March 17 / 15.47 Wetherby

15.47

Good To Soft

Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50

Form: -47UP1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but easily got off the mark over fences at the third attempt in three-runner handicap at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) recently; this is a stronger race but he could have more to offer in this sphere; not ruled out.
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11

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

The Grey Man

10st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

None too consistent this season but he did win in small fields at Ffos Las (3m, heavy; made all) and Wetherby (3m, good to soft) last month; this field is much more demanding company on his first venture beyond 3m.

8/1

1st

4

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:47 Wetherby

The Grey Man

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Inconsistent but easily got off the mark over fences at the third attempt in three-runner handicap at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) recently; this is a stronger race but he could have more to offer in this sphere; not ruled out.

7/2

Form: 75-475

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Beaten 13l when fifth of 11 on last month's chase debut at Chepstow (2m7f, soft); however, that performance gives this two-time hurdle winner something to build on and perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will help.
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4th

5

7th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Eaton Anne

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Winning hurdler but yet to score after four runs over fences; good second at Hexham two runs back (3m, good to soft; first run after wind op and in cheekpieces) but poor last time; could bounce back with visor now tried.

7/2

10th

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Eaton Anne

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Dual hurdle winner who went close to breaking his duck over fences off this mark at Hexham (3m, good to soft) last month, with a tongue-tie added to refitted cheekpieces following a second wind operation; merits serious consideration back over hurdles with the stable in good form.

3/1

2nd

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

Eaton Anne

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Yet to win over fences, but creditable second at Wetherby in March (3m, good to soft; cheekpieces tried); has had wind surgery since fair fourth at Carlisle last month (3m, good; blinkers on); tongue-tie plus cheekpieces this time; chance.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: -132U1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
He's improved for going chasing this season and made it 2-5 over fences when winning at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month in first-time cheekpieces; his other win came on good to soft; a tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces; this progressive 6yo holds strong claims.
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3rd

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:47 Wetherby

Kalhandrion

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

He's improved for going chasing this season and made it 2-5 over fences when winning at Exeter (3m, heavy) last month in first-time cheekpieces; his other win came on good to soft; a tongue-tie joins the cheekpieces; this progressive 6yo holds strong claims.

11/10

1st

4

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:44 Exeter

Kalhandrion

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Has left hurdle form well behind since switched to fences, winning on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m4f; stays 3m) and solid efforts on both completed starts since; unseated rider when still travelling well in the lead at Doncaster on latest; not yet fully exposed and could play a significant role if handling testing conditions, with cheekpieces now added.

15/8

2

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:00 Doncaster

Kalhandrion

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

He's left his hurdle form well behind since switched to fences, winning on chase debut at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) and good efforts on both starts since, most recently second of four over C&D (soft); solid claims.

6/4

Form: 344-5

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who also showed ability over hurdles; tailed off at 17-2 on last month's chase/handicap debut at Chepstow but that was his first run since last April and he may have needed it; wears first-time cheekpieces and the step up in trip could be a firm plus; interesting for in-form yard.
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6

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Worcester

Jack To Bat

11st 9lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fair maiden hurdler; yet to offer much in three runs sent chasing though, undergoing wind surgery before pulled up in 2m7f handicap chase here 25 days ago; blinkers and tongue strap go on here.

20/1

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Worcester

Jack To Bat

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

£130,000 buy after runner-up in an Irish point in 2023 and showed promise over hurdles, but his two efforts since switched to fences/handicaps this year have been disappointing; wore this headgear when a remote fourth of four at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in March and has since undergone wind surgery.

12/1

4th

3

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:47 Wetherby

Jack To Bat

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Point runner-up who also showed ability over hurdles; tailed off at 17-2 on last month's chase/handicap debut at Chepstow but that was his first run since last April and he may have needed it; wears first-time cheekpieces and the step up in trip could be a firm plus; interesting for in-form yard.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £11.54
Trifecta £15.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kalhandrion

Telegraph:

The Grey Man

POSTDATA:

Eaton Anne

SPOTLIGHT:

Jack To Bat

TOPSPEED:

Kalhandrion

The Times:

Kalhandrion

The Guardian:

Kalhandrion

Daily Mail:

Kalhandrion

D Express:

Kalhandrion

The Sun:

Kalhandrion

The Star:

Kalhandrion

Daily Record:

Kalhandrion

Daily Mirror:

The Grey Man