November 25 / 15.35 Haydock

15.35

Soft

Betfair “Free Racing Multiple Today” Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £26015
  • 3m 1f 125y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Betfair “Free Racing Multiple Today” Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3411-4 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (2m5f/3m, good/soft) on final two starts last season and very close fourth in blanket finish on reappearance at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, when not helped by a mistake at the final fence; this unexposed 7yo could appreciate the step up in trip and is a key player.
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11

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Famous Bridge

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

The way he asserted in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft) last February made this race look an appealing proposition, but he faded badly when it was put to the test and later lost the Haydock race due to a banned substance; this season has been very disappointing but at least he's 9lb lower than 12 months ago and his yard has been in great form.

25/1

7th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Famous Bridge

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Very useful handicapper over regulation fences on his day and a very respectable sixth in last year's Ultima (3m1f, good to soft) at this meeting; won't fail through lack of stamina but has been out of form this season and makes cross-country debut from 11lb out of the handicap.

50/1

7th

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Famous Bridge

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Useful over fences, first past the post in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (disqualified due to banned substance) in February and far from disgraced in the Ultima at Cheltenham the following month; having his first hurdles outing since April 2022 here, so carries risks, but he could be dangerous off his lower mark if fully tuned up.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2134-1

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won two mares' handicaps during last season's novice chase campaign (2m7f/3m, good to soft/good) and she was better than ever when comfortably winning against males at Wincanton (3m2f, soft) on her reappearance; could still have more to offer and she's respected up 7lb.
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2nd

3

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Carlisle

Credo

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Behind stablemate Blackjack Magic when seventh in final of this veterans' series at Sandown in January and was soundly beaten in major Ascot handicap last month but her first two runs this season were very respectable and she's now 3lb lower than when winning this race in 2025.

7/2

8th

7

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Credo

10st 4lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Successful in two legs of the 2025 Stayers' Veterans' Chase Series but came up short in the Final won by Nocte Volatus; hasn't won a conventional race since 2023.

20/1

5th

4

30th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Credo

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Anthony Honeyball

In-form mare who won four-runner veterans' chase fairly comfortably at Carlisle (3m, good) a week ago and is now 2-3 since fitted with a visor; has 6lb penalty to carry today but is respected in her current mood.

2/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2/31/2 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (3m, good) in December 2021 on second chase start and then absent until three weeks ago, when staying on for a good second at Wetherby (3m, soft); that was a very pleasing comeback from this lightly raced 8yo and he could take a step forward today; on the shortlist.
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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: 4611F/ BF

Last run: 626 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Absent since a disappointing run in March 2022 but went there on a hat-trick and she returns with her trainer in excellent form; yard won this last year with one returning from 302 days off; interesting candidate.
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3rd

3

5th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

Class 4

14:32 Lingfield

Eleanor Bob

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

jumped right throughout, led, headed then dropped to last before 3 out, weakened from 2 out

13/2

Form: 413-F5 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Won mares' novice chase at Warwick (2m4f, soft) in March and going well when falling three out at Perth (3m, heavy) in September; didn't run badly when fifth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) latest; only a 6yo and trainer has had lots of success in staying handicap chases here, but improvement is needed.
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10

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Haute Estime

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected.

8/1

10

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

14:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Haute Estime

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Only beaten 4l in this last year when 5lb higher and best run since was her latest when runner-up at Kelso (3m2f); although some 14l off the winner, she was on the back foot after early interference and ran well all things considered; respected.

8/1

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:13 Kelso

Haute Estime

11st 8lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed off 3lb higher in North Wales National at Bangor (3m5f, heavy) in February but has been well beaten on all three starts since, most recently when upped to 4m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) for Borders National here three weeks ago; needs to turn a corner.

7/1

Form: 2312-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Untested over a staying trip under rules but he won at stiff Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) in March and kept on well when second at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) in April; there's some stamina in his pedigree and this trip is worth a go; could improve for fair reappearance fifth at Ayr and he's not ruled out.
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5th

8

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:30 Ayr

Dubai Days

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won over C&D (soft) in February before respectable sixth of 17 in veterans' final at Haydock (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago; 11 visits to Ayr have yielded five wins and this is his time of year; could go well.

16/1

6th

14

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dubai Days

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

His last six wins have come in the months of February, March or April and he returned to form to win at Ayr (2m4f, soft) 40 days ago; runner-up in this race two years ago (soft) and won over C&D (good to soft) last February; that latest win reads well and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; possible player.

12/1

1st

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Dubai Days

12st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

12yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either outing this term and was tailed off at Aintree most recently; however, this is the stage of the season when he tends to come good and he's 2lb lower than when scoring at Haydock last February; has won here four times, and on various ground.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11PP-2 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Very in and out on final nine starts for the now-retired Harry Whittington, with four wins and four non-completions; returned to form with a close second in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on recent stable and seasonal debut at Warwick (3m1f, soft); leading claims if repeating that latest form.
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1st

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Docpickedme

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Doncaster form figures read 1P2114, the last five of which were over fences; not disgraced last time and this hurdles mark is 10lb lower, so a case can be made.

5/1

4th

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

14:05 Doncaster

Docpickedme

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Course form figures read 1P211, the last two wins coming in this race last year (good) and over C&D (good to soft) last month, both off a mark 2lb lower than today's; has also won on soft; respected given his record here.

7/1

13

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Docpickedme

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

9yo who has been inconsistent over the years but he's been better than ever the last twice, going very close at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December before winning another competitive handicap there (3m, good) in January, albeit having a battle on his hands before being left clear at the final fence; that latest form still reads well and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; chance.

6/1

Form: -307PU

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when readily winning a competitive handicap at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February and he's one to watch in the betting, but he's struggled on his last four runs (with and without these cheekpieces).
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3rd

4

21st Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Cap Du Nord

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Not quite a year since he won off a 20lb higher mark at Perth (3m, good); insufficient encouragement on last two stasrts, even allowing for the inadequacy of the trip, and hopes rest with the return of the cheekpieces worn for last four wins.

8/1

4th

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Cap Du Nord

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well.

10/1

4th

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Cap Du Nord

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well.

10/1

Form: 611122

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Rejuvenated 8yo who won three in a row at Perth (3m, good-heavy) in August/September and has continued in fine form to finish second at Carlisle (3m/3m2f, soft) the last twice; continues to climb the weights (up 2lb since last time) but he's clearly thriving and could be in the mix.
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6th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

No win over hurdles since July 2021, and was a remote last of eight in this last year; solid record over fences here - four wins at 3m - which does at least offer some hope, even if he has struggled for form (P84) in his last three starts; might need this off a 232-day absence.

33/1

4th

5

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:15 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Four-time C&D winner (good-heavy), including this race in 2023; has questions to answer after disappointing on last two appearances but was second on consecutive C&D starts in June/July and can't be ruled out.

10/1

8th

1

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Very disappointing last time at Uttoxeter but was runner-up over C&D in his two previous starts and he's bidding for a hat-trick in this race; nothing wrong with his mark if back on song.

11/4

Form: 65P22-

Last run: 230 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
9yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with two good seconds in the spring (3m4f, good to soft/soft); has had a third wind op since; he's won when fresh in the autumn in each of the last two seasons and is firmly in calculations on his reappearance.
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1

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Sidi Ismael

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

10yo who is having a substandard campaign, but last month's fifth at Plumpton was a step back in the right direction and he's well handicapped on last season's marathon chase form (including on soft); not ruled out.

14/1

5th

2

7th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 4f 102y

Class 3

14:50 Plumpton

Sidi Ismael

11st 9lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

Well-held fifth in this last year off 2lb higher; ended that campaign well with two seconds over 3m4f and a blind eye could be turned to this season's no-shows for one reason or another (lost his action last time).

40/1

Non-runners

Coconut Splash

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Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £15.83
Tricast £66.20
Trifecta £100.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Famous Bridge

POSTDATA:

Credo

Daily Mirror:

Docpickedme

TOPSPEED:

Dubai Days

Daily Record:

Bali Body

RP RATINGS:

Cap Du Nord

The Times:

Famous Bridge

The Guardian:

Famous Bridge

Daily Mail:

Famous Bridge

D Express:

Famous Bridge

The Sun:

Famous Bridge

The Star:

Famous Bridge

WEST COUNTRY:

Credo

Telegraph:

Credo