March 19 / 14.40 Sedgefield

14.40

Good

Winning Connections Conference Hire Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 3m 2f 59y
  • Class 4
  • 3 runners
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Winning Connections Conference Hire Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10

Form: 3-P411 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Failed to threaten in 2024 on his two previous chase starts but he's in much better form now having won over hurdles here on his last two starts (3m3f, good to soft/soft); has shown promise on good ground; he's just 5lb higher than when easily making all four weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and can have a big say if transferring that form back to fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Ballin Bay

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has won his last three races, all at Sedgefield, two 3m3f handicap hurdles and last time (second run with cheekpieces) a 3m2f handicap chase; these conditions fine and should go well again despite career-high mark (5lb higher than last win).

5/1

1st

2

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Ballin Bay

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to threaten in 2024 on his two previous chase starts but he's in much better form now having won over hurdles here on his last two starts (3m3f, good to soft/soft); has shown promise on good ground; he's just 5lb higher than when easily making all four weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained) and can have a big say if transferring that form back to fences.

5/4

1st

7

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Ballin Bay

10st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Got off the mark for the season when winning over C&D earlier this month (good to soft); only 3lb higher, but this a stronger race; cheekpieces now tried; contender.

5/2

Form: 321061 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Versatile 12yo who has won three times this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft), the latest comfortably under Lily Jones in a small field at Plumpton last month; inconsistent of late but a key player if again on a going day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Enjoy Dallen

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Won three times from the front (once over C&D) last season and lost out only narrowly in refitted cheekpieces at Plumpton (3m1f, good) a fortnight ago but this veteran is nothing like the force of old, and might find this race to competitive.

8/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

16:02 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Veteran chaser who landed his third win of the season, over C&D (soft) in February when getting the better of Lumi Plugin; found the Sussex National back here 13 days ago a tad too competitive but cannot be dismissed here back in the right grade.

7/2

7th

11

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Enjoy Dallen

10st 6lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Neil King

Three wins in small fields this season (2m5f-3m5f, good/soft) and another good run when second of three at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) recently; however, there's a suspicion this 12yo will find today's race too competitive.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 897631

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Close third over hurdles at Wetherby (3m, soft) in January then made it 3-6 over fences when winning at Catterick (3m1f, soft); has won on good ground; it was a weak race last time but she's unexposed over fences and could still have more to offer in this sphere; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:50 Sedgefield

Asa

11st 12lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Had further wind surgery (her second) prior to never figuring over 2m4f on reappearance; likely needs a return to further, having gained all wins (hurdles/fences) at 2m6f-3m1f.

16/1

7th

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:10 Perth

Asa

11st 13lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Wore cheekpieces for all five wins, the latest in small-field Catterick chase (3m1f, soft) in February; absent since below-par 2m4f hurdle run in April (had wind surgery soon afterwards) and the headgear is missing today.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.30
Straight Forecast £3.90
Trifecta £3.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballin Bay

The Times:

Asa

TOPSPEED:

Enjoy d'Allen

RP RATINGS:

Ballin Bay

Telegraph:

Ballin Bay

The Guardian:

Ballin Bay

Daily Mail:

Ballin Bay

The Star:

Ballin Bay

D Express:

Asa

The Sun:

Asa

Daily Record:

Asa

POSTDATA:

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Daily Mirror:

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