February 26 / 14.45 Wetherby

14.45

Soft

racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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racingtv.com Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 115/5 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
This winning pointer looked promising when 2-3 in novice hurdles; despite the long absence he went off 2-1 for his chase/handicap debut at Ayr (3m, soft) where he dropped out quickly after a mid-race mistake; better was presumably expected and cheekpieces are now added.
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15

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

De Legislator

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

His two chase wins have been at 3m but he got the 4m fine when third at Kelso in December; he has performed shockingly on his last two starts with no trip/ground excuses and arrives here under a cloud, but possible positives are the removal of headgear and his stable's form.

16/1

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 5f 142y

Class 4

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

De Legislator

11st 13lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2-5 over fences and an assured stayer having finished a 5l-third over 4m at Kelso in December; Windsor last time was disappointing but not all horses take to that track.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-4333 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts since recruited out of a selling hurdle last spring, finishing third in all his handicap chases (2m-2m5f); has won over an extended 3m1f so returning to further should be a plus.
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1

10th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 3

16:17 Chepstow

Art Of Diplomacy

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Has gone 5-5 over fences (2m5f-3m2f) since the cheekpieces returned in June, last time prevailing in a match; tackling stronger opposition here and he's penalised accordingly, but he's in the zone and fighting fit.

4/1

1

19th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

14:03 Newton Abbot

Art Of Diplomacy

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Kept on well for ready success in Class 2 handicap at Bangor (3m, good) a fortnight ago and is now 4-4 over fences since cheekpieces were refitted in June; 2m5f on slower ground will also suit him; ought to be very hard to beat in current mood.

Evs

OUR TIP

Form: P46212 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Went up 10lb for winning by 18l over 2m3f here (soft) when in first-time cheekpieces but still ran well at Bangor (3m, soft) and the winner was second to a well-handicapped rival at Hereford on Sunday; could have done without another 4lb but he's in the mix.
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4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Micks Jet

11st 11lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Bumper/hurdle winner who completed the set in a 2m3f Wetherby handicap chase (good to soft) last winter; not seen since a below-par third over fences at Market Rasen last April; lower mark back hurdling but got to be a chance she'll need this after nearly a year off.

14/1

3rd

1

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:35 Market Rasen

Micks Jet

12st 0lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Philip Kirby

In the frame five consecutive times since switched to chasing this year, most notably when winning by 18l in first-time cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in January; should also be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; likely contender again.

7/2

Form: P-6FP4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Good to see him get round at Lingfield (2m7f, heavy) but was beaten 10l after attempting to make all; continues to ease in the weights and should come good again sooner or later.
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Form: /51-04 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Bumper and novice hurdle winner with low mileage; back from a break and wind surgery when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury (2m7f, soft); made the odd mistake there but entitled to be all the wiser this time; considered.
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6th

9

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Support Act

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here.

10/1

6th

9

28th Oct 2025

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 4

14:58 Ffos Las

Support Act

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Low-mileage 7yo who made a quite promising chase debut when fourth at Newbury (2m7f, soft) in January; ran as though something was amiss when warm favourite the following month and not seen since but still has scope to progress from that Newbury run if all is well here.

10/1

3

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:45 Wetherby

Support Act

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Bumper and novice hurdle winner with low mileage; back from a break and wind surgery when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury (2m7f, soft); made the odd mistake there but entitled to be all the wiser this time; considered.

3/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £35.40
Straight Forecast £61.88
Trifecta £96.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

Micks Jet

Telegraph:

De Legislator

The Sun:

Art Of Diplomacy

THE NORTH:

Micks Jet

Daily Mail:

Micks Jet

Daily Record:

Micks Jet

RP RATINGS:

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TOPSPEED:

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