14.05
Good To SoftQuinnBet Highland National Handicap Chase (For The Julian Llewellen Palmer Memorial Trophy) (GBB)
- Prize money: £15843
- 3m 6f 121y
- Class 3
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.50
Form: 474711 C
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
10-28 over fences, including three 3m1f course wins; below form at Ffos Las this month, after a break, but is back on a good mark and this marathon trip will suit; must be considered. |
11/4 |
|
4th 2 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 177y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won five in a row last year (good-soft), including the 3m6f Highland National at Perth; has been rather quiet in last two races, as he was beaten 21l when third over 3m5f and then was pulled up at Kelso (4m); capable but a bit risky today. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: -2P622
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Only 1-22 under rules and clearly hard to win with but he arrives in form having placed in a second successive Highland National here (3m6f, good) last month; just as effective over this shorter distance. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Only 1-21 overall and clearly hard to win with, but he was runner-up in this 12 months ago and returns in form having been running well from 2m4f to 3m; in the mix. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Sole win under rules came in a handicap chase in 2023 (2m7f, soft); stays 3m6f but nearly won over this far at Carlisle on his reappearance and not disgraced since. |
6/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 271/61 CD
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 5f 80y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Thorough stayer who made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February and rebounded from a lesser effort when third at Perth (3m, good) last month; has never run here before but is sure to be suited by this move back up in trip. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
Disappointing at Haydock last time (3m1f, good) but successful at Doncaster before that (3m, good to soft); each-way chance. |
9/1 |
|
7th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who retains enthusiasm, and he jumped well and made all at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February, but he's back up 6lb and probably in a stronger race here. |
6/1 |
9/2
Form: 49-P51
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers before falling at Carlisle and he then made all the running under Gina Andrews at Market Rasen (3m, good); up 4lb but the blinkers have made a difference and should remain competitive. |
4/1 |
|
1st 3 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Disappointed on first two starts this season but seemed to be running well in first-time blinkers (retained) before falling at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on same mark as for last spring's good-ground win there and has top amateur Gina Andrews booked here; might be the answer. |
7/2 |
|
2 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Opened his account over fences over C&D last April but has failed to fire this season, a remote sixth in 3m3f Market Rasen handicap in December; needs this switch of headgear to spark a resurgence. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: -55248
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
25th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
If he's to make the breakthrough it will probably be over fences (0-9; three seconds) but he wasn't pulling up any trees when last seen in the spring. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
in rear |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 33P5U4 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Back to form a little out of the blue to take advantage of a reduced mark over C&D (good) under Gregor Walkinshaw three weeks ago; remains well treated on old form (won 2024 Edinburgh National off 11lb higher) but not sure to be in the same mood again based on his recent record. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins have been at Musselburgh, latest a 3m7f handicap chase in February 2024 (good to soft); struggled to win since, but is well handicapped. |
20/1 |
|
9th 10 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Losing spell goes back to his success in the Edinburgh National two years ago and current mark reflects a decline in his form; not sure to repeat his autumn C&D effort (neck second). |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: PPPP54
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 11lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 54y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
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 |
12st 2lb |
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 |
11st 2lb |
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 |
12/1
Form: 822U76 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 4m 1f 11y |
11st 7lb |
Third of five finishers in the 3m7f Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February, not as good as his second in the same race in 2025; weak handicap form lately; well beaten in previous attempts at this course. |
50/1 |
|
4th 9 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 3m 4f 97y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Third of five finishers in the 3m7f Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February, which wasn't as good as his second in the same race in 2025; heavy defeats on last three outings but soft ground may not have been ideal. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 1-7243 C BF
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
10/1
Form: 2-84P2
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 3lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
19th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 63y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hasn't won for a couple of years and that was over fences, but she shaped encouragingly reverting to hurdles when third at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) in February, albeit beaten nearly 19l, and has fallen back over fences since; however, she's on a handy mark and is hard to dismiss. |
15/2 |
|
7 |
25th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
She's struggled to get competitive since finishing a close second in this last year (good to soft) but is 7lb lower this time around and didn't run badly over hurdles at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last month; not written off. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: PP3P45
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
11 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
16/1 |
|
5th 9 |
7th Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 96y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
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 |
100/1
Form: 96/3PF
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 10lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
in rear |
100/1 |
|
12 |
25th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
in rear |
100/1 |
|
5 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 7f 199y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Ex-Irish; not the force of old and, having shown little in two runs after a break for present yard, is best watched for now. |
100/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.75 |
| Tricast | £88.84 |
| Trifecta | £135.50 |
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