April 06 / 15.45 Wetherby

15.45

Good To Soft

wetherbyracing.co.uk Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5096.16
  • 1m 7f 36y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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wetherbyracing.co.uk Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.80
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 323374 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
11l behind Sao at Kelso last time but soft ground would not have been ideal that day after a break; seven-time winner over fences and, while he would probably prefer further, has each-way claims.
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5th

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Sword Of Fate

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Leonard Kerr

Veteran who gained four of his 14 wins here (one over C&D); ran much better than eventual 22l defeat might suggest on slower-than-ideal ground at Cartmel (2m1f good to soft) a fortnight ago; worth a second look here, even from 4lb out of the weights.

16/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:40 Cartmel

Sword Of Fate

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Leonard Kerr

Veteran who has won 14 races in his career including three over C&D; 13lb below his last winning mark but his efforts since last autumn leave plenty to be desired.

20/1

7

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:10 Cartmel

Sword Of Fate

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Leonard Kerr

Veteran with three C&D wins and seven other chase victories on his CV; lurks on a dangerous mark but has been out of form this spring (cheekpieces added last time) and the ground may turn against him today.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -33653 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Ran well for a long way after an absence at Kelso (2m1f, soft) when typically headstrong; could feature if coming on for that run but he's never been the easiest to catch right.
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0

8

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Sao

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has put together a series of solid runs this spring/summer (once under Brian Hughes), the latest when not beaten far at Stratford last month; that took his losing run to 17, however, and others more compelling.

14/1

5th

3

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

19:10 Stratford

Sao

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

in touch with leaders, ridden after 2 out, left in fourth when hampered by faller last, soon no extra

5/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -13123 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Twice beaten since a hike in the weights for winning by 13l at Hereford (2m, soft) but a bad mistake three out was no help last time at Stratford (good to soft) and the second has won since; unlikely to be far away.
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3rd

2

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

14:07 Stratford

Greenrock Abbey

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Generally in good form for this yard over fences and was in the process of leaving behind a pull-up over hurdles when falling in a handicap chase at Cartmel two weeks ago (2m1f); it was four out so still some way from home, but he's firmly in the reckoning.

5/2

6

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:40 Cartmel

Greenrock Abbey

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

Ended a 17-race losing run on his third start for this yard when scoring by 12l in a first-time visor at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) nine days ago; still well treated on older form despite an 11lb rise, but needs to bounce back after pulling up over hurdles here on Friday.

11/4

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

Greenrock Abbey

10st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: James Owen

Came good for new stable at third attempt, with 12l success over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, good; first-time visor) a week ago; only 1lb higher for this return to hurdling and won't mind if there's rain about; major player.

2/1

5/1

Form: 853313 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 2m at Southwell and only 4lb higher than for the latest on good ground; 2m4f looked too far at Newcastle when the ground was heavy.
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6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Onesoc

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Soft ground may be a negative and well beaten at Catterick 17 days ago, but he might have needed that first outing in nearly a year; in good form last winter, including a win at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft), and no surprise if he bounces back and is in the shake-up; stable won this last year.

9/1

4th

2

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Onesoc

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won this race off a 10lb lower mark in 2025 (good to soft); creditable second at Market Rasen eight days later but hasn't run since; could go well if fully tuned up after nearly a year off.

5/1

3

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:27 Market Rasen

Onesoc

11st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Confirmed the promise of his reappearance fourth here when beating an odds-on shot seeking a four-timer at Catterick last week (2m3f, good to soft; pair clear); big chance under penalty.

8/11

Form: -13814

Last run: 212 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-3 in 2m1f chases at Sedgefield when benefiting from the favourite's late mistake; went on to finish last at Hexham and this ground might be on the soft side for him (good seems ideal).
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5th

5

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

18:05 Kelso

First Revolution

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

held up in last, not fluent 5th, mistake 7th

4/1

2nd

1

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

18:00 Market Rasen

First Revolution

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

Strong traveller whose four chase wins, including at Hexham latest (2m, good), have all been gained coming late from rear; back above a winning mark but only just, and good chance this will be run to suit.

2/1

Form: -3P642

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 3259PP

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Well treated on chase form as recent as last summer but this 12yo has struggled in all his runs this winter and he needs to turn things around.
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0

12

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

And The New

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Back in very good form since fitted with cheekpieces this spring, most recently when ready winner of C&D trial for this race last month; went up another 10lb for that but remains well handicapped on some of last summer's form; can't be ruled out.

10/1

1st

10

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

And The New

10st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Dropped a long way down the weights before making all for wide-margin course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last month and ran well under a penalty at Cartmel a week later (effectively on same mark today), despite jumping right throughout; sure to be suited by the return to this right-handed track and evidently back in good nick now.

4/1

3rd

4

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

And The New

10st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Plummeted down the weights last season but was seemingly revitalised by first-time cheekpieces when making all to win by 18l at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) a week ago; faces stronger opposition and has 7lb penalty to shoulder here but remains very well handicapped on form as recent as last summer.

7/4

Form: P-5555 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Struggling to recapture his best form and was last of the five runners when backed at Catterick a month ago; too well handicapped to ignore but has enough to prove.
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3

29th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Da Vinci Hand

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

On a reduced mark and he took a step back in the right direction when 14l second to well-treated winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) in November; however, he weakened quickly over 3m1f at Catterick (soft) in January so there's a stamina doubt today, and he refused to line up on his latest intended start (withdrawn; 3-1 at the time); a hood is added.

10/1

3

2nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

13:35 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Dual course winner; non-stayer over 3m1f back here last week; only a modest fifth in this contest 12 months ago but is 18lb lower this time; attractively handicapped.

7/2

5th

5

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:50 Catterick

Da Vinci Hand

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Remains below his best despite finishing runner-up over 2m5f at Market Rasen (good to soft) when ultimately no match for the winner; all his best form is over shorter distances than this; cheekpieces added.

12/1

Form: 4P7955 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has won two handicap hurdles on good ground and he's shaped a little better the last twice in two handicaps at Sandown (good to soft/soft); not bred for fences but has got himself well treated.
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5

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:45 Wetherby

Kannapolis

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

Has won two handicap hurdles on good ground and he's shaped a little better the last twice in two handicaps at Sandown (good to soft/soft); not bred for fences but has got himself well treated.

16/1

5th

5

7th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Kannapolis

11st 8lb

J: Sgt Nathan Rahman

T: Toby Lawes

Has won two handicaps on good ground and there was some sign of a return to form when fourth (behind Mayhem Mya) over C&D 19 days ago when he weakened back into fourth; these conditions should be more suitable.

20/1

5th

5

16th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:15 Sandown

Kannapolis

11st 6lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Toby Lawes

Has won two handicaps on good ground but hasn't run a race of note this season, with and without headgear; others safer.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £100.60
Straight Forecast £98.02
Tricast £292.42
Trifecta £552.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Sao

SPOTLIGHT:

Greenrock Abbey

D Express:

Onesoc

The Guardian:

Oscars Leader

The Star:

Onesoc

POSTDATA:

Greenrock Abbey

Daily Record:

Greenrock Abbey

Daily Mirror:

Oscars Leader

TOPSPEED:

Sao

The Times:

Sao

Telegraph:

Sao

Daily Mail:

Sao

The Sun:

Sao