April 21 / 14.48 Stratford

14.48

Good To Soft

Racecourse Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 3m 3f 119y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Racecourse Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/1 (Won)

  • Win: £166.90
  • Place: £27.10

Form: 6U-593

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Remote when third in selling handicap chase at Fakenham (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and now 0-45 under all codes; 10lb out of the weights on this first venture beyond 2m5f; can't be recommended.
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8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

Approaching two years since he last showed any form to speak of, and has a lot to prove from 9lb out of the weights this time.

150/1

6th

9

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Michael Chapman

Caused 150-1 shock in 3m3f Stratford marathon in spring 2024 but that remains his only win from 62 career starts; in poor form this year and 7lb wrong here; look elsewhere.

50/1

8th

9

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:53 Market Rasen

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Michael Chapman

Won a 3m3f handicap chase last year; mainly disappointing since (pulled up on three of last four runs); plenty to prove.

40/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 7-0412

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Jumped well when winning four-runner chase at Fakenham (3m5f, good) last month, his second start over fences, and subsequent Ffos Las second (3m, heavy) was perfectly respectable; could still have improvement to come; shortlisted.
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8

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Ballyrashane

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race.

4/1

8

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Ballyrashane

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Made all over C&D (good) in March and doubled his chasing tally with hard-fought success at Uttoxeter (3m, good) two months ago; should also be suited by today's slower ground and helps to give Christian Williams a good hand in this race.

4/1

3rd

4

21st Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

16:55 Plumpton

Ballyrashane

10st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

disputed lead, led clearly just after 1st, headed 2 out (usual 3 out), soon rallied, lost second last (usual 2 out), no extra final 110yds

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 50P112

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
No match for revitalised veteran Uallrightharry when second at Fontwell last month but won consecutive races on slow ground beforehand (3m1f/3m) and is unexposed over marathon trips; enters calculations.
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5

14th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

16:17 Newton Abbot

Lightonthewing

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Sue Gardner

Has more wins over fences, most recently at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month under Ciaran O'Shea; failed to fire 20 days later but he's effective in this sphere as shown when a close second at Chepstow in February; yet to win from a mark this high but should be firmly in the mix.

9/2

5th

6

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

Lightonthewing

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Sue Gardner

Often front-runner; ridden by Ciaran O'Shea on last four starts; 7-22 in chases (one of his hurdles wins was this track) and those wins include his last two completed starts in this sphere, the latest at Exeter (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago; this trip is unknown territory but he ran well over an extended 3m4f at Stratford in 2024; has to be in serious calculations.

9/2

1st

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:43 Exeter

Lightonthewing

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran O’Shea

T: Sue Gardner

Back to form to win a Wincanton chase (3m1f, soft) in December and nearly went in again back over hurdles at Chepstow in a race he won the previous year; nothing wrong with this mark and stable goes well.

3/1

Form: 242231

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Consistent 9yo who kept on best to score at Southwell (3m, soft) last month and is now 3-19 over fences; recent 3lb rise is not excessive and he's likely to be on the premises again.
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4th

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Felton Bellevue

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

None too consistent but he has won five times over fences, latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in February off 3lb lower; beaten a neck back there off this mark last month and his best chance of further success is perhaps back at that venue.

9/2

5th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Felton Bellevue

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

None too consistent but he has won five times over fences and nearly made that six last time at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft); he's handicapped about right but needs considering.

9/2

2nd

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:00 Plumpton

Felton Bellevue

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Five-time chase winner, most recently over C&D (soft) last month; remote when third at Huntingdon eight days ago and not one to rely upon nowadays but he's still on a good mark if in the right mood.

7/2

Form: -68376

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third on stable/chase debut at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) in November but two lesser efforts have followed (3m1f/2m5f) and her stamina is not assured here.
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11

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:58 Doncaster

Lady Pacifico

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Flat/hurdle winner who made it 0-5 as a chaser when pulled up last time and she's 4lb out of the weights; others preferred.

25/1

9

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Lady Pacifico

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Has shown some aptitude for chasing but this Flat/hurdle winner was tailed off here on Boxing Day in the race won by Asa; tongue-tie is added; 1lb out of the weights.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22-PP7

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Best known as a Huntingdon specialist but recorded career-best RPR when scoring at Fakenham (3m5f, good to soft) last season, so a marathon trip on a sharp left-handed track evidently suits him well; out of form this term, though, and needs to turn a corner.
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1

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Lord Sparky

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Best known as a Huntingdon specialist but recorded career-best RPR when scoring at Fakenham (3m5f, good to soft) last season, so a marathon trip on a sharp left-handed track evidently suits him well; out of form this term, though, and needs to turn a corner.

14/1

1

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Lord Sparky

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Best known as a Huntingdon specialist but recorded career-best RPR when scoring at Fakenham (3m5f, good to soft) last season, so a marathon trip on a sharp left-handed track evidently suits him well; out of form this term, though, and needs to turn a corner.

14/1

7th

10

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Lord Sparky

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

prominent

8/1

Form: P-3154 CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
2-9 over fences, the latter win gained by 12l at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in November; showed some signs of temperament when below that form there in January and is not without risk on this first start for 12 weeks.
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2

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Largy Nights

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

2-9 over fences, the latter win gained by 12l at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in November; showed some signs of temperament when below that form there in January and is not without risk on this first start for 12 weeks.

14/1

2

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Largy Nights

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

2-9 over fences, the latter win gained by 12l at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in November; showed some signs of temperament when below that form there in January and is not without risk on this first start for 12 weeks.

14/1

4th

4

26th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Largy Nights

11st 9lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

led, set steady pace

9/2

Form: /P2P65

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won three chases in 2021 (2m7f-3m1f) but has very mixed record since returning from long absence in the autumn; still in touch when stumbling on home turn at Plumpton six weeks ago but others in this line-up have more persuasive profles; swaps visor for first-time blinkers.
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1st

4

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Head On

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Gained two of his three chasing wins over this C&D; kept on for respectable fifth in refitted visor at Warwick (3m, good) last month but has been very inconsistent since returning from long absence in the autumn.

8/1

5th

8

30th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Head On

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Course winner (3m1f, good to soft) who has been well below par on his last four starts; back on a handy mark as a result but a revival is needed.

14/1

Form: -P97P1

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Back in form last month, making all to beat Lightonthewing by 14l in four-runner race at Fontwell (3m2f, heavy); also suited by less testing ground but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again.
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3rd

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Uallrightharry

10st 10lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

Old-timer who is not easy to predict these days but he got back in the groove with a front-running win here (3m3f, heavy) in January; 6lb higher back on quicker ground but he jumped well last time and remains well treated on his old form; shortlisted.

11/4

3rd

7

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:47 Fontwell

Uallrightharry

10st 10lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Karen Jewell

Old-timer who is not easy to predict these days but he got back in the groove with a front-running win here (3m3f, heavy) in January; 6lb higher back on quicker ground but he jumped well last time and remains well treated on his old form; shortlisted.

11/4

Form: 2-PP22 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-18 under rules and not always a fluent jumper but her second to a progressive rival at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month was a good effort, and she also ran well at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) three weeks ago.
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1

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

River Tyne

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

10lb higher than when taking this race 12 months ago but won again here on Boxing Day off this mark; not the most consistent of mares but she's dangerous to discount given her liking for the track.

7/1

1

7th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

River Tyne

12st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

10lb higher than when taking this race 12 months ago but won again here on Boxing Day off this mark; not the most consistent of mares but she's dangerous to discount given her liking for the track.

7/1

3rd

3

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:48 Exeter

River Tyne

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

pressed leader, prominent from 3rd, went second again 11th, lost second 4 out, weakened after 3 out

100/30

Form: 73P321

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made somewhat shaky start to his chasing career this season but has really got his act together lately, and looked in excellent nick when drawing clear to win by 13l at Plumpton (3m1f, good) three weeks ago; went up 9lb for that but still commands respect.
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7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

Hilltown

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Won over C&D in April 2023 and a chase here in April 2024; however, he's struggled this season following a long absence, including at this course on three occasions; 4lb out of the handicap; major turnaround needed.

14/1

5

9th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:00 Plumpton

Hilltown

10st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Seamus Mullins

Returned from a long layoff with some disappointing efforts this season but took a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January, where he put in a good front-running shift before tiring; now 1lb lower than when winning comfortably by 13l over C&D (good) in April 2024 and enters calculations; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

7/1

Non-runners

Unblinking, Williamdeconqueror

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £488.70
Straight Forecast £499.84
Tricast £3196.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hilltown

Telegraph:

Felton Bellevue

Daily Record:

Ballyrashane

POSTDATA:

Williamdeconqueror

WEST COUNTRY:

Lightonthewing

RP RATINGS:

Hilltown

The Times:

Hilltown

D Express:

Hilltown

Daily Mirror:

Hilltown

The Sun:

Felton Bellevue

The Star:

Felton Bellevue