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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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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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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

2nd

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

12st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who has won six chases, three over C&D on good/heavy, all in September; has shaped as though needing the race when below par in two runs this year (first was over hurdles); could go well.

3/1

4th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran who gained four of his six chase wins over C&D and is versatile regarding ground; well beaten when 50-1 for 2m4f hurdle here last month, after a layoff, but that was also the case before he bounced back to form and finished second in this race a year ago; can't be ignored.

12/1

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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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

1st

3

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Tiger Orchid

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Four good efforts from as many starts for current connections, though once again wasn't quite able to convert a winning opportunity at Huntingdon latest (3m1f, good to firm); fair claims off an unchanged mark, and ought to cope with any rain.

11/4

3rd

6

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 3

19:30 Huntingdon

Tiger Orchid

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Without a win since summer 2024 and not getting any younger but runner-up three consecutive times (2m7f-3m1f; once over fences) for new stable towards end of last season; probably won't be far away.

15/2

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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7th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Glory And Honour

12st 1lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Hard-fought win back over hurdles at Hexham (2m) before a 10l defeat returned to fences; no great significance in the return of cheekpieces (blinkered last two races) but entitled to have some say.

14/1

4th

4

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 3

15:13 Hexham

Glory And Honour

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won this race off today's mark a year ago (good; first-time blinkers) and reverts to chasing after hard-fought hurdle win here (2m, good; refitted blinkers) a fortnight ago; obvious contender.

7/1

1st

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Glory And Honour

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won over fences here (2m, good; in first-time blinkers - two finished) last June; runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f) in April, but low key at Kelso subsequently; returns to hurdles for the first time since finishing tailed off over C&D last October; others more appealing.

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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8th

10

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Dinons

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

Teenager who was useful in his prime and is well handicapped on form as recent as the autumn; returned from break with satisfactory run in June but was well beaten on only previous visit to Cartmel; younger rivals preferred.

20/1

3rd

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Dinons

11st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Brian Ellison

Very useful at his peak, and his last win came from a mark 13lb higher than today's at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in July 2024; hampered and unseated rider when last seen at Newcastle six months ago; difficult to assess how much ability remains at the age of 13.

12/1

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