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GoodCelebrating Sussex Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 3f 164y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.20
Form: 1-374
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
15th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year and went back-to-back at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) and Wincanton (3m1f, good); last run was too bad to be true but she did go up 7lb for that last win in a race that fell apart. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Won a bumper and over fences for Matt Crawley last season but has improved since undergoing wind surgery for her new trainer this year; appreciated the step up in trip when winning for the second time in succession at Wincanton (3m1f, good) 12 days ago; up 7lb but should be hard to beat. |
5/4 |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Built upon a satisfactory stable debut when scoring by a neck at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) this month and is now 2-7 over fences; only 2lb higher here and will be suited by the faster ground; strong claims if stamina holds out over the new trip. |
6/4 |
13/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 6-8435 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in rear, not fluent 4th |
11/2 |
33/1
- Place: £4.60
Form: 46-PP8
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders from 6th, headway 4 out, left in third 3 out, lost position approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders from 6th, headway 4 out, left in third 3 out, lost position approaching last, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Little in the way of solid form and today's change of headgear isn't enough to tempt; 7lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 545344
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 2lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
2nd 4 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, not fluent 2 out, headed just before last, soon no extra |
13/2 |
|
4th 7 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
led, headed before 5th, lost ground 7th, weakened before 2 out, tailed off |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: P65143
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Off the mark with an easy win at Huntingdon in January (2m, good to soft); another good run at that track 18 days ago, making the running and jumping the last in front but tiring on the run-in, passed by Pescatorius in the final 100yds; should run well again. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
20th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Went up 10lb for winning over 2m here in January and never really threatened to follow up at Market Rasen (can be inconsistent); even if back on song he might be on a tough mark; probably stays this far. |
5/1 |
|
4th 6 |
17th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
midfield |
3/1 |
4/1
Form: 77-446
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Yet to fire over fences but his best hurdle efforts would make him of interest off his reduced mark; better ground could help, as could blinkers, and he's one to watch in the market. |
4/1 |
|
6th 2 |
23rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Soundly beaten in the autumn on his two chase starts but didn't run badly when fourth of six at Wincanton last time in a race that has worked out well; this lightly raced 7yo is on a handy mark on last season's best hurdle form and today's race may not take much winning; interesting. |
5/1 |
|
4th 1 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
raced in fourth, lost position but in touch with leaders from 5th, headway 13th, went third 4 out, weakened before 2 out |
9/2 |
11/4
Form: 771U42
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 205y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Won last autumn on final two runs for Olly Murphy (3m2f/2m5f, good to firm/good to soft) and he took a step back in the right direction when third of six at Warwick (3m, good) in June when last seen; runs off his last winning mark and he might not be far away. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Left Olly Murphy for 5,500gns and pretty much tailed off in four handicap chases since. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won twice for Olly Murphy in the autumn and subsequently sold for 5,500gns; hasn't been in the same form in three runs for his current trainer; cheekpieces worn on his last three starts are dispensed with on this step up in trip; still has time on his side but all of a sudden has a bit to prove. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: P5-537
Last run: 90 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Hasn't lived up to market expectations since switched to handicap hurdles; not bred for fences but he must be thought capable of better and this isn't strong; cheekpieces tried after one run in blinkers. |
10/1 |
|
7th 11 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong. |
8/1 |
|
7th 11 |
10th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to play a serious part in four handicaps, despite being a short price for the latest two; interesting to see if his supporters keep the faith now blinkers are added; 8lb wrong. |
8/1 |
100/1
Form: 66/7P8
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
No worthwhile form over fences and hurdles since returning from a long absence; a 13yo now. |
100/1 |
|
8 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
His only placing in 27 starts came in an AW handicap in September 2017; poor form since returning from a mammoth absence in October and makes his chase debut at the age of 13; can't be recommended. |
100/1 |
|
8th 9 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Teenager with 0-26 strike-rate under all codes; pulled up when 100-1 for handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in December and can't be recommended here; 4lb out of the weights. |
50/1 |
66/1
Form: -P4PP7
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
10th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unplaced in all ten starts and hard to recommend from out of the weights. |
66/1 |
|
7th 12 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has a modest completion record and unconvincing form when getting round; opposed. |
40/1 |
|
7th 12 |
6th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has a modest completion record and unconvincing form when getting round; opposed. |
40/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £33.47 |
| Tricast | £393.60 |
| Trifecta | £307.70 |
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