March 10 / 15.38 Sedgefield

15.38

Good To Soft

Encore Educational For Early Years Supplies Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 3m 2f 59y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Encore Educational For Early Years Supplies Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 53-433

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-8 over fences but made the frame three consecutive times towards end of last year, perhaps most notably when third of ten at Lingfield (2m6f, good) on second occasion; contender if suited by this new trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Realisation

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won by 5l at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) but after a bold ride she was comfortably reeled in on her return visit; probably able off this mark if this race pans out more effectively.

4/1

2nd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Realisation

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Reliable sort who capitalised on a slipping mark when getting off the mark over C&D 22 days ago; back up 6lb but she can go well again.

7/4

1st

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Realisation

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-8 over fences but made the frame three consecutive times towards end of last year, perhaps most notably when third of ten at Lingfield (2m6f, good) on second occasion; contender if suited by this new trip.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 13235P

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Good-ground hunter chase winner; returned from break with two good handicap runs in November (both 3m, soft) but his next two runs were disappointing and he arrives here with a point to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Great Notions

12st 0lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Fiona Needham

Won maiden hunter chase at Hexham (3m, good) last May; some good runs in defeat in handicaps since November, most recently 5l second at Sedgefield (3m2f, good), but he has plenty to find today.

100/1

2nd

1

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Great Notions

11st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Fiona Needham

Good-ground hunter chase winner; returned from break with two good handicap runs in November (both 3m, soft) but his next two runs were disappointing and he arrives here with a point to prove.

10/1

Form: 7-9U11

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Just did enough to win over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good; refitted cheekpieces) in December and bettered that form when scoring by over 6l on chasing debut at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) the following month; still unexposed over staying trips and over fences; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

1st Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Alright Dai

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Fair winning hurdler; made a successful chase debut at Fontwell (2m3f) in January and backed that up with solid third placings at Sedgefield (3m2f) and Fontwell (2m3f) in March; has a six-month absence to overcome here and the market should prove informative.

7/2

3rd

5

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

16:30 Fontwell

Alright Dai

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Won over hurdles prior to his successful chase debut over C&D (soft) and when a 6l third off this mark at Sedgefield his jumping could have been better; needs considering.

4/1

3rd

4

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Alright Dai

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Just did enough to win over hurdles at Taunton (3m, good; refitted cheekpieces) in December and bettered that form when scoring by over 6l on chasing debut at Fontwell (2m3f, soft) the following month; still unexposed over staying trips and over fences; respected.

9/4

Form: 6UP8P1

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
3-29 over fences; very inconsistent nowadays but won readily at Ayr (3m, soft) last month and a subsequent 4lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

17:35 Listowel

Le Grand Vert

11st 2lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Much better over fences with four career wins and returns to chasing after being soundly beaten in a pair of handicap hurdles at Down Royal and Perth; needs a market check.

12/1

4th

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Le Grand Vert

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Much better over fences but handicapped accordingly over hurdles; just a respectable eighth of 15 at Down Royal (3m, good) ten days ago but went close on his latest visit to Britain (in a chase in June) and needs attention in the betting.

6/1

8th

22

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:22 Down Royal

Le Grand Vert

10st 10lb

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; much better over fences, four wins and rated 104; maiden over hurdles, beaten 20l when fourth at Sligo in May.

OUR TIP

Form: 11P115 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Made very good progress in second half of last year, with the last two of his four wins gained over C&D (soft; also suited by good); returned from ten-week break with very respectable effort in 0-130 grade at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month and might still be on the upgrade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

16:05 Kelso

Upfordebate

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Four chase wins in the second half of last year (3m/3m2f) and he regained the winning thread at Perth (3m, good) ten days ago following a break; had nearly 4l to spare and he's much respected off 6lb higher here.

13/8

1st

7

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:24 Perth

Upfordebate

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Won four times over fences last season from 3m to 3m2f, the second win coming in this race; the handicapper soon got hold him but a couple of his runs this year were fairly encouraging; back from a break, he could easily run well.

6/1

8th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Upfordebate

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Neville

Went chasing last summer and he's won four times from 3m to 3m2f; now high in the ratings but still ran very well from the front at Carlisle last month (3m); unproven over this far and he does race up with the pace.

8/1

Form: 23127P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Five chase wins, the latest off 5lb lower at Hexham (3m, good) in October; creditable second to very progressive rival at Wetherby (3m, good) on next outing but form has slumped since (hurdling last time).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Dual C&D winner who has finished fourth and runner-up behind Huckleberry Sting here on his two most recent starts, latest over 2m6f when always fighting a losing battle; this step back up in trip is more in his favour and he's better off at the weights; respected.

7/2

2nd

3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

19:34 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Peter Atkinson

Dual course winner but was behind Huckleberry Sting last time and he wants further ideally.

7/2

4th

3

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Two wins last season included this race but he hasn't been in such good form this year; an 11yo now.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.10
Straight Forecast £16.07
Trifecta £59.10

Selections

D Express:

Alright Dai

SPOTLIGHT:

Upfordebate

Telegraph:

Le Grand Vert

TOPSPEED:

Great Notions

The Sun:

Realisation

POSTDATA:

Upfordebate

The Times:

Upfordebate

Daily Mirror:

Alright Dai

The Star:

Alright Dai

Daily Record:

Alright Dai

The Guardian:

Le Grand Vert

Daily Mail:

Le Grand Vert