December 03 / 12.15 Southwell

12.15

Good To Soft

Golf And Gallop Package Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 4f 88y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Golf And Gallop Package Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3614-4 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; slow to find his feet over hurdles but he had useful handicap form in the spring and there was plenty to like about his chase debut in a higher grade at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in October; has improvement to come; cheekpieces added.
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6th

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

17:13 Exeter

Theformismighty

12st 6lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

Held on well to exploit reduced mark in Newcastle handicap (2m7f, heavy) in January but was quickly back in the doldrums when pulled up (albeit in valuable race) at Doncaster last month; this hunter chase debut is much less competitive but it's hard to predict whether he'll warm to the task.

11/2

13

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Theformismighty

10st 9lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Exploited what was a very good mark at Newcastle (2m7f, heavy) and the front two pulled clear; raised only 3lb for that but consistent he is not; others safer.

12/1

1st

4

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Theformismighty

11st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Represents top southern stable and he's very well handicapped on last season's best form; could stage a revival at some point but he struggled in the autumn on his last three starts and there's also a stamina query.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6/31-3 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won sole Irish point in 2022; improved hurdle form when landing Plumpton maiden in April and made a perfectly respectable chase debut at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November; can progress but does need to.
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5

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kaituna River

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Lightly raced for his age and was seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when runner-up twice on good ground in the spring (2m7f/3m1f); should cope if there's rain about but we haven't seen him since a disappointing run in May; tongue-tie added.

12/1

5

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kaituna River

11st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Lightly raced for his age and was seemingly boosted by new cheekpieces when runner-up twice on good ground in the spring (2m7f/3m1f); should cope if there's rain about but we haven't seen him since a disappointing run in May; tongue-tie added.

12/1

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8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -24712 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; back in top form in 2m4f hurdles (good) this autumn but he's been raised a further 2lb for a narrow defeat at Sedgefield and needs more now switched to fences; nearly all best form on good ground.
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5th

1

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Jaramillo

12st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April but beaten 61l when sixth of seven at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) five weeks ago; still 6lb higher than his last win and needs to return to form.

8/1

4

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:57 Stratford

Jaramillo

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Warren Greatrex

Came good over fences with easy win in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April and stuck to his task pretty well when third of six at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June; a possible.

5/1

2

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Uttoxeter

Jaramillo

11st 1lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The outsider of three when off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in April (2m5f, good) and comfortably beat a course specialist; 7lb rise fair given the authority with which he won.

7/2

Form: 11P7-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Failed to go on in handicap hurdles after maiden and novice wins (both on soft) in January but his recent 2m4f chase debut at Lingfield was a good start; this looks every bit as competitive, though.
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5

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Awaythelad

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (3m, good to soft) last March; Ascot in November was a step back in the right direction but he was still below his best and this 9yo needs to raise his game today.

20/1

9

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Awaythelad

11st 8lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Ben Pauling

Spoiled chance by jumping poorly on final appearance last season but won with considerable authority at Southwell (3m, good to soft) two starts ago and has good claims if able to repeat that performance.

14/1

4th

2

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:15 Chepstow

Awaythelad

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

didn't jump well, disputed lead, lost position when slow jump 2nd, led before 8th, headed 8th, lost position after 4 out, soon weakened

6/4

Form: 4211/3 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ended latest campaign with two chase wins at about this trip in April 2023 but was off for 18 months after and she came home in her own time on reappearance at Plumpton in October; unlikely this time.
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5th

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

17:05 Doncaster

Sainte Doctor

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Won three in a row early last year (2m4f-2m6f, good/good to soft) before keeping on well for second over 3m1f at Cheltenham (good); returned from break with good second at Fakenham (2m5f, good to soft) last month and she's high on the list today.

11/4

2nd

1

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 2

14:40 Fakenham

Sainte Doctor

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Neil Mulholland

Five-time chase winner (good/good to soft; once over C&D); absent since very respectable third at Aintree (2m4f, good) last May but this race is easier and she features prominently in calculations.

11/4

3rd

5

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Sainte Doctor

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Back in prime form towards end of last season, winning three in a row (2m4f-2m6f) before creditable second in valuable series final at Cheltenham (3m1f, good); ought to be right in the thick of things again here.

9/4

Form: 5237-3 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point in late 2022; gave a tough display when third of eight finishers in a good 3m hurdle at Haydock (heavy) on handicap debut in February and returned from a break with a promising chase debut at Warwick (2m4f, good), albeit not finding as much as looked likely; looks sure to do better.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Yes Day

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Both wins over fences came in March 2025; his season never took off last term and he arrives here on a career-low mark (11lb below last win); first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; needs to show more.

8/1

8

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Yes Day

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He's now 13lb below his peak mark but hasn't been at his best this season and didn't show much when back on good ground (3m) three weeks ago; won over 3m7f last March but there may be more solid options.

14/1

8th

5

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Yes Day

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He hasn't been at his best this season but he didn't run badly in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (3m, soft) recently and could build on that now back on better ground, with last season's two wins coming on good/good to firm; now 6lb below last winning mark; interesting.

8/1

Form: /4-F40 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Beat a total of three finishers for two chase wins at about 3m1f in 2022; lightly raced since and said to have made a respiratory noise when about 18l adrift at Bangor (2m4f, soft; stewards enquired; rider received a ban) in November; had wind surgery since; every chance off low mark.
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3rd

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Champagnesuperover

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exploited his reduced mark to justify favouritism at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and faced no easy task when beaten in a match last time (2m5f claiming chase); only 6lb higher than for that recent win which was fairly authoritative.

5/1

3rd

2

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Champagnesuperover

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exploited his reduced mark to justify favouritism at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in February and faced no easy task when beaten in a match last time (2m5f claiming chase); only 6lb higher than for that recent win which was fairly authoritative.

5/1

2nd

1

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:13 Fakenham

Champagnesuperover

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Olly Murphy

raced in second, not fluent 10th, not fluent 11th, outpaced after 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on

4/7

Form: PP5P0-

Last run: 234 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
On the upgrade over hurdles for Nicky Henderson in spring 2023, winning twice at 2m, on soft and good; promising chase debut last autumn but some unhappy experiences since, over fences and hurdles, mean he has something to prove back chasing for new yard, albeit he is well treated.
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6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

18:43 Hereford

Russian Ruler

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Ex-Nicky Henderson 8yo whose form hit the buffers last season under both codes; three non-completions in four starts for current yard and reservations remain.

10/1

6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

18:43 Hereford

Russian Ruler

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: L J Morgan

Ex-Nicky Henderson 8yo whose form hit the buffers last season under both codes; three non-completions in four starts for current yard and reservations remain.

10/1

4

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:15 Stratford

Russian Ruler

11st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Progressive hurdler in 2023 when with Nicky Henderson but he couldn't get it together over fences or hurdles last season and no sign of a revival for new yard; best watched with cheekpieces returning in place of a hood.

16/1

Form: -66136 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Already has six chase wins under his belt but he hasn't been quite on song since the latest of them, at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in July; will do well to add to his haul in this race.
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5th

5

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Uttoxeter

Imac Wood

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Deborah Cole

6-16 over fences, the latest win gained in this race a year ago (soft ground; also suited by good); returned from seven-month with encouraging run a fortnight ago and should now be teed up to defend his crown.

16/1

4

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:18 Stratford

Imac Wood

12st 1lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Deborah Cole

Has a good strike-rate over fences (6-15), latest win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) nearly a year ago; not at his best late last year on last two starts; now only 1lb above that win and Finn Lambert's claim will help, but needs to bounce back after his break.

16/1

9

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

12:15 Southwell

Imac Wood

11st 7lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Already has six chase wins under his belt but he hasn't been quite on song since the latest of them, at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) in July; will do well to add to his haul in this race.

14/1

Form: 2312/0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Three chase wins, in France (two) and Britain, but seen only twice since 2m4f Doncaster win in early 2023 and he made a low-key start for this yard last month.
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4

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Heroique De Maulde

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In-form 8yo who scored at Bangor (3m, good) last month and is now 2-3 since cheekpieces were refitted in April; back up to his career-high mark today but still respected in current mood.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Heroique De Maulde

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

It was effectively a 0-125 in which he was a solid fourth at Uttoxeter last time, and he's back at the same easier level as his win at Kelso (2m7f, good) previously; chance.

3/1

4th

9

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Heroique De Maulde

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pushed up 8lb for winning at Kelso (2m7f, good) but he was well on top and won off a higher mark for his previous yard; good chance.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £28.29
Tricast £299.05
Trifecta £216.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yes Day

The Times:

Theformismighty

Telegraph:

Kaituna River

TOPSPEED:

Imac Wood

The Guardian:

Awaythelad

LAMBOURN:

Jaramillo

RP RATINGS:

Yes Day

POSTDATA:

Yes Day

WEST COUNTRY:

Yes Day

D Express:

Yes Day

Daily Mirror:

Yes Day

Daily Record:

Yes Day

Daily Mail:

Theformismighty

The Sun:

Theformismighty

The Star:

Theformismighty