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Jason Tomlinson’s Final British Racecourse Celebration Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5809.1
  • 3m 1f 152y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Jason Tomlinson’s Final British Racecourse Celebration Handicap Chase

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50

Form: 33344- D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
There were a few bright moments last season and his mark continues to fall; he may take advantage at some stage but this 10yo's losing sequence goes back 20 races to 2020 and he's been expensive to follow.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 185y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Copperhead

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Unseated rider (still prominent) at Sandown in January when seeking a second success in the veterans final; battled his way back to pip Gabbys Cross for a Newbury win (3m2f) four weeks ago and, although 5lb rise takes him to his highest mark since 2022, this sterling character needs major respect.

2/1

1st

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Copperhead

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Unseated rider three out, having still been prominent, at Sandown last time when bidding for a second success in the final of this series; remains on the last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in good form and completes the course.

12/1

4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 3

13:30 Fontwell

Copperhead

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Form: 1/P55- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Unable to pose a serious threat when fifth at Kempton (3m, good to soft) and Cheltenham (3m4f, good) this spring, but those were still respectable efforts in today's context; has won here twice and he's one to consider now back down in grade in first-time cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Northern Poet

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Pulled up three consecutive times after his two good-ground wins (3m/3m5f) in March 2025; back on a good mark now and was seemingly perked up by first-time visor when close fourth of six (just behind Enjoy d'Allen) at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month but overall profile remains unconvincing.

12/1

4th

1

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Northern Poet

12st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Has five wins over fences, including over C&D, but has been pulled up on his last three starts; back on last winning mark and first-time visor now goes on but he comes with risks.

12/1

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Northern Poet

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Nick Gifford

Won this last year (good) and followed up at Warwick (3m5f, good) a week later; also effective on good to soft ground; pulled up on final two starts last season but can go well fresh and is not ruled out on his return.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: PPP3P- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on four of his last five starts, most recently at Cheltenham; however, prior to that he was a fair third at Wincanton and he won over this C&D last November, taking his course form figures to 411211; won in 2022 on sole run in this visor (usually wears cheekpieces); respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

14:15 Plumpton

Blade Runner

11st 7lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has a good record over fences at Plumpton and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; however, he's 0-7 over hurdles and needs to step up sharply on Fontwell reappearance effort (beaten 35l).

12/1

3rd

3

12th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Blade Runner

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

disputed lead, led from 2nd, mistake 14th, not fluent 4 out, not fluent and headed 3 out

7/2

3rd

3

12th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Blade Runner

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

disputed lead, led from 2nd, mistake 14th, not fluent 4 out, not fluent and headed 3 out

7/2

Form: 42553- BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Close second of four over C&D in January and now 5lb lower; however, he's been soundly beaten on his three runs since; needs to turn things around.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

12th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Jacamar

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

raced in last

11/2

4th

5

12th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

17:00 Plumpton

Jacamar

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

raced in last

11/2

3rd

5

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

15:30 Ludlow

Jacamar

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harriet Dickin

Raced mainly at around 2m4f and is on the downgrade now; went close off his much-reduced mark in four-runner race at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in January but safely held twice since; formerly trained by Milton Harris/Anthony Charlton; now with Hariet Dickin; others preferred.

7/1

Non-runners

Judge Earle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £11.60
Trifecta £17.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Northern Poet

TOPSPEED:

Jacamar

RP RATINGS:

Copperhead

SPOTLIGHT:

Blade Runner

The Times:

Northern Poet

Telegraph:

Northern Poet

The Sun:

Northern Poet

The Star:

Northern Poet

Daily Record:

Northern Poet

D Express:

Jacamar

Daily Mirror:

Jacamar

WEST COUNTRY:

Copperhead