June 16 / 19.00 Aintree

19.00

Good

Inkerman London Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7624.4
  • 2m 3f 200y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Inkerman London Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 264-34 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect over hurdles on latest outing but his third in a Worcester chase (2m, good) two starts ago was a good effort and today's longer trip is probably more suitable for him; one to consider.
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2nd

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

The Big Lense

11st 12lb

J: Mr Rupert Stearn

T: Mrs J Owen

Undefeated in four small-field 3m open points (good/good to firm), the successes around the sharp left-handers at Higham and Fakenham particularly relevant in today's context; can lead but needn't, and won't want for experience of regulation fences (24 chase starts); player.

2/1

2nd

6

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

The Big Lense

11st 12lb

J: Mr Rupert Stearn

T: Mrs J Owen

Undefeated in four small-field 3m open points (good/good to firm), the successes around the sharp left-handers at Higham and Fakenham particularly relevant in today's context; can lead but needn't, and won't want for experience of regulation fences (24 chase starts); player.

2/1

11th

13

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

The Big Lense

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Better over fences than hurdles so encouraging to see him win over the smaller obstacles last month before chasing home a hot Bowen-trained favourite over C&D two weeks ago; should go well despite the 3lb rise.

33/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 822-11

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Improving 8yo who bids to complete a hat-trick after wins at Fontwell (2m2f, good) and Cartmel (2m5f, good) last month; likes to make the running; must be considered in current form.
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6th

5

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:40 Ludlow

Post No Bills

11st 5lb

J: Mr James King

T: Ryan Potter

Placed off reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before running no race at Hereford only ten days ago; bit risky on the back of that effort.

16/1

8th

2

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Post No Bills

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Not firing on all cylinders this year but was placed off much-reduced mark on consecutive days at Perth (2m4f, good) last month and has very obvious each-way claims if in similar form again here.

7/2

2nd

7

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

14:27 Perth

Post No Bills

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Ryan Potter

Three-time chase winner on good ground in 2023 (2m1f-2m5f); had been out of form this year but dropped to a dangerous mark and took second over C&D yesterday, which puts him firmly in the mix again.

11/2

Form: 4452-P D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Below best since returning from a break in November but had valid excuse when pulled up here last month (badly hampered) and remains 6lb lower than when going very close over C&D (good) 13 months ago; can't be ruled out.
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7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 3

14:05 Doncaster

Barton Knoll

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Mackie

in touch with leaders, lost ground before 9th

14/1

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 3

14:05 Doncaster

Barton Knoll

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: John Mackie

in touch with leaders, lost ground before 9th

14/1

6

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

18:13 Bangor-on-Dee

Barton Knoll

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: John Mackie

Winless since 2021 and he came in a well-held 11th after eight months off in 2m4f Worcester handicap chase nine days ago; others are more persuasive.

16/1

Form: 7/64-3 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts last spring/summer but, following a wind op, returned from layoff with much more encouraging run last month; needs to build on that performance here but remains very well handicapped on old form.
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5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Cracking Destiny

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Veteran; has won five chases from 2m-2m4f on good/good to soft; good third at Hexham in August but two heavy defeats since; on last winning mark; could bounce back.

9/2

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Cracking Destiny

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Veteran; has won five chases from 2m-2m4f on good/good to soft; good third at Hexham in August but two heavy defeats since; on last winning mark; could bounce back.

9/2

6

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Cracking Destiny

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

12yo; won at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June and third there in August (2m4f, good); mistakes may have been costly when tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good) latest and he's not written off, but others are more compelling.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31U2-3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
5-12 over fences, the latest win gained at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in September; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but ran well at Cartmel (2m5f, good) last month, after a break.
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2

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

19:00 Aintree

De Barley Basket

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

led, not fluent and headed 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out

9/2

3rd

3

29th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

De Barley Basket

11st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

prominent on inner, left in third 1st

11/4

2nd

1

5th Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

16:35 Wincanton

De Barley Basket

12st 0lb

J: Luca Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

led, ridden when headed before 3 out, held from 2 out, mistake last, soon no extra

11/4

Form: 2336-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
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7th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Fat Sam

12st 0lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: David Dennis

Good-ground specialist who was useful in his prime for Chris Down; without a win since 2022, though, and recent point form for David Dennis is not inspiring (refused to race on latest appearance).

16/1

6th

7

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Fat Sam

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Winless since summer 2022 but he's generally reliable and often placed, though he has to be forgiven a lesser effort at Worcester (2m4f, good) last time; not the force of old, but he's handicapped accordingly and capable of bouncing back.

14/1

Form: 126-5U D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Made all off today's mark at Wetherby (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day but his first two runs this year were disappointing and he didn't get far at Cartmel last month; probably better suited by ground slower than good; others preferred.
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5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

The Paddy Pie

12st 6lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: W M Wanless

Eight-time chase winner at up 3m1f but he's well into the veteran stage now and has struggled in three points this year; this looks tough on these terms back over regulation fences and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Looked rather gone at the game last winter so connections and rider Jack Power have done brilliantly to get his enthusiasm back at his age; he completed the hat-trick a shade cosily at Sedgefield (2m5f, good; won on soft twice in midwinter) in March and another win is on the cards.

11/4

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

The Paddy Pie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

in touch with leaders, outpaced 4 out, weakened after 2 out

11/4

Form: 546-26 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Irish-racer; 0-9 over fences but lost out only by a nose at Tipperary (2m1f, good to yielding) last month, despite not jumping fluently, and also ran well over 2m4f on good ground a few days later.
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14th

9

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Politicise

11st 1lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Flat winner; 2-26 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase in April last year; yet to shine for this stable; not badly handicapped on his old form, needs a revival.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

Non-runners

Fat Sam

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.20
Straight Forecast £13.54
Tricast £80.61
Trifecta £84.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Post No Bills

RP RATINGS:

De Barley Basket

SPOTLIGHT:

The Big Lense

The Star:

Cracking Destiny

TOPSPEED:

Barton Knoll

Daily Mail:

Post No Bills

D Express:

Post No Bills

Daily Mirror:

Post No Bills

The Sun:

Post No Bills

Daily Record:

Post No Bills

WEST COUNTRY:

De Barley Basket

The Times:

De Barley Basket

The Guardian:

De Barley Basket

POSTDATA:

The Big Lense