14:50 Wincanton 14 Feb 2026
No One's As Vegas As BetMGM Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £5,413 - 7 run
Heavy-soft in places (prec inspection 8am)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 3.8° - 6.7°
Rainfall: 1.44mm
Wind: 6.7 mph S
Last Update: 14/02/2026 07:00
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Saint Cyr De Pail
- W/O Mutley Crew And Saint Cyr De Pail
- W/O
- W/O Mutley Crew
- Insure 2 Places
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 116.97% | Standard bookmaker terms: 2 places, 1/4 odds
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Scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark here three starts back. Never travelled in a change of headgear when pulled up in a handicap chase latest. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good to soft. Inconsistent but saves his best for Wincanton.
Winner of three hurdle races and three chases from 1m 7f to 2m 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up at the 8th when 15-2 at Exeter over 2m 3f (good to soft) in a chase won by Followcato last month on his latest outing.
Scored by a neck off a 1lb lower mark here three starts back. Never travelled in a change of headgear when pulled up in a handicap chase latest. Effective from 2m to 2m4f and acts on soft and good to soft. Inconsistent but saves his best for Wincanton.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 6 | 7 | 28.6% | |
| Chase | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| C | Course | 6 | 4 | 1 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 6 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 11 | 3 | 4 | 27.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Bryan Carver | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Scott | 21 | 6 | 7 | 28.6% |
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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 here latest and returns from a short break. Effective from 2m3f to 3m1f and acts on heavy and good ground. Just 1lb above his last winning mark but inconsistent.
Winner of four chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Pulled up 3 out when 10-3fav here over 3m 1f (good to soft) in a chase won by Broomfields Cave in December last year on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase here latest and returns from a short break. Effective from 2m3f to 3m1f and acts on heavy and good ground. Just 1lb above his last winning mark but inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | |
| Chase | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 4 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Brendan Powell | 15 | 4 | 2 | 26.7% |
| T | J Tizzard | 18 | 4 | 3 | 22.2% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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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 down in class and trip at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Exeter last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts with cut. Should remain competitive.
He has won three chases from 2m 1f to 2m 3f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Royal Mer by 3/4l.
Returned to form down in class and trip at a favoured venue when landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Exeter last time. Effective over 2 1/2m and acts with cut. Should remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% | |
| Chase | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paul O'Brien | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Scott | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% |
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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 cosily and was well treated on hurdle form, improving for testing ground when landing a handicap by 7l off a 7lb lower mark at Exeter last time. That form has been franked. Returns from a short break, is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on any ground. Still on a fair mark on hurdle form.
Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m 1f and 2m 3f on good and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-2fav at Exeter over 2m 3f (heavy) in December last year, beating Valirann Gold by 7l.
Did it cosily and was well treated on hurdle form, improving for testing ground when landing a handicap by 7l off a 7lb lower mark at Exeter last time. That form has been franked. Returns from a short break, is effective from 2m to 2 1/2m and acts on any ground. Still on a fair mark on hurdle form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Chase | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Gethings | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Mrs J Williams | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
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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
Fell in a handicap chase at Leicester latest. Effective around 2m with cut in the ground and was much more like it on his penultimate run back over fences which has been franked. On a good mark judged on French form and very interesting.
A winner of a chase at 2m 2f on good to soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Fell at the 2nd when 7-1 at Leicester over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by River Run Free last month on his latest outing.
Fell in a handicap chase at Leicester latest. Effective around 2m with cut in the ground and was much more like it on his penultimate run back over fences which has been franked. On a good mark judged on French form and very interesting.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charlie Deutsch | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | Miss V Williams | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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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
Improved again when landing a handicap by 7l off an 8lb lower mark here last time. The trainer is in form. Effective around 2m4f and acts on testing ground. Progressing over fences.
She has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 3f to 2m 6f on soft and heavy ground. Won on her latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav over this course and distance (heavy) last month, beating Atreides by 7l. Has also won at Fontwell this season.
Improved again when landing a handicap by 7l off an 8lb lower mark here last time. The trainer is in form. Effective around 2m4f and acts on testing ground. Progressing over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Chase | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Kimber | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
| T | R Walford | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% |
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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
Outpaced and found the trip inadequate at a sharp track when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and suited by some cut. Races lazily and had been running back into form until latest, but frustrating.
Successful in two chases at 2m and 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 20l behind Jaipaletemps when fifth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Taunton over 2m (good to soft) last month.
Outpaced and found the trip inadequate at a sharp track when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Taunton last time. Effective from 2m to 2m5f and suited by some cut. Races lazily and had been running back into form until latest, but frustrating.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 37 | 2 | 8 | 5.4% | |
| Chase | 30 | 2 | 8 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 2 | 6 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 28 | 1 | 7 | 3.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Godfrey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | H Brown | 33 | 2 | 8 | 6.1% |
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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
MUTLEY CREW has recorded both wins over fences so far on heavy ground, including last month's C&D success. She remains unexposed despite her age and may well defy an 8lb hike, given the underfoot conditions are in her favour once again. it was also testing ground when Saint Cyr De Pail won nicely at Exeter and he could have a say in proceedings, while Pedley Wood is also noted.
Expert View Verdict
Venetia Williams has enjoyed a torrid season but she could have some respite here with JEU D'OPALE. He's well treated on his French win and the form of his penultimate runner up effort has been franked by the winner. He races off the same mark here and if jumping better than last time he can defeat Saint Cyr De Pail who was an impressive winner under an aggressive ride last time. That form has been boosted since so he looks the main danger despite a 7lb rise. The sole mare in the race Mutley Crew is also respected on her recent C&D win which made it 2-2 on heavy ground over fences.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 6 | Good Friday Fairy | 8 | 11 10 | 102 | 14P-524 | 15 days | Ben Clarke (25 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 9/ 4 | 5:34.20 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3, 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 35y | 4:52.27 |