14.30
HeavyJim Scallan Retirement Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6257.98
- 1m 7f 133y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 53542P
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, hit 3rd |
10/1 |
|
4th 4 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 207y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, hit 3rd |
10/1 |
|
7 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and he has form at up to 3m; however, below his best on his last three starts and was pulled up at Carlisle a fortnight ago. |
14/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 32P231 D
Last run: 87 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Lightly raced and generally disappointing since spring 2024, having been in a few different yards, but shaped quite well on debut for latest new trainer, in recent 2m1f hurdle, and reverts to chasing on tempting mark. |
33/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A fair winning chaser (at up to 2m3f) for Stuart Coltherd but he came in last of 17 back hurdling at Doncaster (3m) on his final run for Rebecca Menzies in January; he starts out for another new yard now with plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
soon disputed lead, led 2nd |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 33/454
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
11-race maiden who signed off for James Ewart with two poor runs in headgear (now removed) in February/March; makes stable debut from a tempting mark but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime and is untested on ground this quick. |
16/1 |
|
3 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
11-race maiden who signed off for James Ewart with two poor runs in headgear (now removed) in February/March; makes stable debut from a tempting mark but needs to have been revitalised by his new regime and is untested on ground this quick. |
16/1 |
|
5 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Ten-race maiden; fair third over 1m7f at Hexham in April (heavy); subsequently had wind surgery and hasn't run as well since, last time with cheekpieces tried; blinkers on this time and also up in trip (first run at 3m); improvement needed. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 53P345 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 133y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out, pulled up before last |
11/2 |
|
6 |
22nd Jul 2024 Good 2m 5f 34y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Looked in excellent nick when winning by 5l at Hexham (1m7f, good) in June, and ran well again there from out of the weights in higher-grade race a few days later; suited by this track too and versatile regarding trip; must be considered. |
6/1 |
|
4th 7 |
23rd Jun 2024 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Gained three of his five chase wins over C&D, the latest by 5l from Dream Jet in Class 5 event eight days ago (good ground); effectively 11lb higher from 5lb out of the weights in this higher-grade contest but evidently in prime form. |
3/1 |
20/1
Form: 67-44P CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 3lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
5th 12 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Acts on heavy; 4-6 at Hexham, including a win in this race three years ago; out of sorts for new yard this term but first-time blinkers may prompt a revival off reduced mark. |
20/1 |
9/1
Form: 4136P2 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, left in second 1st, not fluent 4 out, lost position gradually after 2 out, weakening when hit last |
7/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Ex-French 6yo who came good for Micky Hammond at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in November; has very mixed record since but is 4lb lower now and didn't run badly when fifth (behind Sword Of Fate) in first-time blinkers at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: P126P8
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won a four-runner handicap chase at Newcastle in April (2m4f, good); disappointing on last three starts, the last two in November; 3lb out of the handicap; best watched. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
raced wide, in touch with leaders early, midfield 3rd |
11/1 |
|
6 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Held on well to beat Top Of The Bay and Ribeye under Pippa Brown at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and ran at least as well when close second at Sedgefield (2m3f, good) six days later but Kelso 11 days ago was a bit disappointing and, on balance, others look stronger. |
11/1 |
20/1
Form: 42P776 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Four-time chase winner who bounced back with a close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 11 days ago; 3lb higher here but he remains well treated on old form and all of his wins have been under Brian Hughes; key player. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Five wins include four over fences; ran well but no match for Most Wanted at Fakenham in May on his return from a break; chance on that form even from 2lb out of the weights, and 2m3f looked too far last time. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
All five wins have been over 2m-2m1f, two of which came at this track in 2022; made a pleasing return after a five-month break when runner-up at Fakenham (2m, good) last month but may be vulnerable to younger rivals here. |
9/1 |
4/1
Form: 252322 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
His last win was over C&D in late 2024 but 0-11 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
His last win was here in late 2024 off a 12lb higher mark; however, 0-10 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign. |
20/1 |
|
4th 3 |
30th Jan 2026 Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December 2024 but he's hard to fancy on this season's evidence. |
20/1 |
Form: P-264P D
Last run: 121 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields. |
10/1 |
|
3 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Regressive form this season; drops back to an easier level but doesn't have the ideal scenario; this front-runner has gained all chase wins in much smaller fields. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
27th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 3lb
|
|
14/1
Form: 0P-514 D
Last run: 275 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Best watched in this scenario on return from nine-month absence, having recorded his win last summer over 2m5f on good ground at Cartmel. |
14/1 |
|
4th 3 |
22nd Jul 2023 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
prominent |
3/1 |
14/1
Form: 4/P424
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
16th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
17-race maiden; best effort since a lengthy absence was when second, trying to make all, at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in March; a repeat of that would give him a chance but recent form has been below par and he has it to prove over this far. |
16/1 |
|
13 |
22nd Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Best effort this season when second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) two starts ago; only a modest fourth in lower grade since, taking record to 0-16; others have stronger claims. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
Chapel Green, Cudgel
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £35.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.98 |
| Tricast | £161.77 |
| Trifecta | £246.60 |
Selections
The Star:
Cudgel