Chepstow Race 4 - Russell Property Consultants Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
A competitive handicap chase. BLOW YOUR WAD (1) will find this much easier than the last three outings. Ran brilliantly at Cheltenham in the G3 Ultima Handicap Chase three weeks ago and could be just as effective tackling this trip and is the one to beat. KNIGHT OF ALLEN (4) retains potential despite pulling up behind the main selection at Cheltenham. This looks more realistic and rates highly. SOLDIEROFTHESTORM (6) jumped and travelled well at Sandown Park last month maintaining a good rhythm. Could prove hard to catch. OLIVERS TRAVELS (2) never got past the first fence at Ascot in November and not raced since. One to take seriously.

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished fourth of 22 starters at Cheltenham on March 10 over 5000m, 1.5 len behind Johnnywho carrying 69kg at $15. Before that finished second of 11 runners at Newbury on February 28 over 4000m, 0.5 len behind Heltenham carrying 73kg at $9. Looks a key chance on best and expected to go close.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/22 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 69kg | 6:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 73kg | 5:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN 5U | $336,890.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 74.5kg | 5:17.35 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:08.27 | 4-4-7 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 199 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 5:58.42 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 16/04/2025 | 53 | G2 HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 69kg | 5:12.52 | 7-8-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2025 | 317 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 5:18.68 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/04/2024 | 47 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $212,630.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 5:13.47 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2024 | 28 | G2 WFA NOVCHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 71kg | 5:07.65 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2024 | 32 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,050.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73.5kg | 5:20.34 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2023 | 44 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $49,000.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 74.5kg | 5:01.82 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Joe Anderson
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 33 days. Last run finished fourth of 8 runners at Kelso on February 28 over 3400m, 12 len behind Doyen Du Bar with 75.5kg at $4.30. Before that finished second in a small field at Windsor on January 18 over 3200m, slow track; a head behind Highlands Legacy with 69kg at $4.30. Has been racing well. Solid latest and rates one of the chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 18/01/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 69kg | 4:04.36 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 17/12/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:09.83 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/11/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 68kg | 4:04.53 | 6-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 15/10/2025 | 187 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,230.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 3:35.00 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 0/4 | 11/04/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:03.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/03/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 3:57.23 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2025 | 20 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:18.40 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75.5kg | 4:13.60 | 7-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Hereford | 3225m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 66kg | 4:00.23 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,890.00 | Wincanton | 3118m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:00.50 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing pulled up at Cheltenham on March 10 over 5000m. Start before finished second of 10 runners at Newbury on February 7 over 4700m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Holloway Queen carrying 70kg at $5. Rates well. Worth another chance and is in the mix.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/22 | 10/03/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 64.5kg | 6:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/02/2026 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,190.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Heavy | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 6:12.05 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | CHSE 5U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 74kg | 5:13.19 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/12/2025 | 68 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 73kg | 5:05.77 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 10/10/2025 | 203 | CHSE 4U | $30,580.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Firm | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 6:05.98 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/03/2025 | 65 | HDLE 4U | $15,550.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | David Noonan | 75.5kg | 5:06.19 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/01/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $35,750.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Soft | David Noonan | 68.5kg | 4:57.51 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/14 | 23/11/2024 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Soft | David Noonan | 68kg | 4:53.50 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2024 | 188 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 72kg | 3:56.20 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2024 | 126 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 70kg | 4:06.31 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2023 | 21 | LR JHDLE 3 | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:50.43 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months pulled up at Cheltenham in the G2 THE GOLDEN MILLER on March 12 over 4100m. Previously second-up won by 3 len this track on November 21 over 3900m defeating Petty Cash carrying 72kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/18 | 12/03/2026 | 75 | G2 OPEN 5U | $226,870.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 5:10.84 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/7 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $69,550.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 71.5kg | 4:50.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,250.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 73.5kg | 5:02.86 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 72kg | 5:02.72 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/11/2025 | 199 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:14.20 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 20/04/2025 | 30 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Sean Flanagan | 73.5kg | 5:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 27.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $15,550.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | 5:06.19 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/12 | 09/02/2025 | 52 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Ben Jones | 74kg | 4:19.70 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2024 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Heavy | Ben Jones | 74kg | 5:22.20 | 6-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/11/2024 | 29 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $14,520.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:54.49 | - | 0 |
| 55.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/10/2024 | 243 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:07.13 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last to post a big 4 len win. This track on March 15 over 3900m slow going defeating Risk De Pluie carrying 72.5kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Run before finished second in a small field at this track on February 21 over 3200m, slow track; 4 len behind Western General carrying 66.5kg at $5.50. Sure to improve again. All set to continue the strong recent form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 72.5kg | 5:04.65 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,400.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 66.5kg | 4:07.11 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,230.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 67.5kg | 4:10.95 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 74kg | 4:02.87 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 68kg | 4:07.98 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,320.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 69.5kg | 5:14.29 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 72.5kg | 5:14.12 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 130 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Rian Corcoran | 70.5kg | 4:12.42 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/13 | 02/07/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jack Tudor | 74kg | 5:03.07 | 4-3-7 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Jack Tudor | 75.5kg | 3:58.01 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 05/06/2025 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,290.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 75.5kg | 4:04.60 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Finn Lambert
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Cheltenham January 24 over 5900m. When resuming last campaign 2 of 8 runners at Ffos Las October 28 over 3900m, slow track; 16 len behind Filanderer with 73kg at $21. Confidence might be low and hard to make a case.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5934m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 63kg | 8:08.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,750.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 73kg | 5:11.74 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 71.5kg | 4:06.29 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 293 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,490.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 73kg | 4:51.04 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/01/2025 | 39 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $184,250.00 | Pau | 4000m | Heavy | Angelo Zuliani | 72kg | 5:09.80 | 3-11-11 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | LR STPLE H 5U | $157,020.00 | Auteuil | 3500m | Heavy | Leo-Paul Brechet | 69kg | 4:31.09 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 18.2L | $5.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/11/2024 | 18 | HDLE CL2 H 5U | $57,850.00 | Angers | 3800m | Soft | Johnny Charron | 68kg | 4:34.17 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 10/17 | 24/10/2024 | 26 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $266,560.00 | Auteuil | 4700m | SH | James Reveley | 69.5kg | 6:05.25 | 1-9-10 | 0 |
| 55.3L | $27.00 |
| 4/16 | 28/09/2024 | 160 | LR HCP HDLE H 6U | $179,150.00 | Auteuil | 3900m | Heavy | Johnny Charron | 70.5kg | 4:41.75 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $14.00 |
| 0/17 | 21/04/2024 | 81 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $422,190.00 | Auteuil | 4700m | SH | Johnny Charron | 71kg | 6:05.70 | 2-14-PU | 0 |
| 99.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2024 | 21 | HCP STPLE H 5U | $178,280.00 | Pau | 4000m | Soft | James Reveley | 71kg | 4:48.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |