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AK Bets Home Of Free Bets Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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AK Bets Home Of Free Bets Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 45-P78 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Gained two of his seven chase wins over this C&D but has been badly out of form this season and needs to stage a revival.
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1st

1

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Worcester

Judge Earle

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

made all, pushed along after 4 out, 2 lengths ahead when not fluent 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on well run-in

12/1

8th

5

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Worcester

Judge Earle

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in touch with leaders

33/1

7th

8

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Judge Earle

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

As good as ever last summer, winning twice over 2m4f (good to soft/soft); has won over 3m2f in the past (hurdling) but has performed poorly on either side of a break and he's knocking on now.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 63P0-P

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on handicap hurdle debut in April and was even more disappointing when pulled up on last month's chasing debut; remains very lightly raced but needs a good boost from the added visor.
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4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:03 Huntingdon

Galloping Pride

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up after looking very unenthusiastic on chasing debut in June but, with a visor added, he's never been better than when runner-up on all three starts since (2m7f-3m2f handicap chases); can make the running; should not be far away.

7/2

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:03 Huntingdon

Galloping Pride

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

led, prominent when headed 14th, weakened quickly after 4 out, pulled up after 3 out

7/2

2nd

4

4th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

14:00 Fontwell

Galloping Pride

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Emma Lavelle

awkward start, raced in last and pushed along early, pressed leaders but not fluent 4th, soon led, hit 14th, faced challenge when mistake 3 out, hit 2 out, headed after last, stayed on

Evs

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 21-227 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire on latest outing but has generally done very well since joining James Owen last summer, winning three chases and two hurdles; still unexposed over this sort of trip and current mark may not be beyond him.
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6th

2

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

My Gift To You

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Scored over fences in the autumn and a very respectable third off today's mark over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles in December; has fitness to prove after four-month break but won't be far away if tuned up.

6/1

2

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

My Gift To You

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Scored over fences in the autumn and a very respectable third off today's mark over C&D (good to soft) when back over hurdles in December; has fitness to prove after four-month break but won't be far away if tuned up.

6/1

3rd

1

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

My Gift To You

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Dual hurdle winner who recorded his fourth chase win when scoring at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) in October; made some mistakes when well-held third of five at Uttoxeter last time but that was behind an improver and he now returns to hurdling off only 1lb higher than for last win; not ruled out for in-form yard.

4/1

Form: PP2-31

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Back in peak form when scoring at Warwick (3m, good) in May and now 2-13 over fences; subsequent 5lb rise is offset by Ben Bromley's claim here; high on the list.
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7

20th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Pilot Show

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

prominent, badly hampered and dropped to rear 1st, detached and struggling 7th, rallied and joined main group before 13th

6/1

2nd

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Pilot Show

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

jumped right on occasions, raced in second, pressed winner last, stayed on

11/2

6th

8

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Pilot Show

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

His second win over fences when a clearcut winner at Warwick (3m, good) but only fourth here next time and behind Galloping Pride; did make a bad mistake four out that day which didn't help.

6/1

Form: 1-3135 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Posted career best performance when winning over fences at Southwell (3m, good) in May and has been placed over hurdles since; very respectable fifth from out of the weights in higher-grade C&D race last month and can be dangerous today if the first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.
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3

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:58 Doncaster

Jessie Lightfoot

11st 11lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Henry Oliver

A four-time chase winner who was in a good run of form last year but seems to have lost her way; was struggling when falling four out at Ludlow.

14/1

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Ludlow

Jessie Lightfoot

12st 0lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Henry Oliver

Four-time chase winner who posted two good runs in defeat in October and December and is on a competitive mark on that form; however, two lesser performances have followed; revival needed in first-time tongue-tie.

11/1

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:45 Ludlow

Jessie Lightfoot

12st 0lb

J: Miss Imogen Mathias

T: Henry Oliver

Four-time chase winner who posted two good runs in defeat in October and December and is on a competitive mark on that form; however, two lesser performances have followed; revival needed in first-time tongue-tie.

11/1

20/1

Form: PP72-P

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well on run-in for close second at Chepstow (3m2f, good) in April and remains won a workable mark but was pulled up on his latest outing and has became far too inconsistent to rely upon.
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3rd

5

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

12:20 Chepstow

Johnny B

11st 7lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Chris Down

Veteran who was out of sorts when last seen in the summer but he went close over 3m2f here (good) in the spring and that was off 1lb higher; hard to rule out in suitable conditions after a break and his last win was after an absence.

10/1

Form: 545-22 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Lost his way last season but, following a wind op, went close in two 3m2f chases at Newton Abbot (both on good) last month; can still be competitive after recent 3lb rise; must be considered.
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2

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:05 Taunton

Langley Hundred

11st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Dual chase winner this season, latterly over C&D (good to soft) in December; just a respectable third at Hereford (3m1f, good) this month and remains on a fairly tough mark but the return to this track is a plus.

4/1

3rd

2

8th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:45 Hereford

Langley Hundred

11st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Has plenty of chasing experience and was a dual winner over fences towards end of 2024, once over C&D on good ground; back up to his career-high mark now but still features prominently in calculations.

2/1

1st

7

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

13:45 Taunton

Langley Hundred

11st 9lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Opened chasing account at Hereford (3m1f, good) last month and bettered that performance when close second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; more exposed than some of these but likely to be right in the thick of things.

4/1

Form: P5-215

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner this spring (2m5f/3m1f); had an excuse when well beaten in a chase last month (badly hampered by faller on first circuit) but still has something to prove over fences; cheekpieces added today.
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8th

4

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Worcester

Behind The Curtain

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

prominent, weakened after 3 out

10/1

1

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Behind The Curtain

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Can be hit and miss but he made pretty much all the running to beat five rivals in latest hurdle start at Hereford (3m1f, good) 12 days ago; off the same mark here but has not looked a natural chaser in two previous attempts.

5/1

1st

4

24th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

17:55 Hereford

Behind The Curtain

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Ex-Irish 10yo; has very mixed record since returning from mammoth absence in the autumn but caused 50-1 surprise when reverted to hurdling at Wincanton (2m5f, soft) in March and was back in good form when close second over C&D (good) 11 days ago; obvious contender if in the right mood.

11/4

Form: 32/3-F

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made good start to chasing career when second at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in November 2022 and returned from long absence with satisfactory run in January; fell last month, after another break, but is well handicapped if old ability remains and could have untapped potential over this trip.
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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

Form: 545P-4 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Below form during four-race spell for David Pipe last year but, having rejoined Jane Williams, made fairly encouraging reappearance last month; needs to build on that performance but is very well handicapped now.
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9th

3

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Favori De Sivola

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear after 5 out, no impression from 4 out

16/1

10th

13

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Worcester

Favori De Sivola

11st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

held up in rear, not fluent 10th, no impression before 4 out

10/1

Form: P70-P0

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Struggled in two handicap hurdles this spring (2m/2m4f) and is 9lb out of the weights here; needs combination of new trip and switch to fences to enable considerable improvement.
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7

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Raindance Queen

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: William de Best-Turner

held up in rear

100/1

7

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

14:18 Stratford

Raindance Queen

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: William de Best-Turner

held up in rear, outpaced and reminders 14th, not fluent 16th

100/1

7th

12

12th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:58 Huntingdon

Raindance Queen

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: William de Best-Turner

This is more realistic than the 0-120 C&D mares' handicap she contested from well out of the weights last time, but previous limited achievements over fences necessarily temper enthusiasm all the same.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1P-4P7

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when digging deep for narrow win at Fakenham (3m, good to soft) in November but returned from break with three very disappointing runs this spring; needs to turn things around.
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5

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Jony Max

11st 0lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Close second in C&D (good) Norfolk National in early part of last season and was a 3m course winner (good to soft) last November; needed considerable help from the handicapper before last month's Warwick success (3m1f, good) but has been placed twice since and the return to this track is an obvious plus; cheekpieces removed after one use; big player.

5/2

5

22nd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 5f 24y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Jony Max

11st 0lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Close second in C&D (good) Norfolk National in early part of last season and was a 3m course winner (good to soft) last November; needed considerable help from the handicapper before last month's Warwick success (3m1f, good) but has been placed twice since and the return to this track is an obvious plus; cheekpieces removed after one use; big player.

5/2

3rd

4

9th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Jony Max

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Won at Warwick (2m7f, good to soft) last month and he's been a good second either side of that (3m1f/2m7f, good/good to firm); won on good to soft ground last season; cheekpieces go on and he could be bang there once more.

7/2

Form: 23F6-3

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who was only beaten about 4l when third on handicap hurdle debut at Warwick in May, despite not travelling particularly well; 2lb lower for this chasing debut and connections are evidently keen to switch him to fences.
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5

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Land Genie

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Wind surgery before second and first in soft-ground handicaps in December for new yard, latterly over 3m2f at Warwick; fourth of 11 there three weeks later was creditable on form but showed that he now needs improvement; withdrawn when the ground was officially good at Bangor four weeks ago.

3/1

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Land Genie

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Wind surgery before second and first in soft-ground handicaps in December for new yard, latterly over 3m2f at Warwick; fourth of 11 there three weeks later was creditable on form but showed that he now needs improvement; withdrawn when the ground was officially good at Bangor four weeks ago.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £224.80
Straight Forecast £189.70
Tricast £1408.35
Trifecta £3220.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pilot Show

The Sun:

Langley Hundred

SPOTLIGHT:

Jessie Lightfoot

WEST COUNTRY:

Land Genie

D Express:

My Gift To You

Daily Mail:

Behind The Curtain

RP RATINGS:

Judge Earle

The Times:

Pilot Show

Telegraph:

Pilot Show

The Guardian:

Pilot Show

Daily Mirror:

Pilot Show

The Star:

Langley Hundred

Daily Record:

Langley Hundred

POSTDATA:

Jessie Lightfoot