November 16 / 13.35 Wetherby

13.35

Good

Colin Baldwin Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 3f 85y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Colin Baldwin Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

Form: P/1P-5

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
His record is very mixed and he weakened quickly on his chase and seasonal debut at Aintree (2m, good) last month; however, he may have needed that run and among the ups and downs he won three novice hurdles last season (various ground); no surprise if things click and he runs a big race.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Densworth

12st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: J M B Cookson

Showed the odd snippet of very useful form in 2024, winning easily at Wetherby (2m3f, good) that November on his second chase start; however, his subsequent exploits put him well down the pecking order in this line-up.

100/1

2nd

1

6th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

17:03 Leicester

Densworth

12st 6lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: J M B Cookson

Useful handicapper over hurdles and fences as recently as 2024; finished well held on final two starts for Ben Pauling, albeit in strong handicap chases, and heavy defeat on stable/point debut last month following a break leaves him with something to prove; still, he'd be the one to beat on these terms if anywhere near his best.

2/1

8th

5

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Densworth

11st 12lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Pulled up at Newbury in December and tailed off at last month's Cheltenham Festival, following wind surgery; however, he looked good when winning easily at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November on his second chase start, and he's a contender if tapping back into that promise now back down in grade.

14/1

Form: -42121 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Has posted two wins at Kelso (2m1f, good/good to soft) this autumn, bumping into an unexposed and useful prospect here (1m7f, good to soft) in between; there's a slight stamina doubt now back up in trip but he's gone close over C&D in the past and he had plenty in hand last time; key player.
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Verdict Starting price

1

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Kelso

Pay The Piper

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Won this 12 months ago on his reappearance when 4lb lower and then finished a 2l second to Primoz at Wetherby, the form of which could be reversed on these more favourable terms; consistent and should have every chance.

3/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:48 Perth

Pay The Piper

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ann Hamilton

Has consistent form figures and should give his running but this 10yo may have to settle for a supporting role off top weight; returns to fences after two runs over hurdles.

6/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:48 Perth

Pay The Piper

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ann Hamilton

Has consistent form figures and should give his running but this 10yo may have to settle for a supporting role off top weight; returns to fences after two runs over hurdles.

6/1

Form: -3657P D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Not at his best on his last few chase starts but 3m5f proved too far in the Durham National and he won on the Flat earlier last month; fair fifth on the Flat ten days ago; now 5lb lower than when winning over 2m3f at Doncaster last December and he's capable of playing a leading role.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 414-P2 C

Last run: 146 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but he won twice last season (1m7f/2m, heavy/soft; including here) and returned to form when runner-up at Hexham (1m7f, good) in June; returns from break with trainer enjoying a productive autumn and he won over 2m3f here over hurdles; chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

23rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:20 Cartmel

Findthetime

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Stuart Coltherd

Regressive 9yo who ought to have been favoured by the soft ground when never-dangerous fourth (about 19l behind Dusky Days) here (2m6f) last month; on a very good mark now but needs to stage a revival.

14/1

2

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Findthetime

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Stuart Coltherd

Took step back in right direction when respectable fifth at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month and has the services of James Bowen again here but this regressive 9yo is patently not the force of old; others preferred.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4111-U

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Last season ended with three wins in a row in cheekpieces (2m1f, soft/good to soft) and he was bang there when unseating three out here (1m7f, good to soft) on last month's return; unraced on good ground; won over 2m4f over hurdles; the cheekpieces return and he could still have more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Escapeandevade

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Bounced back from an off day at Sandown to win a small-field Newbury event; this is tougher, but he is generally reliable.

14/1

2nd

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

16:10 Newbury

Escapeandevade

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Ran no sort of race at Sandown seven weeks ago but his previous four efforts had all been highly creditable, including a Haydock win (2m, soft; handles good) just before Christmas; no surprise if he bounces back for a yard in form.

5/2

5

31st Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 2

14:02 Sandown

Escapeandevade

11st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Harry Derham

Acts on any ground; record of 2212 this term for new yard, most recently clear of the remainder when bidding for a Haydock double (2m); back on career-high mark but looks a solid contender in current form.

5/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £8.28

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Times:

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RP RATINGS:

Glory And Honour

Daily Mail:

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Daily Record:

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The Guardian:

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D Express:

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The Star:

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TOPSPEED:

Glory And Honour

POSTDATA:

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Daily Mirror:

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