January 13 / 13.30 Kempton

13.30

Good To Soft

New Bet-In-Race With Coral Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £18210.5
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
ITV4
View Course
New Bet-In-Race With Coral Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 26-U23 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
In decent form having been placed at Ascot the last twice; respectable record at Kempton includes two wins in 2022 and a close second in major 3m handicap last February; strong contender back here with Tristan Durrell taking off 3lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Kempton

Flegmatik

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Three-time course winner (2m4f-3m); not quite at best this season but handicapped according, and went down fighting when a clear second here (2m4f, good) last month; likely contender.

9/4

2nd

1

1st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Kempton

Flegmatik

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Three-time course winner (2m4f-3m); not quite at best this season but handicapped according, and went down fighting when a clear second here (2m4f, good) last month; likely contender.

9/4

OUR TIP

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 11P-11 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in three-runner race at Ascot (3m, good) seven weeks ago, taking chase record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-10; now 1lb higher in a stronger contest but he's progressive and again commands respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Cheltenham

Chianti Classico

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Usually races prominently and can make the running; 7yo who had form figures of 1121 in handicap chases at 3m-3m1f last season, notably with a triumph on heavy ground here at the Festival, and he resumed with clearcut win on good in valuable handicap at Ascot six weeks ago; up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect.

6/4

3rd

1

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Cheltenham

Chianti Classico

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey

Usually races prominently and can make the running; 7yo who had form figures of 1121 in handicap chases at 3m-3m1f last season, notably with a triumph on heavy ground here at the Festival, and he resumed with clearcut win on good in valuable handicap at Ascot six weeks ago; up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect.

6/4

Form: 21-102 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Well suited by sharp/flat tracks, as his C&D win (on good ground) last May confirms; Cheltenham wasn't his thing in November and he duly bounced back at Ludlow (3m, soft; close second) last month; solid claims in another favourable scenario.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Latitude

11st 4lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Mel Rowley

Has won a couple of Class 3 chases, three-milers at Ludlow (good to soft) and Kempton (good); has shown that he can live with current mark but the depth of today's race demands a career best from him.

22/1

3rd

3

13th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Kempton

Latitude

11st 7lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Mel Rowley

Well suited by sharp/flat tracks, as his C&D win (on good ground) last May confirms; Cheltenham wasn't his thing in November and he duly bounced back at Ludlow (3m, soft; close second) last month; solid claims in another favourable scenario.

9/2

2nd

2

20th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

12:40 Ludlow

Latitude

11st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Mel Rowley

Dropped away after forcing the pace at Cheltenham a month ago when perhaps in need of the run; struck form in the spring, winning over C&D (good to soft) and following up at Kempton (good); 8lb higher than latterly but only a 7yo with just 11 runs behind him; considered.

9/2

Form: 31F-72 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Earned a silver medal at Aintree (2m4f) last month without proving a match for the winner; only 1-12 over fences but nicely weighted and this step back up in trip looks a plus, having gained the chase win over 3m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

Gustavian

12st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Solid performances in notable handicaps this season, winning the Badger Beers at Wincanton then fourth in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown and Ladbrokes Trophy over C&D; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years; respected back down in class.

9/4

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Gustavian

10st 12lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Jumped well and dominated throughout in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (3m1f, good; handles softer) and gave it another good go off this 8lb higher mark at Sandown; assured competition for the lead here has to reduce his appeal.

25/1

7th

7

1st Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

13:20 Newbury

Gustavian

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead, hit 5th

7/2

Form: 170-09 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Very productive in 2021 and 2022, winning numerous times, but lost his form badly (over hurdles/fences) in 2023; big revival is required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Minella Trump

11st 12lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Donald McCain

prominent, pressed leader before 14th, led before 4 out, faced challenge when led narrowly before 2 out, kept on well

7/4

4th

7

7th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

13:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Minella Trump

11st 12lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Donald McCain

Has won half of his 16 races over fences and should welcome this drop in grade after struggling last season in strong handicaps (his second was remote); has been absent for 12 months so some market confidence would be welcomed.

4/1

Form: 0F4-62 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Staged something of a revival in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (3m veterans' chase) two months ago; possibilities if building on that second-place finish; defied a 13lb higher mark in top 3m2f handicap at Newbury in 2019.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

11th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 4f 85y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

De Rasher Counter

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

disputed lead, prominent 3rd

7/1

6th

6

13th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Kempton

De Rasher Counter

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Staged something of a revival in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (3m veterans' chase) two months ago; possibilities if building on that second-place finish; defied a 13lb higher mark in top 3m2f handicap at Newbury in 2019.

13/2

Form: 012-PP D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Ran well in major 3m4f handicap at Sandown last April; form has dipped sharply in two runs this season, latest over the National fences at Aintree; this sharp 3m is an additional negative.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:53 Newton Abbot

Moroder

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Six-time chase winner who returned to form with a rallying second at Taunton (3m4f, good) last month; only 1lb higher here and has claims if he can build on that back in trip.

13/2

2nd

1

9th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 85y

Class 4

16:15 Taunton

Moroder

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Six-time chase winner but now appears to be on the downgrade; pulled up when bidding to win the Grimthorpe at Doncaster for the third time in February and was tailed off at Ascot (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; can only be watched at present.

12/1

4th

1

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 13y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Moroder

12st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Ran no race in Doncaster's Grimthorpe last month (3m2f, soft; blinkers returned) and he had a good record in that race; did run quite well there the time before; unwise to focus too much on his reduced mark when clearly not the force of old, but he has returned to winning ways from out of the blue in the past, and he'll enjoy getting back on forecast good ground; earns respect.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £12.14
Trifecta £37.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Chianti Classico

SPOTLIGHT:

Flegmatik

POSTDATA:

Latitude

WEST COUNTRY:

Gustavian

The Times:

Chianti Classico

Telegraph:

Chianti Classico

The Sun:

Chianti Classico

Daily Record:

Chianti Classico

D Express:

Latitude

Daily Mirror:

Latitude

RP RATINGS:

Flegmatik

The Guardian:

Flegmatik

Daily Mail:

Flegmatik

The Star:

Flegmatik