13:50 Lingfield

Monday 19 January 2026

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mybettingsites.com Surrey National Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 7m 46.14s

Makin'yourmindup⁴⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Lorcan Williams| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 134

20/1

Useful sort who won back-to-back 3m Newbury handicaps in early 2024. Off 20 months, left the impression he needed the run when remote fourth in Welsh National trail at Chepstow, considerately handled on first start since a wind op. Ability looked intact that day and should be suited by longer trip.

Form: 42112/4

Art Decco^p⁴⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-13| J: Harry Kimber| T: R Walford| OR: 133

20/1

Reliable/game sort enhanced his fine strike-rate over fences when taking the Devon National at Exeter (30.7f) in February and better than ever when successful over same C&D on second start this season. Has earned a crack at this but would ideally prefer more rain.

Form: 1/251-61

Surrey Quest^t,p⁴⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: K Brogan| T: T Lawes| OR: 131WS

20/1

Useful staying chaser, including runner-up in 2024 Scottish Grand National. Down-the-field in three starts over hurdles this season but has fallen to a workable mark back over fences and interesting to see if market expects better following another breathing operation.

Form: U3F-509

Val Dancer^p⁴⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-10| J: Charlie Hammond| T: Mrs M Rowley| OR: 130

11/1

Straightforward type who was successful in 2024 Welsh National at Chepstow and seemingly as good as ever when third in the Becher at Aintree (25.9f) last time. Stamina very much his forte and will be benefit from a return to marathon trip here.

Form: 3/112-93

Whistle Stop Tour^p¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Jack Tudor| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 127

22/1

Progressed when winning back-to-back handicap chases at Kelso and Ayr (both at around 3m on deep ground) last season. More miss than hit since, but ran creditably when third over hurdles at Ayr latest and could benefit from more extreme test back over fences.

Form: P5-5253

Hidden History⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 127| BF| C

3/1

Point winner justified support to win strong Uttoxeter handicap hurdle in March and progressed again to make successful chase debut in 5-runner novice handicap at Aintree (25f) on return. Disappointed at Sandown subsequently but has been freshened up and could still have more to offer as a chaser.

Form: 7212-16

Regal Blue^p1³⁹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-7| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 127WS

33/1

Strong stayer when in the mood (won pair of small field handicaps in 2024) but underlined his unpredictability when pulling up on both starts last season. Remains to be seen if first-time cheekpieces have the desired effect returning from 13 months off.

Form: P1P1/PP-

Aworkinprogress⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: James Davies| T: N J Gifford| OR: 125| BF| C

11/2

Made seamless progress in handicaps last season (landing hat-trick here) and improved again when making it five wins on the bounce at Uttoxeter (26f, heavy) on reappearance. Never going with usual fluency in better race at Chepstow latest but could get back on track following a short break.

Form: 1111-15

Invincible Nao^h⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-4| J: Caoilin Quinn| T: G & J Moore| OR: 124

10/1

Landed Plumpton double the Sussex National last February. Won 3-runner 2½m handicap on Sandown return and backed that up when creditable fourth in London National there, finding less than looked likely. Has proven himself capable in this sort of company if things fall right.

Form: 211P-14

Ivane^v²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: J J Burke| T: James Owen| OR: 121| D

16/1

3-time winner this season, the latest at Sedgefield in October. Has still run creditably off higher marks since, jumping better than on his previous two starts when clear runner-up in Lincoln National at Market Rasen (27.6f) on Boxing Day. Clearly in fine heart but others look better treated.

Form: F11242

My Silver Lining³⁰

Age: 10| Weight: 11-0| J: James Best| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 120| C| D

9/2

Course winner has plenty of credible form over extreme distances, winning Classic Chase at Warwick in 2024. Has proved more consistent this season, no match for a progressive one when runner-up in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock (25.6f) last month. Will be suited by this greater test of stamina.

Form: 3P4-432

Sporting Ace⁴⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 10-8| J: J M Quinlan| T: N B King| OR: 114| CD

14/1

Bounced back to form to win this race in 2025. Hasn't shown much spark in trio of starts this season but is now 1 lb lower than when successful here last year. Worth a check to see if the market hints a resurgence.

Form: 518-9P7

Catch Catchfire^p¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 107| BF

7/1

Low mileage 7-y-o won staying handicap chases in mud at Leicester/Sedgefield last winter. Third on hurdle reappearance prior to respectable fifth in Borders National at Kelso (off bridle before most). Strongly support when unseating down in grade at Warwick last time but has more on his plate here.

Form: 41F-35U

Ali Star Bert³⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 10-2| J: Murray Dodd⁽⁷⁾| T: S A Harris| OR: 105

22/1

10-y-o has bounced back to form over the winter, enhancing his fine record at Southwell when winning 3m handicaps there in November (beating pair of subsequent winners) and December. This is tougher and he'll need a career-best to land the hat-trick from 3 lb out of the handicap.

Form: 274411

Non-Runners

Ken Roy⁶⁴

Weight: 10-9| Age: 7

T: P F Nicholls J: Non Runner

Special John¹

Weight: 10-2| Age: 7

T: S Thomas J: Dylan Johnston

Forecasts

Hidden History (3/1), My Silver Lining (9/2), Aworkinprogress (11/2), Special John (13/2), Catch Catchfire (7/1), Invincible Nao (10/1), Val Dancer (11/1), Sporting Ace (14/1), Ivane (16/1), Ken Roy (20/1), Makin'yourmindup (20/1), Art Decco (20/1), Surrey Quest (20/1), Whistle Stop Tour (22/1), Ali Star Bert (22/1), Regal Blue (33/1)

SPECIAL JOHN is a younger stayer on the up for a very capable yard, and he can improve again to land the hat-trick on first start over a marathon trip. Hidden History couldn't build on a promising start over fences at Sandown last time but he's unexposed over this sort of distance and may get back on track for the Dan Skelton yard. Val Dancer merits respect returned to a more extreme test, while Makin'yourmindup would be interesting if back to his useful best.