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bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 41313-

Last run: 212 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Progressive in blinkers last term, with wins at Hereford (2m5f, soft) and Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft), and again ran well when third of 15 over this C&D (good to soft) in April; he could still have more to offer but didn't quite see out the trip last time and cheekpieces replace the blinkers today.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

Not Sure

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

No win since November 2023, but conditions suit and he comes into the reckoning following his good second at Chepstow nine days ago (2m7f, soft).

7/2

2nd

11

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

Not Sure

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Well handicapped on old form and will be suited by today's trip/ground but was pulled up at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month, after a layoff, and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

14/1

2nd

2

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Not Sure

11st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

Three-time chase winner who should be well handicapped and ran his best race for a while when second at Carlisle in February (3m, good to soft); has handled good ground in the past and should go well as his Herefordshire yard's only runner on the card.

3/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 12/31/ D

Last run: 701 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner who looked progressive when winning off this mark at Sandown (3m, good) in December 2021 in his second chase; absent since (wind op in interim) and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains, but he returns with yard in good form and the market could guide.
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2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:50 Ffos Las

Bali Body

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Lightly raced 11yo who isn't particularly solid, having failed to complete in three of his last four appearances; it remains a long time since his sole chase win; however, drops in grade off an attractive mark on best form.

10/1

9

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Bali Body

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Well handicapped on old form but he's not seen much action in recent years and has been pulled up or tailed off in his last three runs; this is only second start for current yard but he needs a major revival after another wind operation; cheekpieces added.

25/1

5th

10

25th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Bali Body

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Well handicapped on old form but has pulled up the last twice on the back of long absences; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: 53PP-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced point runner-up who returned to form when runner-up at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago on his chase/seasonal debut; deserves extra credit for that performance given he made mistakes, and he has obvious scope to improve if minimising the errors.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:41 Worcester

Snowy Evening

11st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual winner over fences at Doncaster on good; yet to win over hurdles and this is his first run in this sphere since March 2023; possibly better for this race before a summer campaign over fences.

12/1

3rd

1

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:05 Doncaster

Snowy Evening

12st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

led

5/2

1st

4

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Snowy Evening

11st 12lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Placed in his first two chases (on soft) and looked much more assured over the fences when drawing 19l clear at Doncaster (3m2f, good) in December to register his first win; not disgraced at Newcastle on latest outing but this is quite a rethink over his trip and he also has cheekpieces (tried on final start last term, pulled up) reinstated.

5/1

Form: 7F35-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last season and well-beaten fourth of five on last month's reappearance at Kelso; however, he may have needed that latest run and is 3lb lower than when winning at Kelso (3m2f, soft) last November on his second outing of that season; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:02 Hexham

Camp Belan

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Lucinda Russell

Has won over 3m2f on soft at Kelso; sound reappearance run when third at Ayr in October (3m, good to soft); rather disappointing since; fell in this race two years ago; has a bit to prove.

12/1

11th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Camp Belan

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Chase record is 2-22; regressive this season but this drop back to Class 5 may prompt a turnaround; won at Ayr on last attempt in this grade.

10/1

11th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Camp Belan

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Chase record is 2-22; regressive this season but this drop back to Class 5 may prompt a turnaround; won at Ayr on last attempt in this grade.

10/1

Form: 5441-P D

Last run: 176 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap hurdle debut at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in April and jockey felt there was something amiss when he was pulled up at Market Rasen in May; this very lightly raced point winner could relish the switch to fences if the ground isn't an issue (unproven on soft/heavy); tongue-tie added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Some Scope

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Richard Hobson

Won from the front in first-time visor (kept since) at Doncaster in December; back to form when second at Newbury on latest start, his second run after his second wind operation; has a competitive mark but his inconsistency and going beyond 3m2f both introduce doubts.

5/1

2nd

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Some Scope

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Richard Hobson

Not easy to predict but he's only 2lb higher than when making all at Doncaster (3m, good) just after Christmas, and he probably went off too fast when beaten 33l there (3m2f, soft) three weeks ago; not discounted.

11/2

2nd

10

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Some Scope

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Physical issues came to light after disappointing in a cross-country race last time; wore just a tongue-tie then but the visor that worked so well when a 3l winner here the time before now returns, as does Charlie Maggs with his claim; however, he has become hard to predict and underwent further wind surgery only recently.

15/2

Form: 232UP-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Below par on final two runs last season but a break may have helped and he's on a competitive mark judged on his second-place finishes last winter over C&D (soft) and at Catterick (3m1f, soft); not ruled out.
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2

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:10 Catterick

Conquredalofeurope

12st 2lb

J: Mr Felix Foster

T: F Foster

Winning hurdler/chaser on heavy ground; has shown some fair form in points, but was well beaten last time and faces a stiffer task here.

25/1

3

22nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Conquredalofeurope

11st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Battled on well to win small-field Catterick chase (3m1f, heavy) off today's mark in January but looked out of sorts on both subsequent starts over fences; swaps blinkers for first-time visor on this first hurdling start since 2021; others look much less risky.

12/1

Form: 541P3- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Two-time bumper winner (including on heavy) who won a novice handicap hurdle at Doncaster (3m, good) in March; he needs to improve upon his hurdle form if he's to make a winning debut over fences but his smart dam was a better chaser than hurdler and this 6yo brings potential for his good yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Ernest Gray

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes.

8/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Ernest Gray

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Ernest Gray

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Sound performances since having wind surgery and wearing cheekpieces, winning over C&D (good) in May then creditable fifth at Market Rasen; solid chance in the retained headgear.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 51538- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
10yo who had a patchy campaign last season but he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Kelso (3m2f, heavy) last December and his trainer's horses often go well fresh; not discounted on reappearance.
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11

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:08 Newcastle

Rath An Iuir

10st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

The new visor (kept since, replacing cheekpieces) worked a treat when he won at Kelso (3m2f, heavy) over Christmas for the second year running; he hasn't sparked that often in the last two years, though, showing little on latest outing; beaten just over 20l when sixth and fifth in the last two Eiders, so others look more solid.

14/1

5th

4

24th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Rath An Iuir

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Rose Dobbin

The new visor worked a treat when winning a 3m2f handicap at Kelso (heavy) over Christmas for the second year running; 4lb rise won't prevent another bold show if he's as good again (not guaranteed).

11/4

Form: 5545-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 3m point winner who ran his best yet under rules when staying on for third at Hexham (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago on his reappearance and second chase start; today's step up in trip could be a major plus and he's firmly in calculations.
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3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

Non-runners

Bretney, Presenting Jeremy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £109.20
Straight Forecast £107.39
Tricast £473.29
Trifecta £331.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Snowy Evening

SPOTLIGHT:

Some Scope

The Guardian:

Not Sure

The Star:

O'Connell

Telegraph:

Ernest Gray

TOPSPEED:

Bretney

WEST COUNTRY:

Some Scope

The Times:

Some Scope

POSTDATA:

Snowy Evening

Daily Mail:

Snowy Evening

D Express:

Snowy Evening

Daily Mirror:

Snowy Evening

The Sun:

Snowy Evening

Daily Record:

Not Sure