16.50
GoodJohn Wyke Aka Mr Guinness Memorial Open Hunters’ Chase
- Prize money: £2823.15
- 2m 0f 62y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hunter Chase
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.84
- Place: £1.10
Form: 0/2/U-
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
31st May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Won 2m hunter chase at Cheltenham (good) in May 2023 and looked all set for repeat success in that race until collared close home four weeks ago (soft); his tendency to jump right remains a concern but, nevertheless, he ought to play a significant role here. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Kept on well to beat Caryto Des Brosses in this race last year, despite jumping badly right throughout, and was 11l too good for same rival in Garthorpe point (3m, soft) in February; beaten odds-on favourite in latest point but went down fighting behind a useful rival; good chance. |
11/10 |
|
2nd 2 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Kept on well to beat Caryto Des Brosses in this race last year, despite jumping badly right throughout, and was 11l too good for same rival in Garthorpe point (3m, soft) in February; beaten odds-on favourite in latest point but went down fighting behind a useful rival; good chance. |
11/10 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2/215-
Last run: 42 days
W: 12st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Long in the tooth now and not quite the force of old but coped well with drop to 2m when clear second to Fier Jaguen in this race last year (good ground) and returns here after an easy point win two weeks ago; cheekpieces fitted for first time; has a big role to play. |
7/4 |
|
1 |
3rd May 2024 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Long in the tooth now and not quite the force of old but coped well with drop to 2m when clear second to Fier Jaguen in this race last year (good ground) and returns here after an easy point win two weeks ago; cheekpieces fitted for first time; has a big role to play. |
7/4 |
4/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 11423-
Last run: 43 days
W: 12st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
2nd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
prominent, pressed leaders briefly 2nd, weakened after 2 out |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 |
2nd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Placed in the 2022 and 2023 renewals of this race and ran well on occasions in handicaps last year for Gary Hanmer; has changed trainers again but clearly won't be fazed by the demands of this assignment. |
14/1 |
|
4th 2 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
3-17 over fences under rules (6-11 in points); 0-7 in handicap chases for new stable but he is edging down the weights and most of that form gives him a big shout. |
9/2 |
14/1
Form: 670/3-
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
8-21 in points and although 0-20 under rules he has made the frame in his last four starts in hunter chases; likes to be ridden handily and a positive ride around here could make him a serious player in this small field; visor given a go. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
7th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 38y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
8-21 in points and although 0-20 under rules he has made the frame in his last four starts in hunter chases; likes to be ridden handily and a positive ride around here could make him a serious player in this small field; visor given a go. |
7/4 |
|
4th 4 |
21st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
0-19 under rules but was very creditable third behind last month's Cheltenham Festival heroine Sine Nomine in John Corbet Cup here (3m3f, good) last June and came good for new stable with easy win in mixed open point at Higham (3m, good) last month. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: /P/21-
Last run: 66 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
2nd Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 205y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd |
20/1 |
|
5th 3 |
5th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Second and first in 2m6f/2m4f hunter chases at Leicester (good) earlier this year; held when falling in his latest point; needs a career best by some margin to win this and the new visor is a grey area (replacing usual cheekpieces). |
20/1 |
|
1st 4 |
28th Feb 2023 Good To Firm 2m 4f 25y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway and went second after 9th, led 5 out, headed but disputed lead before 4 out, pushed along and led again after 3 out, good jump last, ridden run-in, kept on well final 110yds |
6/5 |
20/1
Form: 6/1/3-
Last run: 359 days
W: 12st 1lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
5th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
12st 1lb |
Prolific pointer (won his last two) and he won a maiden hunter chase at Kelso (2m7f) just over a year ago; a 13yo now and likely to get rushed off his feet at this new trip. |
20/1 |
66/1
Form: PPF/5-
Last run: 371 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
26th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Six-time chase winner whose form dipped in May/June and he fared little better over hurdles three weeks ago; should be sharper for that now back over fences but needs to find some spark. |
25/1 |
|
1 |
6th Sep 2025 Good To Firm 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Six-time chase winner (once here); competes off lower mark on this rare hurdling start but was not firing on all cylinders when last seen in the spring and needs to have been refreshed by three-month break. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 15356/
Last run: 1171 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
5th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Bumper winner in France but, although placed over hurdles, he failed to win for Willie Mullins; point form for this yard has not been overly inspiring. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
5th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 62y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Flat-bred 9yo who has won three of his 20 points; these fences could test him on his belated debut over regulation fences. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 3P4PU-
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Struck for the first time since 2021 with two wide-margin point wins towards the end of 2024 but it's been a struggle since and first-time cheekpieces need to have a fairly dramatic effect. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Three wins over regulation fences and a multiple point scorer; however, beaten at odds of 2-5 in his penultimate point and was pulled up in the next. |
66/1 |
|
9 |
8th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 150y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, towards rear before 6th, struggling before 9th, no chance when fell 4 out |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.01 |
| Trifecta | £12.60 |
Selections
RP RATINGS:
Envious EditorSPOTLIGHT:
Fier JaguenThe Sun:
Caryto Des BrossesWEST COUNTRY:
Fils SpirituelTOPSPEED:
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Envious EditorThe Star:
Caryto Des Brosses