November 22 / 14.05 Ascot

14.05

Good To Soft

CopyBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £18210.5
  • 2m 5f 8y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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CopyBet Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3/550- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten on his last three runs in the spring, having made a belated start to that season; however, he still showed some spark and he's well treated on form from the 2022-23 season; trainer has won three of the last nine runnings and he's one to be interested in.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

17

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Gemirande

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won good handicaps at Ascot (2m5f, good) and Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) towards the end of last year; a case can be made on that form but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track.

50/1

18th

17

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 1

16:05 Aintree

Gemirande

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won good handicaps at Ascot (2m5f, good) and Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) towards the end of last year; a case can be made on that form but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track.

50/1

17th

10

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Gemirande

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Found a new level of form in late 2024 with wins at Ascot (2m5f, good) and over C&D (good to soft); disappointing here next time but he was still going well when nearly down three out over C&D in January and the 6lb higher mark than for his latest win may not be beyond him; considered for yard that's won this race three times.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 346-11 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m5f, soft) in May and followed up at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month, despite a mistake three out; up 5lb for last time but that may not stop this rejuvenated 9yo.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nocte Volatus

10st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Justified favouritism in the 2025 Stayers' Veterans' Chase Final at Sandown (good) most recently, taking record over 3m to 2-3; in top form aged 11 and still unexposed at this distance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 131F-1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Won two handicap chases during last season's novice campaign and she reappeared with a Listed mares' win at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) this month; the handicapper has taken action but she has an improving profile and could have a big say once more.
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3

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Terresita

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Ready winner at this track (2m5f, good) four weeks ago, coming from last to first and taking chase record to 4-9; likely to be as effective back up to 3m; progressive mare who is one for the shortlist.

7/1

1st

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Terresita

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Useful mare who has shown career-best form this term, winning Listed event at Carlisle (2m4f) then third in C&D handicap; could go well but likely needs to find some further improvement to defy current mark.

11/1

1st

4

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 8y

Class 2

14:15 Ascot

Terresita

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lucy Wadham

Useful mare who has shown career-best form this term, winning Listed event at Carlisle (2m4f) then third in C&D handicap; could go well but likely needs to find some further improvement to defy current mark.

11/1

Form: 231-53 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
He won three times last season (2m3f-2m5f, good-heavy) and returned from a break with a solid third of 14 to Nocte Volatus at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month; could build on that run and he's not discounted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Sageburg County

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Three-time chase winner; just missed out at Uttoxeter in March (2m4f) and it was a Class 2 in which he couldn't land any real blow the last time; can cope with this mark and should go well in this easier race.

4/1

3rd

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Sageburg County

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Three-time chase winner; just missed out at Uttoxeter in March (2m4f) and it was a Class 2 in which he couldn't land any real blow the last time; can cope with this mark and should go well in this easier race.

4/1

4th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Sageburg County

10st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Rebounded from poor performance and went down fighting when second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) last month; up in grade and 2lb higher but ran very well over C&D on both previous visits to Chepstow, more notably when winning by 3l on good ground a year ago.

6/1

Form: 1-2326 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when sixth here (3m, good) three weeks ago but he's better known for his exploits over this sort of trip and is off the same mark as for last month's second at Market Rasen (2m5f, good); versatile ground-wise and not ruled out now back down in distance.
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Verdict Starting price

2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:12 Sandown

Mylesfromwicklow

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made mistakes when pulled up at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) in December last time and needs to bounce back; however, he's now 5lb lower than when second at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in October and is not written off; also effective on soft ground.

5/1

3

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Mylesfromwicklow

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Won twice in small fields over 2m4f/2m6f last term and second at Market Rasen in October; however, he needs a lot better than was forthcoming on last two outings, back down to 2m5f from 3m for latest.

11/2

3

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Mylesfromwicklow

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear

11/2

Form: /1421- D

Last run: 292 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Has a lofty mark to defy on first run since February and he hasn't been at the top of his game on either run here; however, he's done nothing but progress over fences and is 5-11 in this sphere, including a win on last season's reappearance; unexposed at the trip and could have a part to play.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

22nd Feb 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Corrigeen Rock

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

disputed lead early, not fluent and prominent 2nd

20/1

4th

4

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Corrigeen Rock

11st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent

12/1

4th

4

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Corrigeen Rock

11st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent

12/1

Form: P14P-5 C BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last season and soft ground would be a worry; well beaten on last month's reappearance at Kempton but may have needed the run and he's of interest judged on his best form last term (won twice); three runs here have yielded two wins and he's capable of a bold show.
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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

Non-runners

Grandads Cottage

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £24.52
Tricast £173.05
Trifecta £140.60

Selections

The Times:

Corrigeen Rock

RP RATINGS:

Nocte Volatus

TOPSPEED:

Persian Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Gemirande

POSTDATA:

Sageburg County

LAMBOURN:

Persian Time

Telegraph:

Corrigeen Rock

The Guardian:

Corrigeen Rock

Daily Mail:

Corrigeen Rock

The Sun:

Corrigeen Rock

Daily Record:

Corrigeen Rock

D Express:

Gemirande

Daily Mirror:

Nocte Volatus

The Star:

Nocte Volatus