October 20 / 15.25 Kempton

15.25

Good

TrustATrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £11618.2
  • 2m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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TrustATrader For Tradespeople You Can Trust Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 42P6-3 CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won a match over C&D last November on his second chase start and runner-up at Wincanton (2m4f) in January; that form was not reproduced in his three runs this spring (C&D latest) but circumstances were not ideal; bit to prove returning from a break but case can be made.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

16:57 Wincanton

Bourbali

11st 7lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and is largely consistent; didn't fire at Kempton last month but is now 3lb lower than when second to Celtic Art at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) two starts ago and won't be far away if quickly back on song.

8/1

5th

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Bourbali

10st 13lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and holding his form well, making most of the running when 3l second of five at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) five weeks ago; firmly in the mix again.

12/1

2nd

3

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Taunton

Bourbali

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Joe Tizzard

Mixes chasing with hurdling and consistent in the main; solid enough efforts in this discipline the last twice and Rian Corcoran's claim will come in handy; fine on all ground.

8/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 34-883 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
No win since a double over fences (one C&D) in November 2022; too inconsistent for comfort last season but he was running mostly in better races than this and has come well down the weights; third of six at Worcester last month was the best of the three starts he's had since wind surgery.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

18:39 Plumpton

Frere DArmes

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has been well out of form since returning in September from a break and has offered little switched to hunter chases this year; now back in handicap company for his leading stable and down to a potentially workable mark, but recent efforts temper enthusiasm.

2/1

4th

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Frere DArmes

12st 6lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Odds-on third in this race last year before comfortably making all in Stratford hunter chase (2m1f, good) in May; hasn't got near the latter form in eight starts since September however and latest pulled up, despite attracting some support, was a third non completion in a row; others look safer.

7/2

1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:25 Fakenham

Frere DArmes

12st 6lb

J: Mr Dominic Lewis

T: Dan Skelton

He was in better form when runner-up in this last year having won his previous race; very disappointing when pulled up back here just before Christmas and then unseated at Ludlow when 33-1; hard to trust right now.

11/2

Form: 22133-

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh in February and creditable third of five over C&D next time; looked the likely winner at Ayr on final start only to blunder badly two out; same mark today, so he has a big chance if returning on song and jumping cleanly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

4th

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Beau Balko

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Consistent type, in frame all six starts this term, including over C&D; respectable fourth of 14 in Greatwood Gold Cup over 2m4f here last time; acts on any ground; should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

Form: 5142-0 BF

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Very inconsistent in handicap hurdles but she won one at Market Rasen in January and penultimate start was career-best form; not proven beyond 2m and unraced over fences, so perhaps best watched this time.
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 1P14P- CD

Last run: 176 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Out of form in three of his last four starts last season, but with soft ground seemingly against him on second occasion and his final start came just one week later; the notable positive is that he won a five-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) in March and is just a 6yo, so should be open to further improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Persian Time

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won twice last season (2m1f/2m2f, good to soft) and he's dropped below his last winning mark; this 7yo represents Nicky Henderson and has plenty of time to get his career back on track but he's struggled this season, most recently back over hurdles in first-time blinkers; cheekpieces now go on.

16/1

9

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Persian Time

11st 6lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Won twice last season (2m1f/2m2f, good to soft) and he's dropped below his last winning mark; this 7yo represents Nicky Henderson and has plenty of time to get his career back on track but he's struggled this season, most recently back over hurdles in first-time blinkers; cheekpieces now go on.

16/1

2

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

16:13 Wetherby

Persian Time

11st 13lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

The wheels have rather come off over fences, after last season had started so well, and he's now back over hurdles with first-time headgear applied; nothing wrong with his mark if he can get back on track.

7/1

Form: 310-14 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
4-23 over fences, including wins at Hereford (good to soft) in January and Kelso (good) in May; respectable fourth earlier in career on both his visits to Kempton; needs better than he produced at Kelso two weeks ago but not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Guy

12st 6lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Mrs Mary Cookson

Used to like it here, not out of the first three in five starts including over fences and when winning a novice hurdle in 2023; first start for this yard when far from disgraced in Taunton hunter chase (about 2m5f, good) in January but his 20l defeat at Cocklebarrow (3m) later that month was disappointing; still not ruled out.

8/1

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Guy

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Better known as a chaser and he hasn't been able to exploit his lower hurdle mark in two starts this year, tailed off last time at Doncaster (2m5f, good); has never run over this far either so has plenty to prove.

20/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Guy

12st 1lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

always behind

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £17.46
Trifecta £85.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Frere d'Armes

SPOTLIGHT:

Beau Balko

LAMBOURN:

Persian Time

TOPSPEED:

Guy

WEST COUNTRY:

Bourbali

RP RATINGS:

Beau Balko

Daily Mirror:

Beau Balko

Telegraph:

Persian Time

The Sun:

Persian Time

The Times:

Frere d'Armes

D Express:

Frere d'Armes

The Star:

Frere d'Armes

Daily Record:

Guy