January 20 / 13.35 Warwick

13.35

Good To Soft

racingtv.com/freetrial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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racingtv.com/freetrial Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 614-51 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Made all in similar event at Kempton (2m4f, good; second chase attempt) on Boxing Day, adding to his point/hurdle wins while leaving the impression this return to a left-handed track will prove ideal; 4lb rise looks very surmountable; respected with further improvement on the cards.
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11

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Leader In The Park

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ben Pauling

Hasn't raced over 3m since winning his Irish point; probably a career best when second over 2m6f at Newbury on reappearance (good to soft) but couldn't live with Lookaway when both got competiitve a good way out over 2m4f here last month; regular partner Ben Jones prefers Henry's Friend but Harry Cobden's style could suit this 8yo.

12/1

6th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Leader In The Park

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Made all at Kempton (2m4f, good) in December on second chase start and followed up at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); only third of five at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) since but that was still a fair run and this unexposed 7yo remains of interest, especially with the Warwick form reading well.

6/1

6th

8

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:15 Ayr

Leader In The Park

11st 6lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Made all at Kempton (2m4f, good) in December on second chase start and followed up at Warwick (2m4f, good to soft); only third of five at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) since but that was still a fair run and this unexposed 7yo remains of interest, especially with the Warwick form reading well.

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 78-429

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Point/hurdle winner who went close at Sandown on chase debut but holes can be picked in that form; well beaten in deeper field at Newbury since; others have stronger claims.
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9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

9th

9

26th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Classic Anthem

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Solid record at Sandown was enhanced when he scored in good style over C&D (good) seven weeks ago, leading three out to get off the mark as a chaser at the fifth attempt; 5lb rise may underestimate that and he could also be open to further improvement; big shout.

3/1

1st

7

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Classic Anthem

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

Has a win, two seconds and a third from just six outings at Sandown; ran close to his best when runner-up over C&D in February, keeping on from the rear; solid claims once more.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 1-73F4

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in France where he was a hurdle winner and shaped with some promise in a 2m2f chase most recently; not easy to assess accurately and the betting should offer further guidance.
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9th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Looks an out-and-out stayer; ground out victory at Warwick (3m, soft) in December and ran well over 3m4f here next time, but he was well below par on latest start and others appeal more.

14/1

5th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 54y

Class 3

16:48 Warwick

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Below par the last twice but his December form, namely a game success at Warwick (3m) and close second over 3m4f at Haydock, suggests he's an ideal type for this assignment; interesting back here.

6/1

5th

6

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Jupiter Des Bordes

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Won at Warwick in December (3m, soft) and then close up in a small field over 3m4f at Haydock (good to soft); failed to fire over that far at Windsor a month ago but this mark isn't beyond him if back on song.

25/1

Form: 1/1U2- BF

Last run: 360 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Chase debutant who is looking for the full set, being a point/bumper/hurdle winner (first three career starts); turned over at short odds when last seen 12 months ago but retains low mileage and likely still has more to offer; shortlisted.
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1st

9

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Southoftheborder

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Finally came good over fences at Kempton (2m2f, good) and nearly followed up at Market Rasen, albeit when odds-on for a four-runner race; nudged up another 3lb for that defeat but still one to consider.

7/2

2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Southoftheborder

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Took nine attempts to open chasing account but the form of his win at Kempton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago was nicely boosted by the runner-up on Saturday, and this fellow is still on a good mark after a 3lb rise.

2/1

1st

4

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Southoftheborder

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Henrietta C Knight

Record of 0-8 over rules fences but form is largely consistent and this second run since wind surgery may be the time to catch him, especially with Sean Bowen up for first time; interesting today.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 469-F2

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner in Ireland; yet to show progress for new yard, latterly switched to fences (fell then well-held second); doesn't look obviously well treated back at handicap level.
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3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Abbeydale

12st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden hurdle in Ireland back in March 2023; hasn't seen much action in the meantime and latest fourth at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in this new headgear combination was a step back in the right direction; possible.

11/2

6th

4

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 3

15:20 Leicester

Abbeydale

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won over hurdles in Ireland; has been keeping fair company in his four runs for current yard but hasn't got going; could still come good again.

14/1

5th

3

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Warwick

Abbeydale

11st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Hurdle winner in Ireland; yet to show progress for new yard, latterly switched to fences (fell then well-held second); doesn't look obviously well treated back at handicap level.

12/1

Form: 8232P-

Last run: 282 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful handicap hurdler whose form last term featured a reappearance success and some respectable Class 2 efforts; interesting back down in grade on seasonal debut, assuming he takes well to fences.
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5th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Ramo

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Hasn't won since Ludlow success in November 2023 (2m5f, good to soft); two fair runs over this sort of trip at Market Rasen and Ffos Las in February and could go well again.

6/1

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:52 Ffos Las

Ramo

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Best effort for two years when under 4l behind Gold In The Rivers at Market Rasen latest (2m7f, soft), passing stopping rivals having lost his pitch; 2lb swing with that rival and yard back among winners in the meantime.

7/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Ramo

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Well handicapped on old form but didn't fire during light campaign last season and was tailed off when reappearing in December; revival needed.

10/1

Form: /4-41B D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Belied his 20-1 odds at Bangor (2m3f) in most recent hurdles attempt, adding to his point win; brought down in the early stages at Haydock (3m1f; handicap/chase debut) since; retains potential in this sphere.
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4th

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Galassian

12st 0lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Mel Rowley

Won a soft-ground maiden (2m3f) last season but a subsequent spell over fences was disappointing, and he has also looked out of sorts back over hurdles this term (three runs; cheekpieces added last time); eased in grade today; needs to turn a corner.

10/1

5th

5

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Galassian

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Won a maiden hurdle here last season but chasing halted his progress and he's struggled back over hurdles following a break and wind surgery; now goes in cheekpieces; risky.

14/1

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:06 Uttoxeter

Galassian

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Mel Rowley

Bangor maiden winner last season; never took to fences and was tailed off back over hurdles after a wind operation; now has questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 126-

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo whose form in novice hurdles last season suggests he's one to catch fresh (won on reappearance); has point-to-point experience and looks interesting on handicap/chase/seasonal debut.
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1st

1

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Lingfield

Johnny Jump Up

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, prominent, raced wide when hit 5th, disputed lead 7th, led 8th, pushed along 2 out (usual 3 out), went clear approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, readily

5/1

1st

1

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Lingfield

Johnny Jump Up

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

took keen hold, prominent, raced wide when hit 5th, disputed lead 7th

5/1

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Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £10.55
Tricast £55.94
Trifecta £63.60

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