February 21 / 14.25 Kempton

14.25

Good To Soft

Ladbrokes Pendil Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £42712.5
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 1
  • 4 runners
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Ladbrokes Pendil Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73

Form: 1-2141 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Bled from the nose at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) three weeks ago in clearcut style; just as effective at 2m4f and sets the standard for the others to aim at.
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2

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Jax Junior

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Finished 18l behind Lulamba in the Arkle but may fare better in this rematch, with the return to further a likely plus; readily bagged Grade 2 honours at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) the time before, enhancing his good strike-rate when racing beyond 2m.

9/1

4th

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Jax Junior

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Bled from nose when well held behind Steel Ally at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning a handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) and Grade 2 novice at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) on last two starts; needs a chunk of improvement to trouble the principals but he's straightforward, tactically versatile and a sound jumper.

20/1

1st

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Jax Junior

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Bled from the nose at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise he's made a fine start to his chasing career, winning handicap at Sandown (1m7f, soft) three weeks ago in clearcut style; just as effective at 2m4f and sets the standard for the others to aim at.

4/6

Form: 119-31 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Added to point, bumper and hurdles wins when battling on gamely in mares' Listed chase at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) 16 days ago; that was a career best and she may not have reached her ceiling just yet; faces a sterner assignment against male rivals but impossible to discount.
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6th

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

17:05 Market Rasen

Jasmine Bliss

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Opened chasing account at second attempt, with Listed success at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February, and was creditable second in Grade 2 Pendil at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) later that month; still has potential over fences; respected on handicap return.

3/1

2nd

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Jasmine Bliss

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Added to point, bumper and hurdles wins when battling on gamely in mares' Listed chase at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) 16 days ago; that was a career best and she may not have reached her ceiling just yet; faces a sterner assignment against male rivals but impossible to discount.

6/1

1st

3

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 1

14:00 Huntingdon

Jasmine Bliss

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Point/bumper/hurdles winner who is looking for the full set; ran well in novice handicap at Kempton (2m4f) on Boxing Day when making chase/seasonal debut; upped in class but is an interesting contender, being open to further improvement.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 32-31F D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Just one win from six attempts over hurdles but already better over fences; ready winner of handicap at Newbury (2m, good) in December and might have followed up over this C&D but for falling two out when a narrow leader (bled from the nose); needs further improvement but he's going the right way.
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3rd

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Old Cowboy

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Just one win from six attempts over hurdles but already better over fences; ready winner of handicap at Newbury (2m, good) in December and might have followed up over this C&D but for falling two out when a narrow leader (bled from the nose); needs further improvement but he's going the right way.

12/1

Form: P-1231 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
5-9 over jumps; posted a personal best when winning novice handicap at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, seeing off several challengers from four out; goes well with positive tactics; should be involved again.
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4th

1

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Go West

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Didn't jump well enough when well beaten in Kempton Grade 2 novice in February last time but had doubled his chasing tally with ready success at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks earlier, and will be dangerous if back in similar form.

7/2

4th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 1

14:25 Kempton

Go West

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

5-9 over jumps; posted a personal best when winning novice handicap at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago, seeing off several challengers from four out; goes well with positive tactics; should be involved again.

11/4

1st

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 3

13:25 Musselburgh

Go West

11st 8lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Form dipped last time (unable to lead) but otherwise a largely progressive sort; penultimate effort has been boosted by the winner since; may well rebound, especially if he returns to dominating (all wins from the front); shortlisted.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.00
Straight Forecast £4.99
Trifecta £7.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jax Junior

Daily Mail:

Go West

LAMBOURN:

Jasmine Bliss

RP RATINGS:

Jax Junior

TOPSPEED:

Jax Junior

POSTDATA:

Jax Junior

The Times:

Jax Junior

Telegraph:

Jax Junior

The Guardian:

Jax Junior

D Express:

Jax Junior

Daily Mirror:

Jax Junior

The Sun:

Jax Junior

The Star:

Jax Junior

Daily Record:

Go West