February 19 / 15.08 Sedgefield

15.08

Yeeehaaa.Bet Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

  • 3m 2f 59y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Yeeehaaa.Bet Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface:

Weather:

66/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 88-P7P

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in November 2023 (2m7f, soft); mainly disappointing since and hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Goodoldbill

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jane Walton

Seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D (soft) and at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft); up another 5lb for latest success but drying ground not ideal.

5/2

1st

11

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Goodoldbill

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Reportedly jumped better than on his previous start (here) when returning to form to win at Sedgefield last time (3m2f, soft); has a chance on that, but isn't particularly consistent.

12/1

1st

5

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Goodoldbill

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Won a novice handicap chase at Newcastle in November 2023 (2m7f, soft); mainly disappointing since and hard to fancy.

66/1

1/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -15321

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has improved for the addition of cheekpieces this season, winning at Cartmel in May (2m5f, good to soft) and last month at Catterick (3m1f, soft); first run here; chance off 4lb higher.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Defence Witness

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Justified favouritism over 2m5f on this card last year (good to soft), and added a Catterick stayers' event in the winter, both off 4lb lower; all wins on good to soft and soft but last month's Sedgefield second on good was the equal of his peak soft-ground form; chance.

9/2

2nd

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:38 Sedgefield

Defence Witness

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Point, bumper and dual chase winner at up to 3m1f, all on slow ground; below par at Kelso latest (2m5f, good to soft); on a competitive mark if bouncing back but will need to produce better than he has previously done on good going.

7/2

7th

10

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Defence Witness

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Progressive in cheekpieces this season, winning twice (2m5f/3m1f, good to soft/soft) and posting a good second at Sedgefield (3m2f, soft) last time; it's possible the first-time blinkers will prompt a positive reaction today but he's up in grade and a career best is necessary.

9/1

Form: 58P6UP

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Hexham in May (3m, good to soft) on final start for James Ewart; mainly disappointing since joining Micky Hammond, but has dropped 20lb in the ratings so wouldn't rule out completely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Community Rebel

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won maiden hurdle in January 2023; however, this 10yo is 0-15 since and hasn't shown enough of late to suggest he's the one to be on today.

12/1

4th

7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Community Rebel

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Won a Musselburgh maiden hurdle for James Ewart in January 2023 (3m, soft); has run mainly over fences since (beaten 20l when third of five at Sedgefield last time); hard to know how he will fare now back hurdling.

10/1

Form: 31314P

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Two wins at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last year and on a handy mark on that form; soft ground may not have suited here last time but he's now been well below par on his last two starts and has to get back on track.

12/1

4th

3

19th Feb 2026

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:08 Sedgefield

Ballydangan

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Hugh Burns

Won twice over 3m at Hexham last year (good); pulled up when returning from a short break at Catterick last time; conditions perhaps not ideal and a bit to prove.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2372-8

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over fences at Huntingdon in April 2024 (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces); well behind Defence Witness after a 485-day break at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; no cheekpieces); should come on for that and interesting with headgear back on.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Getaway Glory

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Out of form (mainly over fences) since returning from long absence in January (had wind op before latest run); swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor and has tongue-tie refitted; revival needed.

20/1

9th

9

16th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Getaway Glory

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Placed on both previous C&D starts, including when beaten under 1l by On The Platform in this race (good to soft; headed last); out of sorts this year, however, and needs a positive response to wind surgery.

25/1

10th

10

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Getaway Glory

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Case can be made on pick of his form over hurdles and fences but it's been miserable stuff in three handicap chases since returning from 485 days off; all headgear removed this time.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.90
Straight Forecast £30.56
Trifecta £90.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Defence Witness

Telegraph:

Getaway Glory

RP RATINGS:

Defence Witness

POSTDATA:

Defence Witness

The Times:

Defence Witness

The Guardian:

Defence Witness

Daily Mail:

Defence Witness

D Express:

Defence Witness

Daily Mirror:

Defence Witness

The Sun:

Defence Witness

The Star:

Defence Witness

Daily Record:

Defence Witness