October 28 / 16.29 Kelso

16.29

Good To Soft

Watch RacingTV Free For 31 Days Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3960.75
  • 2m 1f 14y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Watch RacingTV Free For 31 Days Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 234-07

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who has gone the wrong way in his five starts over fences and has struggled at Newcastle (2m, good) and Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) in last two runs; mark continues to fall but he needs to turn things around with cheekpieces added; withdrawn after getting loose at Hexham two weeks ago.
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2

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Fearless Action

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Produced good performance to win by 6l at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March but has not been in the same form again since, and he failed to convince stamina-wise on his three previous attempts at about 2m4f.

6/1

2

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Fearless Action

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Produced good performance to win by 6l at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March but has not been in the same form again since, and he failed to convince stamina-wise on his three previous attempts at about 2m4f.

6/1

4th

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

18:40 Sedgefield

Fearless Action

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

in touch with leaders early, towards rear after 2nd, hampered by faller 2 out, headway before last, no telling impression

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: P/4P-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-10 but he made an encouraging start over fences when runner-up behind an impressive stablemate at Perth (2m4f, soft; tongue-tie added) last month; that was under a prominent ride after five-months off and he looks interesting on this drop back in trip.
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4th

4

15th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

12:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Hector Master

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Seemingly aided by tongue-tie when runner-up in first two chases, more recently when staying on strongly from poor position at Kelso (2m1f, soft) seven weeks ago; it's hard to know what to make of that piece of form, though, and he's 3lb higher here.

9/4

2nd

7

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 5

16:29 Kelso

Hector Master

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

in touch with leaders on outer, awkward jump 1st

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 53/03-

Last run: 194 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Only minor promise over hurdles in 2022 and was a well-held third of five in a hunter chase here (2m7f, good) in the spring but he was in the thick of things before making a mistake two out; now takes a big drop back in trip but he's had wind surgery and needs watching in market on his return.
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10th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Baron Briggs

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Returned from a break to win a novice handicap at Kelso last time (2m7f, good to soft; Toucan Sam 8l back in third but 9lb better off); up 5lb; chance.

5/2

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

Form: 4033P-

Last run: 183 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden with a mixed record over hurdles but he had an excuse when upped to 2m4f in final run last season and that was after two placed efforts in handicaps; half-brother to high-class jumper Tommy's Oscar and he needs watching in market on his seasonal/chase debut.
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5

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Take Centre Stage

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made all at Newcastle (2m, heavy) in February and didn't run badly on last month's return to action at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft), which he could improve for; however, he has a major stamina question to answer here.

10/1

5

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Take Centre Stage

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

Form: 60-245 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on the Flat and two over hurdles; kicked off his chase career with a promising second at Cartmel (2m1f, heavy) in July but he didn't build on that in next two runs and was quiet back on the Flat last time; has bit to prove and needs improvement back in this sphere.
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8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 6-452U

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Went close off 2lb lower over hurdles at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in August but he's not easy to predict and didn't get very far here (unseated at third) last month; overall record now stands at 0-20 and he comes with risks attached on his chase debut.
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9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Fathers Advice

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Fathers Advice

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

7

14th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

19:30 Perth

Fathers Advice

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: P96-

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Irish points and he didn't shown much at massive prices in his three hurdle runs last season; now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but still needs major improvement on chase debut; 2lb out of the weights.
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8th

12

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Uttoxeter

King Of The Hill

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Three nothing runs have followed since going close over fences at Warwick in March; returns to hurdling with cheekpieces added but he's 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

9

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Worcester

King Of The Hill

10st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

0-14 under rules; ran big race in defeat at Warwick (2m4f, good) in March, after a layoff, and has good claims if judged on that effort but but two non-completions have followed; others preferred.

7/1

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

King Of The Hill

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sam Allwood

0-10 as a chaser but ran a good race in defeat at Warwick (2m4f, good) before falling early at Southwell; being 3lb out of the weights is not ideal but hard to rule out.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: P/53-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 0-9 but he's had only two runs over fences and went close at Hexham (1m7f, soft; 9-2) on his recent return after a year off; up 3lb but he's open to more progress in this sphere and is a big player.
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2nd

5

11th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

14:58 Sedgefield

Augharue

10st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

0-21 under all codes; succumbed only in closing stages after bold bid to make all at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in October but looked badly out of sorts on next two outings (cheekpieces added last time) and returns from 102-break with quite a bit to prove.

7/1

6

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:55 Musselburgh

Augharue

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

11/2

6

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:55 Musselburgh

Augharue

10st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

pressed leader, pushed along briefly after 3rd, jumped left and lost ground 5 out, weakened quickly before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

11/2

Form: /76P6-

Last run: 214 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner (3m, yielding to soft) but he's not finished closer than 18l to a winner in his six runs over hurdles (2m-2m6f); on reduced mark but he needs a transformation switched to chasing on his return.
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1st

5

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Goodoldbill

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jane Walton

Seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D (soft) and at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); up another 5lb for latest success but drying ground not ideal.

5/2

1st

11

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Goodoldbill

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Reportedly jumped better than on his previous start (here) when returning to form to win at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, soft); has a chance on that, but isn't particularly consistent.

12/1

1st

5

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Goodoldbill

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Won a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in November 2023 (2m7f, soft); mainly disappointing since and hard to fancy.

66/1

Non-runners

Heros De Moutiers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.60
Straight Forecast £61.54
Tricast £206.35
Trifecta £313.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Augharue

Daily Mail:

Baron Briggs

D Express:

Take Centre Stage

The Star:

Hector Master

RP RATINGS:

Augharue

POSTDATA:

Augharue

The Times:

Augharue

Telegraph:

Augharue

The Guardian:

Augharue

Daily Mirror:

Augharue

The Sun:

Augharue

Daily Record:

Augharue