Ascot Race 6 - Sodexo Live! Veterans' Handicap Chase
COPPERHEAD (1) Secured the win by a slim margin last start in a chase at Newbury. Freddie Gingell has multiple wins aboard. Ready to win. GABBYS CROSS (3) Missed by a narrow margin last start in a chase at Newbury. Jockey Sean Bowen and trainer Nick Scholfield are an imposing duo. Has a nice turn of foot. Is in good order and can run well. HOLD YOUR FORT (4) Failed to finish in a chase at Taunton on Mar 9th. Should come to hand quickly. Honest and strong place bet in this race. CERTAINLY RED (2) Tidy run when 3rd last time in a chase at Sandown. Should muster plenty of early toe. Could surprise.

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Game effort to win narrowly last start in a chase at Newbury. Jockey Freddie Gingell has been successful aboard previously. Expect a bold effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | CL2 | $36,888.00 | Newbury | 5224m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4866m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | CL2 | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 25.25L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/02/2025 | - | CL2 | $37,380.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-2-2-2-2-4 | 0 |
| 11L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2025 | - | 2024 Veterans' Chase Series Final | $73,777.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 66.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/12/2024 | - | CL2 | $39,348.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 66.5kg | - | 5-2-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/11/2024 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 4861m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | - | 3-2-2-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2024 | - | CL2 | $34,429.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 68.5kg | - | 3-3-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 11/10/2024 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 66.5kg | - | 2-3-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/05/2024 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Plumpton | 5168m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 74.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Newbury | 5224m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 64.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 9 |
| 15.75L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sandown | 4861m | HEAVY | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.75L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 01/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.45L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ascot | 4232m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 66.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Exeter | 4877m | SOFT | Brendan Powell | 69.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.05L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fontwell | 4347m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 71kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Ludlow | 5144m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/20 | 19/04/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 5651m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2023 | - | CL3 | $18,690.00 | Exeter | 6174m | GOOD TO SOFT | Brendan Powell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.75L | $6.00 |

Jockey: M Goldstein
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last time in a chase at Sandown. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Can't have today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Sandown | 4866m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $51.00 |
| 99/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Sandown | 5766m | HEAVY | Marc Goldstein | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/11/2024 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Sandown | 4861m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-3-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2024 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 76.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.50 |
| 4/20 | 27/04/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $167,229.00 | Sandown | 5766m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.55L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2024 | - | CL2 | $0.00 | Ascot | 4791m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 69kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.75L | $3.90 |
| 99/10 | 02/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 5231m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 999L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 4861m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 74.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 30/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Newbury | 5225m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 77kg | - | - | 1 |
| 19.75L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Sandown | 5766m | HEAVY | Marc Goldstein | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/11/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Wincanton | 5057m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 68kg | - | - | 7 |
| 18.25L | $51.00 |
| 7/16 | 29/04/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Sandown | 5766m | SOFT | Caoilin Quinn | 68kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/04/2023 | - | CL3 | $15,740.00 | Ascot | 4353m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20L | $9.50 |
| 1/14 | 02/02/2023 | - | 3 | $19,674.00 | Wincanton | 5057m | GOOD TO SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 76kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2023 | - | 3 | $15,739.00 | Sandown | 4033m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/12/2022 | - | 4 | $16,746.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $3.00 |
| 99/7 | 15/11/2022 | - | 3 | $16,647.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | SOFT | Marc Goldstein | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2022 | - | 4 | $13,205.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Marc Goldstein | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $2.75 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2022 | - | 4 | $9,269.00 | Kempton | 4828m | FIRM | Marc Goldstein | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/01/2022 | - | 3 | $15,762.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | GD(GD/SF PL) | Marc Goldstein | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $10.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to a win last start in a chase at Newbury. Sean Bowen consistently performs well for this yard. Possesses very good finishing speed. Will attract plenty of interest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | CL2 | $36,888.00 | Newbury | 5224m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4721m | SOFT | James Bowen | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $98,370.00 | Sandown | 4866m | GOOD | James Bowen | 71.5kg | - | 6-7-7-6-6-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 1.55L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | CL2 | $29,511.00 | Warwick | 4828m | GOOD | James Bowen | 75.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 81.5L | $7.50 |
| 13/23 | 01/05/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | M Oconnor | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.05L | $41.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2025 | - | CL1 | $15,999.00 | Naas | 3118m | HEAVY | Darragh Okeeffe | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $17.00 |
| 8/25 | 02/05/2024 | - | listed | $50,000.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.45L | $20.00 |
| 18/22 | 14/03/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | SOFT | Darragh Okeeffe | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.85L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/11/2023 | - | Qualifier | $0.00 | Punchestown | 4919m | SOFT | D Okeeffe | 67kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/15 | 28/10/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 4407m | SOFT | M Oconnor | 67kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $7.50 | |
| 7/17 | 20/09/2023 | - | grade 3 | $0.00 | Listowel | 4828m | SOFT | P J Carberry | 69kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
| 12/22 | 02/08/2023 | - | Grade 3 Handicap Chase | $0.00 | Galway | 4527m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 64.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 22.75L | $23.00 |
| 99/39 | 15/04/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Aintree | 6907m | SOFT | Peter J Carberry | 64.5kg | - | - | 32 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/03/2023 | - | Grade A | $100,000.00 | Naas | 4943m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $8.50 |
| 8/18 | 26/01/2023 | - | Chase | $100,000.00 | Gowran Park | 5029m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/28 | 27/12/2022 | - | Chase | $193,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4874m | SOFT | P J Carberry | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/16 | 21/09/2022 | - | Chase | $199,999.00 | Listowel | 4828m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12L | $14.00 |
| 1/20 | 29/07/2022 | - | Chase | $80,001.00 | Galway | 4527m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $22.00 |
| 5/15 | 29/04/2022 | - | $100,000.00 | Punchestown | 4224m | GOOD | Rachael Blackmore | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.6L | $20.00 | |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2022 | - | $45,000.00 | Naas | 4105m | SOFT | Rachael Blackmore | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish in a chase at Taunton on Mar 9th. Should be going forward early. Big improvement required to threaten these.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/5 | 09/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $17,214.00 | Taunton | 4629m | GOOD | James Best | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Chepstow | 5279m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 79.5kg | - | 2-2-3-3-4-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.95L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Ludlow | 4783m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 25L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 29/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | James Best | 72.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.75L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,574.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $10.00 |
| 99/15 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $73,777.00 | Uttoxeter | 5242m | GOOD | James Best | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | James Best | 70.5kg | - | 3-1-1-1-2-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | James Best | 68.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | Callum Pritchard | 74.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4801m | GOOD | James Best | 76.5kg | - | 1-3-1-6-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 45.75L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,755.00 | Ffos Las | 4325m | HEAVY | James Best | 73kg | - | 3-3-2-3-3-7-8-7 | 0 |
| 42.3L | $31.00 |
| 99/11 | 06/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,214.00 | Exeter | 6174m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 7/18 | 25/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,250.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 72.5kg | - | 5-3-5-6-3-5-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | GOOD | James Best | 71kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 16L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,461.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | James Best | 77.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $18,346.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | James Best | 66kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,968.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | James Best | 68.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 25/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $9,000.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | GOOD | James Best | 68kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 23L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $10,477.00 | Newton Abbot | 4220m | SOFT | James Best | 65.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 14L | $3.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4801m | SOFT | Connor Brace | 64.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-5-5-5 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $7.00 |