December 26 / 13.47 Market Rasen

13.47

Good To Soft

Pallinc Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £11618.2
  • 3m 3f 123y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Pallinc Lincolnshire National Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 1F-33P BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Fifth in this race last year; took a hefty hike in the weights after easily winning the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) back in February, but twice placed off higher marks than this in the autumn; a bad mistake put paid to him in the Berkshire National at Ascot (3m5f, good) last month, but a player if bouncing back.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record.

7/2

1st

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Inis Oirr

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped.

20/1

9th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Inis Oirr

10st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second).

20/1

Form: /126-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Admirable front-running veteran who was having his second start back from a layoff when beaten a neck from 3lb lower in this race last year; stays all day and can't be dismissed easily; stable won this in 2016 and 2020.
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6th

1

1st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 3

13:55 Carlisle

Crosspark

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

14yo who has been absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury in March; however, he made a winning reappearance at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last November before a near-miss at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft), and it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this front-runner; versatile ground-wise.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 10-0F4 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
4lb higher than when winning over C&D (good) in July last year but lightly raced since and didn't show much over hurdles last time; resurgence needed for last year's winning stable.
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5th

1

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Herewegohoney

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

soon led, not fluent 3rd, hit 9th

12/1

5th

1

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell

Herewegohoney

11st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Badly out of form over hurdles and fences since returning last summer from a layoff; lurks on a dangerous mark and will be suited by today's trip/ground but needs to turn a corner.

12/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Herewegohoney

11st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in fourth, not fluent and dropped to last 7th, mistake 4 out, weakened before 2 out

8/1

Form: 515-58 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Sixth in this last year; two wins at around 3m much earlier this year include one here (soft); well beaten in both starts since returning in October, though, and he needs to get back on track.
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3

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Concetto

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

Four-time chase winner for Greenall-Guerriero stable; has a patchy record but he's run well in two of his three starts for current yard, including a clear second at Market Rasen (3m, soft) last month; has claims if he can back that up and his last win was off 1lb higher.

8/1

2nd

4

16th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Concetto

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Sam Allwood

Four-time chase winner (once over C&D) for Greenall-Guerriero stable; made quite pleasing seasonal/stable debut when second of four at Ludlow (3m1f, good) in November but ran very poorly at Hereford last month and needs to bounce back from that.

12/1

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Concetto

11st 9lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over C&D (soft) last season and has twice finished second over 3m3f here this term (good to soft; including Lincolnshire National); also suited by good ground and current mark is workable; respected.

7/2

Form: 224-81 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Finished a close fourth in this last year and narrowly returned to winning form at Carlisle (3m, soft) this month; 5lb rise demands more and he may not want the ground to dry out too much.
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3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

3rd

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 2f 19y

Class 3

15:12 Carlisle

OConnell

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got on a roll last winter when completing a hat-trick (3m/3m3f) before a respectable, albeit remote, second in the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, good to soft); this race is a suitable fit but he now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.

8/1

Form: 8-P221 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who made it third-time lucky over fences when making all and winning comfortably here (3m, soft) three weeks ago; 7lb higher but his best days are likely still ahead of him and he looks set for another big run.
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4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

Kelce

11st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Consistent sort who gained a first win of the current campaign in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase 37 days ago; not ruled out despite taking a 7lb hike in the weights.

7/2

1st

5

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:11 Musselburgh

Kelce

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Front-runner who won twice last season (soft/good) and bounced back from heavy-ground blip to finish second at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; runs well a lot more often than not and he's a leading player.

5/2

Form: 75-2F2

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Still well handicapped on his best hurdles form and might have won his first race over fences at the seventh attempt had his rider not dropped his whip at Wetherby (3m, good) last month; each-way shout.
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2nd

8

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Ballydisco

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-11 over fences but he has the form to feature off this mark if ready to rock on his stable debut after a long absence; the market should be informative.

8/1

3

20th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Ballydisco

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent

100/30

3rd

4

24th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

Ballydisco

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Ex-Philip Hobbs/Johnson White; dual hurdle winner (including on testing ground) but yet to win over fences, although came close when head second at Wetherby in November (3m, good); fair efforts since; one to consider.

12/1

Form: U21-44 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won small-field race from 5lb higher here (3m, good to soft) in August last year, but not seen again until well beaten in both starts this autumn; blinkers are now given a go, but he needs a deal of improvement.
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1

22nd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

15:27 Bangor-on-Dee

The Wrekin

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Well treated these days and although he's run only four times since back from an absence, and his latest win, he ran better when runner-up at Wincanton (3m1f, soft; first-time visor, retained) last month; likely to fare better now back on good ground in this lower grade.

11/2

7

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

The Wrekin

11st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Useful hurdler in his prime and won over fences in 2023 but has been out of form since returning from a layoff in the autumn; wore cheekpieces then blinkers for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

12/1

Form: -3PP85 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Four wins over hurdles here, but out of form on Flat and over jumps lately and pulled up in last two starts over fences; best to look elsewhere.
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3rd

6

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Giovanni Change

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Six-time course winner; not the force of old and has become inconsistent but looked in good nick when scoring at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, and last month's C&D third was perfectly respectable.

5/1

3rd

6

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

13:35 Market Rasen

Giovanni Change

11st 4lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Inconsistent in recent years and no longer the force of old but kept on well to score at Wetherby (3m, good) last month, and this six-time course winner is sure to be suited by the return to this track.

2/1

1st

2

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Giovanni Change

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Veteran who was a close second in this contest last year but is by no means certain to go one better, having gained all six jumps wins at Market Rasen; inconsistent results since last success.

10/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Inis Oirr, 14/1 Crosspark, 16/1 Herewegohoney, 16/1 Concetto, 7/2 OConnell, 5/2 Kelce, 4/1 Ballydisco, 10/1 The Wrekin, 14/1 Giovanni Change

Non-runners

Senor Lombardy

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kelce

Telegraph:

The Wrekin

The Times:

Ballydisco

RP RATINGS:

Kelce

TOPSPEED:

Kelce

POSTDATA:

Kelce

The Guardian:

Kelce

Daily Mail:

Kelce

Daily Mirror:

Kelce

The Sun:

Kelce

The Star:

Kelce

Daily Record:

Kelce

D Express:

The Wrekin