18.15
Good To FirmGeorge & Dragon Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3855.13
- 2m 0f 213y
- Class 4
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
Form: PP-13V
Last run: 32 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
In fine form over fences and went 3-4 this summer in three-runner handicap at Kelso (2m1f) 15 days ago; has his first run in this sphere since 2022 but scored over C&D then so can't be discounted off a reduced mark. |
4/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made all in a visor at Southwell (2m, good) in June and again had plenty in hand when getting back on the scoresheet in first-time blinkers at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) last month; the favourite flopped there but this one's been raised only 3lb; the visor returns; has to be respected. |
11/8 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Gained his sixth win over fences, at Southwell (2m, good) when making all in June off 8lb lower; looked to be found out by the weight rise when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month, and although this track may play to his strengths he has never won off such a high mark; first-time blinkers replace visor. |
8/1 |
9/2
Form: 4P5-5F D
Last run: 87 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Horse
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
5th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Yet to score for this yard but he was on the premises when coming down at the last over C&D in May; might have needed it on first start since when a remote second back here last Tuesday, but that run will have needed to bring him on plenty. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Sole success over fences when trained by Dan Skelton over two years ago; plenty of water under the bridge since but was still in with a chance when falling at the last fence over C&D (good to firm) in May; looks the obvious alternative should the favourite slip up. |
9/2 |
|
1 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice for the Skeltons; showed his best form for his current yard when fifth of eight at Warwick (2m, good) 26 days ago; his mark continues to drop and he should find another opening at some point. |
7/1 |
6/1
Form: 2-135V D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won five times over hurdles for Paul Nicholls; well held in two runs over fences for current yard this summer; goes without customary hood and needs to bounce back. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
24th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Ended time with Paul Nicholls with 2m Hexham selling hurdles success in May; well held both runs for new yard back chasing, only fifth of seven at Stratford (2m1f) last month; others appeal more. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Free-going front-runner; signed off for Paul Nicholls with wide-margin success in modest selling hurdle last month and remains on a workable handicap mark but capitulated pretty tamely when well-held third of four in Plumpton chase (2m1f, good) for new stable three weeks ago; comes with risk. |
7/1 |
1/2
Form: 111111 D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Has proved to be a revelation since being fitted with a tongue-tie, winning her last seven races and remains unbeaten in four runs over fences; there is not knowing when this winning streak will come to an end but she still looks to be ahead of the handicapper and the one to beat once more. |
1/2 |
|
1st 2 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Effectively runs off 3lb lower here than when last week's chase success in a Newton Abbot match (2m, good) completed her six-timer inside 15 days; unraced right-handed so far during her winning streak, but no real reason why that or the return to hurdling should present a problem; 10lb well in. |
1/3 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £46.16 |
| Trifecta | £37.50 |
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