December 05 / 12.35 Wincanton

12.35

Good To Soft

Weatherbys Hamilton Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £5091.17
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Weatherbys Hamilton Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 234/4-

Last run: 395 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten on chase debut at Hereford last November and absent since; however, he's on a handy mark judged on his encouraging novice hurdle campaign in 2022-23 for Charlie Longsdon, and Patrick Mullins is a very good booking on his first start for the up-and-coming Harry Derham; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

14:08 Wetherby

No No Tango

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced for his age and produced career-best performance when making all on seasonal/stable debut at Wincanton (2m3f, soft) in December; fell mid-race at Haydock a fortnight ago but remains open to further progress for Harry Derham; must be considered.

5/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2F11-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on last month's reappearance at Aintree but may have needed the run and it was his first encounter with good ground; won two in a row in March (2m6f/2m1f, heavy/soft) and he's also effective on good to soft; retains potential and he could have a big say for his in-form stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

26

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hunter Legend

10st 9lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Reserve; Venetia Williams and Lucy Turner combined to win this at 40-1 in 2022 and this fellow was in pretty good heart over 3m this winter; however, today's stiffer test of stamina poses a question and he was soundly beaten at Ascot (3m, good to soft) last time; wears first-time cheekpieces.

25/1

5th

8

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Hunter Legend

10st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Has posted consistent efforts over 3m of late but gives the impression he ideally needs a drop back in trip, especially when conditions are testing; yet to win beyond an extended 2m6f.

14/1

2nd

6

31st Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 42y

Class 2

15:42 Sandown

Hunter Legend

10st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Has done his winning at up to 2m6f; not disgraced over 3m the last twice but gives the impression he ideally needs a drop back in distance, at least when conditions are testing; strong suspicion he's going to be outstayed.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 363283 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
In good form in the main this season and he was back on song when third at Cheltenham (3m1f, good) last month; he won over 2m4f in July and has been effective on soft/good to soft ground in the past; drops back down in grade today and he's one to be interested in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Planned Paradise

11st 6lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Bounced back to form and won soft-ground marathons at Banger (3m5f) and Hexham (4m) in February/March; pulled up (lame) in early stages at Plumpton last time but has made the frame in the last two editions of this race (both on good ground) and can make his presence felt again.

7/1

8

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Planned Paradise

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win at Bangor (3m5f, soft) in February and again had plenty in hand at Hexham (4m, soft) 12 days ago; this is a hotter race than last time and this 10yo is up 10lb, but he's clearly in rude health and could be bang there once more; handles any ground.

7/1

1st

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Planned Paradise

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Exploited a reduced mark to win readily at Bangor (extended 3m5f, soft) four weeks ago; on last season's evidence a 9lb rise is unlikely to stop him if he can back up that latest performance; high on the list.

3/1

Form: 353513 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Stratford (2m2f, heavy) in October and fair third of six back chasing at Southwell (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; cheekpieces go back on for the first time since spring 2022 (they had no positive effect back then); might not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Largely reliable veteran and a three-time winner since December, latterly over C&D in April; touched off at Fontwell 20 days ago, with I Shut That d'Or about 5l back in third; nudged up 1lb but likely to make his presence felt again.

2/1

2nd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Begin The Luck

11st 13lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Veteran who has won three times over fences since December including at Plumpton (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; that was in a small field and his main rival made a bad mistake at the last but he still looks feasibly treated and is versatile ground-wise; respected.

5/1

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

11st 7lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Reliable sort who scored at Leicester (2m4f) in March; not discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 15 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

3/1

Form: 1B-PU7 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
He hasn't shone this autumn over 3m/2m7f but drops back in trip today and his wins earlier in the year came over 2m4f/2m3f (soft/heavy); he's just 1lb above his last winning mark and is not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:40 Warwick

King Of Brazil

11st 11lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Two wins over fences at about 2m4f (soft and heavy) during early 2024; hasn't matched that in ten starts since and was never competitive when pulled up at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on his reappearance ten days ago; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival.

12/1

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

5th

1

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Hereford

King Of Brazil

12st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

2-13 over fences, with the wins over about 2m4f in the mud last February and March; second off a career-low mark at Lingfield (2m, soft) this February, followed by a respectable show in first-time cheekpieces, but today's trip and forecast good ground both ask major questions.

9/2

Form: 4-2361 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Recovered from a bad mistake mid-race to win at Kempton (2m4f, good) last month; this lightly raced 6yo has a useful pedigree and is open to further improvement today, provided conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Climbing

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Inconsistent over fences since last summer but won over 2m4f in the autumn and went very close over 3m1f in April (also on good ground); taken off his feet in a strongly run race last time and now reverts to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces; big player if on a going day.

6/4

4th

5

18th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Stratford

Climbing

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Quite lightly raced 7yo who has pretty solid record in good-ground contests over fences; scored at Kempton (2m4f) in the autumn and ran big race in defeat at Hereford (3m1f) last month, after a break; also suited by this track; good chance.

9/4

4th

5

18th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Stratford

Climbing

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Quite lightly raced 7yo who has pretty solid record in good-ground contests over fences; scored at Kempton (2m4f) in the autumn and ran big race in defeat at Hereford (3m1f) last month, after a break; also suited by this track; good chance.

9/4

Non-runners

Back Yourself, Slievegar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.10
Straight Forecast £5.14
Tricast £11.07
Trifecta £18.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Climbing

SPOTLIGHT:

No No Tango

RP RATINGS:

Planned Paradise

TOPSPEED:

Hunter Legend

D Express:

Back Yourself

WEST COUNTRY:

Begin The Luck

LAMBOURN:

Climbing

Daily Mirror:

Climbing

Daily Record:

Climbing

The Star:

Hunter Legend

The Times:

No No Tango

Daily Mail:

No No Tango

Telegraph:

Planned Paradise

The Sun:

Planned Paradise