February 12 / 15.45 Plumpton

15.45

Soft

Big Sprat Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 3f 164y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Big Sprat Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20

Form: -31F41 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Course winner who has had the odd issue with his jumping but he held his own in a useful novice handicap at Kempton on Boxing Day (2m4f, good) and produced another improved run when coming clear at Sandown since (1m7f, soft); up 7lb but has further to go.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Kotmask

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quite a useful novice chaser last term; ended the campaign with a heavy defeat behind Martator at Sandown but got much closer to that rival over C&D on reappearance and now meets him on better terms; in the mix.

13/2

2nd

6

23rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Kotmask

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Quite a useful novice chaser last term; ended the campaign with a heavy defeat behind Martator at Sandown but got much closer to that rival over C&D on reappearance and now meets him on better terms; in the mix.

13/2

3rd

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kotmask

10st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not always the most fluent of jumpers but still won three handicaps last season (1m7f-2m3f) before the handicapper seemed to get hold of him; even this slightly reduced mark could be troublesome at this level of competition.

20/1

Form: 5-6331 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Not an instant success over fences but improving steadily and could be named the winner from some way out over C&D last month (soft; first-time cheekpieces, retained); up 5lb but has handicapping scope on hurdle form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:30 Newbury

Scarface

10st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Seemingly unsuited by the return to about 2m this season; last five attempts over 2m3f/2m4f have resulted in form figures of 12113, placed in Grade 2 handicap the final time; solid chance back up in distance.

7/1

2nd

8

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:30 Newbury

Scarface

10st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Seemingly unsuited by the return to about 2m this season; last five attempts over 2m3f/2m4f have resulted in form figures of 12113, placed in Grade 2 handicap the final time; solid chance back up in distance.

7/1

4th

6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 1

14:25 Exeter

Scarface

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joe Tizzard

Never looked back last season once the cheekpieces went on, winning three handicaps (2m3f/2m4f; soft to good); dropped away over 2m at Cheltenham two weeks ago (good) and, while going up in trip here will benefit, he probably needs even further at this level.

12/1

Form: 2-3322

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Reliable maiden; just unfortunate he's run up against improving chasers on last two starts, when front-running at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy) and Hereford (2m5f, good); bold bid likely but again faces up-and-coming rivals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

12:20 Chepstow

Ballybeen

11st 9lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Sam Thomas

Maiden who is 0-9 over fences but he's been placed seven times in this sphere including a close call at this track (2m3f) last December; seems fairly versatile regarding trip/ground and has decent record when fresh so he needs a close look back from 234 days off.

4/1

7th

4

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

12:20 Chepstow

Ballybeen

11st 9lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Sam Thomas

Maiden who is 0-9 over fences but he's been placed seven times in this sphere including a close call at this track (2m3f) last December; seems fairly versatile regarding trip/ground and has decent record when fresh so he needs a close look back from 234 days off.

4/1

2

17th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:10 Chepstow

Ballybeen

11st 10lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Sam Thomas

Yet to register a victory but he was in very good nick until coming in a below-par third of four in 2m4f Plumpton handicap chase 34 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back.

5/2

Form: 25-811 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Kept to shorter trips since going close over 2m3f at Stratford (heavy) last April but he needed every yard of 2m at Doncaster after Christmas when following up a Hereford win; versatile tactically and can have a say.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:47 Hereford

Chanceux

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft.

11/4

3rd

2

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:47 Hereford

Chanceux

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft.

11/4

3rd

6

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 3

15:27 Hereford

Chanceux

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Alastair Ralph

held up in rear, struggling after 4 out

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.50
Straight Forecast £4.92
Trifecta £5.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kotmask

WEST COUNTRY:

Scarface

RP RATINGS:

Ballybeen

POSTDATA:

Chanceux

The Times:

Kotmask

The Guardian:

Kotmask

D Express:

Kotmask

The Sun:

Kotmask

Telegraph:

Scarface

Daily Mirror:

Scarface

Daily Record:

Scarface

TOPSPEED:

Ballybeen

Daily Mail:

Ballybeen

The Star:

Ballybeen