February 03 / 13.40 Musselburgh

13.40

Good To Soft

bet365 Frodon Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13007.5
  • 2m 4f 68y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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bet365 Frodon Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 56-14P D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Began chasing career with a clearcut success under Nick Slatter at Ayr (2m, good to soft) on seasonal debut in November and his two subsequent defeats in Graded races should not be viewed too harshly, albeit that his tendency to jump left at Kempton on Boxing Day is a worry on another right-handed track here; drops in class today and still has potential over fences.
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30

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Marble Sands

10st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Negotiated these fences safely in the 2m5f Topham one year ago, albeit fading into 12th; a strong-staying display to win at Cheltenham (near 3m4f, soft; 5lb higher today) in November hints at untapped potential over long distances.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 122221

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Yet to finish outside the top two after six runs for current stable and looked in excellent nick when landing a good prize at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December; 6lb rise demands more from him here but he'll be fine on this right-handed track and ought to make his presence felt.
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7th

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won four chases, the latest off 1lb lower at Hexham last June (1m7f, good); good second following a break at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good); should go well again.

5/1

2nd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Glory And Honour

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won off this mark at Hexham (2m, good; in added blinkers) last June; that was in a lower-grade contest (Class 4) and his productivity ebbed away thereafter (0-5; hurdles and fences); bit to prove off a 190-day absence; likely to draw benefit from this comeback run.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-2212 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over hurdles in 2022 and has made a good start to chasing career this season; followed emphatic win at Doncaster (2m3f, good) with clear second to a revitalised opponent at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; major player.
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9

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Ayr

General Officer

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard.

9/1

9

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Ayr

General Officer

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard.

9/1

1st

3

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

16:00 Kelso

General Officer

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, raced in second from 2nd, led just before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on, always doing enough

4/1

Form: 2247-7

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his Grade 1 juvenile hurdle win in April 2021 but has not had that much racing in the meantime and was a very respectable seventh in major handicap chase at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in December; in calmer waters here and features prominently in calculations.
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8th

2

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:55 Chepstow

Monmiral

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

2024 Pertemps Final winner but that was off 8lb lower; contested two Grade 1s last spring, before a wind operation (his second) and heavy defeat when returned to fences three months ago (easily his worst chase performance); Freddie Keighley takes off 7lb on this return to a handicap.

9/1

6th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Monmiral

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Creditable fifth to Gwennie May Boy on this card last year, having won the Pertemps Final (3m, soft) the time before; creditable second in Grade 2 contests the last twice but this is harder; well beaten in this race in 2023.

40/1

6th

8

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Monmiral

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Creditable fifth to Gwennie May Boy on this card last year, having won the Pertemps Final (3m, soft) the time before; creditable second in Grade 2 contests the last twice but this is harder; well beaten in this race in 2023.

40/1

Form: 315-P1 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage Irish raider who held on well for hard-fought C&D win (soft) on last month's chasing debut; contests a stronger race today but has very obvious scope for further progress.
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5th

4

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 3

13:40 Musselburgh

Jackpot de Choisel

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Low-mileage Irish raider who held on well for hard-fought C&D win (soft) on last month's chasing debut; contests a stronger race today but has very obvious scope for further progress.

4/1

1st

3

5th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 3

13:20 Musselburgh

Jackpot de Choisel

11st 2lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Pulled up on final hurdle run last September (had blood in both nostrils post-race); however, this very lightly raced 5yo impressed in a novice hurdle at Ayr (2m, soft) last February and could be a major force if tapping back into that promise on his chase debut; betting may be informative.

100/30

Form: 22-382 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Just 1-9 over hurdles but bounced back quickly from a disappointing December run when close second in competitive handicap here (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day and will pose a threat if able to transfer that form to fences at the first attempt; first-time tongue-tie.
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6

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 3

13:40 Musselburgh

Holmes St Georges

10st 8lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

Just 1-9 over hurdles but bounced back quickly from a disappointing December run when close second in competitive handicap here (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day and will pose a threat if able to transfer that form to fences at the first attempt; first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

2nd

6

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

13:10 Musselburgh

Holmes St Georges

11st 1lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: S R B Crawford

in touch with leaders in centre of group

12/1

8th

4

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Aintree

Holmes St Georges

11st 2lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Won at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) last November when back from a break and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently at Down Royal (3m, yielding) in May; can go well fresh and could be a player.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £78.80
Straight Forecast £67.10
Trifecta £218.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

General Officer

WEST COUNTRY:

Monmiral

Daily Mail:

Jackpot de Choisel

RP RATINGS:

General Officer

TOPSPEED:

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POSTDATA:

General Officer

The Guardian:

General Officer

The Star:

General Officer

Daily Record:

General Officer

The Times:

Monmiral

Telegraph:

Monmiral

D Express:

Monmiral

Daily Mirror:

Monmiral