Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
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1 November 2025
Saturday 1st November
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BetVictor Champion Chase (Grade 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good To Yielding
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- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Gowran comeback second augurs well; return to 3m to suit but good bit more needed
15/2-2
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 150
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Y/Sft | ChG2 | 11-3 | 2/5 | Western Fold (4¼L) | 3/1 | 147 | 153 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 24.5f Sft/Hy | Ch | 11-9 | 2/5 | Sa Majeste (¾L) | 2/1 | 145 | 146 |
| 25 Nov 23 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-3 | 5/7 | Favori De Champdou (40L) | 9/4F | - | 109 |
| 29 Oct 23 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Hy | Ch | 11-12 | 1/6 | Favori De Champdou (1½L) | 4/6F | - | 143 |
| 26 Apr 23 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Y | NvHG1 | 11-10 | 2/9 | Gaelic Warrior (10L) | 6/1 | 142 | 144 |
| 17 Mar 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 2/20 | Stay Away Fay (1L) | 150/1 | - | 150 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
5 x Course Winner - Won 5 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 33 in the last 14 days (27%)
Winner of this race in 2022 and 2024, just touched off in 2023; major player again
4/1U3-
Age: 11
Weight: 11-10
OR: 162
Days: 233
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 3/9 | Fact To File (17½L) | 12/1 | 163 | 158 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 t | UR/11 | Banbridge () | 14/1 | 164 | - |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 1/5 | Hewick (½L) | 3/1 | 163 | 167 |
| 12 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 4/7 | Jonbon (23L) | 13/2 | 164 | 152 |
| 14 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/11 | Protektorat (4L) | 9/4F | 164 | 167 |
| 11 Nov 23 | Dro Down Royal | 24f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 t | 2/4 | Gerri Colombe (nk) | 3/1 | 163 | 167 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Useful sort for Paul Nicholls early in his career; completely out of his depth here
/P8-79
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 115
Days: 109
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 25 | Dpt Downpatrick | 22f Gd | HcH | 12-1 t | 9/9 | Portarlington (58L) | 40/1 | 114 | 62 |
| 14 May 25 | Com Compiegne | 19f VSft | HL | 10-8 tp | 7/8 | Aston Martini (63+L) | 88/1 | - | - |
| 16 Apr 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 10-7 tp | 8/9 | Long Draw (34L) | 200/1 | 127 | 100 |
| 14 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcH | 10-12 tp | PU/24 | Wodhooh () | 150/1 | 131 | - |
| 27 Apr 24 | San Sandown | 28.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 10-2 tb1 | PU/20 | Minella Cocooner () | 33/1 | 130 | - |
| 2 Mar 24 | Don Doncaster | 26f Sft | 2HcCh | 10-11 tp | PU/10 | Does He Know () | 25/1 | 132 | - |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (29%)
High-class at 2m4f, major chance of staying this longer trip
11P51-
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 165
Days: 194
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Sft/Hy | ChG2 | 12-0 | 1/7 | Saint Sam (¾L) | 5/1 | 161 | 166 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/8 | Marine Nationale (25L) | 11/1 | 162 | 151 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 17f Gd/Y | ChG1 | 11-12 | PU/9 | Solness () | 4/1 | 162 | - |
| 16 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Y | ChG2 | 11-11 | 1/6 | Solness (nk) | 11/8F | 162 | 157 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dro Down Royal | 19.5f Gd/Y | ChG2 | 12-0 | 1/5 | Pinkerton (2¼L) | 11/10F | 155 | 165 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 16f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 1/10 | Master Chewy (hd) | 11/8F | 155 | 163 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Comeback run last season was a career-best so has to be respected here on return
1/252-
Age: 7
Weight: 11-10
OR: 163
Days: 185
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Galopin Des Champs (22L) | 4/1 | 164 | 151 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 5/11 | Banbridge (17½L) | 11/4F | 165 | 158 |
| 24 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 19.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-12 | 2/8 | Fact To File (½L) | 18/1 | 155 | 166 |
| 30 Apr 24 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 | 1/7 | Monty's Star (¾L) | 5/2J | 150 | 155 |
| 31 Mar 24 | Fai Fairyhouse | 20f Hy | ChG1 | 11-12 | 1/7 | Tactical Move (1¾L) | 7/4 | 145 | 148 |
| 2 Mar 24 | Nav Navan | 16f Hy | NvChG3 | 11-8 | 2/4 | Blood Destiny (6½L) | 7/4 | 145 | 148 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Tremendously progressive 6yo novice a danger to all if ground doesn't become too soft
2-1111
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 157
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 25 | Gow Gowran Park | 20f Y/Sft | ChG2 | 11-3 | 1/5 | Affordale Fury (4¼L) | 5/6F | 157 | 160 |
| 30 Jul 25 | Gal Galway | 22.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-10 | 1/22 | Jesse Evans (4½L) | 11/1 | 148 | 157 |
| 26 May 25 | Bal Ballinrobe | 23.5f Gd | HcChL | 11-12 | 1/15 | Drumgill (4L) | 5/1 | 138 | 151 |
| 8 May 25 | Tip Tipperary | 23.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 1/15 | Oscars Brother (8L) | 7/1 | 134 | 138 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Clo Clonmel | 20f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 2/8 | Lombron (2¼L) | 7/2 | 134 | 133 |
| 9 Mar 25 | Naa Naas | 20f Sft | Ch | 11-12 | 3/15 | Olympic Man (6½L) | 16/1 | 136 | 130 |
6
D
Stellar Story p
J: Danny Gilligan
T: Gordon Elliott
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
14223-
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 154
Days: 186
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 25f Gd/Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 p | 3/8 | Champ Kiely (17½L) | 14/1 | 154 | 139 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24.5f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 p | 2/7 | Lecky Watson (4L) | 22/1 | 151 | 154 |
| 9 Feb 25 | Nav Navan | 24f Sft/Hy | NvChG2 | 11-8 p | 2/5 | Better Days Ahead (nk) | 13/2 | - | 152 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Leo Leopardstown | 24.5f Gd/Y | NvChG1 | 11-10 p | 4/4 | Croke Park (45L) | 11/4 | - | 107 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-3 p | 1/3 | Search For Glory (shd) | 8/15F | - | 136 |
| 1 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24f Gd/Y | NvHG1 | 11-10 p | 4/7 | Dancing City (6L) | 100/30 | 149 | 145 |
Verdict
Providing the ground doesn't soften appreciably it could pay to side with the novice WESTERN FOLD
Western Fold
Betting Forecast:
9/4 Envoi Allen,
11/4 Spillane's Tower,
100/30 Western Fold,
9/2 Found A Fifty,
12/1 Affordale Fury,
14/1 Stellar Story,
150/1 Flash Collonges
Relevant Tips
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