14.20
Soft5th April Chepstow Grand National Raceday Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4700.09
- 2m 3f 98y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sleet
Abandoned
Form: 21/2-3
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
1st May 2026 Good 4m 0f 218y Class 4 |
12st 4lb |
Beaten under 1l in this race last year (Myth Buster pulled up); won't mind the move from Cheltenham given his strong body of work around sharp tracks (including 2-2 in hurdles races here, albeit losing one for interference), and nice break since hard-fought Newbury win; ground fine. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 91y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Has a solid record in hunter chases and he chased home last week's Cheltenham hero Barton Snow (did win by 12l) before making light work of Java Point at Southwell (3m, soft; cheekpieces returned); in the mix. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
2nd Mar 2026 Heavy 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
12st 2lb |
Consistent sort whose record in hunter chases (3m-4m) reads 1232; beaten by main market rival at Ludlow returned to this sphere last time (treated for post-race ataxia); solid and leading claims. |
5/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 11P-02 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, outpaced after 4 out, weakened 2 out |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
raced in last but in touch with leaders, outpaced after 4 out, weakened 2 out |
8/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and went second before 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon outpaced, not fluent last, weakened and lost second run-in |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 13P-2P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
6lb lower than for November's second over 2m3.5f here (good to soft), but beaten 27l and 56l despite making the podium the last twice; enough to prove right now and probably wouldn't want a dryout, either. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
6lb lower than for November's second over 2m3.5f here (good to soft), but beaten 27l and 56l despite making the podium the last twice; enough to prove right now and probably wouldn't want a dryout, either. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
6th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won twice last season and is below his last winning mark; reappeared with encouraging second at Chepstow in November but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 50-613 D BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
24th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
On a losing run but he's proving a consistent sort and came in a good second of eight in 3m1f handicap chase at Wincanton 19 days ago; he's firmly in the picture again off an unchanged mark. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Sole win since taking a 2m4f maiden hurdle on this card in 2023 came in a weak three-runner beginners' chase; respected on the form of November's Exeter 0-130 second (3m, good), however, with a tough task at the weights and (latest) desperate ground viable excuses either side of that. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
18th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly aided by blinkers when runner-up in two Class 4 handicap chases at Taunton (2m5f/2m7f) in February/March but can't be recommended in this company. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 396-36
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Led but didn't over-race in the first-time visor on this month's stable debut here (good), the 2m7f trip appearing more the issue; 3f drop all to the good, likewise a mark back below his last winning one. |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won over 2m3f at Exeter off 1lb lower in March 2025; inconsistent in five starts last season for Jeremy Scott, signing off with a fair second back at Exeter two and a half months ago; has changed hands since and goes back up in trip on stable debut with a visor added; on a good mark if able to put his best foot forward. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Ended last season with a C&D success in sole chase attempt at Exeter; inconsistent this term but the return to this scenario may have a positive effect. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
Heros De Romay
Verdict
Jeffery’s Cross returned from a long absence with a good effort over 3m last month and could be a tough nut to crack if suited by today’s drop back in trip but it might be worth chancing chase debutant CAPTAIN BOUDET, who ran a game race when placed in a big-field handicap hurdle here two starts ago and still has low mileage. Thor De Cerisy is next on the list.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
Daily Record:
GyenyamePOSTDATA:
Thor De CerisyD Express:
Thor De CerisyDaily Mirror:
Thor De Cerisy