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15.10

Good

Pete Ball 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 1m 7f 214y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Pete Ball 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: -3232F D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles for Gordon Elliott in the spring (2m3f, yielding) and launched chasing career with good second at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) in June; not quite in same form again since, though, and was sold for 17,000gns after last month's heavy fall; could be on tough mark for stable debut.
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Form: 0322P- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Absent since pulled up for James Moffatt in March but ran well in her other three chases last season (all 2m4f); can probably cope with today's drop back in trip and the forecast rain will be very much in her favour; dangerous to ignore on debut for Robbie Llewellyn.
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4th

5

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

Lunar Discovery

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Seemingly back in prime form when beating a subsequent Cheltenham winner at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in December but wasn't at same level when weakening third at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month, after a break, and needs that recent run to have brought her on.

8/1

3rd

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Lunar Discovery

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Running well over fences for her current yard this season and opened chase account in 2m3f Chepstow handicap in December (race has thrown up three subsequent winners); big shout given she has gone well after a break too.

13/8

5th

1

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:23 Newton Abbot

Lunar Discovery

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

0-6 over fences and has made a few jumping errors, but has also shown ability including in both starts for this yard; back down in grade and cheekpieces are given a go, but this sharp 2m may not be a sufficient test for her now.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-167P D

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Completed hat-trick when making all to beat Harel Du Marais at Southwell (2m, good) in May, after a break, but has suffered three heavy defeats since; swaps visor for refitted cheekpieces; rain a likely negative.
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3rd

1

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

15:55 Newton Abbot

Duke Of Luckley

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Goes particularly well at Southwell where he won again by 15l a month ago (2m, good), making all; he was granted a soft lead there and has gone up 9lb.

4/1

1st

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Duke Of Luckley

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Four of his six wins have been at this track, three of which over 2m; has lost his way, however, since the last of those in May last year off 7lb higher; well handicapped if he can return to form after absence of 223 days.

16/1

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Duke Of Luckley

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Completed a hat-trick in May but now has to bounce back from four heavy defeats and there are improvers lurking here.

20/1

Form: 3656-2 C

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Versatile and prolific 10yo with 15 career wins under all codes; on a very tempting chase mark now but wasn't at best on either appearance this year (Flat/hurdles) and may need the ground to remain good here.
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1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

Form: 3-3305 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Colt

OR: 115

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Form: 083234 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Safely held at Bangor this month and now 0-5 for new stable this season but his second here (2m4f, good) in July was a good effort and he'll be favoured by the forecast rain; fine over 2m; big player if perked up by change of headgear.
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1st

3

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:07 Sedgefield

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

0-6 for current stable and needs to better his recent efforts but is now 5lb lower than when creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July and can't be ruled out; visor removed after one use.

4/1

6

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:10 Uttoxeter

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Safely held at Bangor this month and now 0-5 for new stable this season but his second here (2m4f, good) in July was a good effort and he'll be favoured by the forecast rain; fine over 2m; big player if perked up by change of headgear.

7/1

4th

2

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Aslukwoodhavit

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Has yet to win since departing Henry De Bromhead's yard but hasn't been running badly and this is his second run after wind surgery, which appeals to some punters; potentially well handicapped.

10/1

Form: -31242 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 6yo who won twice on good ground in the spring (2m3f/2m) and remains in good form; still on a workable mark but significant rain may scupper his chance today.
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10th

1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Beny Nahar Road

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Has stronger form over fences and uncompetitive in two races on his return to hurdling; reservations for now.

20/1

4th

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

0-9 over hurdles and has the stronger form over fences but is accordingly handicapped and didn't run badly back over hurdles last month, where lack of a recent run told late; could be involved with that outing behind him.

20/1

8th

9

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Better chaser than hurdler but handicapped accordingly and has placed form in this discipline; however, he has been off since falling over fences in September.

16/1

Form: 2-4113 D BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
2-4 since switched to fences this season, the wins gained on good ground at Ffos Las (2m) and Bangor (2m4f); below form when last in action, though, and may not be favoured by the forecast rain here.
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4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:45 Stratford

Obsessedwithyou

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Returned from break in career-best form over fences this spring and subsequently exploited her novice hurdle status at Hexham (2m, good), albeit unimpressive in justifying skinny odds; suited by fast ground and features prominently in calculations.

9/4

1st

9

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:17 Hexham

Obsessedwithyou

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Four-time chase winner and rated higher in that sphere; however, she is 2-14 over hurdles and has been found a good opportunity to add another success as she goes unpenalised for her wins in junior hurdles; the one to beat on these terms.

4/7

2nd

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Obsessedwithyou

10st 2lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Made all in three-runner mares' chase at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last month and is now 4-8 over fences; faces tougher task from 3lb out of the weights here but is evidently in good nick, and new jockey Isabelle Ryder claims 5lb.

7/2

Form: 4-2231 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
3-7 for current stable since March, the latest win gained at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month; recent 3lb rise does not look excessive and he won't mind if the ground is much slower here; respected.
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4th

3

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Harel Du Marais

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Resumed winning ways over fences at Stratford (2m1f) in March but below par both runs since, beating just one in 2m4f Warwick handicap chase last month; needs to take a big step forward back in this sphere.

14/1

7th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Harel Du Marais

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Landed his fourth win over fences at Stratford in March (2m1f, soft) but his Huntingdon third was remote and some inconsistency has crept in.

10/1

3rd

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Harel Du Marais

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Back to his best after a three-month break when landing his fourth win over fences at Stratford (2m1f, soft) last month; up 5lb but recorded back-to-back victories around this time last year so not to be taken lightly.

5/2

Form: 421-13 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Slightly disappointing when last in action 106 days ago but looked progressive beforehand, winning quite stylishly at Warwick and Newton Abbot (both 2m, good); slow ground also suits; may still have more to offer.
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8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Gwennie May Jem

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Three chase wins since April 2025, at 2m and 2m4f, but he was pulled up in two of his last three starts for Olly Murphy and has a stamina query over the new trip on first run since January.

20/1

3

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Gwennie May Jem

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Proved hugely resurgent with easy win at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) last week on third start for new stable, taking chase record to 3-10; well handicapped under a penalty that is partly offset by Lewis Saunders taking off 3lb; future mark 4lb higher; respected.

11/10

Selections

The Times:

Beny Nahar Road

Telegraph:

Harel Du Marais

LAMBOURN:

Obsessedwithyou

SPOTLIGHT:

Aslukwoodhavit

RP RATINGS:

Gwennie May Jem

TOPSPEED:

Duke Of Luckley

Daily Mail:

Obsessedwithyou

D Express:

Beny Nahar Road

The Sun:

Beny Nahar Road

Daily Record:

Beny Nahar Road

The Guardian:

Harel Du Marais

Daily Mirror:

Harel Du Marais

The Star:

Harel Du Marais

POSTDATA:

Aslukwoodhavit