19.35
GoodFinal Lee Noonan Retirement Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £5967.53
- 2m 5f 150y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £2.10
Form: 45P434
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
25th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
This was the trip for his Taunton win in April (good) and he might have even surpassed that form with his recent seconds over C&D; has the same mark as last time and should have a big say. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Good second over C&D 16 days ago ridden by Freddie Gingell, keeping on well; could prove vulnerable for the win back up 3lb but with his chase experience he's likely to be thereabouts. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
midfield |
9/1 |
20/1
- Place: £7.50
Form: 34P5P5
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Has only won at Worcester, going back-to-back there in late summer (2m4f hurdle/2m chase); didn't run at all well in his last two races, both over fences. |
9/2 |
|
7 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
All three of his wins under rules have been at this track, his last success over C&D (good) last month; decent fourth at Warwick (2m4f, good) 22 days ago and remains in form. |
7/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 1-15PP
Last run: 82 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Dug deep to win low-grade Fontwell handicap (3m2f, good) for Anthony Honeyball last spring but has struggled in both points for new stable this year and faces another tough task here. |
66/1 |
|
3 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Dug deep to win low-grade Fontwell handicap (3m2f, good) for Anthony Honeyball last spring but has struggled in both points for new stable this year and faces another tough task here. |
66/1 |
|
7th 3 |
26th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Three-time chase winner, most recently when holding on well at Fontwell (3m2f, good) in May; bumped into a massive improver when well-held second at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good; first-time binkers) this month; ought to be on the premises again here. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 21/PP4 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Gained three of his four chasing wins here and seems very versatile regarding trips but ended last season with two disappointing efforts and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today. |
7/1 |
|
1 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Gained three of his four chasing wins here and seems very versatile regarding trips but ended last season with two disappointing efforts and needs to be perked up by a change of headgear today. |
7/1 |
|
7 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 135y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Four wins and two seconds from 11 races at Fontwell; his last success was off this mark over an extended 2m3f in September but he's been well held in all three runs since and needs a major revival; stablemate of All Authorized. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: -45433 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
28th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
All three chase wins have been over further, the last two here at 2m7f; below his best when last seen in June. |
20/1 |
6/1
Form: 244-53
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, disputed lead 3rd, prominent before 4th |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 94P315
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
7th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three places before stopping quickly and pulling up at Newton Abbot (3m2f, heavy; handles that ground) last time and his jumping wasn't the best; not overly appealing from 5lb out of the weights. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-P93P
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
On a lengthy losing sequence and she has been pulled up in handicap chases at Wincanton (3m1f) and Ludlow (2m4f) either side of Christmas; reverts to hurdles with lots to prove. |
25/1 |
|
12 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Regressive mare who was pulled up when returned to fences and tried in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month; drops back in trip with tongue-tie added here; 7lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
7/1
Form: 094-75
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 150y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Struggled to get competitive over hurdles when trained in Ireland; not helped by a mid-race blunder when tailed off on British debut in a Huntingdon handicap hurdle (2m4f, good); chase debut. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 150y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Struggled to get competitive over hurdles when trained in Ireland; not helped by a mid-race blunder when tailed off on British debut in a Huntingdon handicap hurdle (2m4f, good); chase debut. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
towards rear |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 4-2174 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Below par in last two completed starts, then early faller latest; won off just 1lb lower at Taunton (2m7f) in December and a return to that form would put him in the picture. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
9th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
pressed leader, led last (usual 2 out), headed home straight, kept on but no match for winner |
5/1 |
|
7 |
24th Apr 2024 Good 2m 5f 150y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Just lasted home in a 2m7f chase on good to soft here in December when only 1lb lower; nowhere near as good since then but returning here will be no bad thing (also finished fourth in this 12 months ago). |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 656642
Last run: 47 days
W: 10st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has had just the one win, gained in a French chase back in 2022, and there's little in recent hurdle form to suggest he's about to add to that; 6lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
9th 17 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Gained only win (from 43 starts) in a French chase in 2022 and recent hurdling form does not suggest he's poised to add to his tally. |
50/1 |
|
5th 11 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Ended a run of non-completions when finishing fifth of seven over C&D last time (Presenting Yeats behind); although that was an improved effort, it did appear to stretch his stamina; much more required again from out of the weights. |
50/1 |
14/1
Form: -21844
Last run: 226 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Looked set to finish second before last-fence unseat at Hereford (3m1f, good) in March and bumped into revitalised subsequent winner when second at Fakenham (3m5f, good) last month; went close in 2024 edition of this race on only previous visit to Fontwell; good chance. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
13th Apr 2026 Good 3m 5f 24y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Soundly beaten in February, after a layoff, but looked set to finish second before last-fence mishap at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month, and this move back up in trip will probably suit (placed over 3m3f last summer). |
3/1 |
|
8 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
All three chase wins have come over 3m at Southwell (good/soft) and latest was off 2lb higher last January; well held at Southwell last month but he may have needed that run after six months off and he's a player if he can get back near best. |
8/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £146.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £143.87 |
| Tricast | £1415.23 |
| Trifecta | £2393.60 |
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