April 08 / 17.00 Haydock

17.00

Good To Soft

cavani.co.uk Bow Tie Bonanza Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 3f 203y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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cavani.co.uk Bow Tie Bonanza Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 232292 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Only his third run over fences when all out to prevail at Market Rasen in December (2m3f, good to soft); six defeats over hurdles in the meantime but was second in four of them; not out of it.
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5

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:47 Cartmel

Fazayte

11st 12lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Ryan Potter

A fair 19f hurdles/chase winner last autumn who comes here on the back of a solid third of seven in 21f handicap chase at Market Rasen two weeks ago; shortlisted with tongue-tie refitted.

8/1

3rd

4

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Fazayte

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Sits 4lb higher than when scoring at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) last November, a form line given a boost by Neigh Botha at Southwell on Tuesday; turned in a solid effort on return to jumps action at Stratford (third) a fortnight ago and could have more to offer; probable contender.

9/2

3rd

4

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:28 Stratford

Fazayte

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Ryan Potter

Won over hurdles and fences last season and probably still on a fair mark; however, two tailed-off runs on the Flat since April cast some doubts over his wellbeing.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: P83332 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) in a race he had won 12 months earlier on good ground off a similar mark; has done his winning on stiff tracks but he's handicapped to be very competitive.
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7th

10

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Croagh Patrick

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

Back on the lowly mark off which he snapped a long losing run in December 2024 at Carlisle (3m2f, soft); remains to be seen what ability remains on this stable debut following 14 months out.

25/1

7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

Croagh Patrick

10st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Sam England

Got back to winning ways at Carlisle (3m2f) in December but well below par both runs since at Uttoxeter and back at Carlisle; this course winner has something to prove.

14/1

9th

10

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Croagh Patrick

10st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Sam England

Largely consistent record at Carlisle features two wins, the latest in December (ended a long losing run); return to this venue is a plus.

10/1

Form: 313322 D BF

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler who is 0-6 as a chaser but he's threatened once or twice and 3m looked a stretch when last seen at Uttoxeter in September; on a decent mark but his record fresh is no more than okay.
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6th

2

6th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

Cremant

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

0-7 over fences but has become quite well handicapped on some of last summer's form and returned from break with very encouraging third on slower-than-ideal ground at Haydock (2m4f, good to soft) last month; not yet proven over this far under rules but will warrant consideration if the rain holds off.

8/1

3rd

5

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Cremant

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Winning hurdler who is 0-6 as a chaser but he's threatened once or twice and 3m looked a stretch when last seen at Uttoxeter in September; on a decent mark but his record fresh is no more than okay.

15/2

2nd

1

13th Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Uttoxeter

Cremant

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

led, headed and lost second 5th, pecked on landing 11th, pushed along 14th, ridden before 4 out, outpaced and ridden before 3 out, weakened gradually from 2 out, no impression when slow jump last (vet said gelding lost his left-fore shoe)

2/1

Form: -14414 D

Last run: 130 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 over fences with his narrow success at Newcastle (2m4f, good) and perhaps found the ground too soft when fourth of 12 at Ayr; handicapped to go well.
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5th

4

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Perth

Spark Of Madness

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Two fair efforts since being stepped up to 3m on last two starts, last time finishing nearly 8l fourth over C&D to stable companion Castletown (6lb worse off); each-way chance.

5/1

4th

2

6th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:18 Perth

Spark Of Madness

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lucinda Russell

Chase wins over 2m here and 2m4f at Newcastle; this longer trip wasn't an issue when runner-up at Hexham (good) a month ago and he may have more to offer as a stayer.

4/1

2nd

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

15:30 Hexham

Spark Of Madness

11st 8lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Collected two small-field chase wins last season, the latter off today's mark at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in November; comes here after respectable fourth at Perth (2m4f, good) last month; a possible if suited by today's step up in trip.

7/1

Form: 554

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who hasn't hung about over hurdles despite showing promise in maidens; sent chasing for his handicap debut and that could be significant; respected.
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3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 511-14 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won his two handicaps as a hurdler at Musselburgh and it was at that venue he made a successful start over fences (2m4f handicap on good to soft), albeit by the skin of his teeth; reportedly finished lame when last of four off this 7lb higher mark on his return visit; still lightly raced and has to be of interest.
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4

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Hold Onto The Line

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs Jessica Botham

Three-time winner over fences for James Ewart (2m-2m4f) but he didn't get going for Olly Murphy and it's been a similar story in two points and a hunter chase (all about 3m) for these connections; the drop back in trip might help, though.

50/1

3rd

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Hold Onto The Line

12st 6lb

J: Mr James King

T: Mrs Jessica Botham

Has folded in a couple of points for new yard and his record over 3m remains far from solid; yet to win beyond 2m4f and faces a stiff task at the weights; hunter chase debut.

16/1

7th

5

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Hold Onto The Line

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Did well over fences for James Ewart but a beaten favourite in both his runs for Olly Murphy (2m/2m2f handicap chases) and currently has a bit to prove; does stay this far so stamina will be no excuse.

11/2

Form: -65561

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Only had the four runs over hurdles; edged home on his chase debut at Warwick (2m, soft) but he beat a longstanding maiden in a Class 5 event and he should have more on his plate this time; up 3lb.
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9th

3

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Upagainstit

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won a Warwick novice handicap chase (2m, soft) off an 8lb higher mark in March 2023; fair run when over hurdles at Bangor in June (2m, good); cheekpieces tried; bit to prove.

7/1

10th

2

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Upagainstit

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Generally disappointing since winning chase debut in March 2023 but posted a couple of decent efforts over hurdles in June (albeit a late faller on latter occasion) and reverts to fences with renewed hope.

8/1

7

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:48 Bangor-on-Dee

Upagainstit

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Narrow winner off 7lb higher over fences at Warwick (2m, soft) last March; has not matched that form since but he returned to hurdling with a second in C&D novice (good) three weeks ago; was allowed to dictate in that race but that was more like it and he's in the mix back in a handicap; one of two runners for yard.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £14.20
Trifecta £77.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Croagh Patrick

TOPSPEED:

Upagainstit

SPOTLIGHT:

Fazayte

The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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POSTDATA:

Croagh Patrick

Daily Mail:

Croagh Patrick

D Express:

Croagh Patrick

Daily Mirror:

Croagh Patrick

The Star:

Croagh Patrick

WEST COUNTRY:

Fazayte

The Guardian:

Fazayte