16.45
GoodVisit attheraces.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £5527.68
- 2m 4f 216y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
8/13 (Won)
- Win: £1.29
Form: 696-11 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Difficult times since back from absence last June but he's dropped a long way in the weights and there have been some signs of life; non-stayer over the extended 3m3f at Stratford recently (Carpe Diem runner-up) but he didn't run badly and better is expected. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Back with his former trainer on his last five starts; landed a four-timer for this yard in 2023; hasn't won since and has failed to complete on his last two starts; visor worn last time is left off; well handicapped if able to return to anywhere near his best form. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Needs to rebound quickly from a poor hurdle run 16 days ago but last month's second over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, soft) was a pretty good effort and the forecast faster ground here ought to suit him better; big player if first-time visor has desired effect. |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 624-22
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 |
1st Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Very well handicapped on some of last year's placed form but returned from break with three below-par runs in the autumn and needs to turn a corner; won a heavy-ground hurdle in France in 2021 but may be best suited by good ground. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up four times over fences at up to 2m5f during the spring/summer but below par in a hurdle race/chase at Wincanton since returning from a break; up in trip; others have less to prove. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: /45-93 C
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 2f 66y |
11st 12lb |
jumped left on occasions, didn't always jump with fluency, led and pushed along briefly, soon clear, reduced lead when not fluent 8th, headed after 2 out, lost second and weakened home turn |
14/1 |
|
5th 10 |
12th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time hurdle winner when trained in UK where he has finished a modest 3rd on three of his four chase starts; needs a return to form. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
12st 0lb |
pressed leader, weakened before last (usual 2 out) |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 2117-P C
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Made all in small field at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in September but absent since running poorly in Sedgefield marathon three weeks later and needs to resume in peak form to have a chance off current mark; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
19th Oct 2025 Good 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
First chase win was in October 2023 and the second wasn't until last month but he thoroughly dominated a four-runner race at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) on that latest outing, returning to his best; unraced beyond that and needs to find a bit extra given he's back up 7lb, so connections enlist 7lb-claiming amateur who's already won a hurdle race for them this week. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 |
29th Sep 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Returned from layoff with low-key hurdle run in May but has finished close up in two Worcester chases (both 2m7f, good) since; remains on a good mark and is also suited by this track; major player if stamina holds out over this new trip. |
15/8 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.83 |
| Trifecta | £4.50 |
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Chief Black RobeThe Star:
Bagheera GingeWEST COUNTRY:
Balko SaintRP RATINGS:
Chief Black RobeTOPSPEED:
Chief Black RobePOSTDATA:
Chief Black RobeThe Times:
Chief Black RobeTelegraph:
Chief Black RobeThe Guardian:
Chief Black RobeDaily Mail:
Chief Black RobeD Express:
Chief Black RobeDaily Mirror:
Chief Black RobeThe Sun:
Chief Black RobeDaily Record:
Chief Black Robe