April 19 / 14.40 Cheltenham

14.40

Good To Soft

Gloucester Brewery Holman Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 3m 4f 21y
  • Class 3
  • 20 runners
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Gloucester Brewery Holman Handicap Chase

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.20
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 1-7P84 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner, more recently against own sex a year ago (3m2f, good); now only 2lb above that mark but has been out of form this season (four runs) and has more to prove than some of these.
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1st

20

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Madera Mist

10st 5lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Dual course winner, more recently against own sex a year ago (3m2f, good); now only 2lb above that mark but has been out of form this season (four runs) and has more to prove than some of these.

20/1

4th

2

20th Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Lingfield

Madera Mist

11st 10lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Ended last term with a clearcut win in a Cheltenham handicap (3m2f, good) in April but she's been out of sorts this season and was tailed off over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time; has had another wind operation but she needs a major revival after a short break.

14/1

8th

7

9th Dec 2022

Good

2m 4f 127y

Class 3

13:50 Cheltenham

Madera Mist

10st 11lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Record of 2-5 at this course, the wins gained in this race two years ago (soft) and 3m2f event in April (good); higher in the weights now and has a question mark over current form to boot.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: /34-34

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Exeter last month and now 0-6 over fences; on a good mark now but would appeal more on slower ground and needs to turn a corner.
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2nd

8

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Young Bull

11st 9lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Harry Whittington

Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Exeter last month and now 0-6 over fences; on a good mark now but would appeal more on slower ground and needs to turn a corner.

12/1

4th

6

26th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

14:52 Exeter

Young Bull

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Harry Whittington

Hasn't seen much racing since 2019; finished a well-held third at Haydock (2m5f, soft) on his only run this season and is still seeking a first success over fences (0-5); probably has to find something for the cheekpieces if he's to put that right.

5/1

8

11th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Young Bull

11st 2lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Harry Whittington

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5-7415

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Beat a next-time-out winner to open chasing account at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good to soft) two starts ago and remains lightly raced over fences but didn't fire last time and is seemingly not one to rely upon heavily.
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3rd

2

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Tip Top Cat

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Beat a next-time-out winner to open chasing account at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good to soft) two starts ago and remains lightly raced over fences but didn't fire last time and is seemingly not one to rely upon heavily.

10/1

5th

4

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Tip Top Cat

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

towards rear, slow jump 4th, reminder after 8th, pushed along 5 out, soon no impression and beaten

7/2

1st

5

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 13y

Class 4

15:42 Uttoxeter

Tip Top Cat

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

On fire when signing off 2021 with a hat-trick in handicap hurdles, the latest off this very mark; made a belated return to fences last time at Taunton (2m7f) and ran okay despite a 21l defeat; this stiffer test should be in his favour.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 14112U BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive races over 3m2f on good ground in the autumn and lost out only by a neck in Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) in January; held when unseating rider at Plumpton in February but still enters calculations here.
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2

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

16:15 Fontwell

Blame The Game

11st 13lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent, lost ground after 6th, slow jump and dropped to rear 10th, struggling after 12th, pulled up after 13th

12/1

11

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Blame The Game

11st 1lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Dangerously well handicapped on last season's form but his struggles continued at Haydock only two weeks ago; has a lot more to prove than some of these.

16/1

11

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Blame The Game

11st 1lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

Dangerously well handicapped on last season's form but his struggles continued at Haydock only two weeks ago; has a lot more to prove than some of these.

16/1

Form: P7P123

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won off reduced mark at Hereford (3m1f, good) in February and was second to progressive rival at Wetherby (3m7f, good) last month, but is not getting any younger and was a shade disappointing on his latest outing.
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5th

5

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Innisfree Lad

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

Thorough stayer with nine wins on his CV; not an easy one to predict nowadays and failed to build upon his encouraging seasonal debut when never dangerous at Chepstow last month but has his headgear switched today and is too well handicapped to rule out.

11/2

5th

5

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Innisfree Lad

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

Thorough stayer with nine wins on his CV; not an easy one to predict nowadays and failed to build upon his encouraging seasonal debut when never dangerous at Chepstow last month but has his headgear switched today and is too well handicapped to rule out.

11/2

7

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Innisfree Lad

11st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: David Dennis

Veteran with nine wins to his name and, with cheekpieces back on, he ran well for a long way at Warwick 17 days ago (good to soft); that was encouraging after a lengthy break but he's no certainty to be as good again.

10/1

Form: -U5465

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Quickly developed into smart novice chaser in 2019-20 season but lightly raced and generally very disappointing since; continues to slide down the weights but dropped out very tamely at Exeter last month; revival needed.
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3rd

1

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Copperhead

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Unseated rider (still prominent) at Sandown in January when seeking a second success in the veterans final; battled his way back to pip Gabbys Cross for a Newbury win (3m2f) four weeks ago and, although 5lb rise takes him to his highest mark since 2022, this sterling character needs major respect.

2/1

1st

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Copperhead

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Unseated rider three out, having still been prominent, at Sandown last time when bidding for a second success in the final of this series; remains on the last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in good form and completes the course.

12/1

4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 3

13:30 Fontwell

Copperhead

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Form: 645133

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Thorough stayer who proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February; again ran well over that C&D last month but is not very consistent and may not be seen to the same effect here.
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3rd

5

22nd May 2023

Good

3m 3f 208y

Class 4

15:20 Ffos Las

Gwencily Berbas

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Inconsistent nowadays but proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February and is now only 2lb above that mark; could have a say.

5/1

7th

12

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Gwencily Berbas

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Thorough stayer who proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February; again ran well over that C&D last month but is not very consistent and may not be seen to the same effect here.

16/1

3rd

8

26th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

14:52 Exeter

Gwencily Berbas

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Made it 2-2 over C&D when emerging from off the pace to win ridden out last month; for one who struggles with his consistency, it was encouraging that he posted the same RPR when third to a progressive winner at Wetherby (3m7f); back here he has to be of strong interest.

7/1

Form: 212721 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
4-25 over fences, the latest win gained from the front in four-runner race at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month; has a lot more on his plate here but the quicker ground will suit; swaps usual cheekpieces for visor.
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6

7th May 2024

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Wake Up Early

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

raced in second, pulled up quickly before 11th

12/1

6

7th May 2024

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:20 Fakenham

Wake Up Early

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

raced in second, pulled up quickly before 11th

12/1

0

2

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

13:40 Fakenham

Wake Up Early

12st 2lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Scored over C&D (good to soft) in 2022 and was placed in Norfolk National over C&D (good) in May; disappointed on both appearances last month but returns here on a good mark and is sure to appreciate the ease in grade.

12/1

Form: 5F8P42

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in military riders' race at Sandown (3m, good to soft) last month and won't fail through lack of stamina here, but has been well below his best this season and others have more appealing profiles.
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1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:30 Ludlow

Almazhar Garde

12st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not the force of old and has failed to complete in his last two starts but this is a drop back in grade and he went close at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November; looks interesting on that form and he made all when winning this race last year.

9/1

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Almazhar Garde

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not the force of old and his second at Catterick (3m1f, good) in November came in a two-horse race; followed that with a poor run in a veterans' chase at Doncaster; others appeal more.

20/1

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Almazhar Garde

11st 12lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won three times last year (3m/2m7f, good to soft/good) and finished close up on final two outings in the autumn; in the mix if returning from a break in similarly good form.

6/1

10/1

Form: -3P471

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has very mixed record this season but made smooth headway from off the pace before asserting at Ffos Las (3m, soft; front pair well clear) ten days ago; also suited by quicker ground and can probably cope with his 7lb penalty if in the right mood again.
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7th

9

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Mrs C Williams

Generally in much better form last March-October than in his three starts this winter; no impact in his four races beyond 3m2f and the bottom line seems to be that he last won a race in April 2023.

20/1

3rd

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

To Be Sure

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Chance if bringing his 'A' game but he hasn't on last two outings when tailed off at Fakenham (3m5f) and Fontwell (3m2f; both on soft); risky.

25/1

10

12th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

13:32 Chepstow

To Be Sure

10st 4lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Evan Williams

Running well since the spring, most recently second of four at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first-time visor last month; will probably find others too strong in this deeper race, though; usual cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

20/1

Form: 1P-PP5 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form to make winning stable debut at Newbury (2m7f, good) just over a year ago but was pulled up on next three appearances; stopped the rot with respectable fifth at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month but was behind Ballinslea Bridge there and never looked dangerous; needs today's headgear switch to give him a boost.
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11th

16

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Bermeo

10st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Bounced back to form to make winning stable debut at Newbury (2m7f, good) just over a year ago but was pulled up on next three appearances; stopped the rot with respectable fifth at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month but was behind Ballinslea Bridge there and never looked dangerous; needs today's headgear switch to give him a boost.

20/1

5th

4

27th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:00 Wincanton

Bermeo

11st 6lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Newbury winner last April (2m7f, good; acts on soft) on his debut for Harry Fry; however, was very hit and miss for his former yard and he's suffered three non-completions since that latest win.

8/1

18

7th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Bermeo

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Won at Newbury (2m7f, good; acts on soft) last April on debut for yard; however, good runs had become the clear minority for his old stable and he's been pulled up on both starts since that win; 5lb out of the handicap.

40/1

Form: 54273F

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Teenager who was placed on two of first five starts for Charlie Longsdon, more recently when third off 2lb higher at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; on the retreat when falling at Newbury last time but will be fine over today's trip and has a pretty good record at Cheltenham; shortlisted.
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12th

5

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Potters Legend

11st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Teenager who was placed on two of first five starts for Charlie Longsdon, more recently when third off 2lb higher at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; on the retreat when falling at Newbury last time but will be fine over today's trip and has a pretty good record at Cheltenham; shortlisted.

16/1

11

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Potters Legend

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

Couple of respectable efforts this season, the latest when 6l away over 3m at Doncaster; looks to have nothing in hand of his current mark but brings each-way claims.

11/1

3rd

1

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Potters Legend

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Charlie Longsdon

13yo who was soundly beaten at Wincanton last month but that was a 0-135 and he's back down in grade here; good second at Catterick (3m1f, soft) two starts ago on his second stable start and he's also effective on good ground; could have a part to play.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3P6-31

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Bettered low-key stable debut when digging deep for short-head success at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month; still well handicapped on some of last season's form for Alan King and will be fine on today's faster ground; first attempt at a marathon trip; one to consider.
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Form: 13P-16

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Old-timer who seemed to take his form to a whole new level when scoring by 25l at Chepstow (3m2f, good to soft) in February; subsequent defeat from out of the weights in Midlands National is not viewed harshly, but he still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.
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5

26th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Max Dynamo

11st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Late-blooming teenager who won posted career-best performance when scoring by 25l over C&D (good to soft) last season; ought to have coped better with the heavy ground when running poorly at Fontwell last month but today's much quicker conditions will suit; can't be ruled out.

8/1

5

26th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Max Dynamo

11st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Late-blooming teenager who won posted career-best performance when scoring by 25l over C&D (good to soft) last season; ought to have coped better with the heavy ground when running poorly at Fontwell last month but today's much quicker conditions will suit; can't be ruled out.

8/1

2

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

14:45 Fontwell

Max Dynamo

11st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Late-blooming teenager who won posted career-best performance when scoring by 25l at Chepstow (3m2f, good to soft) last season and was runner-up in Southern National here (3m3f, heavy) in November; ran well for a long way in Lingfield marathon last month and drops in grade today; good chance.

6/1

Form: -1D33P7 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in Exeter marathon won by Gwencily Berbas in February then predictably struggling in last month's Cheltenham Festival cross-country chase, but has a shout if judged on last April's 4m hunter chase win here.
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7

3rd May 2024

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Coup De Pinceau

11st 12lb

J: Mr George Hiscock

T: G Hiscock

in touch with leaders, went third after 15th, lost position 21st, struggling 4 out, weakened after 3 out, soon pulled up

14/1

7

3rd May 2024

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Coup De Pinceau

11st 12lb

J: Mr George Hiscock

T: G Hiscock

Better round of jumping than Law Of Gold when just denying him in this under George Hiscock in 2022 (good); current wellbeing underlined by a win (3m4f) and second in two soft-ground Cothelstone opens of late.

14/1

3rd

3

3rd Jun 2023

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

20:20 Stratford

Coup De Pinceau

11st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Syd Hosie

Thorough stayer who won a 4m hunter chase at Cheltenham last year; has found life tougher in handicaps but ran well last time and a positive ride is probable given his assured stamina.

7/2

Form: P-P832 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on old form and seems to have responded quite well to a visor on recent outings, but last month's second at Chepstow came in a somewhat uncompetitive race; others appeal more.
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10

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

14:40 Cheltenham

Checkitout

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Very well handicapped on old form and seems to have responded quite well to a visor on recent outings, but last month's second at Chepstow came in a somewhat uncompetitive race; others appeal more.

10/1

2nd

1

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 6f 130y

Class 4

15:10 Chepstow

Checkitout

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Seemed to respond quite well to a headgear switch when respectable third in first-time visor at Lingfield (3m5f, good) last month; remains on a very good mark but has generally been very disappointing since his 3m3f Fontwell win in early 2022.

7/2

3rd

2

14th Feb 2023

Good

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

16:10 Lingfield

Checkitout

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent in chasing group, headway before 5 out, pushed along and outpaced after 4 out, ridden before 3 out, kept on

11/1

Form: 3U355P

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Excellent third off 12lb higher mark in last season's Kim Muir here (3m2f, soft; first-time blinkers); well below that form lately, including when pulled up in this year's Kim Muir, but still can't be ruled out.
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10

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Didero Vallis

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger.

20/1

10

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Didero Vallis

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

Useful staying chaser in his prime but became very disappointing for Venetia Williams during 2023-24 season; made the frame in Taunton hunter chase (2m7f, good to soft) for new stable in February but beat only one rival when winning a recent point; others look stronger.

20/1

4th

5

5th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Didero Vallis

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Williams

T: Miss Olive Nicholls

prominent, outpaced 13th, weakened 3 out

11/1

Form: -21234 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Has made very good progress since joining current stable in autumn 2021, winning four times along the way (3m-3m4f); needs to bounce back from a duff effort last month but was placed in Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft) two starts and can play a significant role if on song.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 7f 76y

Class 2

14:15 Musselburgh

No Cruise Yet

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner

16/1

4th

2

11th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 5f 214y

Class 3

14:30 Catterick

No Cruise Yet

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Prominent-racer who went very close in the Durham National at Sedgefield (3m5f, soft) on reappearance and again ran well when third at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last month; stamina is a strong suit and he's respected.

4/1

3rd

2

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

12:30 Newcastle

No Cruise Yet

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Stays further but that may be no bad thing in the conditions and he reappeared with a near-miss in the Durham National (3m5f, soft) in October; ran well in the Eider here in February and he's firmly in calculations.

2/1

Form: 21UP2F

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) in December and also ran well when second at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in March, but there have been three non-completions this term too and others look safer here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Warwick

Ballinslea Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in last, detached after 11th, pulled up before 12th

25/1

Form: 134P18

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, the latter in first-time blinkers at Bangor (3m5f, good to soft) in February; ought to have coped better with heavy ground when tailed off last month but further progress is not yet out of the question.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 3

13:30 Fontwell

Bretney

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who ended last year with an emphatic success in the Borders National at Kelso (4m, soft); looks interesting on that form but he's been pulled up in three subsequent runs and needs a major revival after another break; reapplied cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

4

6th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 2

16:15 Fakenham

Bretney

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

raced lazily, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, dropped to last 2nd, bumped 3rd, detached when pulled up before 10th

14/1

4

6th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 2

16:15 Fakenham

Bretney

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

raced lazily, in touch with leaders, not fluent 1st, dropped to last 2nd, bumped 3rd, detached when pulled up before 10th

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £239.30
Straight Forecast £170.04
Tricast £1795.20
Trifecta £3208.20

Selections

Daily Mail:

Madera Mist

The Guardian:

Wake Up Early

LAMBOURN:

Young Bull

RP Ratings:

Didero Vallis

SPOTLIGHT:

Potters Legend

Telegraph:

To Be Sure

Daily Record:

Valleres

D Express:

Innisfree Lad

The Sun:

Max Dynamo

WEST COUNTRY:

Bermeo

The Star:

Madera Mist

Daily Mirror:

Wake Up Early

The Times:

Young Bull

TOPSPEED:

Didero Vallis

POSTDATA:

Potters Legend