14.15
Good To FirmGeorge & Dragon Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4568.06
- 2m 3f 98y
- Class 4
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.20
Form: 223-32 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
0-4 over fences for new stable this year but ran well over 2m1f here on last two appearances, losing out only by half a length on latter occasion; should be fine over this longer trip; good chance. |
13/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
0-3 over fences but ran well when clear third over C&D (good to firm) last month, despite making two significant jumping errors in the closing stages; competes off same mark today; one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Remote when second of three on stable/chase debut but ran well for a long way before weakening into third at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last month and could be better suited by the forecast dryer ground here. |
5/1 |
11/4
- Place: £2.10
Form: 3283-4
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Encouraging start over fences in 2026 when in the frame over C&D and at Worcester (2m7f) but not so good under more patient tactics when a well-held second of five at Stratford (2m3f) in July; freshened up since though and no surprise to see him bounce back in a change of headgear. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Won over hurdles last season and made pretty good start to chasing career when third of seven at Bangor (2m4f, good; wore cheekpieces) in April; weakened out of contention on run-in at Worcester (2m7f, good; first-time visor) this month but drops back in trip here and remains of interest. |
11/4 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Successful handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (about 2m5f, good) last October; no match at all for the winner on chase debut at Bangor (about 2m4f, good) in April but the return to this longer trip can help; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; yard runs two. |
9/2 |
3/1
Form: 45-2F3 C
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Two hurdle wins (Stratford & Warwick); competitive over fences, holding every chance when falling at the last at Bangor (2m4f) in May; found wanting (weakened) in the closing stages twice since; this shorter trip potentially aids her cause, though; player. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Both wins over hurdles when making all, one here on fast ground; ridden with more restraint since returning this year but was in contention before last-fence fall at Bangor (2m4f, good) two starts ago, and last month's Uttoxeter third was respectable; can go well again and it will be interesting to see whether she reverts to more positive tactics. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Both wins over hurdles when making all; has been ridden with more restraint since returning this year and was still in contention when falling at the last fence on her return to chasing at Bangor (2m4f, good) three weeks ago; looks sure to be thereabouts as long as her fall has left no ill-effects. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 49P/52 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
9th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Nothing like the force of old over hurdles; beaten 24l and more in four runs for this yard, the last two over fences; cheekpieces added. |
16/1 |
|
4th 4 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 75y Class 3 |
10st 7lb |
Useful hurdler in his prime but he's been well below that level in three starts for this stable since returning from a long absence, latest when a 34l fourth back over fences at Stratford (extended 2m3f) last month; has enough to prove at present. |
20/1 |
|
4th 5 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Well suited by this track when a useful hurdler for Nicky Henderson a few years ago but, following a long absence, has been safely held on both starts for new stable this season, latterly back here in a three-runner race; needs a revival on first chasing attempt since 2022. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 3P82-9 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
1-9 over hurdles; makes chasing debut from a workable mark but has become very inconsistent and was well beaten in first-time cheekpieces last month (2m7f); drops back in trip with visor tried here; not easy to predict. |
7/1 |
|
9th 3 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Mixed form last season; peak efforts included third at Market Rasen (2m2f) on Boxing Day and second off this mark at Hereford in April latest; not guaranteed to back that up but he's in the mix if repeating that effort with cheekpieces now added. |
5/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £5.73 |
| Trifecta | £11.00 |
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