March 31 / 16.25 Wetherby

16.25

Soft

Racing TV 100% Profits Back To Racing Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3511.86
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV 100% Profits Back To Racing Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: /64792

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form when second off this mark at Ayr (3m, good) three weeks ago; has won on soft ground and might not be far away in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:50 Perth

No Regrets

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Long on the tooth now but was in good form when last seen in the spring, winning at Hexham (3m, good to soft) before chasing home Sir Carnegie over same C&D (good); dangerous if allowed to dominate.

11/4

2nd

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

No Regrets

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Stayed on to win this off topweight back in 2023, and gamely back in the winners' enclosure over C&D (from 5lb lower) latest; his jumping was immaculate that day, with his trainer stating that he had drawn benefit from being able to dominate; this rates as a tougher test.

6/1

1st

7

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

No Regrets

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-7732 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-9 but has run pretty well this year on his first two chase starts (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) and has shaped as though he could improve for this step up in trip; he's one to be interested in.
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3rd

1

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 5

14:45 Kelso

Wheres Hector

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Michael & David Easterby

took keen hold and jumped right on occasions, prominent, led after 1st

4/1

2nd

3

31st Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:25 Wetherby

Wheres Hector

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-9 but has run pretty well this year on his first two chase starts (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft) and has shaped as though he could improve for this step up in trip; he's one to be interested in.

6/1

4

17th Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:00 Doncaster

Wheres Hector

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden who has run creditably on both starts over fences, last time finishing second to an in-form rival at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft); shapes as though the step up to 3m will suit.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 409

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on his three hurdle starts (2m3f/2m4f) but he showed promise in 3m points in Ireland early last year and could be a big improver now sent straight over fences for his handicap debut.
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1st

3

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:30 Hereford

Divine Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard J Bandey

prominent

5/1

0

2

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:55 Exeter

Divine Inspiration

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Irish point winner who is lightly raced under rules and he returned after wind surgery with a rallying third in a similar race at Plumpton (2m3f, good to soft) last month; sent off favourite that day and he's a big player if he can build on that.

7/2

3rd

3

6th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

13:37 Plumpton

Divine Inspiration

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Irish point winner; had to settle for third when warm favourite for chase/handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft) in March but that was still a pretty good run and he may benefit from today's drop back in trip; had wind surgery in September.

7/2

Form: 448-02

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
French hurdle winner who, having had wind surgery, returned to form when second of six at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) recently on his first British chase start; may be able to build on that but needs to in this better race.
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13

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

17:35 Listowel

Le Grand Vert

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Much better over fences with four career wins and returns to chasing after being soundly beaten in a pair of handicap hurdles at Down Royal and Perth; needs a market check.

12/1

4th

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Le Grand Vert

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Much better over fences but handicapped accordingly over hurdles; just a respectable eighth of 15 at Down Royal (3m, good) ten days ago but went close on his latest visit to Britain (in a chase in June) and needs attention in the betting.

6/1

8th

22

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

10st 10lb

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; much better over fences, four wins and rated 104; maiden over hurdles, beaten 20l when fourth at Sligo in May.

Form: 43P431 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 12st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has jumped to the left on both starts in these blinkers and was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning by 14l at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last Monday; has also won on soft ground; again goes left-handed today and he could be tough to beat under a 7lb penalty.
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4th

6

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:35 Southwell

Rostello

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, prominent, lost position before 10th

33/1

9

12th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:30 Wetherby

Rostello

10st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

jumped left on occasions, held up in rear but in touch with leaders, lost ground after 11th, no chance when not fluent 2 out, soon pulled up

16/1

2nd

3

22nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

13:08 Catterick

Rostello

10st 10lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Stella Barclay

in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st

25/1

Form: 0S4P26 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground novice hurdle winner who ran well when runner-up over C&D (good) last month on his second chase start; has potential in this sphere if and when his jumping comes good, but that wasn't the case when soundly beaten here (2m5f, good) last time.
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8th

4

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Warwick

Chris Cool

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; no closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l at Uttoxeter.

14/1

8th

4

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Warwick

Chris Cool

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; no closer than fifth this season but has been getting nearer, last time beaten 11l at Uttoxeter.

14/1

6

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

12:12 Uttoxeter

Chris Cool

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Both handicap wins have come over 3m1f at Huntingdon; hard to be confident on this season's two showings but not badly handicapped if staging a revival.

10/1

Form: 621025 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D (soft) in December and good second at Carlisle (3m, soft) last month; however, this inconsistent sort has been well beaten the last twice, most recently at Hexham yesterday.
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1

4th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Aire Valley Lad

12st 6lb

J: Mr Gary Derwin

T: J J M Winston

prominent, bumped and squeezed out 1st, lost position gradually after 6th, dropped to last and pushed along 10th

50/1

8th

3

5th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:07 Carlisle

Aire Valley Lad

11st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

bumped start

14/1

10

13th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:25 Wetherby

Aire Valley Lad

10st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Sue Smith

Well backed when reverting to fences at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and bounced back to form with a win; his inconsistent profile is a concern but he remains well treated back up 5lb and has won over C&D.

7/1

Form: -65255

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Southwell (2m, good) last November and his half-brother Mance Rayder has won at up to 3m4f; however, no threat when fifth over 2m the last twice and the suitability of this step up in trip is questionable.
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2nd

2

29th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:15 Cartmel

Mexican Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: J J O’Shea

Maiden; second in a Southwell handicap chase last November (2m; RPR 101) but fell on latest two attempts and has left Olly Murphy; new trainer (also runs The Creadan Rogue) has good record in these races; market a help.

6/1

5

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Taunton

Mexican Boy

11st 4lb

J: Fergus Gregory

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, not fluent 2nd, mistake 7th, some headway before 13th, in touch with leaders 14th, soon shaken up

11/2

8

31st Mar 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:25 Wetherby

Mexican Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Runner-up at Southwell (2m, good) last November and his half-brother Mance Rayder has won at up to 3m4f; however, no threat when fifth over 2m the last twice and the suitability of this step up in trip is questionable.

12/1

Form: -031P4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
14-1 winner over C&D (soft) in January on his sole course visit and the return to this course may trigger a revival; however, it very much needs to as he's been pulled up/tailed off the next twice.
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9

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Ballynagran

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Joanne Foster

Two wins over fences, the latest off a 6lb higher mark over C&D last May (good to soft); decent effort from out of the handicap when second at Wetherby last time (3m, soft; visor on instead of blinkers); same headgear here; a possible.

9/1

9

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Ballynagran

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Joanne Foster

Two wins over fences, the latest off a 6lb higher mark over C&D last May (good to soft); decent effort from out of the handicap when second at Wetherby last time (3m, soft; visor on instead of blinkers); same headgear here; a possible.

9/1

2nd

5

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:30 Wetherby

Ballynagran

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

C&D winner; scored at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last May and is well treated on that form, but he's been pulled up or tailed off on all six starts since; a dramatic revival is required; first-time visor replaces blinkers.

25/1

Non-runners

Aire Valley Lad, Ballynagran

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.80
Straight Forecast £32.46
Tricast £63.02
Trifecta £88.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rostello

D Express:

Where's Hector

The Times:

Divine Inspiration

TOPSPEED:

Mexican Boy

Daily Mail:

Ballynagran

POSTDATA:

No Regrets

The Star:

Where's Hector

RP Ratings:

Rostello

Telegraph:

Rostello

The Guardian:

Rostello

Daily Mirror:

Rostello

The Sun:

Rostello

Daily Record:

Rostello