March 27 / 14.50 Wetherby

14.50

Good

Watch The Grand National On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Watch The Grand National On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 143P3P D

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was a close second in this contest last year but is by no means certain to go one better, having gained all six jumps wins at Market Rasen; inconsistent results since last success.
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1st

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:40 Market Rasen

Giovanni Change

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Six of his nine wins have come at Market Rasen including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his win at Wetherby in March but he's been vulnerable in three runs since and needs to rediscover his spark.

10/1

5th

3

6th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

18:10 Hexham

Giovanni Change

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Admirable Market Rasen specialist (six wins there); won over 3m at Wetherby (good; from 2lb lower) in March, but hasn't been at his best since; uncharacteristically laboured (never travelling) when remote third latest; bit to prove.

10/1

3rd

6

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Giovanni Change

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Six-time course winner; not the force of old and has become inconsistent but looked in good nick when scoring at Wetherby (3m, good) in March, and last month's C&D third was perfectly respectable.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1-381P D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Point and hunter chase winner who is still unexposed in handicaps; heavy ground provides an excuse for latest effort; scored at Sedgefield (3m2f) the time before and remains of interest.
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5

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:42 Cartmel

Slaney Opera

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Former pointer/hunter chaser who won a Sedgefield handicap (3m2f, good to soft) off 2lb higher for Ruth Jefferson in January; not quite in same form on first four starts for new stable and fell on latest outing a week ago but it's difficult to put a line through him.

4/1

5

13th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:42 Newton Abbot

Slaney Opera

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Encouraging first two efforts for this stable before a lesser run prompted wind surgery; got back on track to some extent at Bangor (3m, good) last month and, while more is needed, he's likely to have a say.

7/2

5th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

18:33 Bangor-on-Dee

Slaney Opera

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Nick Scholfield

Not at best when third of four in first-time blinkers (retained) last month but started off for Nick Scholfield with two good efforts in cheekpieces (one over C&D) and was recently given a wind op; big player if quickly back on song.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -37423 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Takes on possible improvers in this field; otherwise a solid candidate who has five chase wins on his CV, the most recent off current mark in this race 12 months ago; last two efforts show he's back in form; respected.
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3rd

9

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Mixedwave

11st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Takes on possible improvers in this field; otherwise a solid candidate who has five chase wins on his CV, the most recent off current mark in this race 12 months ago; last two efforts show he's back in form; respected.

5/1

3rd

2

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mixedwave

11st 9lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: Pam Sly

Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) just under a year ago; made a solid return in November and he was back down to that last winning mark when bumping into an improver at Southwell (about 3m1f, soft) three weeks ago; contender.

9/2

2nd

3

18th Feb 2026

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Mixedwave

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Pam Sly

Scored for the fifth time over fences when taking a Wetherby handicap (3m, good) in March; back down to that mark but his last two efforts have been uninspiring; needs a revival but that's not out of the question.

12/1

Form: 2-P377

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but may benefit from this switch to chasing, combined with first-time headgear, and looks attractively handicapped off current mark judged on some of his Irish point form; interesting.
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7th

7

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

The Clonmel Kid

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Hasn't really kicked on since making the breakthrough over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in April and Hexham last time was a backward step; previous efforts weren't too bad, so if forgiven that last run a case could be made off this mark.

12/1

6th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:40 Hexham

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won on second chase start at Newcastle (2m4f, good; from 4lb lower) in April; still bang there when a bad mistake at the last proved costly here (3m, good; 9-2) latest; risks are attached in this slightly more competitive contest.

7/1

3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Got off the mark on his second start over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and wasn't beaten far when last of three at Kelso (2m7f, good) 13 days ago; this looks easier and he shouldn't be far away.

6/1

Form: -75FP4

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Mixed results (5FP4) since switched to chasing but is now only 1lb above last winning hurdles mark and Edward Vaughan takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities, provided he stays returned to 3m.
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5th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Holeshot

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Chasing on last five starts has not really worked out; Taunton (2m3f) last February and Warwick (2m) last March saw him register a double over hurdles and he's back to his last winning mark for today's switch in codes but, after three non-completions at about 3m over fences, stamina also has to be proved.

10/1

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Holeshot

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Mixed results (5FP4) since switched to chasing but is now only 1lb above last winning hurdles mark and Edward Vaughan takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities, provided he stays returned to 3m.

7/1

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Holeshot

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tim Vaughan

Just ahead of Gris Majeur when falling at third-last fence at Taunton (2m7f, good to firm) in November, his second chase, but struggled on next outing; others in this line-up look much less risky.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -321PP D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added.
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3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Ithaka

11st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added.

14/1

4

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Ithaka

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Perhaps found out by the 3m6f trip at Exeter and heavy ground wasn't ideal when best efforts have been on good to soft or good; again reservations on that score here, but he was running well prior to last time.

10/1

8

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Ithaka

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

4l winner under Freddie Mitchell at Hereford (extended 3m1f) in January on latest outing but 8lb higher today, including 3lb out of the handicap; also not proven on worse than good to soft (had two attempts on soft) and this sort of trip is something new to him.

9/1

Form: 41135- CD BF

Last run: 404 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Scored off slightly higher marks twice, including over C&D, in November 2024 when under the care of Dianne Sayer; returns from 13-month absence; market may prove best guide.
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10th

5

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Cardamon Hill

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Miss A M Slack

Three listless performances since returning from 13 months out; 12lb below his last winning mark now, but no good thing to capitalise.

100/1

5

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Cardamon Hill

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Won twice in November 2024 (2m7f/3m, good/good to soft) but mainly disappointing since including on both runs since a 404-day break; plenty to prove at present.

20/1

5th

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Cardamon Hill

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Miss A M Slack

Stays 3m and acts on the forecast sound surface; 50-1, always behind and pulled up on his return from 13 months off the track at Wetherby on latest start; bit to prove.

9/1

Form: 232887

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden whose hurdles form has dipped since a consistent spell; however, this combination of a switch to fences and first-time headgear may have a positive effect; bred to make a chaser.
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1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

The Great Escape

11st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up on handicap debut here (2m4f, good) last July but he's struggled since, including in three runs this year; overall record is now 0-10 and he has plenty to prove back up in trip.

5/1

6th

2

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

The Great Escape

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Runner-up on handicap debut over C&D (good) last July but he's struggled since, including when pulled up on chase debut at Wetherby in March; overall record is now 0-9 and he has plenty to prove after a short break; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

12/1

7

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

The Great Escape

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Eight-race maiden whose hurdles form has dipped since a consistent spell; however, this combination of a switch to fences and first-time headgear may have a positive effect; bred to make a chaser.

8/1

Form: 2-F444 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Point/hurdles winner who hasn't strictly improved in two chase attempts but may build on latest effort (3m) as he remains unexposed at this distance; visor replaces the cheekpieces worn of late; in the mix.
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8

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Youdecide

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Point/hurdles winner who hasn't strictly improved in two chase attempts but may build on latest effort (3m) as he remains unexposed at this distance; visor replaces the cheekpieces worn of late; in the mix.

5/2

4th

10

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Youdecide

10st 5lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

2m4f hurdle winner; weakened into fourth after making most of the running on chasing debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft; jumped right on occasions) and moves up from Class 5 today; completely unexposed beyond about 2m4f under rules and this return to a right-handed track is an obvious move but others have more pressing claims.

9/1

2

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Youdecide

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Underwhelming under rules until handicap debut at Huntingdon (upped from 2m to 2m5f, good) two weeks ago in which he started favourite in seven-runner race and won in clearcut style under 5lb claimer from I'm Your Buckaroo; raised 5lb but could have more to offer.

15/8

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Payout
Exacta £70.10
Straight Forecast £56.11
Tricast £201.82
Trifecta £317.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Youdecide

POSTDATA:

Mixedwave

SPOTLIGHT:

The Clonmel Kid

D Express:

Slaney Opera

The Guardian:

Cardamon Hill

TOPSPEED:

Giovanni Change

Telegraph:

Youdecide

Daily Mail:

Youdecide

The Sun:

Youdecide

The Star:

Youdecide

The Times:

Mixedwave

Daily Mirror:

Mixedwave

Daily Record:

Mixedwave