July 20 / 17.00 Market Rasen

17.00

Good

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  • Prize money: £9241.75
  • 2m 7f 191y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Unibet Proud To Support GoRacingGreen Handicap Chase

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 41-1P1 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
3-7 over fences (including 2m5f course win); pulled up in his latest chase but bounced back quickly with win off his lower hurdle mark here (2m7f, good) last month; no surprise if he features again today.
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6th

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Cant Beat History

11st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come.

4/1

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: P24-3F CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Gained the first of last year's two chase wins over this C&D; had rather mixed record last season but kept on well for third here (2m5f, good) last month and was set to be placed again before last-fence fall at Hexham (3m, good) a week later; can make his presence felt.
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1

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Ribeye

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Two wins last season, the second off 3lb lower over C&D in October (good); hasn't been in quite such good form in 2026, but has had a break and can't be rule out.

14/1

6th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Peter Atkinson

Five chase wins, the latest off 5lb lower at Hexham (3m, good) in October; creditable second to very progressive rival at Wetherby (3m, good) on next outing but form has slumped since (hurdling last time).

10/1

9

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Stays at least this far and was in good form over fences for most of last year, but he has a bit to prove against younger rivals on his first start over hurdles in almost three years.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4P-531 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Course winner over hurdles; not an instant success over fences but was evidently suited by combination of 3m1f and first-time cheekpieces when scoring at Cartmel (good) last month, and helps to give his stable a good hand in this race.
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6th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 149y

Class 3

14:05 Fontwell

Roll With It

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit.

8/1

6th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 149y

Class 3

14:05 Fontwell

Roll With It

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit.

8/1

3rd

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Roll With It

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Two wins this season (3m1f/2m7f, good) and again ran well when second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) two starts ago; tailed off at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) since but he lost a shoe and he could bounce back today.

9/1

Form: P45-74

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Stuck to task well when fourth here (2m5f, good; just behind Ribeye) last month but is effectively 7lb higher today and is yet to add to his 2022 hurdle win; often wears blinkers; cheekpieces tried today.
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7th

9

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

18:05 Perth

Miss Wachit

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Sole win came in first-time blinkers at Southwell (2m4f, Class 5 mares' handicap hurdle) in June 2022; a bit better since returning from further wind surgery, rallying into fourth from 8lb out of the handicap at Market Rasen (3m; cheekpieces) latest; isn't without a chance.

11/2

4th

11

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Miss Wachit

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Stuck to task well when fourth here (2m5f, good; just behind Ribeye) last month but is effectively 7lb higher today and is yet to add to his 2022 hurdle win; often wears blinkers; cheekpieces tried today.

33/1

Form: 3-7211

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
2-2 since cheekpieces were added last month, both times making all over 2m4f at Hexham (soft/good); not yet tested on a right-handed track under rules but quite could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.
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4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Backbyjet

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

8/1

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Backbyjet

11st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

All three chase wins have been on this course but over 2m4f; 1m7f would have been too sharp on last month's return from a break but he could be vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

8/1

5th

1

14th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:48 Hexham

Backbyjet

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

prominent, lost position 8th, weakened on turn before last

6/1

Form: P5-433

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for very respectable third of 13 at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and is probably worth a crack at 3m but this veteran is nothing like the force of old and younger rivals appeal more.
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4

24th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

13:40 Ludlow

Magic Dancer

11st 9lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Kerry Lee

Placed three times during the summer (2m3f-2m7f, good) but his final run was most disappointing; off new career-low mark but a 12yo now and he holds no secrets.

14/1

9

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Worcester

Magic Dancer

10st 12lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

Veteran who last won in 2022 but has come down the weights and took third in three of his last four starts, latest when running on from off the pace over C&D 11 days ago; has been tried over this sort of trip on only his last two outings and that latest run showed there's something to build on.

10/1

Form: 486-52 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who bettered his low-key chase/handicap debut when close second to Backbyjet at Hexham (2m4f, good) last month; moves up in trip with cheekpieces added today; should still have more to offer.
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2nd

1

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Meetmeinthemorning

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Didn't really fire when upped to 3m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) at Market Rasen in July but remains lightly raced and is a contender if judged on his close second at Hexham (2m4f, good) two starts ago.

8/1

7th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Meetmeinthemorning

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Low-mileage 7yo who bettered his low-key chase/handicap debut when close second to Backbyjet at Hexham (2m4f, good) last month; moves up in trip with cheekpieces added today; should still have more to offer.

5/1

Form: 5446-3 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won off a lowly mark over 2m3f here last year and stayed on for respectable third over that trip here last month, after a break; unexposed over 3m but is 3lb wrong today and may find this race too competitive.
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6th

5

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

17:37 Ludlow

Miladygrace

11st 9lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Miss S Brooke

Ordinary mare who trailed home last of five finishers in similar event at Taunton (hunter chase debut) most recently; again faces a stiff task on the figures.

40/1

8

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:45 Taunton

Miladygrace

11st 9lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Miss S Brooke

Has won two handicap chases but off very modest marks and difficult to envisage her winning this, despite a respectable latest effort between the flags.

50/1

6th

7

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:50 Market Rasen

Miladygrace

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Both wins (one here) have been recorded at 2m2f-2m3f, but today's sort of trip may now be closer to optimum judged on this summer's evidence; back below her last winning mark and not ruled out; visor added.

16/1

Form: 12-135 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Irish raider who made winning chase debut under very positive ride at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) in May and also ran well when third at Cartmel (3m1f, good to soft) later that month; slightly disappointing over hurdles last month but still considered here.
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10th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

OFaolains Glory

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Didn't have a good strike-rate over hurdles or fences but then went back-to-back in 2m4f handicap chases on good to soft at Musselburgh late last year; 5lb higher than for that latest 5l success and her subsequent defeat was over hurdles; chance.

12/1

4th

10

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

OFaolains Glory

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Wins a Musselburgh (2m4f) the last twice took her chase record to 3-10; only 1-22 over hurdles and has to deal with a career-high mark back in this sphere.

12/1

2nd

2

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

OFaolains Glory

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Susan Corbett

Just 1-22 over hurdles but was a front-running second off 2lb lower at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month; mixed results in her six runs over fences but she had a win in Ireland last spring and still has potential in this sphere; not ruled out back in trip.

100/30

Form: P5-411 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Battled well for narrow win at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month and followed up with front-running success at Perth (3m, good) 16 days ago; now 6-22 over fences; must be considered in current mood.
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3

11th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:55 Hexham

Easy Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; didn't get very far at Listowel two weeks ago but was badly hampered by a faller and he was heavily backed in that competitive race; still looks on a workable mark and this admirable veteran is a key player for in-form yard.

7/2

8

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Easy Bucks

11st 6lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Mickey Bowen

Enhanced his strike-rate over fences to 7-24 with a clearcut win at Perth 19 days ago (3m, good) on his return from more than a year out; this will take more winning but if as good again he'll be involved.

5/1

1st

7

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Easy Bucks

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

C&D winner last July for a sixth win over fences but has been absent since finishing tailed off later that month; on a good mark and best to let the market guide as to his current wellbeing.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 34-231 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has taken pretty well to fences in recent weeks and recovered from mid-race jumping error to score in first-time cheekpieces at Bangor (3m, good) on latest outing; 5lb rise does not look excessive; likely contender.
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9th

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Exmoor Forest

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust.

12/1

2

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Exmoor Forest

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £62.00
Straight Forecast £70.78
Tricast £387.22
Trifecta £287.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Easy Bucks

RP RATINGS:

Exmoor Forest

SPOTLIGHT:

Meetmeinthemorning

Daily Record:

Backbyjet

D Express:

Ribeye

The Guardian:

Meetmeinthemorning

TOPSPEED:

Exmoor Forest

WEST COUNTRY:

Exmoor Forest

Daily Mirror:

Exmoor Forest

The Times:

Easy Bucks

Telegraph:

Easy Bucks

Daily Mail:

Easy Bucks

The Sun:

Easy Bucks

The Star:

Easy Bucks