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- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 7f 177y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 3P/1-P CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 12st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran C&D winner but he's offered little in his three outings this term, tried in a visor when beating only one at Chepstow (3m) 26 days ago; he's hard to warm to. |
10/1 |
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3 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran C&D winner but he's offered little in his three outings this term, tried in a visor when beating only one at Chepstow (3m) 26 days ago; he's hard to warm to. |
10/1 |
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7th 1 |
21st Mar 2024 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Lengthy absences either side of his Uttoxeter win under Harriet Tucker in late 2022; pulled up in his two subsequent runs and hard to know what he'll make of a visor (replacing blinkers). |
14/1 |
Form: 2-3113 C BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual course winner on slow ground last season (2m5f/3m2f); not quite at best on two starts this term and was behind Record High when fourth here on Boxing Day but has possibilities if perked up by change of headgear. |
11/2 |
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5th 5 |
26th Jan 2025 Soft 3m 3f 149y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Dual course winner on slow ground last season (2m5f/3m2f); not quite at best on two starts this term and was behind Record High when fourth here on Boxing Day but has possibilities if perked up by change of headgear. |
11/2 |
Form: 2-111F CD
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Completed a soft-ground hat-trick in late 2023 and, having had wind surgery, he returned to form with a close second over 3m here in November (soft), pulling clear with the favourite; off for 97 days, but goes well fresh so has clear claims off 3lb higher if he stays and handles this quicker surface. |
9/4 |
Form: 42-634
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
21st Mar 2025 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Placed four consecutive times (2m7f-3m6f) after his C&D (heavy) win in first-time blinkers just under a year ago; still on a workable mark but was pulled up when tried in a visor last month and is untested on ground faster than good to soft. |
9/2 |
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6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area. |
15/2 |
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6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 9yo who has been consistent in staying chases at up to 3m1f but stamina appeared stretched over 3m6f at Exeter (soft) last time; will need to see this out better and the change of headgear is a grey area. |
15/2 |
Form: 24-257
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Versatile regarding the ground; not yet off the mark but he's been on the premises in handicap chases at 3m and 2m4f since last October, when running well on return from a break; place chance. |
9/1 |
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8th 3 |
12th Nov 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Versatile regarding the ground; not yet off the mark but he's been on the premises in handicap chases at 3m and 2m4f since last October, when running well on return from a break; place chance. |
9/1 |
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5th 2 |
4th May 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
0-7 over fences but ran quite well when third at Ffos Las (2m3f, heavy) last month and is now 6lb lower than when second over C&D (good to soft) in October; must be considered. |
11/2 |
Form: 5P-PP3
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Won at Newcastle in October and not disgraced when sixth here last time; could go well but others in better form. |
16/1 |
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6th 3 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 14y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Won a five-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (2m4f, good) but had been pulled up on previous start and was pulled up on only start since (good to soft); this ground should suit better but he's not easy to work out. |
7/1 |
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4 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 4f 19y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Won three times over fences for Matt Sheppard; yet to score for present yard, but two fair runs when in the frame at Sedgefield in September (2m/2m3f, good); never travelling when pulled up on same track last time (3m5f); a possible. |
6/1 |
Form: 23536-
Last run: 351 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won his final two starts last season and he made it 3-8 over fences when completing a hat-trick over 3m1f at Wincanton (the vet reported he was treated for post-race ataxia) on his comeback in February; up another 4lb but he seems versatile ground-wise and is open to more progress as a staying chaser; key player. |
5/2 |
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1st 4 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Made his breakthrough in a chase handicap at Leicester (2m6f, soft) last January and he completed a double at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) the following month; has been absent since then but he still looks feasibly treated and should have more to offer in this sphere; needs a close look on comeback. |
7/2 |
Form: 2124/4 D
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
26th Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Dual hurdle winner during 2021-22 season; returned from long absence with fairly respectable fourth on chasing debut at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in November but wasn't seen again until a poor run there in April; needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference. |
8/1 |
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4 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Returned from a long absence with a fair fourth on his chase debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; has had some more time off since but he runs off his last winning hurdle mark today and he's also effective on soft ground; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
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4 |
11th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Returned from a long absence with a fair fourth on his chase debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; has had some more time off since but he runs off his last winning hurdle mark today and he's also effective on soft ground; not ruled out. |
9/1 |
Form: 4795P-
Last run: 325 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 6 |
11st 5lb |
Winning pointer but 0-9 under rules and left Venetia Williams for £1,000; likely to be outclassed. |
50/1 |
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7th 9 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 6 |
11st 5lb |
Winning pointer but 0-9 under rules and left Venetia Williams for £1,000; likely to be outclassed. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
7th Apr 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Low-mileage 7yo who made an encouraging seasonal/stable/chase debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) in February, keeping on well for a clear second; well below that form over C&D last month but sports first-time blinkers today and remains of interest. |
13/2 |
Form: 54-6P7
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
8th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Seven-race maiden who looks far from solid judged on his handicap form over hurdles; however, this switch to chasing is a possible source of improvement off a reduced mark. |
12/1 |
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7th 15 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Six-race maiden; jumping lacked fluency on handicap/seasonal debut at Plumpton and he pulled up at Exeter three weeks later; 5lb lower than on handicap debut but others look more solid. |
16/1 |
Form: 74U26F
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Reverted to hurdling with respectable fourth at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May but was quickly back in the doldrums on next outing and is now 0-14 under all codes; needs 134-day break to have done her good. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 |
11th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Pulled up in two slow-ground chases at end of last season but fared much better when fourth of 13 over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, good) last month and is 3lb lower today; each-way claims at least. |
8/1 |
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4th 13 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
11-race maiden who didn't progress over hurdles last year and it's been the same story over fences since December; has been pulled up in her last two starts and has lots to prove back over hurdles. |
25/1 |
Form: 435P56 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
24th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 2f 54y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Gained all three wins on heavy ground at Ffos Las (2m-2m6f); safely held in cheekpieces and then a visor on her last two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m); tries a new trip and sports first-time blinkers on this return to chasing; too well handicapped to rule out but needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
Form: 684-00
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 4 |
1st Mar 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
0-6 over fences and 0-11 overall; seems versatile regarding ground is quite well handicapped if judged on best 2024 form but returned from long absence with poor run in December and may not be straightforward. |
7/2 |
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered. |
6/1 |
|
7 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered. |
6/1 |
Form: 58-684
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 104y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Easy win at Wincanton (3m2f, heavy) in January and bounced back from Haydock flop to win at Exeter (3m6f, good) recently, despite a bad mistake; clearly on the up and his stable has won two of the last six runnings. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Tended to jump left on last two outings but that didn't stop him beating recent Midlands Grand National winner Isaac Des Obeaux by 21l at right-handed Wincanton (3m2f, heavy; first-time tongue-tie) on first occasion; pulled up in valuable Haydock marathon since but will be fine on the forecast good ground here and is a contender if back on song. |
9/2 |
|
8 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Running well in defeat this season, including over an extended 3m4f, before producing a career-best in a first-time tongue-tie to win easily at Wincanton (extended 3m2f, heavy); hit with a 9lb rise but he was impressive last time and could have more to offer in the tongue-tie; respected. |
8/1 |
Form: 7253-P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 |
25th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
raced in third, lost third after 12th, lost ground before 13th, dropped to last and struggling 14th |
7/1 |
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6th 6 |
25th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
raced in third |
7/1 |
Form: 0-164P D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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8 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up at Southwell last April but a long way below that level on his three runs since and this 11yo's sole win came back in November 2023. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Very inconsistent 10yo who sometimes races lazily and is never easy to predict; comes here fresh and on career-low mark but has presumably been overlooked by Sean Bowen today and cannot be supported with much confidence; versatile ground-wise. |
10/1 |
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7th 7 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
3lb out of the weights; kept on for second at Southwell three weeks ago (3m, good) but this 10yo is hard to predict. |
6/1 |
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