13.10
GoodWilliam Hill Top Price Guarantee Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £10562
- 2m 4f 44y
- Class 3
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.00
- Place: £4.80
Form: -22844 D BF
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Has lost his way since a fine second in the 2025 Topham; four non-completions from six starts; recent return to hurdling has failed to spark a revival in form. |
25/1 |
|
14th 9 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 7lb |
Has lost way since a fine second in the 2025 Topham; four non-completions from five starts; recent return to hurdling at Kilbeggan failed to spark a revival in form; competes off 13lb lower than chase mark. |
50/1 |
|
2 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
11st 10lb |
Has lost way since a superb second in the 2025 Topham Chase at Aintree; three non-completions from four starts since and hopes now pinned on return to hurdling off 10lb lower mark sparking something. |
13/2 |
8/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 2660-3 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
18th Oct 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
1-18 over fences; best effort last season when second to stablemate French Dynamite in this event (yielding to soft); seventh of 18 finishers in the Kim Muir (fourth in that race in 2025); first outing now since pulled up in the Irish Grand National; decent chance if his fitness holds up. |
10/1 |
|
7th 10 |
12th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Disappointing at Leopardstown in December last time but in good form previously for new yard, finishing second in the Munster National in October (3m, yielding to soft); 13l fourth in this race last year when he'd have been closer but for a bad late mistake; each-way shout if back on song. |
16/1 |
15/2
- Place: £2.70
Form: 111513 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Made up into smart chaser last term with success in Haydock's Silver Trophy (2m4f) in April; has continued in fine form with 3m Perth win and an excellent third of 13 in 3m Uttoxeter handicap this summer; can't be discounted but Harry Skelton sides with Il Est Francais. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Successful on this card two years ago; campaigned mostly over 2m4f/2m5f but saw out 3m well at Perth (good) most recently, adding to his Grade 2 handicap success in April and taking chase record to 9-30; better than ever and commands respect. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Good ground is key to him, though good to soft is acceptable; after signs of a revival at the Cheltenham Festival he duly delivered in a competitive 2m4f handicap at Haydock, winning cosily despite narrow margin of victory; the 4lb rise seemed generous and when beaten at Uttoxeter he bumped into the talented Glengouly on a good day; all his best form is at shorter, so stamina would be the principal concern. |
100/30 |
5/1
Form: 5400-1 C
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Back from a break to land veterans' event at Warwick (2m4f) in February and ended last term with a good fourth of 17 in strong veterans' handicap at Haydock (2m4f) in April; has an excellent record fresh, so he's one to be interested in with his yard firmly among the winners. |
4/1 |
|
4th 2 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Brought down at the first fence in the Plate at Cheltenham last month; made most of the running when winning easily at Warwick (2m4f, heavy) in February and, although now 8lb higher, he was rated higher over hurdles earlier in his career; versatile ground-wise; one to note. |
15/2 |
|
8 |
10th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Fell in the Ultima last March but he has often run creditably over fences here and handles most surfaces; however, he's on his highest-ever chase mark following a Warwick win (about 2m4f, heavy) last month and now looks up against it. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 35-842
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 145y |
11st 2lb |
Kelso chase winner in April; uneven form since and now tried in blinkers, replacing the usual cheekpieces; stablemate Jackson Lamb is more appealing at these weights. |
25/1 |
|
12th 13 |
29th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Hurdle/chase winner; didn't look an easy ride when beaten about 10l off this mark at Kilbeggan five days ago. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 200y |
11st 7lb |
Won a handicap chase at Kelso (2m4f, good) in April 2025, his first win since scoring over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) in March 2022; heavy defeats in two runs over fences since return from a break so a revival is needed. |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 17289- D
Last run: 192 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form. |
11/2 |
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-5 since switched to fences but turn looks near, having finished second at Wetherby and Newbury the last twice; however, needs some improvement to go one better in this stronger grade. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 6-1125 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Record of 3-6 over fences; only beat two rivals for the last of those wins (2m) but he ran well in a useful chase at Newbury a month ago (2m4f, good) and this is easier than that; respected. |
100/30 |
|
3rd 1 |
20th Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Record of 3-6 over fences; only beat two rivals for the last of those wins (2m) but he ran well in a useful chase at Newbury a month ago (2m4f, good) and this is easier than that; respected. |
100/30 |
|
4th 11 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Won last May/June (2m/2m4f, good) in the first two of his five runs over fences, but it took a three-runner race for him to score again three weeks ago (Doncaster 2m, good) and he still threw in a blunder even then; in this company, others are a bit more persuasive. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 1PP-13 D
Last run: 118 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
10th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Had wind surgery since a laboured effort at Cartmel in late August (cheekpieces joined regular tongue-tie) but he has become wickedly inconsistent; capable off this mark but others have to rate safer propositions. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Second at Ayr in April (2m4f, good to soft) behind a revitalised rival but ran moderately the following month and he is wickedly inconsistent; cheekpieces are added; mixed record after breaks. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 8-4211 D
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Maiden hurdle winner here; both chase wins came at Kilbeggan when with Henry de Bromhead; below form last four starts and needs a return to his best. |
14/1 |
|
6th 9 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Two chase wins for Henry de Bromhead, both over this C&D; is 4lb higher than when winning here in May 2025; third in this off 7lb higher last year; soundly beaten on debut for this yard last month but may have needed that; blinkers replace cheekpieces and rider takes off handy 3lb. |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 12lb |
Four-time winner for Henry de Bromhead, including when bolting up by 12l over C&D last May; finished last season with two below-par runs; off 230 days and dropped 4lb on stable debut. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 2-2117 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 55y |
10st 12lb |
One of three for trainer; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; moderate efforts in the autumn and two outings back from a break haven't been much better. |
25/1 |
|
8th 6 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival; not a bad run at Fairyhouse after a break; however, Come On The Lads seems to be the yard's number one. |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 45y |
11st 9lb |
Dual-purpose type; most recent of two chase wins came in a 2m1f Killarney handicap chase in August 2024; best effort last year when fourth in a 24-runner handicap chase at the Punchestown festival. best form over shorter than this and on better ground; lacks a recent run. |
16/1 |
7/1
Form: /P211- D
Last run: 294 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt in Newbury handicap in February (2m7f, soft; Pic Roc second); also effective on good going; merely mid-division in the Jack Richards at Cheltenham since but he's back in a less competitive race here and he could tap back into his previous promise. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
12th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 20y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £179.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £182.45 |
| Tricast | £1575.39 |
| Trifecta | £1442.90 |
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