April 10 / 16.18 Chepstow

16.18

Good To Soft

Ultrafast Ogi Ogi Ogi Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4858.52
  • 2m 3f 98y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Ultrafast Ogi Ogi Ogi Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 36P842 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Generally very disappointing since switched to chasing in the autumn but suggested she might be ready to exploit some significant help from the handicapper when second at Doncaster (2m4f, good) last month and must be considered here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Sainte Doctor

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Won three in a row early last year (2m4f-2m6f, good/good to soft) before keeping on well for second over 3m1f at Cheltenham (good); returned from break with good second at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month and she's high on the list today.

11/4

2nd

1

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

14:40 Fakenham

Sainte Doctor

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Neil Mulholland

Five-time chase winner (good/good to soft; once over C&D); absent since very respectable third at Aintree (2m4f, good) last May but this race is easier and she features prominently in calculations.

11/4

3rd

5

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Sainte Doctor

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Back in prime form towards end of last season, winning three in a row (2m4f-2m6f) before creditable second in valuable series final at Cheltenham (3m1f, good); ought to be right in the thick of things again here.

9/4

Form: 44-322

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has 0-11 strike-rate under all codes but finished second in both chases, latterly in race that developed into a slog at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) last month; will be fine on today's quicker ground and has a fighting chance.
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3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:18 Ffos Las

Ballybeen

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

0-11 over fences; well handicapped on some of his placed form for Sam Thomas in 2023-24 campaign but ran poorly on only appearance last season and made low-key reappearance for new stable last month; revival needed.

12/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Ballybeen

11st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

0-10 over fences when trained by Sam Thomas; ran several good races in defeat and will be suited by today's trip/ground but was out of form when last seen last November; market may guide on stable debut.

10/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:47 Stratford

Ballybeen

11st 10lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

0-10 over fences when trained by Sam Thomas; ran several good races in defeat and will be suited by today's trip/ground but was out of form when last seen last November; market may guide on stable debut.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1F-34P D

Last run: 100 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Opened chasing account with 8l success at Warwick (2m4f, heavy) last February and set to follow up before last-fence fall at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) three weeks later; still has low mileage but hasn't fired on any of three outings this season and was particularly disappointing in December.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

6th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:45 Southwell

Coupdebol

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Tom George

Made bright start to chasing career in early 2022 but never really got going during light campaign last season; back on a good mark now and will be suited by today's trip/ground but needs to up his game.

7/2

3rd

1

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:18 Chepstow

Coupdebol

12st 0lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Tom George

Opened chasing account with 8l success at Warwick (2m4f, heavy) last February and set to follow up before last-fence fall at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) three weeks later; still has low mileage but hasn't fired on any of three outings this season and was particularly disappointing in December.

7/1

8

31st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Warwick

Coupdebol

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Tom George

Opened his chasing account with 8l success over C&D (heavy) in February and was set to follow up before last-fence fall at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) three weeks later; still has low mileage but he's been well held in both runs this season and needs to get back near best.

10/1

Form: -38253 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Gave good account when second off today's mark at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in December and both runs this year have been very respectable but his career strike-rate is just 1-28, and he may better suited by right-handed tracks.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:18 Chepstow

Judex Lefou

10st 8lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Gave good account when second off today's mark at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) in December and both runs this year have been very respectable but his career strike-rate is just 1-28, and he may better suited by right-handed tracks.

5/1

3rd

2

15th Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

Judex Lefou

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Exeter winner a year ago but only fifth when attempting to land the same race recently; still 5lb above the winning mark and career record stands at 1-27; others preferred.

7/1

5th

6

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

14:45 Exeter

Judex Lefou

10st 9lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Won this race last year by 13l off 5lb lower; back down in trip and back near that form when second at Ludlow (2m4f) six weeks ago on latest start, so he is back in serious calculations.

11/4

Form: 31PPP2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful in his prime but has regressed and become very inconsistent; dug deep to make all off 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December but pulled up on next three runs and his remote second at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago does not instill much confidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

The Knot Is Tied

10st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

6th

6

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:07 Hexham

The Knot Is Tied

10st 9lb

J: Miss Ella McGarty-Jones

T: Ryan Potter

Flat, hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m4f; not ground dependent; below par in two Flat starts and a chase since joining this trainer; others preferred.

16/1

3rd

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

The Knot Is Tied

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Ryan Potter

Very versatile 9yo who has two chases among his seven career wins; signed off for Neil King with some disappointing efforts over jumps last spring and was well beaten on both Flat starts for new stable last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

12/1

Form: 1-5U56

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Courtland

12st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Seven-time chase winner (once here); returned from break with disappointing effort last month but current mark is workable if subsequent wind operation and/or first-time cheekpieces prompt a return to form.

6/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Courtland

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

He ran well in defeat in the main last year and is effective when fresh; could give a good account on this first start since December but there's been minimal movement in his mark this season and he may again prove vulnerable in this competitive contest.

12/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Courtland

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes.

16/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Courtland

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 4442P5

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden; pulled up on British debut in December but last month's Uttoxeter fifth (2m4f, soft) was much more encouraging, and he's open to further progress here; could have a say.
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2

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell

Cokytho

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

In good form last spring, most notably when scoring by 8l off today's mark at Uttoxeter (3m, soft), but he returned from a layoff with three disappointing runs in December/January; had another wind op (his third) during latest 12-week break and needs to get his career back on track.

6/1

2

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell

Cokytho

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd, reminder then lost ground after 10th, struggling when pulled up before 13th

6/1

7

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:53 Leicester

Cokytho

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Off the mark at the 19th attempt at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) last May and did it in good style; however, he was pulled up/soundly beaten on his two outings last month and is hard to fancy on the back of those.

16/1

Non-runners

Courtland

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £6.92

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sainte Doctor

Telegraph:

Ballybeen

TOPSPEED:

Judex Lefou

D Express:

Courtland

WEST COUNTRY:

Coupdebol

The Guardian:

Ballybeen

The Star:

Ballybeen

RP Ratings:

Sainte Doctor

The Times:

Sainte Doctor

Daily Mail:

Sainte Doctor

Daily Mirror:

Sainte Doctor

The Sun:

Sainte Doctor

Daily Record:

Sainte Doctor

POSTDATA:

Judex Lefou