Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
6 months ago
CHELTENHAM
12 December 2025
Friday 12th December
Bangor-on-Dee Tips
ABANDONED
Yellow underlined races have a myracing selection
Turners Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 3m 2f 70y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
No myracing analysis available for this race
-
Bet £10, Get £60 In Free Bets
18+. Play Safe. New players using T60 code. Online only. Get £60 bonus split as follows: (i) Deposit £10. Get a £20 Vegas Bonus on selected games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); “(ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, get 4x£10 sports free bets (valid 7 days, excl. virtual sports). Payment & country restrictions & full T&Cs apply. #ad -
Get £40 in Free Bets + £120 in Royal Ascot Free Bets
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. Click for £120 free bet T&Cs. Gambleaware.com T&Cs Apply -
Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Bets
New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. One welcome offer per customer. Bet a minimum of £/€10 at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £/€10 Win + £/€10 Place) within 7 days of registration to qualify. Receive £/€20 Tote Credit, £/€10 sports Free Bet and 20 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool or sports bet added to the bet slip. 7-day expiry. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org.
Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
3 x Course Winner - Won 3 times before at this course
Course Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts here (75%)
Going Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts on this ground (67%)
Absent for 300 days but this Grade 2 course winner can have a big say if fully tuned up
4/31P-
Age: 10
Weight: 12-0
OR: 162
Days: 300
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | PU/6 | Pic D'orhy () | 11/4 | 163 | - |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25.5f Sft | ChG2 | 11-4 | 1/6 | Stage Star (¾L) | 4/5F | 163 | 165 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 3/11 | Banbridge (12L) | 14/1 | 167 | 162 |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26.5f Sft | ChG1 | 11-10 | 4/11 | Galopin Des Champs (15½L) | 16/1 | 168 | 166 |
| 17 Feb 24 | Asc Ascot | 21f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/4 | Pic D'orhy (5½L) | 5/4F | 170 | 155 |
| 21 Jan 24 | Lin Lingfield | 22f Sft | 2Ch | 11-6 | 1/6 | Protektorat (2¼L) | 8/11F | 170 | 170 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won a quality handicap at Ascot last month, for which he's gone up just 3lb; respected
5188-1
Age: 8
Weight: 10-12
OR: 146
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 24f Gd | HcChG3 | 11-10 p | 1/12 | The Changing Man (1¾L) | 17/2 | 143 | 150 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Ayr Ayr | 32f GS | HcChG3 | 11-8 p | 8/23 | Captain Cody (53L) | 28/1 | 144 | 105 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 11-7 p | 8/24 | Myretown (28L) | 14/1 | 145 | 137 |
| 28 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | 2HcCh | 11-12 p | 1/9 | Hymac (6L) | 7/2 | 138 | 147 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 10-13 p | 5/13 | Kandoo Kid (7½L) | 14/1 | 139 | 143 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Nby Newbury | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 11-4 | 4/4 | American Sniper (24L) | 11/4 | 134 | 109 |
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
Best known as a hurdler (Grade 2 winner here) but stable has a good record in the race
218-03
Age: 9
Weight: 10-12
OR: 146
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 | 3/8 | Kikijo (8¼L) | 11/1 | 146 | 146 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 | 11/17 | Ma Shantou (33L) | 22/1 | 148 | 130 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | HG1 | 11-10 | 8/13 | Bob Olinger (38L) | 33/1 | 148 | 127 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Sft | HG2 | 11-2 | 1/6 | Monmiral (2¼L) | 5/2J | 146 | 145 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f Sft | HG2 | 11-0 | 2/6 | Lucky Place (¾L) | 7/1 | 146 | 147 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f GS | 2HcH | 12-0 | 2/9 | Long Draw (5L) | 12/1 | 145 | 147 |
Won in good style at Aintree in April and may have needed recent comeback run at Newcastle
47P1-6
Age: 8
Weight: 10-8
OR: 142
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle | 23.5f GS | HcChG3 | 11-5 t | 6/8 | Konfusion (35L) | 11/2 | 143 | 123 |
| 5 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 25f Gd | HcChG3 | 10-11 t | 1/12 | Imperial Saint (5L) | 10/1 | 139 | 147 |
| 26 Dec 24 | Wet Wetherby | 24f GS | HcChG3 | 11-4 t | PU/7 | Some Scope () | 11/4 | 140 | - |
| 27 Oct 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 7/9 | Kamsinas (27L) | 12/1 | 134 | 113 |
| 4 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 24.5f Sft | HcChL | 11-2 t | 4/12 | Minella Crooner (13½L) | 5/1 | 140 | 130 |
| 13 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 10-10 t | 1/13 | Sam Brown (1L) | 9/1 | 136 | 145 |
Lost his race at the start at Newbury but there's lots to like otherwise
211-2P
Age: 8
Weight: 10-6
OR: 140
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Nby Newbury | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 10-6 | PU/24 | Panic Attack () | 14/1 | 137 | - |
| 12 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 24f Sft | 2HcCh | 11-9 | 2/7 | Deep Cave (2¼L) | 7/4F | 137 | 139 |
| 27 Mar 25 | War Warwick | 24f Gd | 2HcCh | 12-0 | 1/6 | Sail Away (nk) | 9/4F | 132 | 141 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Kem Kempton | 24f Gd | 3HcCh | 11-11 | 1/6 | The Wolf (2¾L) | 10/11F | 127 | 137 |
| 4 Feb 25 | Tau Taunton | 23f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-8 | 2/9 | Jupiter Allen (nk) | 11/8F | 124 | 132 |
| 6 Dec 24 | Exe Exeter | 19f Sft | 3HcCh | 11-4 | 3/7 | Lowry's Bar (4L) | 100/30 | 125 | 127 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Could build on his respectable comeback run at Aintree; won this race last year
13PP-6
Age: 7
Weight: 10-2
OR: 135
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 25 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 11-5 tp | 6/17 | Colonel Harry (8¼L) | 9/1 | 137 | 138 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 11-1 tp | PU/24 | Myretown () | 22/1 | 139 | - |
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 31.5f GS | 2HcCh | 12-0 tp | PU/14 | Magna Sam () | 12/1 | 140 | - |
| 16 Jan 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 26.5f GS | 3HcCh | 12-0 tp | 3/10 | Collectors Item (3L) | 9/2 | 139 | 142 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 26f GS | HcChG3 | 10-4 tp | 1/8 | Our Power (3L) | 9/4 | 133 | 142 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Ain Aintree | 21f GS | 2HcCh | 10-2 tp | 1/13 | Vintage Fizz (3¼L) | 9/2 | 125 | 137 |
Irish challenger who is an interesting contender now back up in trip
8-5624
Age: 7
Weight: 10-2
OR: 134
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 25 | Pun Punchestown | 18.5f Gd/Y | NvChG3 | 11-1 | 4/6 | King Of Kingsfield (6¼L) | 6/1 | 127 | 132 |
| 1 Oct 25 | Sli Sligo | 17.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 2/8 | Addragoole (1¾L) | 9/2 | - | 123 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Lis Listowel | 17.5f Y/Sft | NvCh | 11-2 | 6/8 | Birdie Or Bust (13½L) | 5/1 | - | 113 |
| 8 May 25 | Tip Tipperary | 23.5f Gd/Y | Ch | 11-12 | 5/15 | Western Fold (24L) | 16/1 | - | 110 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 23f Y/Sft | NvHcHL | 11-9 | 8/18 | Custom Taylor (7½L) | 18/1 | 127 | 123 |
| 15 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f GS | 2HcH | 11-0 | 4/17 | Red Risk (1¾L) | 6/1 | 129 | 128 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (3%)
Fourth of 18 here in October following a break and he could be bang there
2F5-P4
Age: 8
Weight: 10-2
OR: 134
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-10 h | 4/18 | Three Card Brag (3¾L) | 4/1F | 132 | 136 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 31.5f Y | HcCh | 10-12 h | PU/23 | Shanbally Kid () | 8/1 | 129 | - |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f GS | HcChG3 | 10-8 h | 5/24 | Myretown (16L) | 11/1 | 132 | 135 |
| 17 Nov 24 | Nav Navan | 24f Y | HcChG3 | 10-8 h | F/18 | Stuzzikini () | 11/2 | 128 | - |
| 26 Oct 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Gd | 2HcCh | 10-2 h | 2/14 | Senior Chief (1¼L) | 9/1 | 126 | 138 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Klb Kilbeggan | 25.5f Gd/Y | HcCh | 11-9 h | 4/14 | Invictus Machin (11L) | 7/2F | 124 | 116 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 8 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (53%)
9lb out of the handicap but ran well here last month and his yard is in excellent form
137-52
Age: 8
Weight: 10-2
OR: 127
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 25f Hy | 3HcCh | 11-8 | 2/16 | Hung Jury (3¾L) | 13/2 | 126 | 130 |
| 3 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 31.5f Y | HcCh | 10-8 | 5/23 | Shanbally Kid (25L) | 15/2J | 125 | 112 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 30f GS | 2NvHcCh | 10-12 | 7/18 | Haiti Couleurs (17L) | 20/1 | 129 | 125 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 11-2 | 3/6 | Lord Of Thunder (12½L) | 2/1F | 129 | 126 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 24f Sft | 3NvHcCh | 10-8 | 1/6 | Deafening Silence (3¼L) | 13/8F | 124 | 134 |
| 18 Dec 24 | Nby Newbury | 23.5f GS | 3NvHcCh | 10-12 | 1/6 | Moulins Clermont (4½L) | 5/2F | 117 | 132 |
Verdict
Class act L'HOMME PRESSE goes well fresh and is taken to defy top weight and make a winning return to action.
L'Homme Presse
Betting Forecast:
4/1 L'Homme Presse,
5/1 The Doyen Chief,
King Turgeon,
6/1 Herakles Westwood,
13/2 Henry's Friend,
7/1 The Short Go,
8/1 Blaze The Way,
10/1 Gowel Road,
16/1 Cruz Control
Relevant Tips
No tips currently available.
Top News
Andrew Balding sends two on the 780-mile round trip to Hamilton on Wednesday
6 months ago
'The nibbles in the market are encouraging' - Adrian Wall's tip for the Mayo National
6 months ago
Willie Mullins is busy at Ballinrobe on Monday and the bookies will hate this Lucky 15
6 months ago
The British had great success at the Curragh on Saturday - here's their Sunday best
6 months ago
