15.20
HeavyFeldon Dunsmore Budbrooke Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £10406
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
Abandoned
Form: /C32/1 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 20 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Wide-margin winning yard debut at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) last February before staying trips were beyond him at the Festival and Aintree subsequently; recent runs suggest this is a tall order from out of the weights. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
21st Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
prominent, led 12th |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Won easily on British debut at Ludlow in February (2m4f, soft; 5lb lower); struggled after but latterly in strong handicaps at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals (3m2f/3m1f); no surprise at all should Venetia Williams have him back to his best here and this intermediate trip might be to his liking. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2U9425 D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Out of form in France this season but only 12 months ago he was beaten 2l in a 2m4f Kempton handicap (soft) off a 10lb higher mark; stamina for this far is not entirely proven but wouldn't be too dismissive. |
5/1 |
|
7 |
30th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Poor 1-17 strike-rate over fences but fair fifth in hot Cheltenham handicap (2m4f, good to soft) in January on first run back with this yard and ran well when 2l third of six at Kempton (2m4f, soft) last month; this 10yo now contests his first veterans' chase and is firmly in calculations. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 8 |
24th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Campaigned in France from October 2021 until November 2023, winning once (over hurdles) and making the frame plenty of times; not disgraced in a warm race at Cheltenham four weeks ago on his return to British soil, taking fifth of 13 at 50-1, but he is only 1-16 over fences (the win in 2019) and does not look the percentage call. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P32141 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Mostly consistent since sent over fences (4-11) but he has gone up 5lb for his 3m win at Ludlow (good to soft) when a lot went wrong for his five rivals; he was also partnered by a 3lb claimer then, so appears to have more on his plate now; still rates a likely contender given overall profile. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
19th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Had an off-day at Windsor a month ago but this 8yo has been mostly consistent over fences (3-10) and isn't handicapped out of contention if back on song. |
6/1 |
|
9 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Largely consistent record over fences includes two wins at about 2m4f last winter and another over 3m here in a good scrap on latest outing; back up 3lb to career-high mark but he should be seriously involved. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-3233 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 18 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
33/1 |
|
4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 10y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
10yo who is lightly raced for his age; won on reappearance at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) in November and bounced back from lesser run there when fourth of 14 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) in competitive handicap at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month; 1lb lower today and could be bang there. |
4/1 |
|
4th 5 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Chasing on last six starts, running well last term in his first three and back to form with a 2m4f win at Kempton in November; not so hot over that same C&D on Boxing Day but this trip may well be manageable if he's back on song in first-time headgear. |
11/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 23U34P D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on. |
12/1 |
|
5th 7 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 164y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Headstrong mare who settled okay in the first-time hood at Ascot last week (2m1f, good) but found nothing significant for pressure once the chips were down; has the form to feature but she's not one to rely on. |
12/1 |
|
4th 5 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, went third before 4 out |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 1P-542 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
23rd Oct 2024 Soft 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Yet to add to his chase win in January 2023 but was in pretty good form when last seen in the spring; held share of the lead at final fence before fading into fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May and resumes on a 2lb lower mark; also suited by soft/heavy ground; big player if tuned up after break. |
5/1 |
|
4th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred. |
15/2 |
|
4th 4 |
6th May 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent since his win off 3lb higher at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in early 2023; ran well for a long way when third at Southwell last time but was 9l behind God's Own Getaway and that took his chase record to 1-9; others preferred. |
15/2 |
Verdict
Demnat (second choice) has to be feared, assuming he avoids the bounce factor. ES PERFECTO is a strong alternative back down in grade, while Ballycamus and Will Sting are also respected.[Steve Boow]