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Power Your Performance With Equine Products Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 19y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Power Your Performance With Equine Products Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 473533

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No wins in nine; wasn't beaten far two runs back at Catterick but jumping was untidy when 10l off Diamond Mix here 18 days ago; today's longer trip could be of benefit.
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5th

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Flash Du Pistolet

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Two wins over fences, one over C&D, in March 2025 (good/good to soft); ran one of his best races since when second at Hexham (1m7f, good) last time and should go well again.

9/2

2nd

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Flash Du Pistolet

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Mixed form this term but when soundly beaten at Carlisle last time he was in a competitive series final; now just 2lb higher than when readily completing a double at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) last March so can go well if back on song; tongue-tie added to cheekpieces adopted last time.

12/1

7th

7

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Flash Du Pistolet

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

This month last year he won successive handicap chase at 2m4f (good) and 2m1f (good to soft); hasn't recaptured that form (beaten 12l when second two runs ago) but cheekpieces are now given a go.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: P93-4P

Last run: 275 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The cheekpieces tried last time are soon dispensed with and on his previous run over fences he finished a 12l third at Southwell (April; 2m4f, good); could be interesting on his first run for new yard.
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3

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:55 Market Rasen

Top Of The Bay

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Generally solid for this yard, winning his latest two races on officially good ground, at 2m5f and 2m3f, just prevailing over a well-treated one here latterly; up in trip but the first win was on Carlisle's stiff track so he could stay this far; considered.

3/1

3

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

20:10 Market Rasen

Top Of The Bay

11st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Gentle progression this spring culminated in April's Carlisle win (2m5f, good), and possible excuses both starts since (boiled over; 2m1f too sharp); no RPR better than 91 when there's been give in the ground.

8/1

6

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Top Of The Bay

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Came good for Sam England at third attempt, readily winning Carlisle chase (2m5f, good) by over 8l last month, and reportedly boiled over in the preliminaries before this month's poor run at Hexham; can be dangerous if back on song for this return to hurdling.

7/2

Form: -7625U BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D in November but made mistakes that day and it wasn't his first when unseating three out at Wetherby a month ago (disputing second but under pressure); would have a chance with a clear round.
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4th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Hawkseye View

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made it 12th-time lucky over fences when scoring over C&D (good to soft; from 2lb lower) three starts back; excuses since - fell, and then out of depth in a valuable Class 2 Series Final at Carlisle; could bounce back with Danny McMenamin returning to the saddle.

11/4

10th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Hawkseye View

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Mid-race faller last weekend when bidding for a Newcastle double (maiden under rules previously); ran respectably over C&D in February; 4lb out of weights but could go well with a clear round.

8/1

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Hawkseye View

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Point winner; won his first race under rules here last time (2m4f, good to soft; cheekpieces on for third time); seems equally effective at this trip and should go well off this 3lb higher mark.

7/2

10/1

Form: -05153 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles here in December (2m4f, good) when 7lb lower and beaten about 10l in his subsequent defeats on softer ground; these conditions will suit on chase debut and enters the reckoning.
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4th

13

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Cave Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win.

20/1

9th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Cave Hill

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit.

11/1

Form: 6P-34F

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Didn't last long over hurdles and ran well for a long way before falling on last month's chase debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft); he was on the retreat but he's a horse who may have more to offer.
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2nd

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Tanking Along

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Made all at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March and placed on last two starts, most recently runner-up at Kelso (2m1f, good) last week; the step back up in trip poses a question but he's a leading player if seeing it out.

9/4

2nd

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Tanking Along

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Two wins at Sedgefield last season, the second a 2m1f handicap chase (good); went up 6lb for that and was put up another 7lb for finishing 4l third from 8lb out of the handicap at Ayr last month (2m, soft); could go well despite that rise.

7/2

3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Tanking Along

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Progressive in cheekpieces, winning at Sedgefield in November (2m1f, soft; hurdles) and March (2m, good; fences); should appreciate going back left-handed after being soundly beaten at Carlisle last time but he's 8lb out of the handicap today and the cheekpieces are left off.

20/1

Form: 34-P63

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has had five goes over fences; the new blinkers did him no harm when a front-running third over this far at Doncaster (good) but may need more here.
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6

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Great Ballinboris

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

No wins in 11, with seven over fences; however, did finish second after wind surgery at Carlisle (2m5f, good) and could build on that, for all that it was some 178 days ago.

9/2

2nd

8

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:17 Carlisle

Great Ballinboris

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

jumped left on occasions, led, headed before last, weakened gradually run-in

14/1

2nd

8

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:17 Carlisle

Great Ballinboris

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

jumped left on occasions, led, headed before last, weakened gradually run-in

14/1

Form: 6-U784

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but ran well in the new cheekpieces when fourth at Carlisle (soft) where 3m appeared to stretch him; considered.
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11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Toombridge

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Posted some good efforts when cheekpieces were added towards the end of last season, perhaps most notably when second at Kelso (2m4f, good) in April, and his run at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better than eventual 33l defeat suggests; one to consider.

6/1

5th

8

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Toombridge

10st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

0-16 under rules but posted some pretty good efforts in cheekpieces towards end of last season, most recently when second from out of the weights at Kelso (2m4f, good) one month ago; can make his presence felt off correct mark here.

4/1

5th

8

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Toombridge

10st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

0-16 under rules but posted some pretty good efforts in cheekpieces towards end of last season, most recently when second from out of the weights at Kelso (2m4f, good) one month ago; can make his presence felt off correct mark here.

4/1

Non-runners

Ceolwulf, Diamond Mix, Fia Fuinidh, Low Mileage

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Payout
Exacta £36.00
Straight Forecast £44.17
Tricast £180.08
Trifecta £183.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Diamond Mix

POSTDATA:

Hawkseye View

SPOTLIGHT:

Ceolwulf

The Star:

Cave Hill

THE NORTH:

Low Mileage

Daily Mail:

Flash Du Pistolet

The Times:

Diamond Mix

Telegraph:

Diamond Mix

The Guardian:

Diamond Mix

Daily Mirror:

Diamond Mix

The Sun:

Diamond Mix

D Express:

Hawkseye View

Daily Record:

Ceolwulf