January 31 / 13.45 Lingfield

13.45

Soft

At The Races App Form Study Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 7f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: P8-353

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has won twice over 2m4f as a hurdler and he was placed on the Flat last May and October; no impact since in his three runs switched to chasing (including one C&D race) but he's been dropped 9lb as a result of those.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A rising force in the last 15 months and that's gained serious momentum in his last two starts, when winning easily by 7l at Newbury (extended 2m7f, good to soft) and 5l in the Sussex National at Plumpton (3m5f, good); strong-travelling sort who's now seeing out his races really well too; up another 10lb but could still have more in the locker.

9/2

1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Havaila

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won over C&D (good) last March and reappeared with creditable third of 16 at Windsor (3m4f, soft) in January; bounced back from lesser run with convincing win at Newbury (2m7f, good to soft) last month and this progressive 7yo may be able to take a 9lb rise in his stride.

9/2

1st

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Havaila

10st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Fine return to action when close third over 3m4f at Windsor (soft; handles good) in January, but he was a bit disappointing over this C&D next time and needs to bounce back.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -74P53 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well treated judged on her Huntingdon and C&D wins in the mud last February/March, which were easily her best runs that season; headgear removed for her latest four outings and, given her reduced mark, third of seven at Taunton last time shows she has a place chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:10 Fakenham

Fortunefavorsdbold

11st 13lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Suffered early mishap three starts ago but placed on other four outings this season, most recently when second ay Exeter (3m, good) three weeks ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham and would appeal more on ground slower than good but still features prominently in calculations.

5/2

2nd

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:37 Exeter

Fortunefavorsdbold

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Christian Williams

Suffered early mishap on penultimate outing but placed on other three starts this season, most recently when clear second to dual subsequent winner at Leicester (2m6f, heavy) last month; might not be ideally suited by the much quicker ground here but still commands respect.

15/8

20/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 6/P7/P

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
3-4 in points but he was pulled up in two of his four races under rules and last to finish in the others; 756 days off before latest outing (handicap debut); now tries headgear first time.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Racing Snake

10st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

3-4 in points but he was pulled up in two of his four races under rules and last to finish in the others; 756 days off before latest outing (handicap debut); now tries headgear first time.

20/1

3rd

8

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Racing Snake

10st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Clive Boultbee-Brooks

3-4 in points but he was pulled up in two of his four races under rules and last to finish in the others; 756 days off before latest outing (handicap debut); now tries headgear first time.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14P-52

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Did well in the mud over 2m3f-2m4f last winter; took a step back towards that form when 12l second of ten at Exeter (first 3m form, soft) on latest outing, coming from last; needs to build on that.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:45 Taunton

Good Friday Fairy

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ben Clarke

Resumed with victory at Exeter (2m3f) in November and in good form until pulled up in 2m3f handicap chase at Fontwell ten days ago; this course winner is the sort to bounce back in a change of headgear, though.

9/2

1

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

14:35 Fontwell

Good Friday Fairy

12st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

Did well for cheekpieces going on last year, winning three times at 2m3f-2m5f, latterly off 3lb lower, and going a stone and a half up the weights; 2m7f looked to find him out at Newbury last month and this is less competitive back down in trip; holds decent claims.

5/2

4th

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Good Friday Fairy

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

All good since the cheekpieces went on, winning three times (2m3f-2m5f, good to soft/soft); kept on well for third off today's mark at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month and returning to further looks the right move.

13/2

Form: P5P-22 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Just 1-14 in Britain, the win first time out last term; however, he went close over C&D (soft) on reappearance this term and ran well in second when favourite again at Ffos Las (3m1f, heavy) six weeks ago; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:17 Ludlow

Haut Folin

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Bettered poor seasonal debut when third over C&D (good to soft; 8l behind Anytrixwilldo) in refitted blinkers in January, but he ought to have been suited by the heavy ground when pulled up at Ffos Las on Friday and has become far too unreliable.

10/1

2

20th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:52 Ffos Las

Haut Folin

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Has become well handicapped and finally completed again when a 12l third at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); could build on that with yard having winners again.

4/1

3rd

4

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:32 Ludlow

Haut Folin

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Venetia Williams

No better for the 279-day break when registering yet another pulling up last month, despite having his preferred 3m on slow ground; 9lb below his one British winning mark now but hard to warm to; blinkers return.

14/1

Form: -05221

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft, well beaten on heavy; looks versatile tactically; sent chasing on last four starts and he's now working up a head of steam, following two seconds with his 10l win at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft) 11 days ago; well treated with a penalty, he has a fine chance if in the same form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Always Busy

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in good nick for his two runs last month, latterly when close third to Wicked Thoughts at Taunton (3m4f, good); still unexposed over marathon trips and still on a workable mark; could have a say.

7/1

3rd

5

9th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 85y

Class 4

16:15 Taunton

Always Busy

10st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Dual winning chaser who confirmed his well-being when second of four finishers at Southwell (3m, good) eight days ago; steps up in trip and if that brings about any improvement then he should be in the firing line.

11/4

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Always Busy

11st 7lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to strike again (pulled up in Chepstow race Fern Hill was second in last time) but the fact he won over C&D on good off an identical mark last spring makes him a dangerous one to dismiss.

11/2

Form: 322P-P

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-21 over fences, the latest win in January 2021; twice a runner-up on heavy ground last March but pulled up both starts since; probably needed the run last time after 235 days off and he now has a career-low mark, but others are more persuasive.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Mister Murchan

10st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

2-21 over fences, the latest win in January 2021; twice a runner-up on heavy ground last March but pulled up both starts since; probably needed the run last time after 235 days off and he now has a career-low mark, but others are more persuasive.

33/1

6

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Mister Murchan

10st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

2-21 over fences, the latest win in January 2021; twice a runner-up on heavy ground last March but pulled up both starts since; probably needed the run last time after 235 days off and he now has a career-low mark, but others are more persuasive.

33/1

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:30 Fontwell

Mister Murchan

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard Rowe

Twice a runner-up on heavy ground in March, including here, and probably found the good ground too lively when pulled up back here in April; has the ability to figure but has tended to need his first run back from a break in the past.

10/1

Form: /5P5/0

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
No serious impact in his bumper, five hurdle races or two chases; showed some ability on penultimate start but tailed off over C&D on latest after 627 days off; now 12lb lower than on handicap debut.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Imperial Hurricane

10st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

No serious impact in his bumper, five hurdle races or two chases; showed some ability on penultimate start but tailed off over C&D on latest after 627 days off; now 12lb lower than on handicap debut.

16/1

7

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield

Imperial Hurricane

10st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

No serious impact in his bumper, five hurdle races or two chases; showed some ability on penultimate start but tailed off over C&D on latest after 627 days off; now 12lb lower than on handicap debut.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.10
Straight Forecast £28.60
Tricast £645.25
Trifecta £428.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Always Busy

POSTDATA:

Haut Folin

TOPSPEED:

Mister Murchan

RP RATINGS:

Always Busy

The Times:

Always Busy

The Guardian:

Always Busy

Daily Mail:

Always Busy

Daily Mirror:

Always Busy

The Star:

Always Busy

Telegraph:

Haut Folin

D Express:

Haut Folin

The Sun:

Haut Folin

Daily Record:

Haut Folin