16.50
Heavydragonbet.co.uk Open Hunters’ Chase
- Prize money: £3593.1
- 2m 5f 110y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hunter Chase
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.70
Form: 88/11- D
Last run: 601 days
W: 12st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Relinquished an unbeaten record over regulation fences when fifth in this race last year, though he did well to be only 13l off Wonderwall given that he was in the firing line throughout; it's best not to read too much into a recent odds-on defeat behind past Festival hero Unexpected Party at Haydock (2m6f) as that was probably needed after 11 months off; has no ground preferences; can run well. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 6f 54y Class 3 |
12st 4lb |
Useful hurdler/chaser who launched hunter chase career with two wins in this month last year (2m5f/2m7f) before a creditable fifth at the Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, good to soft); returns from 11-month absence but still commands respect. |
9/4 |
|
5th 18 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Unbeaten over regulation fences, having won two handicaps at about 3m in 2023 and come back from a long absence to win hunter chases at Ffos Las (2m5f, heavy) and Taunton (2m7f, good to soft); Haven't Time gave him something to think about last time and this demands more of him, probably a lot more; the cheekpieces he wore for those handicap wins are back on; Paul Nicholls has won this four times. |
10/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.30
Form: 445P-1 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Smart back in the day for Nicky Henderson; an 11yo now and after winning his first hunter chase he was hammered by Shearer at Ffos Las (2m5f; heavy was no excuse); opposable. |
50/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
prominent, disputing second before 2nd, lost ground when not fluent 4 out, no chance with winner before 2 out |
6/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
prominent, disputing second before 2nd, lost ground when not fluent 4 out, no chance with winner before 2 out |
6/4 |
20/1
Form: 7837PP D
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well in only one of six hurdling starts for Dan Skelton last season and, having rejoined Sam Loxton, was pulled up in a hunter chase in February; last of three finishers in 4m point last month; revival needed. |
25/1 |
|
4 |
2nd May 2025 Good 4m 0f 97y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Ran well in only one of six hurdling starts for Dan Skelton last season and, having rejoined Sam Loxton, was pulled up in a hunter chase in February; last of three finishers in 4m point last month; revival needed. |
25/1 |
3/1
Form: 820/3/
Last run: 728 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
18th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Formerly very smart, in bumpers and over hurdles and fences; still sprightly enough to win three of his four points before unseating at the first fence in Shearer's hunter chase at Ffos Las; did go off at only 100-30 (Shearer was 11-4) and he could make a race of it with the likely favourite. |
100/30 |
|
4 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, mistake and unseated 1st |
3/1 |
|
4 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
disputed lead, mistake and unseated 1st |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 108/P-
Last run: 438 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Winning hurdler in Ireland for Gordon Elliott (RPR 126) and easy winner of his only point at Paxford (2m4f, heavy) just under a year ago; didn't get very far on his return in an open hunter chase at Ffos Las last month, but much respected at this level. |
15/2 |
|
5 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in rear, mistake and unseated 5th |
7/1 |
|
5 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
in rear, mistake and unseated 5th |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 321/P8
Last run: 213 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 |
24th Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won a point in January but was pulled up on all three rules starts this year, most recently when back in a handicap for stable debut three weeks ago; has too much to prove. |
50/1 |
|
2 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 75y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Novice hurdle and point winner who ran respectably when close second of two in a point-to-point in May; however, his form has been patchy this year and he was pulled up in a hunter chase in April; others arrive with more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
1 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Dug in well to hold on in a Cocklebarrow conditions point in January (3m, good) but has failed to complete thrice since; chance likely increases if conditions quicken, but others still convince more. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 325U-P D
Last run: 251 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
jumped right on occasions, towards rear throughout, pulled up before 4 out |
33/1 |
|
7 |
6th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
jumped right on occasions, towards rear throughout, pulled up before 4 out |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £7.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £7.43 |
| Trifecta | £7.60 |
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