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13.20

Soft

BetVictor Super Boost Has Arrived Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Leg 2 Of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Series)

  • Prize money: £19511.25
  • 3m 1f 214y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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BetVictor Super Boost Has Arrived Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Leg 2 Of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Series)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 6-3024 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 2lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 152

Form & Verdict
Successful in the 2023 final of this series and finished a clear second at Market Rasen (3m) in most recent veterans' chase run; faced a tougher task in Grade 2 here last time and this is more suitable.
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3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Sam Brown

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

The oldest of these veterans, being a 14yo, and bare form this term leaves a question mark over whether he retains the useful ability that has been present for a long time; however, won this race off 2lb higher last year (soft) and has a good chance if back on song.

9/1

10th

1

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Sam Brown

12st 0lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Useful for a long time but has gained last three wins in veterans' events and, having turned 14 since November reappearance, can be opposed off current mark in this field.

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 48-1P6

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Carlisle (2m5f) on seasonal debut when still a 9yo; however, has performed poorly in a couple of veterans' events since; enough to prove over this new trip.
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2nd

4

1st Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

13:20 Newbury

Grandads Cottage

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

towards rear

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -3323P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-5 this term but has performed creditably on two occasions, including in a notable handicap at Wetherby; successful in two veterans' races last season and has possibilities off current mark.
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4th

6

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 54y

Class 3

16:30 Haydock

Good Boy Bobby

11st 12lb

J: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Six-time chase winner; long in the tooth now but was placed in Newbury veterans' chase (3m2f, soft) on latest outing last March and has a good record when fresh; shortlised on hunter chase debut.

6/1

Form: 534441 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Readily beat Gustavian in similar event at Exeter (3m) last month when wearing a first-time visor and ridden by Harry Cobden for first time; respected in the retained headgear with same rider on board.
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2nd

3

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Carlisle

Credo

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Behind stablemate Blackjack Magic when seventh in final of this veterans' series at Sandown in January and was soundly beaten in major Ascot handicap last month but her first two runs this season were very respectable and she's now 3lb lower than when winning this race in 2025.

7/2

8th

7

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Credo

10st 4lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Successful in two legs of the 2025 Stayers' Veterans' Chase Series but came up short in the Final won by Nocte Volatus; hasn't won a conventional race since 2023.

20/1

5th

4

30th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Credo

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Anthony Honeyball

In-form mare who won four-runner veterans' chase fairly comfortably at Carlisle (3m, good) a week ago and is now 2-3 since fitted with a visor; has 6lb penalty to carry today but is respected in her current mood.

2/1

Form: -1PPPP CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Landed a marathon contest at Ffos Las (3m4f) last May but the letter P dominates the rest of his recent form figures; had wind surgery (his fourth) since last run; far from solid.
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4th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 54y

Class 3

16:55 Chepstow

Amateur

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: John & Rhys Flint

Last four victories all gained over Ffos Las's 3m4f trip in April or May (good, good to soft); present attainment level is conjectural, having survived just two fences on his recent first outing since last May.

25/1

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 6f 136y

Class 4

15:50 Chepstow

Amateur

12st 2lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: John & Rhys Flint

A regular in long-distance chases, with an excellent record at Ffos Las but pulled up on all four appearances over these fences (twice in Welsh National); he's now a 13yo with no win since May 2024 (his only race under Edward Vaughan) but some ability remained last spring when last seen and he's accelerating down the weights.

12/1

3rd

4

26th May 2025

Good

3m 5f 80y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Amateur

11st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: John & Rhys Flint

A regular in long-distance chases and faces an easier task than on some occasions; two decent efforts when fifth of eight at Newbury (3m2f, soft) and 21l last of three at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but was well beaten at Perth last time; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 1/1P1/ D

Last run: 742 days

W: 11st 10lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Absent since defying a 2lb higher mark in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f) two years ago; not certain to retain the same ability aged 12 but goes well fresh and market support should be heeded.
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6th

2

1st Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

13:20 Newbury

Quick Wave

11st 10lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

in rear

7/1

1st

2

18th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Quick Wave

11st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Venetia Williams

Won at Ludlow (3m1f, soft) last January and returned from some more time off with another easy win in the London National at Sandown (3m5f, good) in December; pulled up in the Welsh National later that month (favourite; lost her right-fore shoe) but not written off in view of her previous promise.

10/1

Form: -3P2F2 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
On a two-year losing spell but ran creditably behind Credo when favourite at Exeter (3m; veterans' chase debut) most recently; placed in the Greatwood Gold Cup on this card in 2024; fighting chance off current mark.
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1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Kempton

Gustavian

12st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Solid performances in notable handicaps this season, winning the Badger Beers at Wincanton then fourth in the Stayers' Veterans' Final at Sandown and Ladbrokes Trophy over C&D; retains plenty of ability despite his advancing years; respected back down in class.

9/4

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Gustavian

10st 12lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Jumped well and dominated throughout in the Badger Beers at Wincanton (3m1f, good; handles softer) and gave it another good go off this 8lb higher mark at Sandown; assured competition for the lead here has to reduce his appeal.

25/1

7th

7

1st Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

13:20 Newbury

Gustavian

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead, hit 5th

7/2

Form: P-15F5 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Belatedly regained the winning thread in similar event at Haydock (3m1f) in December; not in the same form since, however, and chance depends on whether first-time cheekpieces spark a revival.
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4th

2

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

16:30 Carlisle

Cloudy Glen

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

led at steady pace, faced challenges from 13th, not fluent 14th, headed and lost second 3 out, soon lost third, lost touch from 2 out, tailed off

7/1

8th

3

1st Mar 2025

Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 2

13:20 Newbury

Cloudy Glen

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

disputed lead

10/1

5th

3

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 2

15:00 Exeter

Cloudy Glen

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Venetia Williams

Has an excellent reappearance record and won at Haydock (3m1f, soft) in December following a break; however, two lesser performances have followed from this 12yo and he needs to raise his game.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.70
Straight Forecast £31.00
Tricast £185.73
Trifecta £191.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sam Brown

POSTDATA:

Credo

SPOTLIGHT:

Gustavian

The Guardian:

Quick Wave

Daily Mirror:

Credo

The Sun:

Credo

The Star:

Credo

The Times:

Gustavian

Telegraph:

Gustavian

TOPSPEED:

Sam Brown

WEST COUNTRY:

Sam Brown

Daily Mail:

Sam Brown

D Express:

Sam Brown

Daily Record:

Sam Brown