14:25 Wetherby

Thursday 26 February 2026

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racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 4  |   3m 45y  |   Soft (Good to Soft in places)  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:25  |   Winning time: 6m 34.55s
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Buckna43
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-2| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR:  122| BF| D
11/1
Point winner who has continued progress switched to chasing, winning a couple of handicaps at Hereford this winter. However, was badly let down by his jumping at Newbury since and these fences will punish those who aren't accurate.
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2
Horse silk
Pierrot Jaguenp33
Age: 7|  Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR:  120| DWS
5/2
Maiden hurdle winner who left chase bow/return well behind when staying-on fourth over 3m at Windsor just after Christmas. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Uttoxeter since and remains with potential under these less testing conditions.
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3
Horse silk
Ski Lodge31
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: A King| OR:  117| BF| D
10/3
Progressive winning hurdler and he has started out well in this sphere, runner-up in 3m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Haydock. Let down by jumping back down in trip at Hereford since but return to further should suit.
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4
Horse silk
Diamond Dealert81
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Tristan Durrell| T: D Skelton| OR:  117| D
11/2
Winner over 2½m over hurdles for B. F. Brookhouse and made it 2 from 2 over fences for new yard when easily making all at Chepstow. Did too much too soon upped to a marathon trip at Kelso since and well worth another chance returned to a suitable distance.
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5
Horse silk
I Wish Youp58
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-7| J: P W Wadge| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR:  113
7/2
Winning hurdler who made a decent start over fences when fourth of 9 in handicap at Kelso (23.4f, heavy) in November. Produced a laboured effort at Haydock since but yard in better form now.
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6
Horse silk
Cahier's Den33
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-10| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR:  102| D
11/2
Maiden over hurdles but often gave his running. Irish point winner so no surprise he showed improved form when fourth of 8 at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) on debut over fences last month and can do better again up in trip.
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Forecasts

Pierrot Jaguen (5/2), Ski Lodge (10/3), I Wish You (7/2), Diamond Dealer (11/2), Cahier's Den (11/2), Buckna (11/1)

Verdict

DIAMOND DEALER failed to settle when tackling a marathon trip at Kelso in December and is fancied to get back on track returned to a suitable distance. This does look competitive, though, with Pierrot Jaguen and Cahier's Den heading the dangers.

Previous Winners

2025
De Legislator
Weight: 11-2  |Age: 8
16/1

Prize Money

1st: £4,753.002nd: £2,187.003rd: £1,094.004th: £547.005th: £273.00

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