December 22 / 13.55 Ascot

13.55

Good To Soft

Howden Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10905.26
  • 2m 0f 167y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Howden Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50

Form: 12P2-2 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who won here last November on his hurdle debut (1m7f, good) and bumped into the fast-improving Djelo when runner-up at Newbury three weeks ago on his chase/seasonal debut (2m, good to soft; beaten about 6l); open to improvement and perhaps going back right-handed will be a plus.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Persian Time

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won twice last season (2m1f/2m2f, good to soft) and he's dropped below his last winning mark; this 7yo represents Nicky Henderson and has plenty of time to get his career back on track but he's struggled this season, most recently back over hurdles in first-time blinkers; cheekpieces now go on.

16/1

9

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Persian Time

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won twice last season (2m1f/2m2f, good to soft) and he's dropped below his last winning mark; this 7yo represents Nicky Henderson and has plenty of time to get his career back on track but he's struggled this season, most recently back over hurdles in first-time blinkers; cheekpieces now go on.

16/1

2

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

16:13 Wetherby

Persian Time

11st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

The wheels have rather come off over fences, after last season had started so well, and he's now back over hurdles with first-time headgear applied; nothing wrong with his mark if he can get back on track.

7/1

Form: 20-011 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Won on chase debut in Wetherby handicap (1m7f, good) in October and followed up in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft); benefited from the leader's final-fence unseat last time but the handicapper has barely reacted and he could have more to offer over fences; solid contender.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Homme Public

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well below best during five-race campaign last season but took step back in right direction when third over fences at Bangor (2m1f, good) two months ago; remains on good mark for this hurdle return and could plausibly be better suited by this sort of trip nowadays; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

10/1

3rd

3

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Homme Public

10st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well below best during five-race campaign last season and absent since pulled up on soft ground in February; had wind surgery the following month, though, and ought to be better suited by the forecast quicker conditions here; too well handicapped to rule out; swaps visor for refitted blinkers.

9/1

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Homme Public

10st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Hasn't fired in any of his races this season but connections have tweaked the headgear and he has finished first and second in the last two renewals of this race, last year when fitted in new blinkers; daren't discount.

5/1

Form: 11518- D

Last run: 251 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Useful bumper winner (good to soft) who won three novice hurdles last season (2m3f/2m, soft); makes chase/handicap debut with stable enjoying a productive month and he has potential off his opening mark; respected.
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Verdict Starting price
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OUR TIP

Form: 133-86 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Bumper and three-time novice hurdle winner who is on a competitive mark on last season's hurdle form; below best on both runs this season, most recently his chase debut at Newbury (2m, good to soft), but he's in top hands and it will be no surprise if things click today for this brother to Lalor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:15 Newton Abbot

Lallygag

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second, bad mistake and lost position briefly 6th, pressed leader going best home turn, sustained duel with winner from 2 out, kept on run-in, no extra towards finish

5/2

1st

4

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

15:55 Newton Abbot

Lallygag

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

prominent

7/4

1st

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Lallygag

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

led, headed but prominent 3rd, led again 3 out, ridden before 2 out

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.60
Straight Forecast £7.32
Trifecta £6.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS:

Homme Public

WEST COUNTRY:

Lallygag

POSTDATA:

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Daily Record:

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TOPSPEED:

Homme Public

Daily Mail:

Homme Public

Daily Mirror:

Homme Public