13.30
HeavyBetfred “Bet Builder” Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £6601.25
- 2m 3f 203y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.70
- Place: £2.20
Form: F32-45 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground in 2024-25 season but has been rather inconsistent and didn't offer enough when fifth of seven over C&D (good) three weeks ago to suggest he's likely to cash in on his reduced mark now. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground last season; has been rather inconsistent since wind surgery this term; has won over this trip, but perhaps better at shorter and has no easy task from 3lb out of the handicap. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 15y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
He's down to a dangerous mark and showed some spark at Haydock in December three starts ago; however, two disappointing performances have followed from this 10yo and he needs to get back on track. |
6/1 |
14/1
- Place: £9.90
Form: 6311P3 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Well beaten at Haydock last time (behind Genois) in a race he won the previous season; now below par in his last three chases and belatedly tries cheekpieces at the age of 11. |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Won this last year (good) and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) in June off a mark 1lb higher than today's; pulled up/tailed off over fences on next two starts but his recent outing over hurdles was fairly encouraging and he could build on that now back chasing. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Six-time chase winner who won last summer but twice disappointed since; he's 0-8 as a hurdler but ability needs respecting when there's no depth to this race. |
2/1 |
5/2
Form: 1-5111 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Good second at Sandown (1m7f, soft) in January and ran well before fading into 14 third at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month; however, his best form has come on soft/heavy ground and such conditions seem unlikely today. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Predictably struggled in Grade 1 Ascot Chase three weeks ago but looked as good as ever when second in good Sandown handicap (1m7f, soft) two starts ago and will be fine over today's trip; good chance. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: 11PF3- CD
Last run: 268 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 136y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Scored at Warwick (3m, good to soft) in December but he's failed to complete in three subsequent runs and didn't get very far at Stratford (unseated at first) two weeks ago; only 2lb lower than for his last success but he comes with risks attached. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Scored at Warwick (3m) in December but he isn't the easiest to catch right and was pulled up in 2m7f handicap at Newbury last time; others are preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 7f 91y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Back to form when winning for a third time over fences in a 3m handicap at Warwick (good to soft) and would have won easier had he not idled late on; unseated midrace off this 4lb higher mark at Leicester three weeks later; respected. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: F165-8 D BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 14 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
8th 14 |
25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
30th Dec 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, raced slightly wide back straight |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 51271/ D
Last run: 612 days
W: 11st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Thorough stayer who made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February and rebounded from a lesser effort when third at Perth (3m, good) last month; has never run here before but is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Disappointing at Haydock last time (3m1f, good) but successful at Doncaster before that (3m, good to soft); each-way chance. |
9/1 |
|
7th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who retains enthusiasm, and he jumped well and made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February, but he's back up 6lb and probably in a stronger race here. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 4411-6 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Landed the 2m series final on this card in 2024; two from two since wearing blinkers, gamely beating Wolfburg by a head over C&D (good to soft) latest; respected in the retained blinds. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to form to win in first-time blinkers (retained) at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; back up 5lb he remains 2lb lower than when scoring here (2m, heavy) in April 2024 and he's one to consider. |
9/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £101.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £77.04 |
| Trifecta | £380.40 |
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