14:35 Carlisle 16 Feb 2026
Book Your Raceday Hospitality Now Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £10,034 - 7 declared to run
Hurdle: soft-good to soft in places; chase: good to soft-soft in places
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light showers
Temperature: -0.1° - 8.2°
Rainfall: 0.97mm
Wind: 10.0 mph NW
Last Update: 15/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
- W/O Saint Davy And Upfordebate
- W/O Upfordebate
- W/O Saint Davy
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 116.02%
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Back to form when dropped in trip and class, just tiring late when beaten 4 1/2l into third in a handicap chase at Windsor on his most recent run. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and should come on for that latest outing.
Winner of three hurdle races, a NH flat race and a point-to-point from 2m 1f to 3m on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 5 behind Guard The Moon beaten 4 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Windsor over 3m (soft) last month.
Back to form when dropped in trip and class, just tiring late when beaten 4 1/2l into third in a handicap chase at Windsor on his most recent run. Effective over 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good to soft, and should come on for that latest outing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| T | Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and below his best this term, but the handicapper is relenting which gives him a chance if able to bounce back.
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Pulled up at the 10th when 9-2 at Windsor over 2m 6f (soft) in a chase won by Officer Of State last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Windsor last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and below his best this term, but the handicapper is relenting which gives him a chance if able to bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Chase | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 4 | 1 | 30.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 4 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S Bowen | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | O Murphy | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form on chase debut when second, beaten 2l, in a beginners chase at Haydock last time. Off a short break, effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts with cut; more to come over fences and may get a bit further. Looks on a good mark on hurdle form and should go close.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 3m on soft ground. Beaten 2l by Lario when second of 4 at 11-2 on his chase debut at Haydock over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year.
Returned to form on chase debut when second, beaten 2l, in a beginners chase at Haydock last time. Off a short break, effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts with cut; more to come over fences and may get a bit further. Looks on a good mark on hurdle form and should go close.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Chase | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J J Slevin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| T | S R B Crawford | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never travelled or jumped and finished a long way below form when well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. Off a short break, effective over 3-3 1/4m and acts on any going; generally consistent but this mark demands more.
Winner of two hurdle races, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m 2f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to soft. Well beaten at 12-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a chase at Market Rasen over 3m 4f (good to soft) in December last year.
Never travelled or jumped and finished a long way below form when well beaten in a handicap chase at Market Rasen last time. Off a short break, effective over 3-3 1/4m and acts on any going; generally consistent but this mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% | |
| Chase | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Jones | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | B Pauling | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby on his penultimate start, but made mistakes and did not stay when 14th, beaten 43l off 120, last time. On the same mark here, effective over 2m4f-3m3f, suited by cut, unreliable but capable.
Has won four hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 1m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Neo King when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a chase at Windsor over 3m 5f (soft) last month.
Scored by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Wetherby on his penultimate start, but made mistakes and did not stay when 14th, beaten 43l off 120, last time. On the same mark here, effective over 2m4f-3m3f, suited by cut, unreliable but capable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 26 | 7 | 4 | 26.9% | |
| Chase | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 7 | 4 | 29.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonathan England | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S England | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had every chance but was below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts on soft, though below par this term.
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on soft ground. Finished 16l behind Shoeshine Boy when sixth of 13 at 15-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Ayr over 3m (soft) last month.
Had every chance but was below form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ayr last time. Effective over 2 1/2-3m and acts on soft, though below par this term.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Chase | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Danny McMenamin | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| T | N G Richards | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Did it easily and improved again when landing a handicap by 12l off a 9lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time. Trainer in form and off a short break; suited by 3m+ and acts on soft and good, progressive and could complete a hat-trick.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on good and soft ground. A winner at 10-3 in a chase at Sedgefield over 3m 2f (soft) on his latest outing in December last year, beating Jamesieconn by 12l. Has won 3 times this season.
Did it easily and improved again when landing a handicap by 12l off a 9lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time. Trainer in form and off a short break; suited by 3m+ and acts on soft and good, progressive and could complete a hat-trick.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 15 | 5 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | P Neville | 17 | 5 | 0 | 29.4% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
Upfordebate has won four of his last five outings and cannot be dismissed given the rate at which he is progressing. However, a 9lb hike for his most recent Sedgefield triumph coupled with a rise in class will demand more of the seven-year-old. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on PRESIDENT SCOTTIE, who didn't appear to stay an extended 4m in the Borders National before running with credit over hurdles at Ayr. Ayiko and Saint Davy are other feasible alternatives.
Expert View Verdict
A strong contest where hat trick seeker Upfordebate is likely to prove popular. He had plenty in hand last time so a further 9lb rise looks fair but he does face his toughest opponents to date by some distance. At the other end of the weights Saint Davy catches the eye after a promising return in arguably a stronger contest where his fitness just gave way late. That form took a couple of boosts over the weekend so he ought to hold every chance off 1lb lower here. It is the unexposed Irish raider AYIKO who is marginally preferred though after chasing home a consistent sort with more speed on his chase debut. He's entitled to come on for that first completed start since the spring and given his sole hurdles win came over 3m on soft ground he's open to significant improvement now upped in trip.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 7 | Tanganyika | 7 | 11 9 | 125 | 130-541 | 13 days | Miss V Williams (228 miles) | Charlie Deutsch | 11/ 4 | 6:30.30 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 8 | Jet Legs | 7 | 11 4 | 115 | 11-4412 | 36 days | M Todhunter (20 miles) | Callum Bewley | 11/ 4 | 7:00.87 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 11 | Tile Tapper | 9 | 11 10 | 126 | 481-224 | 37 days | C Honour | Bryan Carver | 11/ 2 | 6:33.73 | |
| 2022 | Heavy | 7 | Bavington Bob | 7 | 11 10 | 125 | 1-15211 | 44 days | Mrs A Hamilton (62 miles) | Brian Hughes | 6/ 4 | 6:32.75 | |
| 2021 | Heavy | 7 | Chapel Stile | 9 | 11 13 | 131 | 31P-837 | 15 days | N G Richards (21 miles) | Ryan Day | 11/ 2 | 6:49.21 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 13 | Arthur's Gift | 8 | 11 12 | 130 | 4440-48 | 73 days | N & W Twiston-Davies (240 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4/ 1 | 6:27.20 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 7 | Shanroe Santos | 9 | 11 12 | 126 | 33U22P | 16 days | L Wadham (272 miles) | Brian Hughes | 3/ 1 | 6:48.50 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 6 | Carrigdhoun | 12 | 11 7 | 131 | 6-112P5 | 39 days | M A Barnes (10 miles) | D Bourke | 12/ 1 | 6:32.89 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 7 | Courtown Oscar | 7 | 10 8 | 120 | 1P11P3 | 12 days | P A Kirby (73 miles) | A Nicol | 9/ 2 | 6:46.50 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 9 | Knock A Hand | 10 | 11 10 | 136 | 312-3UP | 52 days | R Lee (215 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 4/ 1 | 6:31.80 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1, 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | DNF | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3, 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | DNF | 6 |
| 2016 | DNF | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 110y | 6:07.00 |