March 04 / 14.35 Southwell

14.35

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50

Form: 33-331

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Unseated at first fence on chase debut in December 2022 but showed improved form on belated second chase start at Uttoxeter (3m2f, heavy) this January when winning by 11l; unexposed in this sphere and could take an 8lb rise in his stride; strong contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Here Comes McCoy

12st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Miss Liberty Stone

Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut.

8/1

1

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Here Comes McCoy

12st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Miss Liberty Stone

Dual handicap chase winner (3m2f/3m) on slow ground for Olly Murphy in the early part of 2024 but left that yard after disappointing in January and may find conditions too lively on stable/hunter chase debut.

8/1

3

31st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

14:45 Lingfield

Here Comes McCoy

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

The furthest he's been was 3m2f on heavy at Uttoxeter last January and he won that by 11l; would probably have scored there again on reappearance (3m, soft; cheekpieces second time) last month but for a shocking error at the final fence; that's not the only late blunder from him and he's been raised another 5lb, but he could easily have more to give.

4/1

Form: -P3343

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has been unable to exploit his reduced mark and is now 0-15 over fences; however, he often runs well in defeat, as when third at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) last month, and he might not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Coconut Splash

10st 12lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

11yo who has a poor strike-rate and isn't the force of old but, following a wind op, he returned to form with a clear, close second in a first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good to soft; in the mix if backing up that latest run, despite 6lb rise.

20/1

2nd

9

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Coconut Splash

11st 2lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Useful in his prime but has been out of form since returning from long absence for new stable in the autumn; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time visor to prompt a revival.

20/1

8th

8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Coconut Splash

11st 0lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Veteran who has tumbled down the weights but his last win was in 2020 and he's been well held in three runs for new yard this winter; has something to prove and he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-2742 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ran well in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in January; also effective on soft ground; it's possible he'll be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this longer trip but he could have more to offer in the retained headgear and is entitled to respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Storminhome

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Suffered a couple of heavy defeats after a long absence but then went very close to a first chase win in first-time blinkers at Southwell (3m, soft) last time, with the winner running well since; remains on a competitive mark and is one to consider if the headgear continues to have a positive effect.

7/4

2nd

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Storminhome

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Well treated on best chase efforts; has suffered a couple of heavy defeats since returning from sizeable layoff but the fitting of blinkers may prompt a resurgence.

13/2

9th

5

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 50y

Class 3

16:05 Windsor

Storminhome

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Tailed off at Chepstow three weeks ago after an absence and this 9yo needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's in top hands and is on a dangerous mark; not discounted with the step back up in trip a plus.

16/1

Form: 22P/44 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
10yo; perhaps not the force of old but encouraging fourth at Doncaster (3m, good) in January on second start back from a long absence, faring best of those who raced prominently; continues to drop down the weights; could have a big say if conditions suit (question mark about soft nowadays).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Oscar Robertson

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

in touch with leaders, lost ground and ridden with one circuit to go

25/1

2

5th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Oscar Robertson

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

in touch with leaders, lost ground and ridden with one circuit to go, lost touch before 3 out

25/1

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:22 Bangor-on-Dee

Oscar Robertson

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Very well handicapped on old form but, following a layoff, never really got going for his new yard last season; cheekpieces did nothing when tried two starts ago.

25/1

Non-runners

Patroclus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £10.80
Trifecta £12.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Here Comes McCoy

POSTDATA:

Storminhome

RP RATINGS:

Coconut Splash

TOPSPEED:

Oscar Robertson

WEST COUNTRY:

Storminhome

The Times:

Storminhome

The Guardian:

Storminhome

D Express:

Storminhome

Telegraph:

Here Comes McCoy

Daily Mail:

Here Comes McCoy

Daily Mirror:

Here Comes McCoy

The Sun:

Here Comes McCoy

The Star:

Here Comes McCoy

Daily Record:

Here Comes McCoy