15.10
HeavyAK Bets Doesn’t Refuse Payouts Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 3f 104y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 4P6461 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Only four completed when a 16l third at Exeter (3m, good to soft) and that was another effort well below the form he showed in 2024; reduced mark is for good reason but this isn't a strong race, so hard to leave him out of calculations. |
11/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well handicapped on his wins in staying chases two seasons ago but this campaign needs to turn a corner and he'd prefer softer ground. |
12/1 |
|
1 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
raced wide, towards rear, dropped to last before 11th |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 549581 D
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last March and he finished in the first three in his next five starts; still looks on workable mark but he had a rare blip at Windsor (2m6f, soft) last month and he's never raced at shorter than 2m3f; bit to prove and others are preferred. |
9/2 |
|
7th 11 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 6f 50y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Consistent sort who won at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last March and has been in the first three on all five starts since, most recently runner-up here (2m4f, good); stays this far and versatile ground-wise; each-way player. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
29th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
First-time blinkers did the trick when scoring at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in March and he was short of room at a crucial stage when close third at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; now 8lb higher than for his last win but he's a reliable type who still has potential in this sphere; respected on his return. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -U4433 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Not beaten far when third of four at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped on last season's form but has basically become disappointing; needs latest headgear switch to perk him up. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Not beaten far when third of four at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped on last season's form but has basically become disappointing; needs latest headgear switch to perk him up. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 45U/33
Last run: 262 days
W: 11st 6lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
8th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Placed twice over 3m at Southwell (good) last summer and returned from layoff with three point seconds in February/March, but stuggled to get competitive back under rules here (2m3f, good) last month and is difficult to enthuse over after that performance. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 571432 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
6th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Course winner; a lot of his form is over shorter but he proved his stamina for 3m when runner-up at Ffos Las two weeks ago (good); unlikely to be far away off the same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Produced a remarkable late surge to snatch what had looked an unlikely victory at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft; blinkers removed) last month but this inconsistent 9yo tends to race lazily nowadays and got going too late when back at Fontwell a fortnight ago; other are much less risky. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 22PP47
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ran quite well over hurdles here (2m4f, good to soft) on stable debut in November but not much has gone to plan since; well held when unseating rider on last month's return to fences and effectively 5lb higher from out of the weights today; others appeal much more. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ran quite well over hurdles here (2m4f, good to soft) on stable debut in November but not much has gone to plan since; well held when unseating rider on last month's return to fences and effectively 5lb higher from out of the weights today; others appeal much more. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
17-race maiden with form figures of P5P over fences and he was pulled up over hurdles in his final run during the winter; opposable back in this sphere after a short break. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 337653
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
held up in rear, raced wide when on turn after 2nd, headway from 3rd, lost position after 8th, weakened 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Has won four points, but 0-20 under rules (12 over fences); best recent run when second over 2m3f at Fontwell in March (heavy); quite interesting with visor replacing cheekpieces on stable debut. |
11/1 |
|
7th 8 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has very mixed record this season but ran well and looked the likely winner for a long way before weakening into third over C&D (heavy; just behind Mister Murchan) last month; 2lb lower today; can't rule out. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 68-544
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders from 6th, headway 4 out, left in third 3 out, lost position approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders from 6th, headway 4 out, left in third 3 out, lost position approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Little in the way of solid form and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt; 7lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
Verdict
The Scorpion King can probably cope with a 5lb rise for last month’s C&D win but he looked unenthusiastic for large parts of that race and ready preference is for JOE COTTON, who justified good market support with a wide-margin win on his recent chasing debut and is ahead of the handicapper under his penalty here. Chasing debutant Elzaaro is the dark horse.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Joe CottonTelegraph:
Walk In The WildRP RATINGS:
Concrete KingLAMBOURN:
The Scorpion KingThe Sun:
Walk In The WildPOSTDATA:
Concrete King