15.12
HeavyGuinness Microdraught Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6178.77
- 2m 7f 91y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.20
- Place: £1.20
Form: 251225 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
23rd May 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Took big step back in right direction when fifth at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) last month, in race he won the previous two seasons; still on a workable mark and has a fighting chance here if first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect. |
9/4 |
|
5th 9 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 9lb |
Has failed to show his form in both outings this term but a revival looks highly likely back at Aintree on return from four-month break; 2-2 over fences at this venue, namely wins in this race for the last two years (good/good to soft); had a similar prep when winning by 5l off just 1lb lower 12 months ago; commands respect in the hat-trick attempt. |
11/2 |
9/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: -44121 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Has won three times over fences, the latest over 2m4f here in March last year (good to soft; visored first time); hasn't done quite as well since; stays 3m and on a good mark now. |
8/1 |
|
4th 4 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won off today's mark at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; first-time visor) towards end of last season but is yet to build upon his pleasing reappearance run in October and needs to up his game. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Not totally solid on form this season, having failed to back up reappearance effort; however, has slipped back to last winning mark and may prove resurgent. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 71-1P5 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won 3m/3m2f handicaps on testing ground last year but has been struggling of late and cheekpieces didn't work wonders for him last time; no headgear here but others have more pressing claims. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 2-61F2 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 8lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
4th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins last season, at Ayr in January (3m, soft) and on final start at Kelso in April (2m7f, soft); off since and although these conditions suit, is likely to need the run after a break. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
4th Dec 2024 Heavy 3m 1f 125y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Two wins last season, at Ayr in January (3m, soft) and on final start at Kelso in April (2m7f, soft); off since and although these conditions suit, is likely to need the run after a break. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Veteran who remains very capable on his day, with a first and close second this season; below best last time but could bounce back from that. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: P12PU5 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Moved to this yard last season and won three in a row towards the end of last year (2m4f/3m, good to soft/soft); disappointing subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and he's down to a handy mark; interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 45y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Moved to this yard last season and won three in a row towards the end of last year (2m4f/3m, good to soft/soft); disappointing subsequently but perhaps a break will have helped and he's down to a handy mark; interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
always behind |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.46 |
| Trifecta | £17.80 |
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