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Heavy3As Leisure “West Wales National” Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £9241.75
- 3m 3f 208y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.00
- Place: £2.20
Form: 6-9458
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
An easy winner of this race on heavy ground four years ago but unplaced in the last three runnings, well held in the last two; his powers are on the wane, despite reconfirming his affection for the mud when beating Beauport at Sandown in December (3m4f), since when he's pulled up in the Welsh National (a regular in that as well). |
14/1 |
|
0 8 |
27th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Second, seventh, third and fourth in the last four Welsh Nationals, as well as winning the Midlands National (4m2f, heavy) in 2020; this year he's added wins in the West Wales and London versions at Ffos Las (3m4f) and Sandown (3m4f, heavy) under his now regular partner Freddie Gingell, the latter race 18 days ago; has 4lb penalty and this probably requires his best form in nearly two years, but he should be on the premises once more. |
11/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 1365P2 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
10yo who is having a substandard campaign, but last month's fifth at Plumpton was a step back in the right direction and he's well handicapped on last season's marathon chase form (including on soft); not ruled out. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Well-held fifth in this last year off 2lb higher; ended that campaign well with two seconds over 3m4f and a blind eye could be turned to this season's no-shows for one reason or another (lost his action last time). |
40/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 1P-P6P CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Last four victories all gained over Ffos Las's 3m4f trip in April or May (good, good to soft); present attainment level is conjectural, having survived just two fences on his recent first outing since last May. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 136y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
A regular in long-distance chases, with an excellent record at Ffos Las but pulled up on all four appearances over these fences (twice in Welsh National); he's now a 13yo with no win since May 2024 (his only race under Edward Vaughan) but some ability remained last spring when last seen and he's accelerating down the weights. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
A regular in long-distance chases and faces an easier task than on some occasions; two decent efforts when fifth of eight at Newbury (3m2f, soft) and 21l last of three at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but was well beaten at Perth last time; others preferred. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 5-5P34
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
On a career-low mark but very evident that he's not the force of old and the return of cheekpieces did nothing last time; perhaps blinkers will help, as they did aboard the stable's Cheltenham winner Martator. |
20/1 |
|
6 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Lightly raced in recent years and patently not the force of old but ran well for a long way in Exeter marathon (3m6f, soft) in December and competes off another career-low mark here; cheekpieces (worn regularly in France in 2019) are given another go; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 |
26th May 2025 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won novice handicap chases at Hereford (3m1f, soft) and Newbury (2m7f, soft) in 2022 but hasn't won since, although a couple of fair efforts, including over 3m4f last term; on a good mark and could go well. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-PP8P
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 3f 208y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won the 2021 Midlands National and third in it in 2022 but he was pulled up three weeks ago in the latest renewal, which was symptomatic of his poor season; way down the weights. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
This campaign hasn't taken off at all but he has history in this race, having won it two seasons ago (good to soft) on only his fourth start over fences and he was a highly credible 12l third last year (soft); dangerously well handicapped if he can stage a revival and you wouldn't put it past him. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
Ran well when third in last year's Midlands National (4m2f, soft), a race he won in 2021, and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he's been pulled up on both starts this term and a major turnaround is needed. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 21-213 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Very useful staying hurdler who has won six of his 13 races, two of them last season, at Haydock in December (3m, good to soft) and at Warwick in March (3m2f, good to soft); not so good last time but these conditions suit and he could bounce back. |
10/1 |
|
8th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Back in good form this winter, including on last two starts (good to soft) when he prevailed narrowly over C&D in December and battled back for a clearcut win at Warwick (3m2f; from Porter In the Park) four weeks ago; raised another 4lb but the return to a sharper test is more of a worry. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
12st 1lb |
A thorough stayer who has won over fences; back in good form over hurdles following a break and seemed to do just enough when prevailing narrowly at Haydock (3m, good to soft); every chance off this 5lb higher mark. |
4/1 |
4/1
Form: 42-351 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 3f 208y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Lightly raced 8yo; jumped well and had plenty of use made of him when stepped up to 3m4f at Haydock (soft; acts on heavy) 18 days ago, holding on by half a length with the first two well clear; raised 5lb but a serious player if he's in the same form. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 |
22nd Mar 2023 Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Hasn't really threatened on his two starts this season (3m, soft/heavy) but those were still fair performances and it's possible this lightly raced 8yo will be suited by the step up in trip; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 |
10th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Lightly raced 8yo who only conceded defeat in the closing stages when running well for a long way at Carlisle (3m, soft); does go well fresh so not guaranteed to find loads on that form, but entitled to be in the thick of it. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: -PP21P
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
12yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he ran his best race for some time when fourth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) in November and when seventh at Ayr last time he was back up in grade; his mark continues to fall and this front-runner, who has won here, could make a bold bid. |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 4-4222 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
9th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 3f 208y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced 9yo; runner-up at Ffos Las, Exeter and Taunton on last three starts, with cheekpieces on latest two occasions; stays 3m on heavy going but unraced beyond that and others may see this out better. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
In the frame all three starts this season, most recently when second in stamina test at Exeter (3m, heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January; given ten weeks to recover from that and should be fine on today's forecast faster ground; one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
31st Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Had ups and downs since going chasing and no real reason to think he's well treated despite being on the same mark as when beating two rivals at Ffos Las last January (2m5f, heavy); perhaps this shorter trip will suit after an unavailing slog over 3m at Exeter recently. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 632541
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Has gained most wins at Warwick, the last three over 3m5f; best effort this term came over same distance in cross-country race at Cheltenham; drops back in grade off a workable mark but this doesn't look an ideal scenario; 0-4 at Hereford. |
11/4 |
|
0 14 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Often front-runs; Warwick specialist with five wins from six appearances and two of those wins were over 3m5f (one on soft); the defeat, however, came in this race last year (heavy) when beaten 16l in a respectable fifth; best to forgive this season (way out of the weights on Cheltenham cross-country on last two starts) but 2lb wrong today and this task looks a bit too tough. |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: /32-22 BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
25th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Tired in the latter stages over 3m3f last month; opened his chase account at Haydock (3m1f, heavy; narrow win) the time before and has proved largely consistent; possibilities back down in trip, provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
15/8 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
disputed lead, led narrowly before 6th, hit 11th |
2/1 |
|
1st 1 |
30th Dec 2023 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win over fences but plenty of sound runs to his credit, including on reappearance when third at Wetherby (3m, heavy; jockey dropped his whip on home turn); a possible |
9/4 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £77.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £71.88 |
| Tricast | £581.12 |
| Trifecta | £767.20 |
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