August 31 / 17.30 Stratford

17.30

Good

Watch On Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4832.11
  • 2m 4f 205y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Watch On Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00

Form: 53-115 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
7-22 over hurdles, the last two wins gained over 2m4f this spring; last month's defeat on slower-than-ideal ground is not viewed harshly and this winning pointer features prominently in calculations on her chasing debut.
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2nd

1

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

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12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced in third

6/5

1st

2

31st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

17:30 Stratford

Latino Fling

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, prominent, raced in second from 3rd, led narrowly 4 out

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: /24U13 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Got his act together over fences at third attempt, winning quite comfortably by 8l here (2m3f, good) last month; had to settle for third at Bangor (2m1f, good) a few days later but that was still a good effort; major player if suited by today's step up in trip.
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5

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

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11st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

10yo with a record of 3-30; has patchy profile and was tailed off at Warwick last month but he finished a close second at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift.

13/2

9th

10

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Gold Link

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Similar type to Thankyourluckystar, being a 10yo who finished second at Southwell (2m4f) last time but seems unlikely to go one better in this field, against opponents who are mostly less exposed.

14/1

4

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton

Gold Link

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Currently in a consistent vein of form, having posted form figures of 2212 in last four appearances; ran creditably when bidding for Fontwell double (2m5f) last time; solid chance.

2/1

Form: P-225P D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Looked likely to win three-runner chase at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June but idled on the run-in and was collared; two disappointing runs have followed and he needs a good boost from today's headgear switch (usually wears cheekpieces).
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6th

8

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:35 Stratford

Glengeever

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Ben Lund

Sole chase success came in a match in October; had wind surgery afterwards and he stopped quickly at Southwell after a lengthy break; others safer.

10/1

7

14th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Glengeever

11st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ben Lund

travelled strongly, midfield

12/1

Form: -PF232 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete first two chases but has made the frame on all three starts since, most recently when clear second in first-time cheekpieces at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) nine days ago; obvious claims if in similar form here.
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1st

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Bagheera Ginge

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

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

16:06 Sedgefield

Bagheera Ginge

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

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

16:16 Newton Abbot

Bagheera Ginge

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

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

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Payout
Exacta £19.10
Straight Forecast £19.70
Trifecta £56.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Bagheera Ginge

SPOTLIGHT:

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Telegraph:

Latino Fling

TOPSPEED:

Bagheera Ginge

WEST COUNTRY:

Bagheera Ginge

Daily Mail:

Bagheera Ginge

The Sun:

Bagheera Ginge

The Star:

Bagheera Ginge

Daily Record:

Bagheera Ginge

POSTDATA:

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The Times:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mirror:

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D Express:

Latino Fling