November 25 / 12.40 Haydock

12.40

Soft

betting.betfair.com Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £13202.5
  • 2m 0f 67y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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betting.betfair.com Handicap Chase

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7412-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in January on third chase start and bumped into the highly progressive Blackjack Magic when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) next time; soundly beaten fourth on recent return at Aintree (2m, soft) but may have needed the run and retains potential off his current mark.
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4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Real Stone

11st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has a rather mixed record over last couple of years but reportedly benefited from positive front-running ride when causing 33-1 surprise at Wetherby in February and is only 2lb higher here; a possible if ready to roll after five-month break.

8/1

4

28th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 3

15:28 Ffos Las

Real Stone

11st 13lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has a rather mixed record over last couple of years but reportedly benefited from positive front-running ride when causing 33-1 surprise at Wetherby in February and is only 2lb higher here; a possible if ready to roll after five-month break.

8/1

9

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

14:05 Fontwell

Real Stone

11st 1lb

T: Dan Skelton

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 380P-4 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Smart 2m-2m4f chaser in Ireland in his prime; this 10yo is nothing like the force of old but he showed some spark at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on his reappearance, before weakening quickly from two out, and it wouldn't be a shock if he capitalised on his reduced mark and the drop back in trip.
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7th

4

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Daly Tiger

11st 9lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out

25/1

7th

4

20th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Daly Tiger

11st 9lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression before 3 out

25/1

3rd

10

30th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Daly Tiger

10st 10lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

His mark continues to fall and he hinted at a revival when 20l second here (2m, soft) last November; however, pulled up at Aintree (2m4f, heavy) since and he's back to having plenty to prove; visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

Form: 612-23 D BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has returned from a layoff in good form, finishing second to a progressive winner at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in August then keeping on for third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month, when attracting the attention of the stewards; seems versatile ground-wise; up in grade here but might not be far away.
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4th

3

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

16:10 Sedgefield

Fearless

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Danny Brooke

took keen hold, raced in fourth, not fluent 4 out

6/1

4th

2

19th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Fearless

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Danny Brooke

Has yet to build on a good third back from a break in May, although he faced a stiff task from out of the weights in a Class 2 at Uttoxeter last month; down 2lb and this is easier but he's become unreliable and others have more pressing claims.

14/1

10th

13

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Fearless

10st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Danny Brooke

Close third (just behind Coastguard Station) at Kelso (2m1f, good) last month, despite not jumping particularly well, but was below form on next outing and has become very unreliable; 1lb wrong here; cheekpieces refitted.

20/1

Form: 3/32-4 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Unable to win on his nine starts since landing a C&D novice chase (heavy) in December 2020; however, he's run several big races and is 4lb lower than when second at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) last December on his last chase start; returned from absence with encouraging recent run over hurdles at Carlisle, when tiring late on, and he can show the benefit of that outing here.
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1

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

12:14 Wetherby

Cheddleton

12st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, disputed lead 7th, led 10th

14/1

1

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 3

12:14 Wetherby

Cheddleton

12st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

prominent, disputed lead 7th, led 10th

14/1

7th

5

13th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

15:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Cheddleton

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Returned to form and won four-runner chase in first-time cheekpieces in February but was pulled up on consecutive outings in the spring (hurdle/chase) and has done all his winning on soft/heavy ground; others preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 258-U3 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Below best on final run last season and, following an early unseat on his reappearance, he was a well-beaten third of four at Kelso last time; however, he may have needed that latest run and he's on a good mark on his form last season, which was a predominantly consistent campaign; respected.
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1

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Kelso

Pay The Piper

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Won this 12 months ago on his reappearance when 4lb lower and then finished a 2l second to Primoz at Wetherby, the form of which could be reversed on these more favourable terms; consistent and should have every chance.

3/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:48 Perth

Pay The Piper

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ann Hamilton

Has consistent form figures and should give his running but this 10yo may have to settle for a supporting role off top weight; returns to fences after two runs over hurdles.

6/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:48 Perth

Pay The Piper

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ann Hamilton

Has consistent form figures and should give his running but this 10yo may have to settle for a supporting role off top weight; returns to fences after two runs over hurdles.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.10
Straight Forecast £26.37
Trifecta £115.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Real Stone

The Star:

Pay The Piper

The Times:

Cheddleton

D Express:

Fearless

Daily Record:

Pay The Piper

RP RATINGS:

Real Stone

TOPSPEED:

Real Stone

POSTDATA:

Real Stone

Telegraph:

Real Stone

The Guardian:

Real Stone

The Sun:

Real Stone

Daily Mail:

Cheddleton

Daily Mirror:

Fearless