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15.15

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Ashleybank Investments Reg And Betty Tweedie Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 7f 96y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Ashleybank Investments Reg And Betty Tweedie Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

Form: 812337 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was 14-1 when partnered by Brian Hughes last time at Carlisle and finished well behind Ganapathi; blinkers worked well initially but their influence seems to be wearing thin.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Half Shot

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days.

11/4

2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Half Shot

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Has won four chases, latest at Kelso in April (2m7f, good); mixed form since, including fair third back at Kelso last time (3m2f, good); a possible, though perhaps better at further these days.

11/4

4th

1

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Half Shot

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Captured this prize a year ago and in good form until ridden aggressively when tenth in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase 23 days ago; it would come as no surprise to see him play a major role here.

9/1

Form: 76P422

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but has produced solid back-to-back efforts the last twice over 2m7f and 2m4f; good chance of being involved.
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5th

4

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Ganapathi

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up three times in a row in February-April, including in a quite valuable series final at Carlisle (2m4f, good) and when losing out only narrowly to Half Shot at Kelso (2m7f, good); subsequent 22l defeat over C&D came in a stronger race than this; one to consider.

9/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

After dropping down the weights he's run really well to finish second on his last three starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft); edging back up the handicap but every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

6/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear

6/1

Form: P-2543 CD

Last run: 274 days

W: 11st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won this two years ago and went in again that summer at Perth; he's back on a good mark and he can run well when fresh.
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5th

4

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Beaten 20l when second two starts back and then behind Wasdell Dundalk over C&D two months ago; an 11yo now and powers are on the wane.

14/1

6

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:43 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Getting long in the tooth now and was not at his best on any of three outings in the spring, most recently when remote second behind Whistleinthedark over C&D; on a very good mark now, though, and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces today.

7/1

3

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Saint Arvans

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Good-ground performer; last win was over C&D in June 2023 (good); some fair efforts since; back on a decent mark; needs to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -315P1 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in the Edinburgh National but then made it 2-5 over fences with a game victory here over 3m2f; only 3lb higher and a tongue-tie is added; likely contender with Jack Power taking off 7lb (different rider claimed 3lb last time).
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3rd

1

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Cadell

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Made all in first-time blinkers over C&D (good to soft) in November, his third course win, but was pulled up on all three subsequent outings and needs switch to first-time visor to provoke another resurgence.

12/1

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Cadell

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won this last year and scored again here in November when in first-time blinkers (good to soft); however, he's on a tough mark and has become all or nothing; races prominently.

14/1

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 76y

Class 2

15:05 Musselburgh

Cadell

11st 11lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won at Kelso (3m2f) last March and first-time blinkers (retained since) prompted a career-best performance when he scored under Jack Power at same track (2m7f) in November; however, those are the only times he ran well last year, while he was pulled up in this race and also when trying 4m on soft ground at Kelso on latest outing; others look more solid.

12/1

Form: 5PP3P4

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

16/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

16/1

5th

9

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added.

9/1

Form: P3160/ D

Last run: 1096 days

W: 11st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Last successful in a Ludlow hunter chase more than three years ago; last year's pointing exploits didn't go that well and now returns from an absence.
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3

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

17:00 Kelso

Pont Aven

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Hannah McMahon

A very useful ex-Irish chaser at his best but he's been off the track since showing little in two starts here and at Sedgefield for his current yard in the spring; he's hard to make a case for after 159 days off.

66/1

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

17:55 Sedgefield

Pont Aven

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

25/1

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

17:55 Sedgefield

Pont Aven

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

25/1

Form: 213553 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.
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8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

8

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Breakdance Kid

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Three-time chase winner who enjoys good ground and returned to form with a solid third at Carlisle (3m); off the same mark he merits attention.

5/1

3rd

2

23rd Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:20 Carlisle

Breakdance Kid

11st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders

12/1

Non-runners

Anglers Crag, Music Of Tara

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £59.11
Tricast £551.15

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cadell

RP RATINGS:

Breakdance Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Music Of Tara

Daily Mail:

Ganapathi

The Times:

Cadell

Telegraph:

Cadell

The Guardian:

Cadell

D Express:

Cadell

The Sun:

Cadell

The Star:

Cadell

Daily Record:

Cadell

TOPSPEED:

Breakdance Kid

Daily Mirror:

Breakdance Kid