April 01 / 16.18 Chepstow

16.18

Soft

Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13202.5
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Betting.Bet New Betting Sites Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5/5221 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner when trained in France and came good in Britain at fourth attempt, keeping on well to fend off late challenge from Dr T J Eckleburg in similar race to this over C&D (heavy) in February; subsequent 4lb rise ought to be manageable; obvious contender.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

15

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Prince Quali

10st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Mid-race faller last time (2m); consistent sort otherwise and ties in with two of these opponents on Ascot running (2m3f) in December; could go well off a low weight, provided he takes to first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

4

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

15:07 Chepstow

Prince Quali

10st 7lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Won this race and another C&D contest last season, and has remained in good form this term; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but the return to this track is an obvious plus and he copes very well with slow ground; major player.

4/1

2nd

4

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:40 Haydock

Prince Quali

11st 10lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Won at Chepstow on final two starts last season (2m, heavy/soft) and respectable third on both starts this term (2m/2m3f, good to soft); perhaps the return to more testing ground will be in his favour; one to consider.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-7870

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Chase and five-time hurdle winner in France but safely held in two British handicap hurdles (2m3f/2m) this year; may yet come good for Paul Nicholls but his tendency to race too freely is a worry and he needs to take a big step forward on this return to fences.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

Sans Bruit

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Front-runner who was 11l third of 15 at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days ago when bidding to win that race for the third consecutive year (wins on soft/good); his last five wins have come in the month of April and there can be optimism that he will make another bold bid; third in this in 2024.

3/1

3rd

7

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Sans Bruit

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

His exploits earlier in the season aren't of much concern given his last five wins have come in the month of April, including the last two runnings of this race (soft/good to soft; has also won on good); this prominent racer did it comfortably 12 months ago and is just 3lb higher today; could once more take all the beating.

11/4

4th

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:50 Windsor

Sans Bruit

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Hasn't found his form this term and that may well continue until winter is out, as he's essentially a spring horse; gained last five wins in the month of April.

10/1

Form: 124324 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m chase winner in the autumn (good to soft/soft) and kept on well from a long way off the pace to press Prince Quali in closing stages over C&D (heavy) in February; also ran well in valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has a fighting chance today, despite being 3lb out of the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Runs off a mark 10lb lower than when fifth of 14 in this last year, beaten just over 13l; he's run a couple of reasonable races this season but hasn't shown enough to suggest he's the one to be on today.

33/1

3rd

5

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 2

15:40 Chepstow

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Led close home to win this race off 5lb higher a year ago (soft ground) and was seemingly perked up by cheekpieces when third on both outings last month; made up considerable ground from the rear at Sandown (1m7f, soft) on latter occasion and has strong claims here if the headgear continues to aid him.

15/8

3rd

9

31st Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:02 Sandown

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Acts on any ground; half-length second off 4lb higher in this contest 12 months ago; out of sorts this term until posting a resurgent effort, behind solid rivals, in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor most recently; enters calculations in the retained headgear.

11/2

Form: 0PP-6P D

Last run: 114 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Quickly lost his way after beginning 2022-23 season with excellent win at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) and there has been no revival on his two appearances this term; leap of faith required to support him here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

18:10 Chepstow

Brave Seasca

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won a 2m4f Aintree handicap (good to soft) in late 2022 off 6lb higher but has offered very little in his six subsequent appearances, the latest 25 days ago on his return from a break.

12/1

5th

1

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

18:10 Chepstow

Brave Seasca

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won a 2m4f Aintree handicap (good to soft) in late 2022 off 6lb higher but has offered very little in his six subsequent appearances, the latest 25 days ago on his return from a break.

12/1

5th

2

1st Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:18 Chepstow

Brave Seasca

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Quickly lost his way after beginning 2022-23 season with excellent win at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) and there has been no revival on his two appearances this term; leap of faith required to support him here.

8/1

Form: -3041P

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
2-10 over fences for Willie Mullins in Ireland, signing off with win at Sligo (2m5f, soft) in September; pulled-up outsider in 2m4f Cheltenham Festival handicap for new stable last month; this race is easier but the drop back in trip is not sure to suit and he's tricky to weigh up at present.
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1

18th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Fighter Allen

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

took keen hold, prominent

25/1

1

18th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Fighter Allen

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

took keen hold, prominent

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: F-2420 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two valuable 2m handicaps this season, the latter at Doncaster (good) in January; last month's Cheltenham Festival defeat is not viewed harshly and he should be fine on today's ground; respected.
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15th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Calico

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

15th

2

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

Calico

11st 12lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

6th

1

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:40 Down Royal

Calico

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; out of her depth in a Grade 2 chase at Punchestown festival; had a run over hurdles before 12l second to The Banger Doyle on handicap debut at Cork.

7/2

Form: /1P-V4 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo; lightly raced in recent years and was well beaten on what was effectively his stable debut at Hereford (2m, good to soft; first-time hood) last month; needs to have taken huge benefit from that run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:05 Uttoxeter

Limpertinent

11st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Rediscovered some form when close fourth in selling handicap hurdle for Greenall and Guerriero stable in May but was pulled up in a chase for Alexandra Dunn last month and now has it all to prove again.

25/1

5

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

18:10 Newton Abbot

Limpertinent

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alexandra Dunn

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland in spring 2022; took big step back in right direction when fourth in selling handicap hurdle for the Greenall and Guerriero yard last month but has a lot more on his plate on today's stable debut; seems versatile regarding ground.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £5.75
Trifecta £16.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Prince Quali

SPOTLIGHT:

Calico

WEST COUNTRY:

Prince Quali

The Times:

Prince Quali

Telegraph:

Prince Quali

The Guardian:

Prince Quali

Daily Mail:

Prince Quali

D Express:

Prince Quali

Daily Mirror:

Prince Quali

The Star:

Prince Quali

Daily Record:

Prince Quali

RP RATINGS:

Calico

TOPSPEED:

Calico

The Sun:

Calico