February 09 / 14.40 Kempton

14.40

Good To Soft

Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5809.1
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4P-U35 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Lingfield (2m7f) in November but was let down by his jumping over the same C&D since; still a maiden and chance partly depends on how well he responds to new headgear.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell

Heaven Smart

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

In good form over fences in the autumn, bar a blip at Perth in October; 0-11 over hurdles but twice finished second in this sphere and often runs well after a break; entitled to respect.

9/2

1

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Heaven Smart

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Showed the benefit of a wind op when dominating from the front here (2m4f, good) last month, his second start for Laura Morgan, and ran big race in defeat under penalty at Southwell (2m4f, good) a few days later; effectively another 5lb higher today but sure to be suited by the move back up in trip; good chance.

7/4

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Heaven Smart

12st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

All-the-way Kempton 3m winner in early 2024 and, with stamina to spare at intermediate trips and the benefit of wind surgery, was played equally aggressively in victory at Perth last week (good); 2lb badly in under the penalty but still superbly handicapped on that previous winning form.

9/4

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 237-11

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Point winner who has duly taken well to rules fences, winning at Hereford (3m1f, good) and Taunton (3m2f, good to soft); could well improve further and defy another small rise in weights.
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Verdict Starting price

7

14th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:28 Kempton

Pedley Wood

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Joe Tizzard

Has C&D form and he won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f on good to soft; 3m1f on heavy) last midwinter; mixed results since but back on his latest winning mark and adding cheekpieces could help; ought to go well.

9/2

3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Pedley Wood

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f/3m1f) last winter and latest was off 1lb lower on heavy ground; looks interesting on that form but he's been up and down since and was pulled up here on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached.

8/1

6th

6

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

17:12 Ffos Las

Pedley Wood

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

midfield, dropped to rear 9th, struggling 14th, weakened 4 out

9/2

11/2

Form: -64612 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
In good form since wearing reapplied visor, opening his chase account at Hereford (good to soft) then second at Warwick (soft), both over 3m1f; holds solid claims in the same headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

Shot Boii

11st 5lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Seemingly back in good nick when second over fences in December but two lacklustre efforts have followed and it's hard to predict whether this first hurdle run since 2023 will rekindle his enthusiasm.

33/1

8

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:50 Taunton

Shot Boii

11st 4lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) in December but never going after an early mistake when pulled up at Ludlow since, taking his overall chase record to 1-18; first-time blinkers replace regular visor.

11/1

6

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:32 Ludlow

Shot Boii

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Just 1-17 over fences, and last time's 5l second at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; kept on but never threatened) owed something to the late exit of Anytrixwilldo; mark unmoved but Rian Corcoran claiming 2lb fewer this time.

15/8

Form: 1P3-71 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last month on second chase attempt, adding to his bumper/hurdle wins; open to further progress in this sphere; shortlisted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Ernest Gray

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes.

8/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Ernest Gray

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Ernest Gray

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Sound performances since having wind surgery and wearing cheekpieces, winning over C&D (good) in May then creditable fifth at Market Rasen; solid chance in the retained headgear.

5/1

11/2

Form: -17361 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Scored only narrowly at Plumpton (2m3f, soft; second chase attempt) last month but the runner-up gives the form a solid look; however, has stamina to prove on first outing beyond 2m5f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Godot

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Andy Irvine

Didn't run badly when fifth of seven here (2m5f, good to soft; usual headgear removed) 12 days ago and has become well handicapped but this season has been largely disappointing and he's not yet proven over this far.

16/1

5th

1

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Fontwell

Godot

12st 0lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Andy Irvine

Three-time winner but arrives here in no sort of form and the new blinkers (replacing usual cheekpieces) did nothing for him two weeks ago; now goes in no headgear; risky.

12/1

5th

1

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Godot

12st 0lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Andy Irvine

Always tended to be all or nothing but has often run well on soft; risks involved now, having been pulled up on his last two starts, but he's capable of popping up, switched from cheekpieces to first-time blinkers under in-form Rian Corcoran.

8/1

Form: 43-11P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Jumping error contributed to disappointing effort at Chepstow (second chase start) last month when bidding for heavy-ground hat-trick; not fully exposed but needs to avoid mistakes.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:08 Newbury

James Jet

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

prominent

7/1

5th

4

15th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:08 Newbury

James Jet

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

prominent

7/1

Non-runners

Midnight Centurion, Pearly Island, School Days Over, Scrum Diddly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.90
Straight Forecast £21.65
Tricast £85.02
Trifecta £96.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pedley Wood

POSTDATA:

Shot Boii

LAMBOURN:

James Jet

RP RATINGS:

Heaven Smart

The Guardian:

Scrum Diddly

Daily Record:

Ernest Gray

D Express:

James Jet

WEST COUNTRY:

Pedley Wood

The Times:

Pedley Wood

Telegraph:

Pedley Wood

Daily Mail:

Pedley Wood

The Sun:

Pedley Wood

Daily Mirror:

Shot Boii

The Star:

Shot Boii

TOPSPEED:

Heaven Smart