April 28 / 18.25 Chepstow

18.25

Good

Dunraven Windows Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 3f 98y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Dunraven Windows Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 253241 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Chasing this season, 4-5 in a four-runner handicap over C&D when off the mark in this sphere last time (runner-up won well on starts either side); pretty consistent this term and wore a tongue-tie on last three outings; firmly in calculations, with serious rain no problem.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Jetoile

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: W J Burke

Smart performer in Britain back in the day; went point-to-pointing over the winter and held in hunter chases lately; unlikely.

16/1

5th

10

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Jetoile

11st 7lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: W J Burke

Very useful hurdler/chaser in Britain in his prime; couldn't contain Lifetime Ambition in a point back in November; fair third to Journey With Me at Cork last month but he went from the front and was readily left behind.

10/1

3rd

6

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

Jetoile

12st 0lb

J: Mr E Mahon

T: W J Burke

Very useful hurdler/chaser in Britain in his prime; no appeal on his points form, which has been poor since a 12l second behind good yardstick Lifetime Ambition at Turtulla in November.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2-1114 C BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
With new yard this year and back in top form, winning his first three starts for them; no ground or trip worries and it's possible he can bounce back from his fair fourth of seven under 7lb claimer at Newton Abbot three weeks ago when jumping issues played a part.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:17 Exeter

Le Ligerien

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

prominent, pressed leader 6th

11/8

Form: 11-235 D

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
The winner of four handicap chases (2m3f-2m4f, good/good to soft) in 2021; fair third of four to Northern Bound at Newbury in November and outclassed in a Listed event four months ago when last seen; handicapper has given her a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Jemima P

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Quite lightly raced since her three chase wins in 2021, but wasn't far off her best for when clear second of nine at Aintree (2m4f, good) last month and is probably still on a workable mark after a recent 2lb nudge.

4/1

2nd

4

19th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:55 Aintree

Jemima P

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Lightly raced since her three chase wins in 2021, and was just a respectable third at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month; today's quicker ground ought to be in her favour but others appeal more all the same.

10/1

3rd

3

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

18:25 Chepstow

Jemima P

11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

The winner of four handicap chases (2m3f-2m4f, good/good to soft) in 2021; fair third of four to Northern Bound at Newbury in November and outclassed in a Listed event four months ago when last seen; handicapper has given her a chance.

9/1

Form: -1P37P C

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Front-runner won four in a row in first half of last year (2m7f-3m, good-heavy) and the first three were at this track; tried 3m5f when pulled up at Warwick on latest start, after four months off, but it's a long time since he ran over a trip this short; connections turn to cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

31st May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

20:00 Stratford

Gats And Co

11st 9lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Won comfortably at regular haunt Chepstow (3m6f, good) in March and was probably unlucky not to follow up there (3m2f, good; in front when sprawling on landing at final fence) last month; went up another 5lb after the latter run, though, and may not be quite so effective on this sharper track.

7/1

2

31st May 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

20:00 Stratford

Gats And Co

11st 9lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Won comfortably at regular haunt Chepstow (3m6f, good) in March and was probably unlucky not to follow up there (3m2f, good; in front when sprawling on landing at final fence) last month; went up another 5lb after the latter run, though, and may not be quite so effective on this sharper track.

7/1

4th

2

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:05 Chepstow

Gats And Co

12st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: David Brace

Record of 11142P1 here includes a Dunraven Bowl first and second and (latest) a cosy win over 3m6.5f (good; Stellar Stream unseated when beaten); almost three years since he last defied this 9lb higher mark.

11/4

Form: 192U23 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Missed last season; may be best front-running nowadays, as when winning over C&D (good to soft; acts on soft) in December and runner-up in small fields in two of his four completions since; 2m7f may have contributed when below form last time and he should be more potent today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

18:25 Chepstow

Enzo DAiry

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Missed last season; may be best front-running nowadays, as when winning over C&D (good to soft; acts on soft) in December and runner-up in small fields in two of his four completions since; 2m7f may have contributed when below form last time and he should be more potent today.

8/1

3rd

1

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:40 Newbury

Enzo DAiry

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Can jump right but two of his three wins have come on left-handed tracks and he gave a dashing display from the front at Wetherby recently (2m5f, good; has won on soft) only to get reeled in by an improved one who followed up this week; bold bid likely.

7/2

2nd

3

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 75y

Class 3

16:25 Wetherby

Enzo DAiry

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Has won three of his nine chase starts, the latest at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in December; back to form when second of four to unexposed winner at Lingfield (2m4f, good to soft) at the end of January and he unseated at the first fence at Warwick recently; capable of a bold show.

7/2

Form: 614121 D

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Demands a great deal of respect with 7-13 strike-rate over fences, including two wins last summer and another in November when last seen; readiness after the layoff is a stumbling block judged on previous campaigns; not often seen on softer than good but did win once on good to soft in 2021.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Northern Bound

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Myles Osborne

Won two 2m4f handicaps for Ben Pauling last year, the second a two-runner event at Warwick; bit to prove after being pulled up on hunter chase debut at Ludlow in March (2m4f, good), including stamina.

13/2

2

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:57 Ludlow

Northern Bound

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Myles Osborne

It was a match he won at Warwick in October (2m4f handicap, good) but that took his strike-rate to 9-30 over fences; remains in the same colours despite leaving Ben Pauling; should give his running on hunter chase debut.

100/30

1

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Warwick

Northern Bound

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Strike-rate of 8-29 over fences and also runner-up in five of those; not as good as he was but still very capable off this mark; Bangor last time was a backward step, mind.

6/5

Form: 3-11P2 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Chasing this term, winning small-field handicaps here and at Doncaster (again 2m3f on good) on first two occasions; pulled up trying 2m6f next time and apparently back to form when second of three at Newbury (2m4f) two months later; those easily best three ratings were on good but he did win a maiden hurdle here on soft.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Nothin To Ask

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd, weakened on turn after 13th, soon pulled up

5/1

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Nothin To Ask

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

disputed lead, prominent before 2nd, weakened on turn after 13th, soon pulled up

5/1

2nd

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

13:22 Newcastle

Nothin To Ask

11st 10lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in third, slightly hampered but left in second 8th, went clear with winner 12th, not fluent 5 out, no chance with winner when jumped slightly left 2 out, awkward jump last, kept on

11/4

Form: -23145 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run when justifying support off a reduced mark over C&D (soft) in January, making most; made a bad early mistake behind Le Ligerien at Newbury (2m) five weeks ago but that result still gives him a chance given today's revised weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Moonlighter

12st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Nothing like the force of old but is handicapped accordingly now; dropped another 2lb since last month's very respectable fourth at Ludlow and will be suited by the return to this C&D; can make a bold bid from the front.

9/2

1

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Moonlighter

12st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Nothing like the force of old but is handicapped accordingly now; dropped another 2lb since last month's very respectable fourth at Ludlow and will be suited by the return to this C&D; can make a bold bid from the front.

9/2

4th

5

21st Mar 2024

Soft

1m 7f 212y

Class 4

16:10 Ludlow

Moonlighter

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

11yo who was disappointing at Ayr (2m, soft) last month but posted two respectable performances previously when making the frame at Lingfield (2m4f, good to soft) and Chepstow (2m3f, heavy), and he's been given a chance by the handicapper; could have a part to play.

5/1

Non-runners

Moonlighter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.30
Straight Forecast £13.85
Tricast £185.27
Trifecta £142.00

Selections

The Times:

Nothin To Ask

SPOTLIGHT:

Jetoile

RP Ratings:

Enzo D'Airy

The Guardian:

Northern Bound

WEST COUNTRY:

Le Ligerien

The Star:

Moonlighter

Telegraph:

Nothin To Ask

Daily Mirror:

Nothin To Ask

Daily Record:

Nothin To Ask

Daily Mail:

Jetoile

D Express:

Jetoile

The Sun:

Jetoile

TOPSPEED:

Enzo D'Airy

POSTDATA:

Enzo D'Airy