16.25
Good To SoftVickers.Bet Durham National Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £14308.25
- 3m 5f 48y
- Class 2
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: 117424 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
No longer the force of old and inconsistent nowadays but he capitalised upon some significant help from the handicapper when winning Norfolk National at Fakenham (3m5f, good) three weeks ago and he is also very well suited by this track. |
15/8 |
|
1st 3 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Gained three of his 14 wins here, including 2022 edition of this race, but has regressed and become inconsistent; didn't run badly in last month's Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) but younger rivals have much more appealing profiles. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
He's won here three times and was second in this race in 2024 on his last Plumpton visit; on a reduced mark but this 11yo has struggled to get competitive on his last few starts and needs to turn things around in first-time cheekpieces. |
25/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1234P- C BF
Last run: 186 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 3m 7f 76y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner |
16/1 |
|
4th 2 |
11th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 5f 214y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Prominent-racer who went very close in the Durham National at Sedgefield (3m5f, soft) on reappearance and again ran well when third at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) last month; stamina is a strong suit and he's respected. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 91y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Stays further but that may be no bad thing in the conditions and he reappeared with a near-miss in the Durham National (3m5f, soft) in October; ran well in the Eider here in February and he's firmly in calculations. |
2/1 |
4/1
Form: 4/5223 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
20th Oct 2024 Good 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Ran well when 5l third of six to Tommie Beau in this race last year (soft), finishing lame; first outing since when creditable fourth of five in Worcester novice last month (2m7f, soft; tough task at weights) and he could build on that run today; good ground is fine; remains unexposed over fences. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
27th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who made the frame in all three chases, most recently when third in Durham National at Sedgefield (3m5f, soft) last October; has fitness to prove here, though, and is not favoured by the weights. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
22nd Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 5f 48y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Five-time hurdle winner who has produced solid performances in defeat on his first two chase starts (3m, good/soft); interesting contender now up in trip for trainer who has a good record in this race. |
4/1 |
7/2
Form: 42234-
Last run: 177 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
7-52; enjoyed the run of the race, making all, at Wetherby (2m4f, soft; 18-1; from 6lb lower) on penultimate start; ran to a similar level (third) behind the newly blinkered Rath Gaul Hill back there subsequently; no issue with Newcastle; player with Alice Stevens claiming 3lb. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 85y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
His last two wins have come over C&D (soft), the latest in January when last seen; also effective on good ground; this 10yo is inconsistent and has never won off a mark this high, but he comfortably made all last time and could well make another bold bid if he's on another going day. |
11/4 |
5/1
Form: -11398
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
18th Aug 2024 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Better chaser than hurdler, winning at Downpatrick and Limerick last year; okay runs initially this year but well held over 3m2f last twice; back in trip here with a bit to find. |
7/1 |
|
9th 11 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 3m 1f 146y |
11st 5lb |
Getting into the veteran stage and he's a better chaser; this trip is a minimum for him but little of note over hurdles for quite some time; change of headgear. |
16/1 |
|
10th 14 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 2f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Just 2-17 over fences; fair fourth behind today's rival Brideswell Lad at Leopardstown in March after a break; failed to improve on that when taking the same place over 3m2f at Down Royal four weeks ago. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 515P2P D
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
1 |
11th May 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
11 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Late-blooming veteran who is best known as a Cartmel specialist; drew clear to win by 3m5f there (good ground) last spring but signed off in the autumn with two disappointing runs and remains on a fairly tough mark. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £17.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £16.78 |
| Trifecta | £56.70 |