Wincanton Race 3 - Play Golf At Wincanton Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
Former course and distance winner WEST ORCHARD (5) returned to action with a solid second. Went backwards last time when fifth at Taunton two months ago. Needs to raise his game however cannot be ruled out under these conditions. THE LONG POINT (2) received wind surgery since winning at Doncaster last month. Harry Cobden goes back on board and rates highly. NAMBITI (1) struggled both starts this season. Warrants thought as stable has returned to form and a revival is possible. PHANTOM GETAWAY (4) disappointed when pulled up four weeks ago at Chepstow. Needs to bounce back. Might be in the mix.

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 76kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 7 runners at Hereford on December 20 over 5000m, 13 len behind Buckna carrying 73kg at $10. Second run from a spell pulled up at Warwick on January 23 over 5100m. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 23/01/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 77kg | 6:38.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 641 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,880.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 73kg | 6:42.70 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 75.5kg | 5:20.35 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 27/02/2024 | 451 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Leicester | 3201m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 76.5kg | 4:20.80 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/11 | 03/12/2022 | 18 | HDLE HCP 4U | $44,640.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4716m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 66.5kg | 6:19.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/5 | 15/11/2022 | 282 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $26,530.00 | Hereford | 4374m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 75.5kg | 5:35.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2022 | 21 | LR STPLE CF 4 | $107,770.00 | Pau | 3900m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 69kg | 4:50.30 | 4-5-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2022 | 19 | STPLE CL1 CF 4 | $70,200.00 | Pau | 3900m | SH | James Reveley | 69kg | 4:48.00 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2021 | 20 | STPLE CL1 CF 3 | $60,220.00 | Pau | 3900m | Soft | James Reveley | 69kg | 4:57.30 | 8-5-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/12/2021 | 59 | STPLE CL1 CF 3 | $58,637.00 | Pau | 3400m | Heavy | Baptiste Meme | 68kg | 4:44.40 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2021 | 23 | STPLE CF 3 | $28,940.00 | Le Pin Du Haras | 3500m | Soft | Baptiste Meme | 68kg | 4:29.00 | 7-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 75kgs
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Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 33 day letup. Last outing came from midfield to post a big 4 len win. Doncaster on January 23 over 4800m on rain affected going defeating Kalhandrion with 73.5kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Before that finished fifth of 7 starters at Hereford on November 25 over 5000m, 12 len behind Buckna carrying 72.5kg at $19. Rates well. Should feature in the finish again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 23/01/2026 | 59 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,190.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Soft | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | 6:16.30 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | 6:28.60 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | 230 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Rex Dingle | 74.5kg | 6:24.98 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 18/03/2025 | 39 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | 5:16.97 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/13 | 07/02/2025 | 58 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 5:36.71 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2024 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:51.98 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/11/2024 | 180 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 3822m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:36.97 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2024 | 166 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 3:40.40 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | E P O'brien | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 74kgs
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Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 9 runners at Ascot December 20 over 4700m, 60 len behind Jakar Du Moulin carrying 69.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; 3 of 8 runners at Fontwell Park October 3 over 4360m, 11 len behind Ivane with 76kg at $7.50. Has placed fresh and expected to go close.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 69.5kg | 5:51.63 | - | 0 |
| 60.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2025 | 50 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 6:19.90 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 163 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 4374m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 5:27.40 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 5:53.41 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2025 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 72kg | 5:35.14 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2025 | 69 | HDLE MDN 5U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 6:04.58 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 12/12/2024 | 215 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,990.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 5:25.71 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/05/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 3:39.26 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Harry Bannister
Weight: 73.5kgs
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Comments
Racing second-up today. Returned from a spell and was pulled up in a steeplechase at Chepstow. At only start last preparation finished fourth of 9 starters at Ffos Las on November 9 over 4800m, on slow going 9 len behind Howaya Now with 74kg at $6. Worth another chance and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 29 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 | 27/01/2026 | 79 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 75kg | 6:22.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | 206 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,690.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74kg | 6:25.10 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 99/9 | 17/04/2025 | 67 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,140.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | 6:29.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 76kg | 6:25.00 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,590.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 6:04.84 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 0/5 | 04/12/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/13 | 10/11/2024 | 288 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,270.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 6:23.45 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/8 | 27/01/2024 | 59 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Heavy | Ciaran Gethings | 74.5kg | 7:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/7 | 29/11/2023 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:47.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/11 | 05/11/2023 | 226 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 5230m | Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 7:08.76 | - | 0 |
| 43.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2023 | 93 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,000.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 69.5kg | 6:13.75 | - | 0 |
| 20.7L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at this track on December 4 over 4900m, 7 len behind Happy Returns carrying 73kg at $7. Second run from a spell finished fifth in a small field at Taunton on December 30 over 5300m, 38 len behind Jukebox D'eddy carrying 76kg at $4. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/12/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 5330m | Good | Brendan Powell | 76kg | 6:50.87 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 38.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 352 | HDLE HDLE HCP 3U | $11,340.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 6:17.28 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 75.5kg | 6:56.47 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2024 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Brendan Powell | 75.5kg | 5:36.24 | 2-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 66.5kg | 5:06.12 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/7 | 21/10/2024 | 193 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | Brendan Powell | 68kg | 5:08.20 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/12 | 11/04/2024 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 66kg | 6:13.10 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2024 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Heavy | B J Powell | 68kg | 6:53.00 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2024 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Heavy | B J Powell | 66.5kg | 5:32.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 12/01/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,950.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | B J Powell | 68kg | 5:27.46 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/12/2023 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good Soft | B J Powell | 71.5kg | 5:13.84 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $6.00 |