November 30 / 13.35 Newcastle

13.35

Good

BetMGM Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 3m 5f 190y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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BetMGM Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 031131

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
10yo who won two in a row at Cartmel this summer (3m1f, good/soft) and easily made all off this mark in two-finisher handicap at Ayr (3m, good) recently; untested at this trip but his brother Spades Are Trumps won over an extended 3m4f, and he remains well treated on old form; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Ilikedwayurthinkin

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Enhanced his good record here when inheriting first place over 3m5f in May (same mark) and the drop back to 2m5f found him out when fourth to Charlie Uberalles two months ago; this race is a better fit; third 12 months ago on heavy ground.

5/1

4th

6

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

16:30 Cartmel

Ilikedwayurthinkin

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time course winner, most recently when awarded 3m5f veterans' chase here (good to soft; second past the post) last month; versatile regarding ground but would appeal more over further than 2m5f.

5/1

1st

2

26th May 2025

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Ilikedwayurthinkin

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Won four races last season, two over 3m1f here (good/soft), one at Ayr (3m, good) and one over 3m6f at Newcastle (good); 8lb higher than for last win but a contender.

5/2

100/30

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 24-384

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Yet to reproduce his best hurdle form in two attempts over fences, but his jumping warmed up gradually at Kelso (3m2f, good) last time and he stayed on for a respectable fourth; this 6yo could relish this first venture beyond an extended 3m2f and he's well treated on hurdle form; possible player.
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3rd

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Jem In Em

10st 6lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Bumper/hurdle winner who appreciated the return to this discipline when going down narrowly over nearly 3m at Hexham last month; this is a stronger race, however.

7/1

3rd

10

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Jem In Em

10st 6lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent

7/1

2nd

1

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Jem In Em

12st 0lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

jumped right on occasions, midfield

8/1

Form: 715521

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Close second at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and he made it three wins for the year when scoring with something to spare at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; there's every chance today's trip will be within range and this progressive 6yo is one to consider up 7lb for last time.
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8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

3rd

2

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Breakdance Kid

11st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 115252

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
His form has been in and out this season but he won two in a row in the summer (2m4f/2m5f, good) and went very close in the Durham National at Sedgefield (3m5f, good) last month; can have a big say if he's again on song.
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Verdict Starting price

5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Jerrash

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Did at least get round last time but was pretty much tailed off and didn't jump that well; others safer.

12/1

3

21st Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

16:20 Cartmel

Jerrash

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Easily reeled in and was pulled up after blasting off in front at Market Rasen a fortnight ago (well backed), and has now failed to complete all four races this year; on a workable mark and suited by this C&D but needs to get career back on track.

9/1

6

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Jerrash

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Last win came in this race 12 months ago when 4lb lower; can struggle to find fluency over his fences and hasn't completed in his last three races; bit risky.

10/1

Form: 3642-1

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with a win under Jack Power at Ayr (3m, good to soft) last month; goes well fresh so may not improve for that run but he ran well over 4m at Hexham in March and could be in the mix up just 2lb for last time.
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6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Destiny Is All

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Five-time chase winner (once over C&D); back on a good mark now but suffered dip in form after his winning seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and fell when last in action.

8/1

6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Destiny Is All

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Five-time chase winner (once over C&D); back on a good mark now but suffered dip in form after his winning seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and fell when last in action.

8/1

1

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:02 Hexham

Destiny Is All

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Has a good record fresh, winning first time after a summer break for last two seasons; won over 3m off this at Ayr in October but not quite at his best since; close fourth of five to Breeze Of Wind in this race 12 months ago.

7/2

Form: 2496/3

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner who is on a competitive mark, but this 11yo was tailed off at 66-1 at Wetherby a fortnight ago when back from a long absence and has plenty to prove this afternoon.
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12

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Clonguile Way

10st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Andrew Crook

in rear

100/1

12

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Clonguile Way

10st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Andrew Crook

in rear

100/1

5

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:02 Hexham

Clonguile Way

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Andrew Crook

Ex-Irish; not the force of old and, having shown little in two runs after a break for present yard, is best watched for now.

100/1

Form: 133432

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
He's finished placed a lot more often than he's won but he scored three times earlier this year (including on good ground) and was a creditable second to an unexposed winner at Carlisle (3m2f, good to soft) last time; has gone very close over 3m3f at Sedgefield in the past; might not be far away.
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2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

2

28th Dec 2024

Good

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Elleon

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won three chases in the spring (2m4f-3m) and has posted some good efforts in defeat since; he simply didn't jump well enough when upped to 3m6f four weeks ago but he can bounce back if he gets into a better rhythm here.

8/1

6

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 5f 190y

Class 3

13:35 Newcastle

Elleon

10st 6lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, sprawled on landing 1st

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £10.00
Trifecta £34.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ilikedwayurthinkin

TOPSPEED:

Elleon

Telegraph:

Breakdance Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Jem In Em

POSTDATA:

Destiny Is All

The Guardian:

Breakdance Kid

The Times:

Jem In Em

Daily Mail:

Elleon

D Express:

Elleon

Daily Record:

Destiny Is All

Daily Mirror:

Ilikedwayurthinkin

The Star:

Ilikedwayurthinkin