15.35
SoftBetfair Exchange London National Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £31218
- 3m 4f 146y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: 4581-B D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
An easy winner of this race on heavy ground four years ago but unplaced in the last three runnings, well held in the last two; his powers are on the wane, despite reconfirming his affection for the mud when beating Beauport at Sandown in December (3m4f), since when he's pulled up in the Welsh National (a regular in that as well). |
14/1 |
|
0 8 |
27th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Second, seventh, third and fourth in the last four Welsh Nationals, as well as winning the Midlands National (4m2f, heavy) in 2020; this year he's added wins in the West Wales and London versions at Ffos Las (3m4f) and Sandown (3m4f, heavy) under his now regular partner Freddie Gingell, the latter race 18 days ago; has 4lb penalty and this probably requires his best form in nearly two years, but he should be on the premises once more. |
11/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 249F-5 C BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 94y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
When good he's really good, as he showed in winning last season's Midlands National (4m2f, heavy) despite conceding ground jumping to the right; does have his share of off days and difficult to know what mood he'll be in, but right-handed tracks may suit him best now and his new partner takes off a handy 7lb. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 5f 94y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
When good he's really good, as he showed in winning last season's Midlands National (4m2f, heavy) despite conceding ground jumping to the right; does have his share of off days and difficult to know what mood he'll be in, but right-handed tracks may suit him best now and his new partner takes off a handy 7lb. |
9/2 |
|
4 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Nearly always ridden by Jordan Nailor; barely went a yard in Warwick's Classic Chase in January but he was second at Sandown (3m4f, heavy) the time before and in top form to win the Midlands National from Mr Incredible at Uttoxeter (4m2f, heavy) five weeks ago; up 5lb today but clearly a force in these long-distance races on his day. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 1197-4 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 146y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Justified favouritism in veterans' event (3m, good) last month, taking Sandown form figures to 173241; respectable third in this race last year (heavy); solid claims. |
10/1 |
|
2 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 146y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Justified favouritism in veterans' event (3m, good) last month, taking Sandown form figures to 173241; respectable third in this race last year (heavy); solid claims. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 7121-P
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up on three of four appearances during very disappointing campaign last season and not an easy horse to weigh up at present but has slipped to a dangerous mark and may have been refreshed by eight-month break. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Pulled up on three of four appearances during very disappointing campaign last season and not an easy horse to weigh up at present but has slipped to a dangerous mark and may have been refreshed by eight-month break. |
12/1 |
|
9 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Pulled up twice this season but was badly hampered on reappearance and never on an even keel after early mistakes at Warwick last time; far from disgraced over 3m4f here in between; returning to 3m should suit and he's been given a big chance by the handicapper; interesting at likely lengthy odds. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: 68110- C
Last run: 224 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 146y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Had wind surgery (his second) since last run; scored over 3m4f at Taunton (soft) in March and was still going well (4l down, disputing third) when falling two out in this contest last year; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
|
6 |
7th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 146y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Had wind surgery (his second) since last run; scored over 3m4f at Taunton (soft) in March and was still going well (4l down, disputing third) when falling two out in this contest last year; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
|
13 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Held up; first three attempts at 3m4f/3m5f did not work out but last month he had a fourth go at it and was produced late for a tidy win at Taunton (soft); back up 5lb near career-high mark but could have more to offer in long-distance chases. |
40/1 |
11/4
Form: /140P-
Last run: 268 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Won this on her reappearance two years ago (soft); mixed fortunes during very light campaign last season but she won at Wetherby (3m, soft) last December two starts ago; has also won on good to soft (unraced on good); capable of having a big say if at the top of her game. |
7/1 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Won this on her reappearance two years ago (soft); mixed fortunes during very light campaign last season but she won at Wetherby (3m, soft) last December two starts ago; has also won on good to soft (unraced on good); capable of having a big say if at the top of her game. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-F7U0
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Ended last year in poor form and he struggled again on his return at Cheltenham (3m4f, good) last month; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-15 over fences and needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
7 |
15th May 2024 Good 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Ended last year in poor form and he struggled again on his return at Cheltenham (3m4f, good) last month; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-15 over fences and needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
10th 1 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Ended last year in poor form on soft/heavy ground but the drier conditions ought to suit him better here and he won't fail through lack of stamina; can be very dangerous off current mark if refreshed by 130-day break. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
Cyclop, Fortescue, Rapper
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.27 |
| Tricast | £67.30 |
| Trifecta | £71.50 |
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