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Capital Windscreens Supports Autism Charity Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 131y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Capital Windscreens Supports Autism Charity Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: -32222 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Yet to score over fences but he's been in excellent nick this season, coming in runner-up for the fourth successive start at Leicester (2m7f) in January; he's a player off an unchanged mark after a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Imperial Alex

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Four-times winning chaser over around 3m; returned to his best when beaten a neck at Ffos Las (3m, good) 25 days ago with 15l back to the third; nudged up 4lb but holds claims if he gets home over this marathon trip.

7/4

2nd

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

16:18 Ffos Las

Imperial Alex

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

In career-best form last summer over 3m on good ground; soundly beaten in his last three races, disappointingly so at Warwick last time when back on his favoured surface (good); bit to prove now.

10/1

5th

4

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Imperial Alex

11st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

In top form over 3m on good ground last May/June, finishing second at Uttoxeter then first at Perth; soundly beaten on both runs since but those were on heavy/soft going and perhaps today's return to a better surface will trigger a revival.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -1120P CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Began this term with back-to-back successes here but his form has nosedived since, pulled up at Wincanton (3m1f) 29 days ago; others are more persuasive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Eceparti

11st 7lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Dual course winner last autumn (3m2f/2m7f) and signed off with two respectable runs here in the spring; not always one to rely upon but resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Eceparti

11st 7lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Dual course winner last autumn (3m2f/2m7f) and signed off with two respectable runs here in the spring; not always one to rely upon but resumes on a workable mark and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

7

13th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Eceparti

11st 0lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Acts on heavy going; two wins at this track in the autumn; back in respectable form with second-place finishes over C&D the last twice; holds solid claims based on his Chepstow record this season.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2F-4F2 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Still to add to his sole Taunton success (2m7f) in 2022 but he posted a good second of four on the back of a wind op back there last month; enters calculations eased 1lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Airtothethrone

12st 7lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Billy Aprahamian

With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him.

9/2

3rd

1

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

19:15 Ffos Las

Airtothethrone

12st 7lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Billy Aprahamian

With new yard for last two outings and contributed to their recent good form with a C&D win (good to soft) from Another Lord ten days ago, with his usual tongue-tie removed; has 7lb penalty and a 7lb claimer is recruited; probably as good as ever but a bit more may be needed from him.

9/2

1st

2

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Airtothethrone

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Rather inconsistent for Tim Vaughan since Taunton win in 2022 and made low-key stable debut last month, but has possibilities in this lower grade if that recent outing brought him on.

8/1

Form: 231P33 D

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Scored at Worcester (2m7f) in July but he's been off the track since coming in a solid third in 2m5f Fontwell handicap chase in October; he needs to hit the ground running on his return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Lermoos Legend

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Experienced chaser with a good strike rate (9-48 and placed on 20 other occasions); returned from a winter break not far off his best recent form when 1l second at Ffos Las (2m3f, good) last month; up 2lb but should again be thereabouts.

9/2

2nd

5

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Lermoos Legend

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Gained five of his nine chase wins at this track (2m/2m3f) but absent since below-par run in October and still on a fairly tough mark.

10/1

6th

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:51 Market Rasen

Lermoos Legend

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Multiple winner but went up 6lb for beating four rivals at Fontwell (2m3f, good) and was only fourth off this mark next time, though merely 2l behind the winner; could be vulnerable again.

11/4

Form: 4-47O3 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start in this sphere when fourth at Exeter in October but he's failed to build on it in three subsequent starts, making mistakes when third of five at Doncaster (3m2f) last time; others appeal more.
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:25 Ffos Las

Iberio

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

All three wins over hurdles were at Taunton, latest over 3m on heavy in March 2023; chasing last term and ended his time with the Hobbs/White stable on some low notes; pulled up after an early error over fences (0-6 in that sphere) 12 days ago on stable/seasonal debut; well treated on best efforts.

14/1

6th

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:25 Ffos Las

Iberio

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

pressed leader early, raced in second 2nd, prominent from 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened

14/1

15

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

14:35 Chepstow

Iberio

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Three-time hurdle winner; yet build upon last autumn's promising chase debut for the Hobbs/White stable and has been absent since March but is on a good mark for today's stable debut; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: P-6436

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
A two-time 2m4f chase winner at Wincanton last season but he's yet to fire in four starts this term, beating only one back there on Boxing Day; lots more is required.
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Verdict Starting price

8

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Harlem Soul

11st 6lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Syd Hosie

Dual 2m4f chase winner at Wincanton; had dropped to a career-low mark when returning to form with a near miss at Warwick (2m4f, good) and fair chance if following one good run with another.

10/1

2nd

4

30th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Warwick

Harlem Soul

11st 9lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Syd Hosie

Dual 2m4f chase winner (both good to soft) at Wincanton, where six of his best seven efforts have come; handy mark but little encouragement in his recent form.

8/1

4th

1

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Harlem Soul

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Syd Hosie

Won twice over 2m4f in 2022-23 season but was out of form last term and is yet to convince stamina-wise over this sort of trip; drops in grade today but still needs to up his game.

14/1

Form: 3/U6P3

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2020; very lightly raced since but jumped better than usual when a creditable third of four in 2m7f Taunton handicap chase 26 days ago; possibilities off a 3lb lower mark here.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Lubeat Foras

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Bumper winner in 2020 but he's been lightly raced since and made it 0-9 over jumps when tailed off in hurdle handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 3lb but he has something to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie goes on.

14/1

1st

8

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Lubeat Foras

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Bumper winner in 2020 but he's been lightly raced since and made it 0-9 over jumps when tailed off in hurdle handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; dropped another 3lb but he has something to prove back up in trip; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie goes on.

14/1

6th

9

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:12 Ffos Las

Lubeat Foras

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

jumped slightly right throughout, led, reminder when headed but raced in second 6th, lost position 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

14/1

Form: 21P-33 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has resumed from ten months off with solid placed efforts in handicap hurdles here and at Sedgefield (3m3f) this year; this veteran can't be discounted now reverting to this sphere.
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Verdict Starting price

4

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Breizh Alko

11st 6lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Veteran who saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in 3m Chepstow handicap chase 30 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this sphere.

12/1

4

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Breizh Alko

11st 6lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Martin Keighley

Veteran who saw his run of good form come to an end when pulled up in 3m Chepstow handicap chase 30 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back returned to this sphere.

12/1

Form: 23P7P6 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
A two-time chase scorer at Newton Abbot last summer but her more recent efforts have been far less encouraging, tried in cheekpieces when beating only one at Musselburgh (3m) four weeks ago; she's not easy to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

15:40 Fakenham

Honey Im Good

11st 0lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Well handicapped on 2024 hurdle/chase form and shaped with a fair but more promise than eventual 40l defeat might suggest at Sedgefield (3m3f, good to soft) in February, after a long absence; ought to be better suited by the forecast faster ground here; interesting.

11/2

6th

5

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

15:52 Sedgefield

Honey Im Good

11st 3lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Well handicapped on her chase form in 2024; one to watch in the betting on this first run since that November but it's a hefty absence to defy and she's 0-8 over hurdles as opposed to 4-13 over fences.

15/2

2nd

3

4th Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

14:40 Hereford

Honey Im Good

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Latest chase success was a 3m3f handicap at Stratford in August (good to firm); fair efforts afterwards and 2m5f looked too sharp at Fakenham five days ago; one of two good chances for Evan Williams.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.40
Straight Forecast £18.07
Tricast £81.08
Trifecta £96.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Alex

WEST COUNTRY:

Iberio

D Express:

Do You Think

The Times:

Airtothethrone

RP RATINGS:

Eceparti

Telegraph:

Iberio

Daily Record:

Iberio

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Alex

POSTDATA:

Imperial Alex

Daily Mirror:

Imperial Alex

The Sun:

Imperial Alex

The Star:

Imperial Alex