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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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2nd

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Riskintheground

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Good ground is the key to him; his form had nosedived but he was running much better when hampered late on at the Cheltenham Festival and then came good at Haydock (2m4f, good), prevailing only narrowly but under a confident ride in a strong race (he also won it the season before when staged at Cheltenham); a 4lb rise seems very generous.

11/8

1st

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Riskintheground

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won this race 12 months ago at Cheltenham when 1lb higher so he's dangerously handicapped for his defence; his form had nosedived after winning in a small field at Newton Abbot in October but the signs were more encouraging last time in the 2m4f Plate at the Festival as he was staying on when hampered by a faller at the last fence; has to be of interest, especially given the yard's form.

4/1

11th

13

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Riskintheground

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

He's run some of his better races at Cheltenham, including a New course win (about 2m4f, good; off this mark) from O'Moore Park last April; not much going for him on his form since beating three rivals at Newton Abbot in October but some sort of revival isn't beyond the imagination.

33/1

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