb higher for Robert Walford at Exeter (3m6f, soft; below form on heavy) in December 2023; not nearly so good since, last twice for new yard.

25/1

11

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Foxboro

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

20l win off 4lb higher for Robert Walford at Exeter (3m6f, soft; below form on heavy) in December 2023; not nearly so good since, last twice for new yard.

25/1

Form: 3-4133 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Sixth chase win when forging clear at Lingfield (2m4f, good to soft) in December; stretched by 3m when a well-held third at Warwick on New Year's Eve and back on song when 1.5l third at Leicester (2m4f) since; thereabouts.
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6

4th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Go Steady

12st 2lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: I P Popham

held up in rear

14/1

5th

2

27th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:33 Uttoxeter

Go Steady

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, headway after 7th, disputing third after 3 out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

5th

5

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

14:40 Wincanton

Go Steady

11st 5lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Rare hurdle start these days when beaten a neck at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) before returning to fences with a respectable fourth at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft; beaten 12l); a late mistake didn't help matters last time and yet he finished his race out nicely; major player now down a grade.

6/1

Form: 2-8124 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
In good form on soft ground over 2m4f at the end of 2022, winning at Southwell then second at Warwick; no more than a respectable fourth over 2m at Hereford latest but that trip may be on the sharp side for him these days.
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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: 1U-2P4 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Made a successful chase debut at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last season; respectable in-frame efforts over C&D on both completed starts this term; weakened to finish 12.5l behind Quick Draw (Kap Auteuil second) when fourth latest but the ground was soft on that occasion and it's possible this prominent racer will see things out better under these less-testing conditions.
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2nd

2

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

14:05 Haydock

The Edgar Wallace

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Front-runner who hasn't been at his best this term and was a 12l third behind two of these at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) last time; however, he deserves credit for that performance having set a strong pace and he continues to drop down the weights; every chance he'll make a bold bid.

7/1

3rd

7

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

The Edgar Wallace

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Front-runner; well handicapped on some of last season's form but failed to build upon his satisfactory reappearance run when well held at Newbury last month; needs to get back in the groove.

10/1

3rd

7

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

The Edgar Wallace

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

set good pace, led, hit 7th, headed 3 out, soon lost second, kept on

10/1

Form: 254-6P D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Had a very consistent spell last winter but has struggled in a handicap hurdle/chase this winter; mark on the slide but need to see more.
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5

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:45 Southwell

Luckofthedraw

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Claims on last season's best but he made an underwhelming return from 320 days off at Plumpton 23 days ago; needs to leave that effort behind him.

14/1

5

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:45 Southwell

Luckofthedraw

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Claims on last season's best but he made an underwhelming return from 320 days off at Plumpton 23 days ago; needs to leave that effort behind him.

14/1

3

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

16:50 Plumpton

Luckofthedraw

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Toby Bulgin

Beat just two rivals at Huntingdon in March (2m4f, soft) and hasn't fared so well since in deeper races; bit to prove.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-5PP2

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Six-time chase winner who bounced back from two disappointing runs in December when chasing home Quick Draw over C&D six weeks ago, but even a 9lb pull in the weights may not be enough for him to turn the tables on Nicky Henderson's charge.
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6th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Kap Auteuil

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 10th

13/2

6th

2

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Kap Auteuil

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 10th

13/2

4th

3

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:47 Chepstow

Kap Auteuil

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

Has looked regressive for a while and fitted with a visor for last two races; the last one was a bit more encouraging but he was still beaten 16l.

12/1

Form: 8-4211 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Has really got his act together over fences in blinkers this winter, winning at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft) and over C&D (soft); also effective on good ground and probably still has more improvement to come; the one to beat.
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5th

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:47 Doncaster

Quick Draw

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

7/1

5th

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:47 Doncaster

Quick Draw

11st 3lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

prominent, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

7/1

7

27th Dec 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:08 Kempton

Quick Draw

11st 12lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Best form at about 3m and very capable on his day; has won on this track but also pulled up in three of five course starts, most recently in May, and he completed in his own time on his only subsequent chase start; overall record shows he's a long way from being a punter's pal.

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Payout
Exacta £257.40
Straight Forecast £329.36
Tricast £7019.81
Trifecta £4585.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Quick Draw

WEST COUNTRY:

The Edgar Wallace

Telegraph:

Guy

The Sun:

Go Steady

D Express:

The Edgar Wallace

RP Ratings:

Quick Draw

TOPSPEED:

Quick Draw

POSTDATA:

Quick Draw

LAMBOURN:

Quick Draw

The Times:

Quick Draw

The Guardian:

Quick Draw

Daily Mail:

Quick Draw

Daily Mirror:

Quick Draw

The Star:

Quick Draw

Daily Record:

Quick Draw