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Macbet Laying Bets Since 1972 Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Macbet Laying Bets Since 1972 Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0961-3 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Not quite as good as he was but battled on well to snatch a good prize at Plumpton (3m1f, good; front pair clear) in March and also ran well when placed over C&D (good to firm; behind Everyday Champagne) last month; each-way claims at least.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

21st Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Cap Du Nord

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Not quite a year since he won off a 20lb higher mark at Perth (3m, good); insufficient encouragement on last two stasrts, even allowing for the inadequacy of the trip, and hopes rest with the return of the cheekpieces worn for last four wins.

8/1

4th

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Cap Du Nord

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well.

10/1

4th

6

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Cap Du Nord

10st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 447-22 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Ran brave race from the front before succumbing narrowly to former stablemate No Regrets at Kelso (2m7f, good) in May and again displayed a willing attitude when second over C&D (good to firm) last month; has to take a recent 5lb rise the chin but his latest piece of form has been well advertised by the winner since.
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2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Everyday Champagne

11st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win.

8/1

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Everyday Champagne

11st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1229-7 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a revival and won three times over C&D (good-heavy) for Lisa Harrison last summer/autumn but made low-key reappearance here last month and needs to be somewhere close to his peak form to land this prize.
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6th

2

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:24 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Ran a laboured race behind Sir Carnegie here only recently, in a handicap he had won twice before; not easily recommended on the back of that.

16/1

4th

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:50 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Lisa Harrison

Four-time C&D winner, including two editions of this race; back in good nick when second here (2m4f, good; wore cheekpieces) in July and had excuse (finished lame) when pulled up over C&D soon afterwards; big player off this mark if all goes to plan.

6/1

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:51 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Lisa Harrison

Four-time C&D winner; returned from break with two low-key runs this spring (hurdle/chase) but may have been aided by refitted cheekpieces when running big race in defeat here (2m4f, good) ten days ago; up in grade today but still on a good mark and this return to 3m is sure to suit.

11/2

Form: 15P-P4 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner over hurdles in spring 2023 (2m4f/3m) but all three subsequent runs in this sphere were very disappointing and she never really looked dangerous when fourth on recent chasing debut here (2m4f, good); 1lb out of the weights today; needs to get career back on track.
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1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Nowinittowinit

12st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Had wind surgery since last run (stable debut) and now reverts to hurdles; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D two years ago, albeit in a weak contest.

14/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

12:35 Southwell

Nowinittowinit

12st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Two hurdle wins at Perth (2m4f and 3m) in spring 2023; was running well over fences and hurdles there in the summer but pulled up on final start for Stuart Crawford; sold 3,000gns since; bit to prove for now.

20/1

1

26th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

12:35 Southwell

Nowinittowinit

12st 0lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

Two hurdle wins at Perth (2m4f and 3m) in spring 2023; was running well over fences and hurdles there in the summer but pulled up on final start for Stuart Crawford; sold 3,000gns since; bit to prove for now.

20/1

Form: 2335-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Gained all three chase wins over 2m7f at Worcester, the latest last month, after a break; did well to recover from bad jumping error there but is back up to his career-high mark now and needs to prove he's fully effective on this right-handed track.
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3rd

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Tiger Orchid

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Safely held in last two chases but beat Secret Trix by 4l to score at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) on latest hurdling start in June and is now only 2lb above that mark; also suited by this track; can make his presence felt.

7/1

6th

3

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Tiger Orchid

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

All three chase wins have been over C&D, including in this equivalent race in 2023; equally effective over hurdles with three wins, the most recent at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month; last of five finishers when back over fences at Cartmel (3m1f, good) last time but cannot be dismissed around here.

12/1

5th

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:50 Cartmel

Tiger Orchid

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

All good since joining Stuart Edmonds and deserved his 2m7f win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (by 4l; good); up 4lb for this return to fences but he's a three-time winner in this discipline.

9/2

Form: 4P4-74 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Scored off 2lb higher at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in November and kept on for creditable fourth in good-quality chase at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in April; finished tired when well-held fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month, having battled with Everyday Champagne for the lead, but still a likely contender today.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Half Shot

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days.

11/4

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Half Shot

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days.

11/4

4th

1

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Half Shot

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Captured this prize a year ago and in good form until ridden aggressively when tenth in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase 23 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him play a major role here.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33-365

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Did well when returned to chasing for Sam England last season, winning a Cartmel (2m1f, soft) and Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and has stamina to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m5f.
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6th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:23 Hexham

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Battled well to pip Well Educated off today's mark here (2m, good) in June and lost out by only a short head at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) two starts ago; didn't run badly when third of five at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month; each-way claims at least.

8/1

3rd

4

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:00 Sedgefield

Glory And Honour

11st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Won over Hexham's stiff 2m in June and only narrowly failed to get up over 2m1f here 12 days ago (under Rebecca Hitchen); stays this far and has a solid chance.

4/1

2nd

2

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Rebecca Hitchen

T: Sam England

Hexham winner in June (2m, good); hasn't run quite as well since, though far from disgraced in a stronger race at Market Rasen last time (2m4f, good); a possible.

10/1

Form: 3/21/1 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Very useful chaser in his prime and returned from two-year absence with 10l hurdle win on stable debut at Hexham (2m7f, good) last month; contests stronger race from 10lb higher mark today but still features prominently in calculations.
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5th

3

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:23 Hexham

Dinons

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Brian Ellison

Teenager; suited by this track and well handicapped on form as recent as last autumn but he needs to better his recent efforts; younger rivals have much more appealing profiles.

14/1

7th

8

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Dinons

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

He's well handicapped on form as recent as last November but this 13yo hasn't posed a threat on his two starts this summer and needs something extra.

16/1

Form: 396-94 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences.
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6th

2

23rd Sep 2024

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

15:40 Sedgefield

Barbados Bucks

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; only win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then; blinkers belatedly return.

5/1

5th

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Market Rasen

Barbados Bucks

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Formerly useful for Paul Nicholls; sole win for this yard came in a three-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) and there hasn't been much to shout about since then (back chasing last time); visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

5

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:45 Perth

Barbados Bucks

11st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Daragh Bourke

Useful staying hurdler for Paul Nicholls but his two chasing attempts for him in 2021 did not go well; safely held on both outings this season (3m/2m4f) and comes with significant risk on return to fences.

20/1

Non-runners

No Regrets

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £24.46
Tricast £139.72
Trifecta £104.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cap Du Nord

SPOTLIGHT:

Dinons

The Times:

Everyday Champagne

Telegraph:

No Regrets

D Express:

Half Shot

The Star:

Everyday Champagne

Daily Record:

No Regrets

THE NORTH:

Dinons

Daily Mirror:

Dinons

TOPSPEED:

Cap Du Nord

POSTDATA:

Cap Du Nord

The Sun:

Cap Du Nord