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16:30 Haydock 14 Feb 2026

Walrus Open Hunters' Chase

Class 3 | 5YO plus

Winner £7,700 - 7 run

2m 6f 54y

Soft-heavy in places (prec inspection 8am)

Draw Advantage: None

Weather: Light sleet

Forecast: Light sleet

Temperature: 1.9° - 6.2°

Rainfall: 1.15mm

Wind: 7.1 mph SE

Light sleet

Last Update: 14/02/2026 07:00

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Shearer (IRE) 337

b g Flemensfirth - The Crown Jewel (Stowaway)

Has won at this Distance
D
Similar Going: 10 runs, 4 wins, 3 places, 40%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 2 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 100%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 10 runs, 6 wins, 0 places, 60%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 5 runs, 3 wins, 1 place, 60%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
10 12-4 t
135
132

Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; ran well for long way, jumped and travelled before fading into fifth in the Foxhunters at Cheltenham last March; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; effective up to 3m2f, acts on Hy and G; smart hunter chaser, the one to beat if ready to roll.

Has won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and four chases from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 13l behind Wonderwall when fifth of 24 at 6-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Cheltenham over 3m 2f (good to soft) in March last year.

Yard has won 4 of last 10 runnings of race; ran well for long way, jumped and travelled before fading into fifth in the Foxhunters at Cheltenham last March; trainer in form; returning from long layoff; effective up to 3m2f, acts on Hy and G; smart hunter chaser, the one to beat if ready to roll.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 15 7 2 46.7%
Chase 5 4 0 80%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 10 4 3 40%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 2 2 0 100%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 5 3 1 60%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Miss Gina Andrews 0 0 0 -
T P F Nicholls 18 8 3 44.4%
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  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Unexpected Party (FR) 37

gr g Martaline - Reform Act (Lemon Drop Kid)

Distance: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 20 runs, 4 wins, 5 places, 20%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Tongue Strap: 20 runs, 3 wins, 4 places, 15%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 4 runs, 0 wins, 3 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
11 12-4 t
147
138

Travelled, did it cosily when winning a hunter chase at Taunton by 4 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on S and G; consistent in top handicaps and more to come in hunter chases.

Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m to 2m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 11-10fav at Taunton over 2m 6f (good) last month, beating Fan De Blues by 4 1/2l.

Travelled, did it cosily when winning a hunter chase at Taunton by 4 1/2l last time; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on S and G; consistent in top handicaps and more to come in hunter chases.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 30 5 8 16.7%
Chase 23 3 5 13%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 1 1 0 100%
G Similar Going 20 4 5 20%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 20 3 4 15%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 4 0 3 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Miss Heidi Palin 1 1 0 100%
T Dan Skelton 30 5 8 16.7%
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  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Lift Me Up (IRE) 20

b g Mahler - I'll Takeher Bach (Bach)

Similar Going: 5 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 40%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 2 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing cheek pieces
HG
10 12-1 p
127
121

Ran to form when winning an open point at Garthorpe by a neck two starts back. Needed the run when fourth in a similar race on his return. Effective up to 3m4f on soft and good ground but has a bit to find with the pick of these.

Winner of two chases and five point-to-points from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 13l behind Innisfree Lad when fourth of 8 at 7-4fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Cocklebarrow over 3m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today.

Ran to form when winning an open point at Garthorpe by a neck two starts back. Needed the run when fourth in a similar race on his return. Effective up to 3m4f on soft and good ground but has a bit to find with the pick of these.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 2 2 33.3%
Chase 6 2 2 33.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 5 2 2 40%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 2 1 0 50%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Mr Martin McIntyre 0 0 0 -
T Miss M Filby 6 2 2 33.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Take All (IRE) 30

b g Golden Lariat - Miss Vickie (Old Vic)

Distance: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 39 runs, 3 wins, 10 places, 7.69%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 6 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 16.67%
HG has previously won wearing only a tongue strap

Tongue Strap: 21 runs, 2 wins, 5 places, 9.52%
HG has previously won wearing a tongue strap
HG
Class: 2 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
11 12-1 t
126
122

Ran to form when beaten 2 1/2l into third in a hunter chase at Ludlow on his most recent run. Usually held up. Effective at 2m4f and barely gets 3m. Acts on any ground but is suited by decent ground. Others are favoured.

Winner of a hurdle race, three chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 9 behind Java Point beaten 2 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Ludlow over 3m (good to soft) last month.

Ran to form when beaten 2 1/2l into third in a hunter chase at Ludlow on his most recent run. Usually held up. Effective at 2m4f and barely gets 3m. Acts on any ground but is suited by decent ground. Others are favoured.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 44 4 10 9.1%
Chase 32 3 7 9.4%
Conditions
Course and Distance 1 0 0 0%
Course 1 0 0 0%
D Distance 3 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 39 3 10 7.7%
Headgear
HG Today (T only) 6 1 2 16.7%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 2 0 1 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Mr Samuel Scott 6 1 3 16.7%
T Myles Osborne 1 0 1 0%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Darraby 980 (940F)

br g Danon Ballade - Patronne (Domedriver)

Similar Going: 10 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 10%
G has previously won on similar going
G
7 11-12
113
97

Eased and below form with no obvious excuse when finishing down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown on his most recent start. Effective at 2m4f over hurdles but has it all to prove back from a lengthy absence on chase debut.

Unplaced in all three starts. Third of 5 behind Da Capo Glory beaten 14l at 22-1 on his latest NH outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 4f (good - yielding) in June '23. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with B W Duke in Ireland.

Eased and below form with no obvious excuse when finishing down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown on his most recent start. Effective at 2m4f over hurdles but has it all to prove back from a lengthy absence on chase debut.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 3 0 0 0%
Chase 0 0 0 -
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 10 1 2 10%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 11 1 2 9.1%
Class & Handicap Rating
Class 3 0 0 0 -
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Mr Huw Edwards 0 0 0 -
T Miss Laura Richardson 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Good Boy Bobby (IRE) 350

b g Flemensfirth - Princess Gaia (King's Theatre)

Course and Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
CD has previously placed at this course and distance

Course: 4 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
C has previously placed at this course

Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
CD
Similar Going: 36 runs, 11 wins, 11 places, 30.56%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Cheek Pieces: 10 runs, 0 wins, 4 places, 0%
HG has previously placed wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 7 runs, 0 wins, 2 places, 0%
Cl has previously placed in this class
Cl
13 11-12 p
126
132

Ran to form, possibly challenged a bit early off a strong pace and flattened out when beaten 6l into third in a handicap chase at Newbury on his most recent run. Effective up to 3m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Respected on hunter chase debut.

Has won three hurdle races, three NH flat races and six chases from 1m 7f to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 8 behind Sam Brown beaten 6l at 7-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newbury over 3m 2f (soft) in March last year.

Ran to form, possibly challenged a bit early off a strong pace and flattened out when beaten 6l into third in a handicap chase at Newbury on his most recent run. Effective up to 3m and acts on soft and good to soft ground. Respected on hunter chase debut.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 39 9 11 23.1%
Chase 31 6 9 19.4%
Conditions
CD Course and Distance 1 0 1 0%
C Course 4 0 2 0%
D Distance 1 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 36 11 11 30.6%
Headgear
HG Today (P only) 10 0 4 0%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 7 0 2 0%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell 0 0 0 -
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 43 12 12 27.9%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Settle Down Jill (IRE) 55

b m Affinisea - Azaila (Halling)

Similar Going: 3 runs, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
G has previously placed on similar going
G
Class: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
6 11-5
108
113

Well below form and the ground was too soft when pulled up in a handicap chase at Fakenham last time. Off a short break. Probably needs 2m4f and acts on good ground. A point winner who is up in trip for her hunter chase debut.

Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good ground. Pulled up at the last when 7-2 at Fakenham over 2m 5f (soft) in a chase won by Gazette Bourgeoise in December last year on her latest outing. Having her first run for a new stable today.

Well below form and the ground was too soft when pulled up in a handicap chase at Fakenham last time. Off a short break. Probably needs 2m4f and acts on good ground. A point winner who is up in trip for her hunter chase debut.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 9 1 2 11.1%
Chase 5 0 1 0%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
Distance 0 0 0 -
G Similar Going 3 0 1 0%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 13 2 3 15.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 3 1 1 0 100%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Mr Paddy Barlow 0 0 0 -
T Norman Sanderson 0 0 0 -
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

UNEXPECTED PARTY made short work of the opposition when returning the easy winner at Taunton. That was his first start in hunter chase company and Dan Skelton's charge can make the most of these favourable terms once again. Shearer made a winning reappearance in one of these events at Ffos Las last year and he can feature, while Take All ran well for third at Ludlow.

Expert View Verdict

Unexpected Party is sure to be popular, the former smart handicap chaser having made a winning hunter chase debut at Taunton last time, but 2m6f on testing ground isn't really what he wants and he may struggle to beat SHEARER, last year's Cheltenham FoxHunters fifth. He ran a blinder that day, jumping well and travelling deep into the contest, and could easily have a say back at the festival next month. He hacked up on his return last season as well, so the absence is of no concern. Good Boy Bobby may be best of the rest having been a useful handicapper and with stamina proven.

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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 6 My Drogo 10 11 12 - F19P-31 28 days Edward William Walker (244 miles) Mr William Biddick 11/ 4 5:54.10
2024 Heavy 8 Spyglass Hill 11 11 12 - 92-P003 333 days R Pallas (183 miles) Tom Broughton 9/ 1 6:41.30
2023 Good to Soft 8 Famous Clermont 8 12 4 - 11-P111 16 days C R Barber (234 miles) Mr William Biddick 4/ 5 6:14.20
2022 Heavy 4 Cousin Pascal 10 12 4 - 211-122 19 days J J O'Shea (38 miles) Mr James King 9/ 4 6:48.30
2021 Soft 10 Bob And Co 10 11 8 - 5P3-P11 363 days P F Nicholls (192 miles) Sean Bowen 11/ 8 6:18.66
2020 Heavy 4 Alcala 10 11 12 - 45426-F 30 days P F Nicholls (192 miles) Angus Cheleda 4/ 1 6:05.50
2019 Good 8 Road To Rome 9 12 4 - 111111 10 days J J O'Shea (38 miles) Mr Sam Waley-Cohen 4/ 6 6:03.10
2018 Heavy 6 Virak 9 12 1 - 56456-1 30 days P F Nicholls (192 miles) Lorcan Williams 5/ 4 6:36.68
2017 Good to Soft 8 Wonderful Charm 9 12 4 - 3P2P7-1 14 days P F Nicholls (192 miles) Mr William Biddick 4/ 6 6:22.75
2016 Heavy 7 Pearlysteps 13 12 4 - 4241-3U 38 days H D Daly (93 miles) Miss J C Williams 7/ 4 7:21.20
2015 Soft 8 Pearlysteps 12 12 4 - 6114-24 260 days H D Daly (93 miles) Mr O Greenall 4/ 1 6:42.75
2014 Heavy 13 Ockey De Neulliac 12 11 12 - 139-211 20 days N Mechie (121 miles) Miss C Walton 8/ 1 6:58.50
2013 Heavy 10 Cottage Oak 10 12 6 - 8P4111 34 days J J O'Shea (38 miles) Mr P Gerety 9/ 4 6:34.00
2012 Heavy 8 Unowatimeen 12 11 12 - PF21-P3 53 days J J O'Shea (38 miles) Samantha England 22/ 1 6:50.10
2011 Heavy 5 Baby Run 11 12 6 - 1211U-1 14 days N & W Twiston-Davies (133 miles) William Twiston-Davies 8/ 13 6:40.43
2010 Heavy 8 Cowboyboots 12 11 12 - 2P1-441 13 days C R Cox (192 miles) Mr S Parish 7/ 2 6:29.00
2009 Heavy 7 Murphy's Cardinal 13 11 12 - 45P12-1 287 days Noel T Chance (171 miles) Mr William Biddick 10/ 3 6:29.50
2008 Good to Soft 6 Christy Beamish 11 12 2 - 2FP-F11 20 days Mrs P Jones (84 miles) Mr A Wadlow 11/ 1 6:24.40

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2025 3, 1 1
2024 4, 3 7
2023 1 1
2022 2 2
2021 1 1
2020 2 3
2019 1 1
2018 1 1
2017 1 1
2016 1 1

Race Record
Distance Record Time
2m 6f 54y 5:47.70

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