December 26 / 14.35 Sedgefield

14.35

Good To Soft

Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4858.52
  • 2m 3f 65y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Vickers.Bet Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Clear

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 453-63 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual chase and dual hurdle winner in France; bettered form of stable debut when third over 3m at Wetherby last time (soft) and isn't without a chance, despite the return to shorter.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Duo DEnfer

12st 0lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Winning hurdler/chaser in France who was twice successful over fences for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f/2m3f) last winter, but below form in his last three starts (one over hurdles); back off his last winning mark, but still looks vulnerable to younger rivals after eight months off.

25/1

7th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Duo DEnfer

12st 0lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Winning hurdler/chaser in France who was twice successful over fences for this yard at Sedgefield (2m1f/2m3f) last winter, but below form in his last three starts (one over hurdles); back off his last winning mark, but still looks vulnerable to younger rivals after eight months off.

25/1

7th

2

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

14:47 Carlisle

Duo DEnfer

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, midfield on inner, headway and in touch with leaders 6th

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 55-912

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and triple chase winner who was no match for a rejuvenated one over hurdles at Bangor last time; has since changed yards and on a reasonable mark back over fences; worth another try over this sort of trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Heritier

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His last win was over C&D in late 2024 but 0-11 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign.

25/1

7th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Heritier

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His last win was here in late 2024 off a 12lb higher mark; however, 0-10 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign.

20/1

4th

3

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Heritier

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December 2024 but he's hard to fancy on this season's evidence.

20/1

Form: 32-112 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate over fences and matched best effort when second at Southwell last time; return to this track will suit (four wins here at up to 2m5f) and likely to be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Standing dish here with all five career wins having come at the venue and on slow ground, including over this trip; produced one of his better efforts when second here last Boxing Day but not as good since; back on a very handy mark and can go well.

15/8

3rd

2

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Tom Creen

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Five-time course winner (2m3f/2m5f) who was second here on Boxing Day and has had excuses on both starts since, namely the 3m2f trip here then a different course (Market Rasen); could play a leading role back here.

9/2

2

17th Feb 2026

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:12 Market Rasen

Tom Creen

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

All five wins over fences have been at Sedgefield; didn't appear to get home there over 3m2f (good to soft) when seventh of nine finishers last month but best to wait until he returns to his favourite venue at a more suitable trip.

11/2

10/1

Form: P/4-86 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point and dual chase winner who hasn't had much racing since last win in January 2022; should be better for recent spin over hurdles; first-time cheekpieces with tongue-tie refitted for return to chasing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Rafferty

11st 4lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

midfield, headway after 4 out, weakened 3 out

16/1

4th

7

11th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Rafferty

11st 4lb

J: John Kington

T: L J Morgan

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

7th

8

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Fakenham

Rafferty

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: L J Morgan

Regressive 10yo who was badly out of form over hurdles and fences last season; has plummeted to a lowly mark but needs to have been refreshed by recent three-month break.

33/1

11/2

Form: 252-36 D

Last run: 213 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Patchy form since last win in October 2019; another who is on a good mark but he has plenty to prove on this first start since May.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Touch Kick

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Patchy form since last win in October 2019; another who is on a good mark but he has plenty to prove on this first start since May.

11/2

8

29th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Touch Kick

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

No longer the force of old but was ahead of Marshalled when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last month and ran well for a long way before tiring on run-in at Kelso (2m7f, good) 19 days ago; might be the answer.

6/1

6th

2

27th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:55 Cartmel

Touch Kick

12st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Simon West

Only just beaten at Sedgefield last month but not so good latest and hasn't won since 2019; tailed off only C&D effort; others preferred.

10/1

Form: /P7PP- D

Last run: 330 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won five of first six starts over fences in 2020/21 season but soundly beaten since last win and picked up in March for £2,500; well handicapped on best form but plenty to prove on stable debut/first run since January.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

6th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

High Up In The Air

11st 12lb

J: Mr Jack Power

T: T W Fife

Posted handicap chase five-timer in 2020-21 but has shown very little since and a dramatic turnaround is needed.

33/1

0

5

1st Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

13:20 Catterick

High Up In The Air

11st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Got up to a rating of 126 after winning four handicap chases on the bounce at up to 2m3f (all on soft or heavy) for Gary Moore two seasons ago; has been rather disappointing since but reverts to hurdles on a very good mark.

9/1

0

1

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

High Up In The Air

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Philip Kirby

didn't always jump with fluency, 6 lengths down and pushed along when stumbled badly and unseated 4 out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £14.35
Trifecta £21.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Tom Creen

SPOTLIGHT:

Heritier

D Express:

Duo D'Enfer

RP RATINGS:

Heritier

POSTDATA:

Tom Creen

The Times:

Tom Creen

Telegraph:

Tom Creen

The Guardian:

Tom Creen

Daily Mail:

Tom Creen

Daily Mirror:

Tom Creen

The Star:

Tom Creen

Daily Record:

Tom Creen

The Sun:

Duo D'Enfer