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15.20

Good

Dot Tolson Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6073.15
  • 2m 4f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Dot Tolson Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 65-632 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with very respectable hurdle run last month and was clear second over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) off his lower chase mark 12 days ago; nudged up only 1lb for that and drops in grade today; likely contender again.
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4th

3

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Tapley

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again.

2/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

16:52 Newton Abbot

Tapley

11st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account.

3/1

1st

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Tapley

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season.

3/1

Form: 44-135 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Four chase wins, the latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in May; didn't fire at Kempton (3m, good) last month, after a break, but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and can cope with the drop back in trip.
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4th

3

13th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Belgarum

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Showed the benefit of a fourth wind operation when winning over hurdles at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in May and only narrowly denied by an in-form Skelton horse off 3lb higher two weeks later; below par since but he returns to fences on a competitive mark.

9/2

5th

1

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:20 Newton Abbot

Belgarum

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Showed the benefit of a break and his latest wind op when making all at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month; again ran well when close second of three over C&D (good) a fortnight later; respected.

4/1

2nd

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Belgarum

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Pulled up in his final two runs last year but he returned after wind surgery with a front-running win at Fontwell (2m3f, good; 22-1) this month; this is a different test but he won over fences here (3m2f) last spring and 3lb rise for that last success looks fair; respected.

4/1

Form: 11-221 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Posted career-best performance when making all at Wetherby (2m3f, good) at start of this month and is now 6-14 over fences; also effective on right-handed tracks and might still be on the upgrade; respected.
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1st

2

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

Pep Talking

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Bold-jumping front-runner with seven chase wins, four under Gavin Sheehan; didn't get to the front at Southwell (2m, good) last month and never threatened the winner but shaped as though still in form; remains 7lb higher than for his latest win but could prove hard to catch if allowed an easy lead.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Pep Talking

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Bold-jumping front-runner with seven wins from 18 starts over fences; ideally served by further than 2m but won over this trip at Chepstow (good to soft) in April; ran well again when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month and will be the one to catch.

5/1

2nd

4

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Pep Talking

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Took form to another new level when winning by 10l from the front at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month and is now 7-17 over fences (includes course win); today's trip-and-ground combination will also suit; respected.

5/2

Form: 112-34 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap hurdle winner last season, both times over 2m3f on good ground; last of three when odds-on for chasing debut in the spring and predictably struggled in a Listed race last month but sports first-time cheekpieces here and still has plenty of time to get her act together over fences.
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5th

2

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Imperial Jade

12st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Triple winner over hurdles at up to 2m3f and goes well on a sound surface; 2lb lower than when last winning at Huntingdon 13 months ago; well below that level over fences/hurdles this season and down the field in 1m3f AW novice event in January when last seen; handy mark if revived.

12/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

14:38 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Jade

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Charlie Longsdon

Three-time winner over hurdles, but has lost her way over jumps; plenty to prove on belated Flat debut.

33/1

Form: 15558- CD

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Six-time chase winner (once over C&D, always on ground slower than good); back on a good mark now but was out of form at end of last season and needs to have been refreshed by seven-month break.
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7th

3

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Flash Gorcombe

11st 9lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Strike-rate of 6-23 over fences; not firing as he can this season but there's time yet and he's well handicapped.

4/1

3rd

2

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Flash Gorcombe

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Dual winner here (including C&D) who was second in this in 2024; built on seasonal debut when third over C&D (soft) in December but jumped right and disappointed at Exeter last time; contender to bounce back returned to this venue.

3/1

Form: 02-672 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner; ran well when clear second behind all-the-way winner at Stratford (2m3f, good) last month, after a break, and remains on a workable mark; does not have a compelling record in cheekpieces but they are given another whirl today; could have a say.
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3rd

1

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Largely reliable veteran and a three-time winner since December, latterly over C&D in April; touched off at Fontwell 20 days ago, with I Shut That d'Or about 5l back in third; nudged up 1lb but likely to make his presence felt again.

2/1

2nd

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Begin The Luck

11st 13lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Veteran who has won three times over fences since December including at Plumpton (2m4f, good) 17 days ago; that was in a small field and his main rival made a bad mistake at the last but he still looks feasibly treated and is versatile ground-wise; respected.

5/1

1st

2

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Begin The Luck

11st 7lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Reliable sort who scored at Leicester (2m4f) in March; not discredited when fifth in 2m5f handicap chase at Newton Abbot 15 days ago so ought to be in the shake-up eased 1lb.

3/1

Form: P4-315 D

Last run: 152 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Came good over fences at second attempt, with clearcut success at Worcester (2m4f, good) in June, but this very inconsistent mare was well beaten at Bangor a fortnight later and is hard to predict here.
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8th

3

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Calli Black

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

Looked a potential improver when convincing winner on second chase start, over C&D (good) last June; hasn't delivered on that promise since and was right off her game at Ffos Las in April; at least this is easier.

14/1

7th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Calli Black

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: David Weston

Won readily at Worcester (2m4f, good) last spring and is still lightly raced over fences but her subsequent three runs (latest was over hurdles) were disappointing and she's 2lb wrong on first outing since December.

25/1

Form: 5221/3

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made bright start to chasing career in early 2024, notably when winning comfortably by over 8l at Taunton (2m2f, good), and was very creditable third of 16 when reappearing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; might still have more to offer over fences; must be considered.
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3rd

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Merry Monty

11st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

Lightly raced 8yo who build upon promising debut when winning by over 8l at Taunton (2m2f, good) in February 2024; not seen again since, though, and entitled to benefit from today's outing.

10/1

Form: 374/33

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
This season's Flat form was rather uninspiring but, with a tongue-tie fitted, she has taken well to fences this autumn, finishing third at Warwick and Plumpton (both 2m4f, good); moves up in grade and needs to find something extra here, though.
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5th

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Sweet Nightingale

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Polly Gundry

Went chasing late in her career but she's making a good fist of it and was going best from some way out when winning at Exeter (3m, good) in March; no blame attached for defeat next time and she didn't appreciate the 3m2f trip at Fontwell recently; a sharp 3m should suit; close up.

11/4

3rd

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Sweet Nightingale

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Polly Gundry

Made the breakthrough over fences with 10l win at Exeter (3m, good) last month; was beaten by 10l when third of four at Plumpton (3m2f) last time but that was behind two progressive 6yos and her jockey went for home a circuit too soon; still has potential as a staying chaser and she's in the mix off same mark as last time.

3/1

3rd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Sweet Nightingale

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Polly Gundry

1-10 over hurdles and now 1-6 as a chaser after drawing clear for a 10l success at Exeter (3m, good); raised 7lb for winning that weak contest but there's no depth to this, either.

15/8

Betting Forcast

11/4 Tapley, 12/1 Belgarum, 5/1 Pep Talking, 7/1 Imperial Jade, 20/1 Flash Gorcombe, 6/1 Begin The Luck, 12/1 Calli Black, 4/1 Merry Monty, 12/1 Sweet Nightingale