February 28 / 16.35 Wincanton

16.35

Heavy

Wincanton Racing Again 7th March Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4488.85
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Wincanton Racing Again 7th March Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5334F4

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 12 starts and it's possible this trip stretches him, but he's run some good races this season and was going well in front when falling four out over C&D (good to soft) last month; also effective on soft going; dropped 2lb today and might not be far away for in-form yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Moytier

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

disputed lead

6/1

4th

3

8th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:10 Fontwell

Moytier

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Syd Hosie

disputed lead

6/1

3rd

2

8th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

16:38 Wincanton

Moytier

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: Syd Hosie

Perhaps flattered to win quite so convincingly over fences here two runs back (2m4f, soft) and was then a remote third again here after going up 9lb; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling and Gearoid Harney takes off a further 7lb, so has a chance at the weights.

9/2

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15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 243213 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Posted his second course victory when winning easily over C&D (good to soft) last month and another good run when third of 14 at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last time; has won on heavy ground and he's a strong contender now back down in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Flash Gorcombe

11st 9lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Strike-rate of 6-23 over fences; not firing as he can this season but there's time yet and he's well handicapped.

4/1

3rd

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Flash Gorcombe

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Dual winner here (including C&D) who was second in this in 2024; built on seasonal debut when third over C&D (soft) in December but jumped right and disappointed at Exeter last time; contender to bounce back returned to this venue.

3/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2244-5

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-10 under rules but well treated on hurdle form as recent as last February and he ran well for a long way on his chase and stable debut at Exeter (2m3f, heavy) last month, which was his first run since last April; this point winner is 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

8

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Royal Sam

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Michael Blake

prominent, disputed lead 3rd, prominent before 4th

14/1

Form: 23-P84

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has a poor strike-rate and she's been soundly beaten on both runs this winter but her fourth placing at Taunton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago was a step back in the right direction and she's 5lb lower than when twice finishing placed last spring (including on heavy); not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Poets Reflection

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Linda Blackford

1-34 overall and 0-10 as a chaser; has been in poor form for a while (hurdling most recently) and couldn't entertain from 11lb out of the weights.

66/1

7th

10

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Poets Reflection

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

Sole win (33 races) was on good ground here but in 2021; results over the last year have been pretty grim (latest in first-time cheekpieces) and she's now 6lb out of the handicap; unraced beyond an extended 2m5f.

50/1

Form: -7873P

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
His reduced mark appeals on last season's hurdle form but he's been unable to get competitive over fences this season and was pulled up at Exeter last time; major turnaround needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Belgarum

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he returned after wind surgery with a front-running win at Fontwell (2m3f, good; 22-1) this month; this is a different test but he won over fences here (3m2f) last spring and 3lb rise for that last success looks fair; respected.

4/1

1st

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Belgarum

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Four-time chase winner who was out of sorts when last seen in the autumn, most recently when pulled up on return to hurdling; had another wind op (his fourth) during 168-day break; needs to get career back on track.

16/1

Form: 336-82

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Point winner who is 0-12 under rules and her best runs have come on good going; however, there was promise in her chase debut second at Taunton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago and she's open to further improvement over fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

20th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

17:17 Newton Abbot

Sevenofus

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Carroll Gray

0-16 under rules (including eight chase runs) but came second over hurdles here (2m5f, good) in April and also ran very well in eventful C&D chase won by Ryder's Rock in May; 5lb wrong today but not out of this if last month's wind op makes any positive difference.

10/1

3rd

6

28th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:18 Newton Abbot

Sevenofus

10st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Twice placed over fences (0-7) and twice runner-up over hurdles this year; latest run wasn't her best (also over hurdles) but she goes on all ground and the form is there to feature.

8/1

3rd

6

28th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:18 Newton Abbot

Sevenofus

10st 12lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Carroll Gray

Twice placed over fences (0-7) and twice runner-up over hurdles this year; latest run wasn't her best (also over hurdles) but she goes on all ground and the form is there to feature.

8/1

Form: 7P-907

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
125-1 runner-up in maiden hurdle at Newton Abbot in April 2021 but has shown little across his seven subsequent starts; transformation needed in first-time cheekpieces on today's chase debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, went second 7th, struggling when lost second 11th, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out

13/2

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, went second 7th, struggling when lost second 11th, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out

13/2

3rd

14

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:52 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Chris Down

pressed leader early, raced in second after 3rd

16/1

Form: P67P47 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
It's a long time since he's been competitive and he needs to improve upon his recent showings if he's to come out on top today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:40 Plumpton

Noahs Light

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Won off a lowly mark at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) in summer 2024, but his form this spring was not particularly inspiring and he's 8lb out of the weights on this first appearance in five months.

20/1

5th

9

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

Noahs Light

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Richenda Ford

Won at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) last summer and ended last season with two fairly respectable runs, latterly when sixth in C&D race won by Millies Mite one month ago, but is out of the weights again today.

20/1

5th

9

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

Noahs Light

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Richenda Ford

Won at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) last summer and ended last season with two fairly respectable runs, latterly when sixth in C&D race won by Millies Mite one month ago, but is out of the weights again today.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.90
Straight Forecast £9.21
Tricast £28.60
Trifecta £31.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flash Gorcombe

WEST COUNTRY:

Moytier

D Express:

Royal Sam

Daily Record:

Sevenofus

The Guardian:

Moytier

The Sun:

Moytier

The Star:

Moytier

RP RATINGS:

Flash Gorcombe

POSTDATA:

Flash Gorcombe

The Times:

Flash Gorcombe

Telegraph:

Flash Gorcombe

Daily Mail:

Flash Gorcombe

Daily Mirror:

Flash Gorcombe