Leicester Race 6 - Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
JET PLANE (2) looks set to add to his six chasing successes after unplaced runs at Worcester and Aintree. Four of fourteen with Harry Skelton in the saddle and rates a serious player third-up. Two-time hurdling winner THE GOOD DOCTOR (3) has made the frame twice from five chase outings. Fitter after Sandown reappearance and wearing a first-time visor rates a main danger. The course and distance winning WILLIAM CODY (5) returned with a third of seven display at Warwick. Improved for second next time at Catterick. On a workable mark. Shortlist. CHIEF SUNDAY (4) steps up in trip after just missing the frame at Worcester. Place chance.

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at Kempton Park on October 19 over 3600m, 24 len behind Bad carrying 74kg at $11. Last start fell at Ascot on November 1 over 3400m. What happened last time is not ideal so not likely to threaten.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 66.5kg | 4:02.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/10/2025 | 203 | HCP CHSE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Freddie Mitchell | 74kg | 4:25.10 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 10U | $63,520.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Tom Cannon | 73.5kg | 5:57.33 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/03/2025 | 98 | HCP CHSE 5U | $108,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Rob Hargreaves | 73kg | 5:04.00 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 0/9 | 07/12/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4716m | Heavy | Freddie Mitchell | 76kg | 6:27.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/13 | 09/11/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 6U | $134,580.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 75kg | 5:23.52 | 5-11-11 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2024 | 81 | LR OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Niall Houlihan | 71kg | 3:45.51 | 5-7-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
| 11/22 | 31/07/2024 | 91 | G3 OPEN 4U | $482,510.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | D J Mullins | 72kg | 5:36.00 | - | 0 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/17 | 01/05/2024 | 165 | G3 STPLE HCP 5U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | D J Mullins | 75kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/14 | 18/11/2023 | 59 | STPLE HCP 4U | $297,310.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Daniel E Mullins | 72kg | 5:13.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/17 | 20/09/2023 | 49 | G3 STPLE HCP 4U | $346,860.00 | Listowel | 4828m | YS | Paul Townend | 73.5kg | 6:06.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished fifth of 9 starters at Worcester on September 15 over 4000m, 10 len behind Mount Tempest with 72kg at $15. Last start finished seventh of 17 starters at Aintree on November 8 over 4200m, 10 len behind Colonel Harry with 70kg at $5. Impressed last start. Major player on his best figures.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 08/11/2025 | 54 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 5:18.94 | 4-5-7 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2025 | 136 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 72kg | 5:15.23 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Jack Andrews | 78kg | 5:17.83 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/29 | 03/04/2025 | 47 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Haydock Park | 4474m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 78kg | 5:54.10 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | CHSE 6U | $8,880.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Heidi Palin | 76.5kg | 6:47.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $96,060.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 76kg | 6:06.68 | 7-8-7 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/13 | 30/11/2024 | 45 | HCP CHSE 4U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | Fergus Gillard | 71kg | 5:50.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2024 | 180 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 76kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/10 | 19/04/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,010.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:24.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 5:02.42 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months ran last in a small field at Sandown Park on November 9 over 4000m, 1.5 len behind Invincible Nao carrying 68.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up came from midfield; finished second in a small field at Newbury on December 28 over 3290m, a nose behind The Famous Five carrying 74kg at $3.50. Rates well on latest and can measure up here.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 09/11/2025 | 254 | HCP CHSE 4U | $30,180.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4032m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 68.5kg | 5:28.03 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/4 | 28/02/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,390.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Soft | Ben Jones | 77kg | 5:12.40 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $3.75 |
| 0/6 | 15/01/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,320.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Ben Jones | 77kg | 5:24.77 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/5 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 74kg | 4:10.70 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2024 | 229 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Warwick Uk | 3267m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | 4:12.12 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 99/20 | 27/04/2024 | 35 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $179,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 70kg | 3:51.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/03/2024 | 49 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Newbury | 3822m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 75kg | 4:36.95 | 6-9-8 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2024 | 39 | NHDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Beau Morgan | 73kg | 4:10.10 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Beau Morgan | 71.5kg | 4:37.59 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 30/11/2023 | 184 | NHDLE APP 4U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 4:02.23 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/05/2023 | 25 | HCP HDLE CF 4 | $89,430.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 70kg | 4:22.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up lost his rider at Perth on September 25 over 4020m. Second run from a spell finished fourth of 9 runners at Worcester on October 22 over 3310m, 11 len behind Highlands Legacy with 74.5kg at $5.50. Go close. Each way chance on best form.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/10/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 4:10.76 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 0/4 | 25/09/2025 | 182 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4041m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67.5kg | 4:59.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 27/03/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,830.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76.5kg | 3:48.50 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 3:50.47 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2025 | 49 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,880.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Toby McCain-Mitchell | 73kg | 4:06.82 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/3 | 27/11/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 4:29.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2024 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Finn Lambert | 71kg | 5:02.27 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2024 | 153 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Finn Lambert | 67.5kg | 4:07.61 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2024 | 46 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67.5kg | 3:47.00 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/03/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 4:20.48 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 60.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line finished third of 7 starters at Warwick on November 4 over 4000m, 21 len behind Tedwin Hills carrying 73.5kg at $12. Second-up finished second in a small field at Catterick on November 21 over 3800m, 1.75 len behind Sleeping Satellite carrying 72.5kg at $4.50. Sure to improve again. Will take some stopping.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Jack Andrews | 72.5kg | 4:46.75 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 231 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 73.5kg | 5:00.22 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,910.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 5:04.45 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2025 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 74.5kg | 5:24.66 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 73.5kg | 5:31.18 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,590.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 5:28.90 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 73kg | 5:06.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2024 | 206 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 72kg | 4:51.01 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 69.5kg | 5:02.42 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 72.5kg | 5:45.25 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 03/02/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | A Stevens | 67kg | 5:30.27 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on September 30 over 4200m, 1.5 len behind Aslukwoodhavit with 71kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell pulled up at Bangor-On-Dee on November 12 over 4100m. May feature.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 12/11/2025 | 43 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 67kg | 5:21.45 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2025 | 144 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 5:14.90 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 4:38.21 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 0/10 | 21/04/2025 | 49 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,540.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 3:49.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,330.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 4:08.90 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 9/15 | 01/02/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,860.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 3:39.93 | 1-1-9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2024 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 3:56.00 | 1-2-5 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2024 | 17 | APP HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:03.14 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/11/2024 | 37 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $14,520.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Tom Cannon | 70kg | 4:54.49 | - | 0 |
| 51.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:38.60 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |