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GoodGS Group Balnakeilly Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 4f 20y
- Class 3
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
6/1
Form: 122223 D BF
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up over fences at Kelso when last seen out having won a Carlisle handicap chase (3m, good) in October; runs over hurdles for the first time for more than two years (C&D winner in October 2023); second run after wind op. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Not really firing on all cylinders since scrambling home by a neck on seasonal debut at Carlisle (3m, good) in October but now 6lb below that mark, and didn't run badly when last of five finishers here (3m2f, good to soft) in March; had another wind op (his third) soon after that latest outing; one to consider. |
11/2 |
|
5th 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 39y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Last win was off a higher mark and he'll appreciate returning to further after chasing home a good thing over 2m4f at Ayr (soft; fine on good ground); that was a welcome return to form; definite chance if he can back it up. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: -41322
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Consistent since sole chase success and has solid handicap form this season; receives hardly any respite from the assessor but gets other help on this occasion, with Harry O'Dwyer taking off 7lb. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Consistent since sole chase success and has solid handicap form this season; latest effort, in Sandown Class 2, received a boost when the winner followed up in Grade 2 event on Saturday; respected at this level. |
6/5 |
10/1
Form: -3P615
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who has dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when winning on his chase debut last February; he may stage a revival at some stage but has struggled over fences/hurdles on his three runs this season. |
50/1 |
|
10th 5 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 171y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Returns to hurdles off a workable mark but, judged on his chase efforts this term, has a doubt over current form. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Jumped okay when winning at Newcastle (chase debut) but lacked fluency when disappointing at Wetherby since; not sure what to expect. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: -7PF31 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Needs to improve on his third-place finishes (modest/remote) this term but would be interesting if the ground is good; won off current mark at Market Rasen (2m3f) the last time he raced on such going. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Won a four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; two lesser runs have come on either side of wind surgery and there are some doubts about him on soft ground. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Pulled up at Perth in April when last seen out, but he ran creditably on his three completed starts last term, winning four-runner chase at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in March; has since had wind surgery; return to shorter not sure to suit. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 4-4112 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 4112 since switched to chasing, beaten only narrowly at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; looks a solid contender. |
3/1 |
|
5 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Record of 4112 since switched to chasing, beaten only narrowly at Newcastle (2m4f) most recently; looks a solid contender. |
3/1 |
11/2
Form: 633223 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form. |
11/2 |
|
6 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Respectable strike-rate over hurdles; record of 0-6 since switched to fences but has place possibilities on most of that form. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
15th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Record of 0-5 since switched to fences but turn looks near, having finished second at Wetherby and Newbury the last twice; however, needs some improvement to go one better in this stronger grade. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 34-377 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 20y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Easily made all in first-time visor over C&D (good to soft) last April; hard to fancy on his three runs this term but, given his previous reaction to new headgear, it's possible cheekpieces will garner a positive response. |
9/1 |
|
7th 2 |
31st Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 138y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Easily made all in first-time visor (retained since) at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April and he stays this far; however, pulled up/tailed off on his two outings this season and needs to turn things around. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 51353P
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
10yo who isn't the force of old but has dropped down the weights accordingly and finished second to an improving winner at Musselburgh last month; could be a contender if backing up that performance. |
15/2 |
|
5th 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fair third at Kelso in December (2m1f, good to soft) but has failed to complete on both outings since, latest over 2m4f at Perth (fell four out); on a fair mark at present but a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 |
10th May 2025 Good 1m 7f 133y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Fair third at Kelso in December (2m1f, good to soft) but has failed to complete on both outings since, latest over 2m4f at Perth (fell four out); on a fair mark at present but a bit to prove. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 422463 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two 2m4f handicap wins on good ground last season included one here; hasn't fired in quite the same manner this year (in cheekpieces the last twice) but likely to come good sooner or later off his reduced mark. |
100/30 |
|
3 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Two 2m4f handicap wins on good ground last season included one here; hasn't fired in quite the same manner this year (in cheekpieces the last twice) but likely to come good sooner or later off his reduced mark. |
100/30 |
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