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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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6th 11 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Returned from three-month break with respectable fourth here (2m3f, soft) in March last time and will be fine over this longer trip, but he's not really been firing on all cylinders since last summer; others appeal more. |
14/1 |
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4th 5 |
16th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Seemingly aided by addition of cheekpieces when making the frame three consecutive times (2m7f-3m) towards end of last year but still wasn't really firing on all cylinders; should be fine over this shorter trip but the headgear is missing today and he needs to have been refreshed by his three-month break. |
8/1 |
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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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