Wincanton Race 7 - Download The Oddschecker App Somerset National Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
Good renewal of the Somerset National. ISAAC DES OBEAUX (4) jumped well and stayed on at Exeter in what were attritional conditions four weeks ago. Looks ready for this type of assignment and cannot be ruled out racing for Paul Nicholls who would love to win this race. IRON BRIDGE (2) returned with a narrow second at Carlisle three months ago when denied by a neck. Wears cheekpieces for the first time and with the stable healthier cannot be discounted. OUR POWER (1) is the class horse in the race however does face a tough ask off top weight. DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE (3) wears a first time visor having finished second at Ludlow. Player.

Jockey: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up fell at Aintree on November 8 over 4200m. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 12 runners at Ascot on November 22 over 5900m, 20 len behind Rock My Way carrying 75kg at $9. Hard to fault on his best form.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Ascot Uk | 5934m | Good | Dylan Johnston | 75kg | 7:44.96 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $9.00 |
| 0/17 | 08/11/2025 | 210 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 73kg | 5:18.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/23 | 12/04/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $369,000.00 | Ayr | 6397m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 73kg | 8:20.56 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/02/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 74.5kg | 6:15.70 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Soft | Dylan Johnston | 73.5kg | 7:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2024 | 377 | HCP CHSE 4U | $184,500.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 70kg | 6:48.93 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/20 | 02/12/2023 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $470,220.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 66kg | 6:38.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/11/2023 | 208 | HDLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 74.5kg | 6:15.38 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $19.00 |
| 11/39 | 15/04/2023 | 49 | STPLE HCP 7U | $1,845,020.00 | Aintree | 6907m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 9:10.62 | - | 0 |
| 54.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/13 | 25/02/2023 | 119 | STPLE HCP 5U | $262,700.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 67kg | 6:01.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/13 | 29/10/2022 | 228 | STPLE HCP 4U | $169,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 5:57.22 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished second of 9 starters at Carlisle on November 2 over 5200m, a neck behind Sound And Fury with 76kg at $13. When resuming last campaign pulled up at Uttoxeter on March 15 over 6800m. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/11/2025 | 232 | HCP CHSE 4U | $63,520.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 7:01.82 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/16 | 15/03/2025 | 78 | HCP CHSE 5U | $288,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 6839m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 73kg | 9:12.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/15 | 27/12/2024 | 54 | HCP CHSE 4U | $288,190.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 71kg | 8:16.34 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/11/2024 | 197 | HCP CHSE 4U | $64,580.00 | Carlisle | 5261m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76.5kg | 7:01.94 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/26 | 20/04/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $359,300.00 | Ayr | 6437m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 67.5kg | 8:25.96 | 9-9-8 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 0/12 | 16/03/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 6846m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 71.5kg | 9:44.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2024 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 5733m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 72kg | 8:33.90 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/19 | 27/12/2023 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $282,130.00 | Chepstow | 6135m | Heavy | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 71kg | 8:47.39 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/12/2023 | 258 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 75kg | 4:59.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/03/2023 | 22 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $71,560.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 76kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 24/02/2023 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $70,050.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr. | 75kg | 5:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run finished second in a small field at Ludlow on December 17 over 4800m, 1.0 len behind Ballycamus carrying 76kg at $5. At only start last preparation held ground to the line finished third of 7 starters at Chepstow on October 11 over 4700m, 20 len behind Ask Brewster carrying 74.5kg at $4. Could pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 28 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 | 17/12/2025 | 67 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:15.23 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 161 | HCP CHSE 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Firm | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 6:05.90 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/14 | 03/05/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 6:05.43 | 11-11-9 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/04/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,640.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good | Ben Jones | 75.5kg | 6:09.86 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.62 |
| 2/3 | 21/02/2025 | 69 | CHSE 5U | $20,390.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 6:18.80 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 6:30.55 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 6:02.70 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2024 | 203 | STPLE HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 72.5kg | 6:05.98 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 11/12 | 22/03/2024 | 55 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,870.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Good Soft | David Bass | 75.5kg | 6:08.64 | 8-11-11 | 0 |
| 86.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $99,820.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 5:54.00 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2023 | 19 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 6:01.20 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished third in a small field at Cheltenham in the LR on November 14 over 5000m, slow track; 12 len behind Wade Out with 71.5kg at $17. Last to post a big 5 len win. Exeter on December 18 over 4800m on heavy track defeating Operation Manna carrying 76kg at $3.80 in a steeplechase. Fitter now and making headway every start. Expected to run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,850.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 6:58.95 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 14/11/2025 | 244 | LR OPEN 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 6:52.13 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 6:23.07 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 6:05.25 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 0/9 | 14/12/2024 | 64 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | 6:30.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2024 | 183 | STPLE HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 6:05.98 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 11/04/2024 | 54 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,310.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | Angus Cheleda | 74kg | 6:10.00 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/9 | 17/02/2024 | 21 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $98,460.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Heavy | B Frost | 71kg | 6:49.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 27/01/2024 | 49 | G2 NHDLE 4U | $99,820.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 5:09.96 | 1-5-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/12/2023 | 15 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Heavy | Angus Cheleda | 71.5kg | 5:04.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 24/11/2023 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | L Williams | 71.5kg | 5:11.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: R Patrick
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming pulled up at Ascot on November 22 over 5900m. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Ludlow on December 17 over 4800m, 9 len behind Ballycamus carrying 73kg at $34. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 73kg | 6:15.23 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 0/12 | 22/11/2025 | 366 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Ascot Uk | 5934m | Good | David Bass | 71kg | 7:44.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 9U | $55,560.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | 6:16.08 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2024 | 183 | HCP CHSE 10U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Stan Sheppard | 76kg | 6:33.66 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $12.00 |
| 17/20 | 27/04/2024 | 44 | STPLE HCP 5U | $305,400.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Richard Patrick | 68kg | 7:34.60 | 3-16-17 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
| 0/22 | 14/03/2024 | 26 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Soft | Anthony O'neill | 73kg | 7:13.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 69.5kg | 6:07.23 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 99/14 | 13/01/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Warwick Uk | 5833m | Soft | A Stevens | 71kg | 7:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/12/2023 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $188,090.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Soft | Richard Patrick | 65kg | 6:49.09 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
| 99/6 | 28/10/2023 | 226 | STPLE HCP 4U | $89,370.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Soft | A Stevens | 63.5kg | 7:16.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 0/23 | 16/03/2023 | 40 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $134,170.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Soft | A Stevens | 73.5kg | 6:52.09 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run finished second in a small field at Exeter on December 18 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Isaac Des Obeaux carrying 75.5kg at $8. At only start last preparation pulled up at Sandown Park on December 7 2024 over 4700m. Definite chance. With added fitness is worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/12/2025 | 376 | STPLE HCP 4U | $30,850.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 6:58.95 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/9 | 07/12/2024 | 240 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4716m | Heavy | Cameron Iles | 72kg | 6:27.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2024 | 68 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,310.00 | Taunton | 4828m | Soft | Cameron Iles | 72.5kg | 6:10.00 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 10/14 | 03/02/2024 | 56 | HDLE HCP 4U | $187,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 67.5kg | 6:05.80 | 2-9-10 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2023 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Cameron Iles | 63kg | 6:40.91 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2023 | 9 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,350.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 67.5kg | 4:53.30 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2023 | 227 | HDLE HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Cameron Iles | 68.5kg | 5:17.90 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,990.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Heavy | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 5:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $4.50 |
| 0/15 | 25/02/2023 | 61 | HDLE HCP 5U | $35,030.00 | Chepstow | 4747m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 66.5kg | 6:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2022 | 38 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,750.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 75.5kg | 5:21.23 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/11/2022 | 252 | HDLE HCP 3U | $20,040.00 | Chepstow | 3914m | Good Soft | Stan Sheppard | 75kg | 4:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished third in a small field at Newbury on December 29 over 5200m, 3.5 len behind King's Threshold carrying 66kg at $3.30. Start before finished third in a small field at Sandown Park on December 6 over 5700m, 9 len behind O'connell with 66kg at $3.10. Continues to make headway. Worth another chance in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 6:33.04 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 66kg | 7:57.82 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $3.13 |
| 3/9 | 17/11/2025 | 240 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:42.21 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Good | Brendan Powell | 68kg | 5:58.30 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $54,530.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 67.5kg | 6:01.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,940.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | Brendan Powell | 74kg | 5:25.19 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 69.5kg | 6:25.03 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Wincanton | 4965m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 64.5kg | 6:25.71 | 2-5-7 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 0/9 | 29/11/2024 | 236 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 75.5kg | 5:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/04/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 4626m | Heavy | Gearoid Harney | 73kg | 6:30.00 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2024 | 26 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Harry Atkins | 72kg | 6:59.83 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |