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Visit attheraces.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5360.21
  • 2m 4f 216y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Visit attheraces.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1334-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
2m hurdle winner last summer; made a promising start to his chase career when third at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November but then appeared unsuited by the drop back to 2m around Fakenham's tight circuit that same month; has something to find with American Gerry judged on last month's C&D return from a break but he's entitled to have improved for that and a further 2lb drop will help.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Up For Appeal

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Christian Williams

2m5f good-ground winner last summer off 6lb higher; hardly consistent though and never went a yard at Warwick last month; now tries cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Up For Appeal

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Christian Williams

Scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last June and was in contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in December but last season's record was rather mixed and we haven't seen him since a poor performance in January.

10/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Up For Appeal

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Christian Williams

Scored at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last June and was in contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) in December but last season's record was rather mixed and we haven't seen him since a poor performance in January.

10/1

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5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 341-52 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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.
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5th

2

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

American Gerry

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Hughie Morrison

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

15:40 Newton Abbot

American Gerry

11st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Hughie Morrison

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

15:43 Newton Abbot

American Gerry

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Hughie Morrison

midfield

9/1

10/1

Form: 5446-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 11 starts but went very close over hurdles at Taunton (2m3f, good) in November; not beaten far when showing promise at Ffos Las (2m3f, good to soft) on chase debut in April but never threatened when a well-held third upped to 2m6f at Stratford in May; needs to step up if he's to win this.
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5th

6

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Lelant

11st 6lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

Two good-ground wins during the winter but nothing positive to take from his last two races and the weather forecast doesn't bode well.

10/1

8th

4

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Lelant

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Returned from break with good-ground C&D win in October and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) a few weeks later; struggled on heavy ground at Fontwell in December but has been freshened up again since and Sean Bowen keeps the ride; must be considered.

11/4

1st

6

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

15:12 Hereford

Lelant

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on some of his form but it's been a while since he offered an effort of real note; best watched.

7/1

Form: 15P4P- D

Last run: 131 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Landed a five-timer over hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) for Milton Harris last March-June, ridden by Bradley Harris and the final leg off 5lb higher than today; respectable fourth at Plumpton in December on his second attempt over fences for this stable but off since pulling up over hurdles the following month; needs to be ready to roll back from a break and reverting to fences.
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1

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:40 Newton Abbot

Mullinaree

12st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Syd Hosie

Landed a five-timer over hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) for Milton Harris last March-June, ridden by Bradley Harris and the final leg off 5lb higher than today; respectable fourth at Plumpton in December on his second attempt over fences for this stable but off since pulling up over hurdles the following month; needs to be ready to roll back from a break and reverting to fences.

7/1

0

2

26th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

15:35 Sandown

Mullinaree

11st 10lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Syd Hosie

Defied a 2lb lower mark last summer (2m4f, good; fine on softer) and returns to this discipline after two defeats over fences, the latest a respectable effort (beaten 10l); probably in fair form and entitled to run well.

20/1

Form: 13P3-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 11 starts over hurdles was a Wincanton handicap (1m7f, soft; handles good) off 5lb lower but frequently placed and his recent third behind two subsequent winners reads particularly well; could well improve for this switch to fences and, although untried beyond 2m, he's respected.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton

Him Malaya

11st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Ran respectably at Taunton (2m3f) in April when last seen, taking record under Olive Nicholls to 13134; shapes as if this step back up in trip is worth exploring; solid claims.

7/2

4th

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

19:30 Taunton

Him Malaya

12st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Recorded his second hurdle win when scoring over C&D (good) in December; had a break after that but he returned to action with a 2l third back over C&D last month; should be sharper this time and he's still unexposed at this trip; respected.

9/4

Form: /32/3- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner (2m5f, good) in 2022 but lightly raced since; looked in need of the run when a well-held third at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in January on second start over fences, returning from 413-day absence; remains with potential but, with another absence to overcome, others appeal more.
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9th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Worcester

Midnight Centurion

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

midfield, no impression before 4 out

10/1

4

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:40 Newton Abbot

Midnight Centurion

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Maiden hurdle winner (2m5f, good) in 2022 but lightly raced since; looked in need of the run when a well-held third at Ludlow (2m4f, soft) in January on second start over fences, returning from 413-day absence; remains with potential but, with another absence to overcome, others appeal more.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £9.92
Trifecta £48.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

American Gerry

SPOTLIGHT:

Him Malaya

The Times:

Him Malaya

Daily Mail:

Him Malaya

The Sun:

Him Malaya

The Star:

Him Malaya

TOPSPEED:

American Gerry

POSTDATA:

American Gerry

Telegraph:

American Gerry

The Guardian:

American Gerry

D Express:

American Gerry

Daily Mirror:

American Gerry

Daily Record:

American Gerry