March 20 / 14.35 Southwell

14.35

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 241724 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in a four-runner handicap chase at Huntingdon in November; better form when second of eight back there in January but short of his best 25 days ago; others appeal more in this field.
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6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

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

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

towards rear

6/1

4th

10

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Maninsane

11st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

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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15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-7312 C

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won two Irish points and he's added a maiden hurdle here (2m) and a handicap chase at Doncaster to his tally since joining Henry Oliver; ran right up to his best when second in a stronger race at Doncaster in December and he isn't fully exposed over fences; serious contender.
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2nd

1

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Coastguard Station

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Good-ground specialist who was a course winner in 2024 and returns here after two good efforts this spring, the latter a close fourth at Aintree (2m4f, good) 16 days ago; respected.

3/1

4th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Coastguard Station

11st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Enjoys good ground; bumped into the enigmatic Numitor on a good day at Hereford last month (2m5f) but this 10yo also struggles with his consistency; he's capable but risky enough.

10/1

2nd

3

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

18:00 Hereford

Coastguard Station

11st 1lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Henry Oliver

Enjoys good ground on which he beat the useful Mahons Glory by 8l at Market Rasen in September (2m5f); tailed off since then on either side of a 140-day break but those were strong handicaps; respected.

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 73-0PP D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
His two hurdle wins came on soft and heavy; beaten favourite on stable debut 12 days ago (2m2f, soft) and although he's dropped 3lb, he has something to prove on forecast good to soft ground.
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14th

9

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 50y

14:30 Killarney

The Grey Falco

11st 9lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Michael Flannery

towards rear throughout

20/1

14th

11

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

The Grey Falco

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Michael Flannery

prominent on inner, not fluent and lost position 3 out, weakened from 2 out

33/1

6th

2

26th May 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

The Grey Falco

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Patrick Neville

Back in Britain after three unsuccessful runs for an Irish yard in early part of this year; makes stable debut from a workable mark and is versatile regarding ground but he's tricky to weigh up at the moment.

10/1

Form: 42521P CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
C&D winner when with Paul Nicholls; always to the fore when landing 2m handicap chase at Worcester for this yard last summer; off since a lesser run in November and he'll need to be at the top of his game on return.
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5th

5

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Glajou

11st 9lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Not far away in a 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter after a long absence but has gone backwards since then; blinkers go on for cheekpieces.

20/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Glajou

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Returned from a very long absence with creditable fourth in stronger race than this at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and has good claims if judged on that performance but two disappointing runs have followed; needs to rebound.

12/1

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Glajou

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Returned from a very long absence with creditable fourth in stronger race than this at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and has good claims if judged on that performance but two disappointing runs have followed; needs to rebound.

12/1

Form: 344278 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last summer off a 6lb higher mark; well below his best the last twice though (bled on first occasion) and younger rivals may have his measure.
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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: 426305 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Kelso last spring (2m1f, good) and he's now 8lb lower than for the second success; not found his best form this winter but should be a more potent force at this level.
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12

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

18:10 Tipperary

Joke Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

held up in rear, struggling before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out

25/1

12

9th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

18:10 Tipperary

Joke Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

held up in rear, struggling before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out

25/1

10th

6

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:20 Bellewstown

Joke Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Patrick Griffin

midfield

16/1

Form: 5-P115 D

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Two wins in a higher grade at Ludlow this winter; well beaten in his hat-trick bid at Wincanton ten weeks ago but down into a Class 4 this time and going back left handed shouldn't be a hindrance.
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2nd

6

22nd Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Desque De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Raced mainly at around 2m but returned to form with clearcut success when upped to 2m4f at Lingfield (good to soft) 11 days ago and is now 6-20 over fences; escapes a penalty here (due a 5lb rise) and ought to cope with the slower ground; obvious contender.

11/10

1st

4

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Lingfield

Desque De LIsle

11st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Yard had good record with chasers here in recent years and won today's race in 2021 but this one rarely runs beyond 2m and well below his best in two runs this season; has stamina to prove on first 2m4f run.

7/2

4th

5

27th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:50 Ludlow

Desque De LIsle

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

10yo who is not easy to predict but he shaped as though he needed the run at Huntingdon on his recent return and he's 2-3 over C&D, including a win in this race (off 3lb higher) last year; looks interesting back at this track and he's in the mix for in-form yard.

11/4

Form: 1-PPP2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won four of his first seven chases, all at around 2m on a range of ground; pulled up in his first three runs of this season and latest second of three at Leicester couldn't be considered a full revival; it does at least give him something to build on though and he's well treated again now.
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No Results Found

Form: 2-3594 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
2m hurdle winner (soft); no improvement for chasing the last twice, not jumping fluently on former occasion; may yet do better but such progress is a requirement.
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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

Non-runners

Risk D'Argent

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.10
Straight Forecast £22.36
Tricast £50.56
Trifecta £106.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coastguard Station

TOPSPEED:

Joke Dancer

Telegraph:

Maninsane

WEST COUNTRY:

The Grey Falco

D Express:

Desque De L'Isle

RP Ratings:

Coastguard Station

The Times:

Coastguard Station

The Guardian:

Coastguard Station

Daily Mail:

Coastguard Station

Daily Mirror:

Coastguard Station

Daily Record:

Coastguard Station

POSTDATA:

Joke Dancer

The Star:

Joke Dancer