November 21 / 13.15 Wincanton

13.15

Good To Soft

Christmas Parties At Wincanton Racecourse Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3828.72
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Christmas Parties At Wincanton Racecourse Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.60
  • Place: £8.40

Form: 04P63O

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
4yo who was third at 100-1 on last month's chase debut at Exeter (2m1f, good to soft); a case can be made on that form but she was soundly beaten when running out at the final fence at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last Tuesday, which dents confidence in her claims today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:17 Chepstow

My Mate Polly

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground before 4th, midfield 11th

12/1

11

28th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:17 Chepstow

My Mate Polly

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Bill Turner

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground before 4th, midfield 11th

12/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-P701 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the main this year but returned to form to win when back over fences at Plumpton (2m3f, good) this month; has won over hurdles here on good to soft; leading claims if backing up that latest effort.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Posted three wins over fences in the winter of 2024-25, all at around this trip, and staged a revival when third at Fontwell (2m4f, good; Begin The Luck second) three weeks ago; back up in class but on a winnable mark and he's one to consider with the stable among the winners.

100/30

3rd

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

I Shut That DOr

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to a halt at Stratford last March and he was tailed off again on his comeback at Haydock (2m45f, good) last month; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to an abrupt halt at Stratford last March and he hasn't been seen since; no great record fresh to date but the betting is perhaps the best guide to his chance.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2477-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Last season ended with two below-par runs over hurdles and he was well beaten on last month's chase and seasonal debut at Fontwell; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this lightly raced 6yo is on a handy mark on his best hurdle form; a possible.
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Verdict Starting price

2

10th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Celtic Ned

11st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Yet to fire over fences but his best hurdle efforts would make him of interest off his reduced mark; better ground could help, as could blinkers, and he's one to watch in the market.

4/1

6th

2

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Celtic Ned

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Soundly beaten in the autumn on his two chase starts but didn't run badly when fourth of six at Wincanton last time in a race that has worked out well; this lightly raced 7yo is on a handy mark on last season's best hurdle form and today's race may not take much winning; interesting.

5/1

4th

1

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Celtic Ned

12st 0lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

raced in fourth, lost position but in touch with leaders from 5th, headway 13th, went third 4 out, weakened before 2 out

9/2

Form: 582F-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-9 in handicap hurdles when tailed off at Ffos Las last month; however, he may have needed the run and he showed spark when runner-up at Taunton in March; one of two chasing newcomers for yard; watch the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Always Busy

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in good nick for his two runs last month, latterly when close third to Wicked Thoughts at Taunton (3m4f, good); still unexposed over marathon trips and still on a workable mark; could have a say.

7/1

3rd

5

9th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 85y

Class 4

16:15 Taunton

Always Busy

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Dual winning chaser who confirmed his well-being when second of four finishers at Southwell (3m, good) eight days ago; steps up in trip and if that brings about any improvement then he should be in the firing line.

11/4

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Always Busy

11st 7lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to strike again (pulled up in Chepstow race Fern Hill was second in last time) but the fact he won over C&D on good off an identical mark last spring makes him a dangerous one to dismiss.

11/2

Form: P60-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Achieved little on his four hurdle starts, most recently on his handicap and seasonal debut at Fakenham three weeks ago; however, this point winner could be a big improver now switched to fences; Harry Cobden is booked and he's one to watch in the betting; trainer also saddles Always Busy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

21st Feb 2024

Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

13:30 Doncaster

Cave Article

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

26,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to bumper and smart 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Casey Jones; ran in two Irish maiden points last year, runner-up in October on second occasion; probably one for later on but market should guide on rules debut.

16/1

Form: -PP543

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden but he's run well the last twice, most recently 5l third of 12 over C&D, and the two who beat him have both won since; chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, went second 7th, struggling when lost second 11th, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out

13/2

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

13:15 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

prominent, went second 7th, struggling when lost second 11th, weakened 4 out, pulled up 3 out

13/2

3rd

14

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:52 Wincanton

Mr Sociable

10st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Chris Down

pressed leader early, raced in second after 3rd

16/1

Non-runners

Benandgone, Benville Bridge, Noahs Light

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Payout
Exacta £79.60
Straight Forecast £74.39
Tricast £120.66
Trifecta £309.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

I Shut That d'Or

Daily Mirror:

Cave Article

D Express:

Celtic Ned

The Guardian:

Mr Sociable

RP RATINGS:

I Shut That d'Or

POSTDATA:

I Shut That d'Or

The Times:

I Shut That d'Or

Telegraph:

I Shut That d'Or

Daily Mail:

I Shut That d'Or

The Sun:

I Shut That d'Or

The Star:

I Shut That d'Or

Daily Record:

I Shut That d'Or