14.15
GoodFBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
5/1
Form: 4422-4
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-9 over fences but he seemed to respond well to cheekpieces when runner-up on final two starts last season (2m5f/2m4f) and may not have been suited by the drop back to 2m when below form here in May; a possible. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Sole win in 15 starts came over hurdles in France as a 3yo, but he has finished runner-up in four of his six outings since returning to fences last summer; all of those were over further, but he hasn't quite been getting home so the drop in trip looks an interesting move. |
5/2 |
|
1 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Sole win in 15 starts came over hurdles in France as a 3yo, but he has finished runner-up in four of his six outings since returning to fences last summer; all of those were over further, but he hasn't quite been getting home so the drop in trip looks an interesting move. |
5/2 |
25/1
Form: 857-55
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Won from well out of the weights at Ludlow and off only 3lb higher he followed up at the expense of three rivals (3m, good), taking his record there to 3-5; has another 6lb rise to contend with but has won here and has to be taken seriously. |
13/2 |
|
1st 5 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Veteran who bounced back with 33-1 success from well out of the weights over C&D (good) most recently, taking Ludlow record to 2-4; just no certainty to follow up, having been inconsistent for a while. |
7/2 |
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1st 8 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won a five-runner handicap at Huntingdon (2m7f, soft) in December but this veteran has struggled in five subsequent runs; has lots to prove and he's a long way out of the weights. |
40/1 |
7/2
Form: 355-32
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Has won five of his eight chases since November (2m-2m3f); he has predictably shot up the weights and all wins have come under Rian Corcoran who was claiming 7lb or 10lb; therefore, has a lot more on his plate now he's raised in grade off a 5lb higher mark than last time. |
8/1 |
|
1st 2 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has enjoyed a fine time of it since returning in November (1131142); still 7lb above his last winning mark and although he won over a similar trip at Ffos Las, may be at his very best over shorter; shortlisted nonetheless. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 6 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Four chase wins this season, the latest from off the pace at Taunton (2m, good to soft; also suited by soft) last month; needs to rebound from a duff effort one week later but further progress remains possible. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 620-54
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Hasn't got a lot going in his previous four chases but well handicapped on some of his hurdle form and didn't run too badly in that discipline last time. |
6/1 |
|
5th 12 |
4th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Very opposable on this season's exploits but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and this 6yo could stage a revival at some point; worth checking the betting. |
14/1 |
|
8th 10 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Made disappointing start to chasing career this season (three attempts) and reverted to hurdling with a heavy defeat and a fall last month; lurks on a good mark but needs to turn a corner. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 76F1-U CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Well treated on his old form but his last win was in December 2024 and he's finished down the field in his three completed starts this year; cheekpieces now return but he needs to raise his game. |
12/1 |
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6th 7 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Returned from break with two below-par runs towards the end of last season and suffered mid-race mishap on latest outing this month but he has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Last win came in December 2024 off 6lb higher; hasn't been firing on all cylinders recently but is down to a career-low mark and cannot dismiss. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 15P-44 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Won at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February and was runner-up on his return visit over 2m5f two weeks later; looks interesting on that form but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Carlisle in March. |
12/1 |
|
7th 13 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Sound performances (won then good second) at Sedgefield last month, while leaving the impression this return to a right-handed track will prove ideal; may still have more to offer over fences; in the mix. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Decisive winner over 2m3f here last time (good to soft); this longer trip will suit (has won over 3m1f) and should go well despite 6lb rise. |
13/8 |
33/1
Form: 7809-6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Might be glad to see the back of fences but it's been a long time since he showed his true form over hurdles. |
50/1 |
|
7 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Started off for current stable with three heavy defeats over hurdles last summer (2m-2m4f) and was again well beaten when reappearing in a recent 2m chase here; big leap of faith required to support him. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
18th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Started off for current stable with three heavy defeats over hurdles last summer; reverts to chasing after 284-day absence; big leap of faith required to support him. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 355P2/ CD
Last run: 624 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
C&D winner in 2023 but needed to show more back here in July after a long absence. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Won off 5lb higher over C&D (good) in May 2023 but absent since Hereford second that October and entitled to benefit from this run. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 5P2F-P BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Three nothing runs have followed since going close over fences at Warwick in March; returns to hurdling with cheekpieces added but he's 5lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
0-14 under rules; ran big race in defeat at Warwick (2m4f, good) in March, after a layoff, and has good claims if judged on that effort but but two non-completions have followed; others preferred. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
0-10 as a chaser but ran a good race in defeat at Warwick (2m4f, good) before falling early at Southwell; being 3lb out of the weights is not ideal but hard to rule out. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 3P3-PP CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
Looked out of sorts when pulled up on last two hurdling starts but won race this race under Sean Bowen a year ago (good ground) and is only 1lb higher today; contender if perked up by headgear switch. |
7/1 |
|
6 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Only 3l away at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) but was pulled up over nearly 3m at Uttoxeter; didn't appear to stay but goes again at about 3m with a tongue-tie added; 4lb out of the weights. |
10/1 |
|
7 |
3rd May 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Winning chaser who is 0-11 over hurdles but was only 3l away at Newton Abbot three weeks ago (2m5f, good); stamina not proven over this far but has each-way claims. |
5/1 |
10/1
Form: 4/78-4
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Four chase wins include two here, one in this race last year; creditable return from a break at Fontwell in April but he's struggled in two Warwick runs since, the step up to 3m seemingly not the main issue last time; just below his latest winning mark though so hard to dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
All four chase wins have come over shorter distances but this far is worth a go; ran quite well after a break at Fontwell and when beaten 27l into second here last time he was going well when clouting four out. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has four wins over fences, including over C&D; encouraging fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good) on his return last month following a five-month break but he's 2lb higher than his last winning mark. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: P7P-P3
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 14 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
21-race maiden; big prices and well beaten in four starts since November including in a hurdle handicap at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; out of the weights again and can only be watched. |
100/1 |
|
12th 17 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
18-race maiden; massive prices and well beaten in three starts since November (chase and two maiden hurdles); no reason to expect better from 5lb wrong; better to focus elsewhere. |
100/1 |
|
13 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
One of her better runs when 16l fourth of 13 to King Of The Story over C&D last month but this maiden is even further out of the handicap this afternoon and is hard to fancy. |
40/1 |
33/1
Form: 076-P7
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Still unexposed after only six starts but struggled in two Ffos Las handicap chases this spring (2m5f/3m) and is a long way out of the weights again here. |
33/1 |
|
7 |
5th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unexposed after only five runs but showed no promise in novice/maiden hurdles last year and was pulled up here (2m5f, good) on last month's chase/handicap debut; needs recent wind op to have made a massive difference; 12lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
5th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Unexposed after only five runs but showed no promise in novice/maiden hurdles last year and was pulled up here (2m5f, good) on last month's chase/handicap debut; needs recent wind op to have made a massive difference; 12lb out of the weights. |
25/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £74.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £74.63 |
| Tricast | £944.31 |
| Trifecta | £1563.50 |
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