July 07 / 17.10 Market Rasen

17.10

Good

Lives Voluntary First Responders In Lincolnshire Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5677.07
  • 2m 7f 191y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Lives Voluntary First Responders In Lincolnshire Handicap Chase

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75

Form: 452-34 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite here (2m5f) last month, taking chase record to 0-6; however, remains interesting on his peak effort (three starts ago) and this new trip is a possible source of improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:27 Ludlow

Hall Lane

11st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only 1-13 over fences but is threatening to double his tally, having stayed on for second in the last two of three starts for new yard, latest at Taunton (2m7f, good); possibilities off same mark.

2/1

2nd

1

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Hall Lane

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both wins when trained by Alan King; showed little on return from 404-day layoff at Leicester in January for new yard but much better when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last month; runs off the same mark and holds place claims at least.

3/1

2nd

1

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Hall Lane

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a four-runner chase at Market Rasen (3m, good; all out) for Alan King in 2024 but didn't match that in three subsequent starts, including over this C&D; suffered a big defeat on his stable debut in January, when coming back from a 404-day absence, but was a little weak in the market that day so maybe better can be expected this time; career-low mark.

13/2

Form: 350-U1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider on debut over fences; scored comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good; off 7lb lower) since and may be capable of further progress in this sphere; respected despite going back up in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Warwick

Phil De Pail

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unseated rider on debut over fences but then won comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good) and nearly followed up under the same conditions at Market Rasen; open to further progress.

4/1

2nd

4

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:10 Market Rasen

Phil De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unseated rider on debut over fences; scored comfortably at Uttoxeter (3m, good; off 7lb lower) since and may be capable of further progress in this sphere; respected despite going back up in grade.

11/10

1st

1

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Phil De Pail

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In front before unseating rider on chase debut at Warwick (3m, good; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces); remains well treated on his best hurdles form; no surprise if he is involved, granted a clear round.

2/1

Form: P44-28 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Best recent effort when second off top weight in similar event at Southwell (3m, good) on penultimate start; only 1-17 over fences but has the ability to take a serious hand.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Worcester

Morning Spirit

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in rear, bad mistake and almost fell 1st, detached when pulled up after 2nd

18/1

3rd

1

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:10 Market Rasen

Morning Spirit

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Best recent effort when second off top weight in similar event at Southwell (3m, good) on penultimate start; only 1-17 over fences but has the ability to take a serious hand.

13/2

8th

8

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:50 Worcester

Morning Spirit

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Took big step back in right direction and stuck to his task very well when second at Southwell (3m, good) last month but is evidently not the force of old, and it's hard to predict whether he'll build on that effort.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: P22-3P C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
All hurdles wins at this venue; best chase effort when second here last December; best to forgive Perth run last time (had several lacerations to his left-hind); attractively treated off reduced mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Giovanni Change

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Six-time course winner; not the force of old and has become inconsistent but looked in good nick when scoring at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, and last month's C&D third was perfectly respectable.

5/1

3rd

6

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Giovanni Change

11st 4lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Inconsistent in recent years and no longer the force of old but kept on well to score at Wetherby (3m, good) last month, and this six-time course winner is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

2/1

1st

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Giovanni Change

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Veteran who was a close second in this contest last year but is by no means certain to go one better, having gained all six jumps wins at Market Rasen; inconsistent results since last success.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.90
Straight Forecast £6.74
Trifecta £14.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Phil De Pail

TOPSPEED:

Hall Lane

WEST COUNTRY:

Morning Spirit

The Star:

Giovanni Change

POSTDATA:

Hall Lane

RP RATINGS:

Phil De Pail

The Times:

Phil De Pail

Telegraph:

Phil De Pail

D Express:

Phil De Pail

Daily Mirror:

Phil De Pail

The Sun:

Phil De Pail

Daily Record:

Phil De Pail