17.33
GoodCopyBet Pay First Past The Post Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 0f 110y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 420-34 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Much improved for Tom Lacey last season when a three-time 2m hurdles winner; off six months and made a promising start in this sphere with third of five in 2m1f handicap at Stratford 32 days ago, running on late under a patient ride; one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Four-times winning hurdler making a belated debut over fences after six-month break; hard to fancy unless there is a move in the market. |
5/1 |
Form: 45-245
Last run: 38 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-11 under rules but made an encouraging start over fences when beaten a short-head here (2m1f, good to firm) in May; fourth of five finishers at Worcester (2m, good) last month but may be worth another chance back here. |
9/2 |
|
4th 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
0-9 in points and 0-9 over hurdles but returned from 314-day break with very close second to progressive subsequent winner on last month's chasing debut at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm); obvious contender if in similar form here. |
3/1 |
Form: 23-340 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Not seen over hurdles since 65l defeat on handicap debut in April 2025 but pretty consistent over fences since; reverts to this code with trip/ground suitable; might be the answer. |
6/1 |
|
4th 1 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Was going okay when whacking the third last at Southwell (2m, good; beaten 15l) in June, a race he won the previous year off 11lb lower; he does look a shade high in the weights but can run well. |
4/1 |
Form: 14-663 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Just held on to make all off 3lb lower at Warwick (2m, good) last May but, following a layoff, has dropped out quite tamely once headed here on both starts this season. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Made all for a narrow verdict at Warwick in May of last year; neither run since has been quite so good and current wellbeing is an issue. |
14/1 |
Form: 27-464 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 5lb
9 yo Horse
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Defied this mark over C&D (good) last August but he's been out of sorts in his last three runs and latest was at Cartmel three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs to get back on track; blinkers are removed and cheekpieces return. |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Scored over C&D last August off 1lb lower; may have needed the run when fourth of six finishers at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month following six-month break and holds claims. |
9/1 |
Form: -P8153 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Nothing special over hurdles but made an immediate impact over fences, scoring at this track (2m, good; 28-1) last month; unable to replicate that form when beaten 47l over the same C&D three weeks ago and needs to bounce back on this step back up in trip. |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Cut little ice in a handful of runs over hurdles but this Irish point runner-up was much improved on his chasing debut when a 28-1 winner of nine-runner handicap over C&D two weeks ago; up 5lb but open to progress, so he's a player. |
7/2 |
Form: /831-3 BF
Last run: 87 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Back in prime form when winning from the front here (2m3f, good) last month and now 2-10 over hurdles; recent 3lb rise certainly doesn't look excessive, and he ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
7/2 |
|
1st 12 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Defied this mark at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in October 2024; only four runs since but he returned after another break with a front-running third at Huntingdon (2m5f) three weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he's not ruled out on this drop back in trip. |
13/2 |
Form: F57-41 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
0-18 under rules but he was an easy winner of an Irish point in May; well held back over regulation fences at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month but he took a strong hold and ran well to a point in that race; could benefit from this drop back in trip and it wouldn't be a surprise if he was in the mix. |
2/1 |
|
4th 8 |
13th Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Has struggled under rules in Ireland; hard to know what to make of facile win in Irish point (3m, good) last month after ten-month absence; market will be best guide on stable debut. |
10/1 |
Form: 88/0-5
Last run: 34 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
16th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Eight defeats under rules include seven as a chaser; forgettable form in Irish points this year. |
20/1 |
|
11th 10 |
8th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 130y |
10st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, soon dropped to midfield |
25/1 |
Form: 4-2322 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 4lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Four-time chase winner who bounced back with a close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 11 days ago; 3lb higher here but he remains well treated on old form and all of his wins have been under Brian Hughes; key player. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Five wins include four over fences; ran well but no match for Most Wanted at Fakenham in May on his return from a break; chance on that form even from 2lb out of the weights, and 2m3f looked too far last time. |
12/1 |
Betting Forcast
7/1 Turpin Gold, 10/1 Definite Dream, 8/1 Alshadhian, 8/1 Iolaos Du Mou, 12/1 Dexter, 7/1 Greer Hill, 9/1 Hiero Sport, 15/8 Mr McWhinny, 33/1 Keep Me Posted, 7/1 Getaway Jewel
Verdict
A drop back in trip worked a treat for MR McWHINNY, who travelled strongly before asserting at Market Rasen last month. He could still have more to offer for his new stable and gets the vote. C&D winner Greer Hill ran a big race before weakening into third in a well-run 2m4f contest here four weeks ago and, now back in trip, is earmarked as the main danger. Alshadhian and chasing debutant Iolaos Du Mou are others to consider.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
Daily Record:
Mr McWhinny