February 07 / 14.40 Sedgefield

14.40

Soft

Linda Jones Memorial Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Linda Jones Memorial Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3-6313 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 11yo who travelled well when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) on Boxing Day on his third British start; weakened when third at Kelso (2m5f, soft) and today's drop in trip could bear fruit; cheekpieces go on.
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

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2224-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but frequently ran well, most recently third at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) on last month's reappearance; plenty of experience in point-to-points earlier in career (one win) and he's a possible improver on this chase debut; one to be interested in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

C&D winner in May on his second start for James Owen and was holding his form until heavy defeats in his final two races; now on a recovery mission.

8/1

3rd

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:18 Fontwell

Leading Force

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Scored at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May, his second start for James Owen, and ran big race when clear second to thriving opponent at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's duff effort at Market Rasen but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

7

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Looked a hard ride when second at Bangor (3m, good) but travelled sweeter with the blinkers back on at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) and just missed out; nudged up another 3lb but has to be respected.

8/1

Form: 15-1F2 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won twice last spring (including C&D, good to soft) and ran well when clear runner-up at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in December on second start back from a break; can make another bold bid; key player.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

7th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:28 Leicester

You Say Nothing

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Christian Williams

Had been struggling but bounced back for a fourth chase success at Lingfield two weeks ago (2m, soft; made most); wouldn't be certain to repeat that form but clear claims if he can off 5lb higher.

10/11

Form: 9-3441 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with an easy win under Peter Summers when back over fences at Leicester (2m, soft) last month; that was a first chase victory at the 11th attempt and she beat only two rivals, but it's hard to knock that performance otherwise and a 4lb rise isn't harsh.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

7th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Galice Macalo

12st 2lb

J: Mr Peter Summers

T: Jane Williams

Returned to form with an easy win under Peter Summers when back over fences at Leicester (2m, soft) last month; that was a first chase victory at the 11th attempt and she beat only two rivals, but it's hard to knock that performance otherwise and a 4lb rise isn't harsh.

5/2

1st

1

10th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 4

15:20 Leicester

Galice Macalo

12st 0lb

J: Mr Peter Summers

T: Jane Williams

Soundly beaten over hurdles last month and evidently not as good as she was but began this season with two very respectable chase runs (one in a Listed race) and is sure to appreciate today's ease in grade; versatile regarding ground; must be considered.

7/2

4th

1

6th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

14:35 Ludlow

Galice Macalo

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Returned to hurdles for a dominant 10l success at Chepstow in January (soft) off only a 3lb lower mark but lost her way a little afterwards; following wind surgery she seems back in good order judged on recent chase efforts (0-10 compared with 4-16 hurdling) and has plenty in her favour back in this discipline; should give it a good go from the front.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 732244

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden but solid efforts in handicap hurdles at end of last year on first two starts for this yard, and another respectable run when fourth of seven on last month's chase debut at Leicester (2m, soft); open to improvement over fences and could have a part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Harel Du Marais

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Resumed winning ways over fences at Stratford (2m1f) in March but below par both runs since, beating just one in 2m4f Warwick handicap chase last month; needs to take a big step forward back in this sphere.

14/1

7th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Harel Du Marais

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Landed his fourth win over fences at Stratford in March (2m1f, soft) but his Huntingdon third was remote and some inconsistency has crept in.

10/1

3rd

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Harel Du Marais

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Back to his best after a three-month break when landing his fourth win over fences at Stratford (2m1f, soft) last month; up 5lb but recorded back-to-back victories around this time last year so not to be taken lightly.

5/2

Non-runners

Jeu Sacre

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.30
Straight Forecast £23.92
Trifecta £50.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Galice Macalo

TOPSPEED:

You Say Nothing

POSTDATA:

Duo D'Enfer

SPOTLIGHT:

Leading Force

The Times:

You Say Nothing

Daily Mail:

You Say Nothing

The Star:

You Say Nothing

Daily Record:

You Say Nothing

WEST COUNTRY:

Galice Macalo

Telegraph:

Galice Macalo

The Guardian:

Galice Macalo

D Express:

Galice Macalo

Daily Mirror:

Galice Macalo

The Sun:

Duo D'Enfer