FBC Manby Bowdler Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2) (4YO plus)
2m 4f Good
Light rain
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136 Expert View: Too much to do after series of errors having been hampered by faller, not the best ride beaten 3l off this mark at Stratford last time; effective 2 1/2m, acts on any; back in form, still well treated on old efforts.
Form Snapshot: He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Beaten 2 3/4l by Captain Cool when second of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Stratford over 2m 3f (good to firm) last month.
134 Expert View: Outpaced, ran to form, conceded first run when second beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot latest; trainer in form; returning from a break; wants 3m ideally, acts on soft or quicker; in fair form, should remain competitive.
Form Snapshot: Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m to 3m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 6l by Rickety Bridge when second of 4 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newton Abbot over 3m 2f (good) in May.
133 Expert View: Scored by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Uttoxeter three starts back; travelled, ran to form, helped set it up for closers, did best of those up with the pace last time; effective 2m2f-3m, acts with cut and on good; highly tried in France, may have more to offer new yard.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five chases from 2m 1f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 7 behind Pour Les Filles beaten 2 1/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cartmel over 2m 5f (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
128 Expert View: Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Perth penultimate start; disappointing Flat return last time; effective 2-2 1/2m, acts on good; unexposed for this yard, bit more to come with latest chase victory franked.
Form Snapshot: Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good and soft - heavy ground. A winner at 10-1 in a chase at Perth over 2m 4f (good) on his latest NH outing last month, beating Ras Kassar by 1 1/4l.
134 Expert View: Did it easily, well treated up 7lb, improved again landing a handicap by 7 1/2l off a 9lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; effective 2 1/2m-3m, acts on soft and good; progressive over fences, threat if stamina holds up.
Form Snapshot: He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 5f to 3m on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 8-13fav at Fontwell over 2m 6f (good) last month, beating Helios Allen by 8l. Has also won at Stratford this season.
Competitive fare, despite the small field, but YOUDECIDE has been much improved since returning from a break and is worth sticking with on his hat-trick mission. Glen To Glen made a successful beginning to life with Nick Scholfield at Perth, while Crebilly returned to fences with a solid Stratford second. Snipe occupied the same position at Newton Abbot when switching back to handicaps from the hunter chase ranks, and C&D winner Karnaval Point won't be far away either.
All of the quintet can be given a chance here. Hat trick seeker Youdecide is likely to prove popular given his latest victory has been franked and he had plenty in hand. However he is 8lb higher and his best form has come at sharper tracks. Karnaval Point has been in excellent form for his stable after moving from France and is already a C&D winner. He wouldn't mind the forecast rain and could progress again but narrow preference is for CREBILLY who is the class angle in the race. He only just failed to take advantage of a much reduced mark last time where he was given an overly negative ride but can make amends off the same rating.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 9 | Mount Tempest | 8 | 10 10 | 124 | 144P-8P | 38 days | Mrs S Leech (37 miles) | Brian Hughes | 50/ 1 | 5:15.23 | |
| 2024 | Good | 6 | Watergrange Jack | 8 | 11 10 | 122 | P-24U46 | 10 days | N P Mulholland (78 miles) | Richie McLernon | 6/ 1 | 5:02.50 | |
| 2023 | Good | 6 | Hang In There | 9 | 12 0 | 143 | 14-2531 | 25 days | Miss E C Lavelle (69 miles) | Joe Anderson | 6/ 4 | 5:07.70 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9 |
| 2024 | DNF | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f | 4:20.60 |
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