July 22 / 15.15 Market Rasen

15.15

Good

Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £31322.5
  • 2m 5f 89y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 01-111

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish mare who is 4-4 for new stable this year, alternating between hurdling and chasing; carries 5lb penalty for beating only two rivals at Perth (2m4f, soft) on Sunday and is 1lb out of the weights here but is evidently in prime form.
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3rd

2

27th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:40 Perth

Born Famous

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

6-6 over hurdles/fences for Iain Jardine this season, with most notable success coming from a long way off the pace in Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, soft); also very well suited by this track and Harry Cobden (aboard the last twice) keeps the ride for today's first start back with Claire O'Connell

2/1

1st

1

19th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:06 Perth

Born Famous

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Iain Jardine

Five wins from five starts since joining Iain Jardine, the first off 21lb lower over C&D (soft) and the latest the valuable Summer Plate over fences off 4lb lower at Market Rasen (2m5f, soft); should go very well again.

13/8

1st

16

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

Born Famous

10st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish mare who is 4-4 for new stable this year, alternating between hurdling and chasing; carries 5lb penalty for beating only two rivals at Perth (2m4f, soft) on Sunday and is 1lb out of the weights here but is evidently in prime form.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 56-111 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 8yo who has won all three starts this season, the latest over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; Sean Bowen presumably prefers Francky Du Berlais today but this fellow helps to give his stable a very strong hand.
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1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Courtland

12st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Seven-time chase winner (once here); returned from break with disappointing effort last month but current mark is workable if subsequent wind operation and/or first-time cheekpieces prompt a return to form.

6/1

7

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Courtland

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

He ran well in defeat in the main last year and is effective when fresh; could give a good account on this first start since December but there's been minimal movement in his mark this season and he may again prove vulnerable in this competitive contest.

12/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Courtland

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes.

16/1

10

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Courtland

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Seven-time winner over fences and recent placed efforts in some good 2m5f-2m7f handicaps were bordering on career-best form; highly likely to give his running once more but has an air of vulnerability about him for win purposes.

16/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: P14-25 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed very productive spell in small-field novice chases last year (five wins, one over C&D) and was seemingly back in good form over hurdles in May; didn't run very well over hurdles here last month but current chase mark ought to be workable.
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4th

1

4th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 2

16:03 Fakenham

Hang In There

12st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Emma Lavelle

9-28 over fences, the latest win gained at Chepstow (2m7f, good to firm) in October; below that form three times on good to soft ground since but didn't run badly on penultimate appearance and will be better suited by the forecast good ground here; might be the answer.

9/2

4th

1

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

17:00 Haydock

Hang In There

12st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Emma Lavelle

Strike-rate of 9-27 over fences and his third in a veterans' chase at Newbury in February (3m2f) was encouraging given he had been absent for three months and good to soft ground would have been slow enough; should run well.

15/2

3rd

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Hang In There

12st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Emma Lavelle

Successful in similar event at Chepstow in October (penultimate start) and returns from another break with Rian Corcoran taking off a useful 7lb; however, chance largely depends on what the weather does (ideally needs a sound surface).

14/1

Form: 6-1111 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Much-improved 7yo who is 4-4 over fences since returned to racing under rules this season, the latest win gained fairly comfortably at Worcester (2m7f, good) 12 days ago; upped significantly in grade today but it's hard to tell when his rapid progress will level off.
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6th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Chief Black Robe

11st 12lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

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

15:43 Stratford

Chief Black Robe

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

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

14:30 Hereford

Chief Black Robe

11st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

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

Form: 13-P31

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Too strong for Presentandcounting at Perth (3m, good) last month and has now won twice this year but consistency is not his strong suit and, even if this is one of his going days, he has a lot on his plate here.
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5th

4

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Beaten 20l when second two starts back and then behind Wasdell Dundalk over C&D two months ago; an 11yo now and powers are on the wane.

14/1

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:43 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Getting long in the tooth now and was not at his best on any of three outings in the spring, most recently when remote second behind Whistleinthedark over C&D; on a very good mark now, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces today.

7/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Good-ground performer; last win was over C&D in June 2023 (good); some fair efforts since; back on a decent mark; needs to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

Form: 121-P6 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over hurdles last month, after a break, and was brushed aside after making the running in C&D chase won by And The New three weeks later; still on a fairly tough mark and others have more pressing claims.
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7th

12

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Tardree

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Not firing on all cylinders during fairly light campaign last season but looked back in good nick when third at Fakenham (2m5f, good) last month; runs this track well and remains well handicapped; helps to give Laura Morgan a good hand in this race.

10/1

3rd

3

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:15 Fakenham

Tardree

11st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Good-ground specialist who has mixed hurdling with chasing in recent years; not firing on all cylinders in early part of last season and made low-key return (over hurdles) in April; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Tardree

11st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; hasn't got himself together in four runs after a lengthy break, in a hurdle and three chases (all handicaps); others have more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: 1121-1

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Took form to new level in the spring, bagging good prizes at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) and Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); latest 5lb rise demands even more from him but further progress is possible.
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5th

4

14th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

14:54 Fakenham

Gloire Dathon

11st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

led, clear after 3rd, reduced lead after 6th

33/1

7th

6

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Gloire Dathon

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; didn't run up to his best over fences last year (pulled up last two starts); better ground will suit and well handicapped, but plenty to prove.

20/1

7

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Gloire Dathon

11st 4lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Sarah Humphrey

5-17 over fences but his latest win was May 2023 and last year went badly; often wears hood or cheekpieces and now tries a visor.

20/1

Form: P11-22 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
In good form in 2m4f hunter chases for Michael Scudamore this spring (two wins) and was creditable second to And The New in C&D handicap on last month's stable debut; today's race is stronger but Neil Mulholland may yet get more out of him.
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2nd

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Fix At All

11st 12lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Callum Bickers-Price

Back to form with some respectable efforts this spring but his second at Kempton (2m4f, good) was in a match and he was well held when third here last time; record for current yard is now 0-7 and he looks vulnerable again back up in trip.

13/2

3rd

3

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:57 Ludlow

Fix At All

11st 12lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Callum Bickers-Price

Won this in 2023; somewhat resurgent at Catterick this month but in a weaker race than this and he was beaten fair and square in a match at Kempton last week.

7/1

2nd

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton

Fix At All

12st 2lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Callum Bickers-Price

Unconvincing record for current yard; somewhat resurgent at Catterick last time but that effort is well short of his fairly useful best form.

13/2

Form: 2146-1

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Now 12lb higher than when close second to Francky Du Berlais in this race last year but posted career-best performance when scoring at Aintree (2m4f, good) in May and is not yet fully exposed; must be considered.
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5th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

La Domaniale

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

A dual C&D scorer but she arrives out of sorts and was pulled up in 3m1f handicap at Hereford in December; others appeal more.

7/1

4

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

13:38 Hereford

La Domaniale

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

On a good mark now and her second at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft) this summer confirmed she retains significant ability; however, she was soundly beaten on her latest outing and all of her British wins were gained at around 2m4f on genuine good ground.

16/1

4

21st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 3

13:38 Hereford

La Domaniale

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

On a good mark now and her second at Stratford (2m3f, good to soft) this summer confirmed she retains significant ability; however, she was soundly beaten on her latest outing and all of her British wins were gained at around 2m4f on genuine good ground.

16/1

Form: 68-224 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has modest 1-13 strike-rate over fences and lacked the pace to land a telling blow when fourth at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago but was runner-up on consecutive outings beforehand and those efforts give him possibilities here.
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5th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:47 Wexford

Broken Ice

11st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of three wins came in 3m Perth handicap hurdle last summer; tailed off on comeback run at Newcastle and never counted over the banks at Punchestown festival early this month; trip on the short side reverting to hurdles.

12/1

8th

10

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Broken Ice

11st 7lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Most recent of three wins came in 3m Perth handicap hurdle last summer; tailed off on comeback run in early March in Newcastle handicap hurdle; hard to fancy.

50/1

4th

2

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Broken Ice

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Narrowly got the better of a frustrating maiden at Perth (3m, good; from 5lb lower) last August; kept on into never-nearer fourth over fences at Sligo (3m2f) in October but absent since; best watched unless market speaks favourably.

7/1

Form: 05R0-3 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Has won the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and warmed up for this hat-trick attempt with very respectable third behind And The New over C&D (good) last month; won't mind if there's rain about; likely contender.
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4

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

15:50 Chepstow

Francky Du Berlais

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Seemingly on the downgrade now but enjoyed the chance to dominate small field from the front at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; contests a much deeper race here but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable and he's evidently in good heart.

11/2

1st

2

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

17:10 Market Rasen

Francky Du Berlais

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

made all, went clear from 1st, reduced lead 3 out, kept on well, unchallenged

4/1

13th

9

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Francky Du Berlais

10st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield

11/2

Form: 35F5-3 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on form of his C&D third in October and was seemingly back in good nick when staying-on third behind Gloire D'Athon at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May but he's not one to rely upon heavily and others have more appealing profiles.
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1st

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Killer Clown

12st 0lb

J: Miss Daisy White

T: Miss Daisy White

Useful in his prime; drew clear to win Ludlow hunter chase (2m4f, good) by 13l last month and followed up in open point at Hornby Castle (2m6f, good to firm) eight days ago; obvious contender.

9/4

1st

6

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Killer Clown

11st 12lb

J: Miss Daisy White

T: Miss Daisy White

Formerly very useful chaser for Emma Lavelle who is 1-1 for Daisy White, having won at Knightwick (2m4f, good to soft) in November 2024; landed three more points last spring and his latest second at Cocklebarrow (3m) was a step back in the right direction after two big defeats; looks a player with this trip and drying ground in his favour.

5/1

11th

9

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Killer Clown

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Kept on for respectable third at Chepstow (2m3f, good) at end of last season and is another 3lb lower now but it's over two years since his latest win and he's evidently not the force of old; cheekpieces refitted.

10/1

Form: 6P-441

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Ran big race in defeat at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) on latest British raid in November and belatedly opened his chasing account when battling on well to collect Tipperary novice (2m3f, good to yielding) this month; needs a career best to follow up here but enters calculations.
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5th

2

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:02 Dundalk (AW)

Railway Hurricane

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual winner over both hurdles and fences albeit some time ago; returned from 277-day absence for current yard in October, well held on the Flat and twice over hurdles; belated AW debut and only second career Flat start.

13/2

11th

13

(15)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Railway Hurricane

11st 4lb

J: Miss C Flynn

T: Paul W Flynn

Useful four-time jumps winner; has never run on the Flat and lacks a recent outing; has moved from Gavin Cromwell to Paul Flynn.

50/1

4th

5

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:25 Market Rasen

Railway Hurricane

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has modest 2-36 strike-rate over fences but is largely consistent and has been as good as ever this season; not beaten far when seventh in competitive Leopardstown handicap (2m1f, good to yielding) just after Christmas and should be fine over today's longer trip; ought to be on the premises.

15/2

Form: P7-131 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Back in very good form since fitted with cheekpieces this spring, most recently when ready winner of C&D trial for this race last month; went up another 10lb for that but remains well handicapped on some of last summer's form; can't be ruled out.
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0

12

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

And The New

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Back in very good form since fitted with cheekpieces this spring, most recently when ready winner of C&D trial for this race last month; went up another 10lb for that but remains well handicapped on some of last summer's form; can't be ruled out.

10/1

1st

10

23rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

And The New

10st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Dropped a long way down the weights before making all for wide-margin course win (2m3f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last month and ran well under a penalty at Cartmel a week later (effectively on same mark today), despite jumping right throughout; sure to be suited by the return to this right-handed track and evidently back in good nick now.

4/1

3rd

4

29th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

And The New

10st 8lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Plummeted down the weights last season but was seemingly revitalised by first-time cheekpieces when making all to win by 18l at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) a week ago; faces stronger opposition and has 7lb penalty to shoulder here but remains very well handicapped on form as recent as last summer.

7/4

Non-runners

Presentandcounting, Northern Bound

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Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £25.36
Tricast £243.43
Trifecta £338.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Gloire D'athon

SPOTLIGHT:

Francky Du Berlais

TOPSPEED:

Fix At All

POSTDATA:

Chief Black Robe

The Star:

Born Famous

WEST COUNTRY:

La Domaniale

Telegraph:

Courtland

RP RATINGS:

Killer Clown

The Sun:

And The New

Daily Mirror:

Gloire D'athon

Daily Record:

Gloire D'athon

D Express:

Fix At All

The Times:

Francky Du Berlais

Daily Mail:

Francky Du Berlais