October 22 / 16.40 Kempton

16.40

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  • Prize money: £5703.48
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: PU23-2

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual chase and three-time hurdle winner when trained in France; 0-7 in hunter chases for this stable in early part of this year but still looks quite interesting off a much-reduced mark on today's British handicap debut.
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5th

10

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Gaboriot

12st 0lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher here in December and his two subsequent hunter chase runs have yielded an early fall and disappointing defeat; twice placed over these fences, however, most recently in the Grand Sefton over C&D in November, and could have an each-way shout if back on song in change of headgear.

25/1

3rd

2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Gaboriot

12st 6lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree in December but finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft) the previous month; returned to hunter chasing with quite a spill at Catterick a fortnight ago but holds leading claims if that hasn't left a mark.

5/4

1

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Gaboriot

12st 6lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up in the Becher Chase at Aintree last time but had previously finished a very good second in the Grand Sefton (2m5f, good to soft); did well hunter chasing back in 2024 and the one to beat.

10/11

Form: 2615-2 D

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
2-10 over hurdles; probably posted career-best effort when clear second here (3m, good) in May and has possibilities if able to transfer that form to fences on this chasing debut.
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8th

8

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Kempton

Island Run

11st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Both wins at Wincanton, the latest in a 3m handicap in 2023, but he's dropped to a handy mark and the latest run at Newbury (3m, good to soft), his third since returning from an absence, suggested he could be interesting with this lesser stamina test; can figure.

8/1

6th

14

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Island Run

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Gained his only wins at Wincanton in 2022 and 2023; not disgraced when runner-up in Class 5 at Lingfield (2m7f) most recently but looks unlikely to go one better in this stronger contest.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8616-B BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who opened hurdling account in four-runner Fontwell maiden (2m5f, soft) in March; unlucky to be brought down at third fence on recent seasonal/chase debut but remains an interesting prospect; goes beyond about 2m5f for first time here.
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6th

4

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 2

16:38 Ffos Las

Riskintheground

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Made up into smart chaser last term with success in Haydock's Silver Trophy (2m4f) in April; has continued in fine form with 3m Perth win and an excellent third of 13 in 3m Uttoxeter handicap this summer; can't be discounted but Harry Skelton sides with Il Est Francais.

13/2

3rd

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

15:27 Uttoxeter

Riskintheground

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Successful on this card two years ago; campaigned mostly over 2m4f/2m5f but saw out 3m well at Perth (good) most recently, adding to his Grade 2 handicap success in April and taking chase record to 9-30; better than ever and commands respect.

9/2

1st

2

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:27 Perth

Riskintheground

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good ground is key to him, though good to soft is acceptable; after signs of a revival at the Cheltenham Festival he duly delivered in a competitive 2m4f handicap at Haydock, winning cosily despite narrow margin of victory; the 4lb rise seemed generous and when beaten at Uttoxeter he bumped into the talented Glengouly on a good day; all his best form is at shorter, so stamina would be the principal concern.

100/30

Form: /4566-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Became rather disappointing after promising fourth on chasing debut at Bangor (2m4f, good to soft) a year ago and is not yet proven over 3m under rules, but makes seasonal reappearance from a good mark and will be dangerous if refreshed by a break.
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5

31st Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 164y

Class 4

16:50 Plumpton

Rocky Lake

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Winning hurdler who is 0-7 over fences and the best of those runs was the first; has been all over the shop trip-wise and cheekpieces did nothing for him last time.

7/2

4th

6

29th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Rocky Lake

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

led

7/1

0

6

23rd Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:15 Market Rasen

Rocky Lake

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Has not kicked on from his promising chase debut fourth at Bangor (2m4f, good to soft) last October; however, 3m may have stretched him the last twice and he's not discounted off a reduced mark now back down in trip.

100/30

Form: 51461- CD

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Had very mixed record during fairly light campaign last season but was evidently very well suited by step up to 3m when coming from off the pace for C&D (good to soft; front pair clear) win in April; could have more to offer over this trip if in the right mood again.
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5th

1

22nd Oct 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Pasvolsky

11st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Chris Gordon

prominent

4/1

1st

11

24th Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:55 Kempton

Pasvolsky

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

in rear, midfield 4 out, prominent 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, shaken up when good jump last, kept on

16/1

6th

4

5th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Wincanton

Pasvolsky

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Began season with small-field chase win at Plumpton (2m3f, good) in October but not seen since a lesser effort over hurdles the following month; can evidently go well fresh but others in this line-up appeal more.

10/1

Form: P/12-5 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won tactical, three-runner novice on chasing debut at Ludlow (3m, good) in May but his next two runs over fences were disappointing; others have much more convincing profiles.
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0

3

22nd Oct 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Ultimate Getaway

11st 7lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

pulled up before 3 out

16/1

5th

6

5th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 3

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Ultimate Getaway

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a muddling three-runner novice chase at Ludlow (3m, good) in May 2022 before finishing a well-beaten second in another three-runner race (handicap) at Warwick; returns from a long absence off a reduced mark and trainer gets them fit at home.

6/1

Form: -32484

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Chase and four-time hurdle winner when trained by Ben Pauling (1m7f-2m5f) but left that yard after two substandard runs in the summer and was never competitive on recent stable debut at Fontwell; needs to turn a corner.
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11th

6

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Norley

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Chase and four-time hurdle winner (1m7f-2m5f) for this yard whom he has rejoined after two runs for Tom Gretton; well handicapped on old form but last success was 19 months ago and he's lost his way in last four runs.

20/1

11th

6

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Norley

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

midfield, weakened after 3 out, tailed off

20/1

5th

4

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:30 Fontwell

Norley

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

Chase and four-time hurdle winner (1m7f-2m5f) for this yard whom he has rejoined after two runs for Tom Gretton; has lost his way and reappears for the first time since October, but record fresh bodes well.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.90
Straight Forecast £25.62
Trifecta £106.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pasvolsky

WEST COUNTRY:

Island Run

The Times:

Riskintheground

POSTDATA:

Rocky Lake

RP RATINGS:

Gaboriot

TOPSPEED:

Norley

The Star:

Island Run

D Express:

Riskintheground

Telegraph:

Pasvolsky

Daily Mirror:

Pasvolsky

The Sun:

Pasvolsky

Daily Record:

Pasvolsky