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HeavyTrustATrader Apply Today Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 5f 127y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 2133-1 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
C&D winner at a different meeting last October on his reappearance and later ran well in a 3m Grade 2 at Ascot until a costly late mistake; disappointed the final time in a strong handicap at Aintree but went off favourite that day off a 1lb higher mark and evidently failed to give his running; remains an interesting handicapper. |
4/1 |
|
8th 9 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Lightly raced 3m point winner whose best hurdle run came over 3m, and he tackled that trip for the first time over fences in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, travelling well into contention but making a race-losing mistake at final fence (finished 3l fourth of five); there will be a slight doubt about him if he's back on soft/heavy but he's unexposed over staying trips and could be better than his current mark. |
5/1 |
|
8th 9 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Lightly raced 3m point winner whose best hurdle run came over 3m, and he tackled that trip for the first time over fences in a Grade 2 novice at Ascot (3m, good to soft) in February, travelling well into contention but making a race-losing mistake at final fence (finished 3l fourth of five); there will be a slight doubt about him if he's back on soft/heavy but he's unexposed over staying trips and could be better than his current mark. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /333-F BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 115y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
made all, 4 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, good jump last, ridden clear run-in |
5/2 |
|
1st 4 |
29th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 115y Class 3 |
10st 6lb |
made all, 4 lengths ahead 5 out, pushed along 4 out, reduced lead 3 out, good jump last, ridden clear run-in |
5/2 |
|
1st 7 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
0-7 over fences but ran big race in defeat at Wetherby (2m5f, good to soft) last month, after a break, and remains well handicapped on some of last season's form; likely contender. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 1133-3 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Scored at Warwick (3m, good to soft) in December but he's failed to complete in three subsequent runs and didn't get very far at Stratford (unseated at first) two weeks ago; only 2lb lower than for his last success but he comes with risks attached. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Scored at Warwick (3m) in December but he isn't the easiest to catch right and was pulled up in 2m7f handicap at Newbury last time; others are preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Back to form when winning for a third time over fences in a 3m handicap at Warwick (good to soft) and would have won easier had he not idled late on; unseated midrace off this 4lb higher mark at Leicester three weeks later; respected. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 313C-2
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Oct 2025 Good 2m 1f 33y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won this last year (soft) on his reappearance and ran well in the main subsequently, finishing fourth here in March when last seen (2m3f, good to soft); can have a big say if handling conditions (unraced on good ground). |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won over 2m1f here on his reappearance and that was off only 3lb lower; held his form after that but the wheels came off at Haydock last time; possibilities if back on song. |
10/1 |
|
10th 5 |
18th Jan 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 50y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, weakened 3 out |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /435-7
Last run: 80 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
2nd May 2026 Yielding 3m 7f 68y |
11st 12lb |
All three chase wins have been at Fairyhouse, notably the 2024 Irish National; well below best this season however, most recently at same venue in Grade 3 Bobbyjo Chase in February; hard to be confident in and wants softer ground. |
20/1 |
|
6th 8 |
21st Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 2f 0y |
11st 0lb |
Best efforts have come at this track with all three chase wins coming here, notably the 2024 Irish National; chased home Nick Rockett in this race last season; performances this season have been disappointing; faded from four out at Newbury (3m2f, good to soft); pulled up in the Welsh National (3m6f, good to soft) and same story in the Theyestes last time; needs to come back to form. |
28/1 |
|
2 |
22nd Jan 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Best efforts at Fairyhouse; all three chase wins there, notably the 2024 Irish National; confirmed liking for that track when chasing home Nick Rockett last February; failed to take to the fences in the Grand National; faded from four out in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November; very laboured display in the Welsh National, pulled up at the 15th; up against it now. |
12/1 |
Verdict
Unlucky Warwick faller Hurlerontheditch (second choice) is respected but preference is for THE KING OF RYHOPE (nap), who impressed with his win at Chepstow and should have plenty more to offer in this sphere. Happy And Fine and Blue Fin also ran well on their chase debuts but they did not make quite the same impression.[Richard Austen]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
The King Of RyhopeWEST COUNTRY:
HurlerontheditchTOPSPEED:
Happy And FineDaily Mirror:
Blue FinThe Guardian:
Intense RafflesThe Times:
Happy And FineRP RATINGS:
The King Of RyhopePOSTDATA:
The King Of RyhopeThe Sun:
The King Of RyhopeDaily Record:
The King Of RyhopeTelegraph:
HurlerontheditchDaily Mail:
HurlerontheditchD Express:
HurlerontheditchThe Star:
Hurlerontheditch