2026 Jack Richards Novice Limited Handicap Chase

[Quevega]

Sounds like Pauling will be running Meetmebythesea here after all if all goes well with the prep

not be his decision

 

[Ellisgittings]

not be his decision

Okay well sounds like he's been told to run him, as it stands

 

[ComplyOrDie]

Jacob's Ladder 153
Koktail Divin 150
Gold Dancer 152
Stencil 139
Downmexicoway 145
Ol Man Dingle 145
Slade Steel 146
Joystick 147
Soldier In Milan 144
C'Est Ta Chance 144
King Alexander 144
Kiss Will 141
O'Moore Park 141
Wingmen 142
Will The Wise 139
Waterford Whispers 137
Beckett Rock 132
McLaurey 133
Kim Roque 131

 

[Yosser]

Koktail Divin 150, that's a kick in the dick from the handicapper. My 66/1 BANC slip is about to go up in smoke.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

Koktail Divin 150, that's a kick in the dick from the handicapper. My 66/1 BANC slip is about to go up in smoke.

I feel your pain, Yosser.

Also on at nice prices but 150 will probably tempt them in this.

 

[EnvoiAlien]

Jacob's Ladder 153
Koktail Divin 150
Gold Dancer 152
Stencil 139
Downmexicoway 145
Ol Man Dingle 145
Slade Steel 146
Joystick 147
Soldier In Milan 144
C'Est Ta Chance 144
King Alexander 144
Kiss Will 141
O'Moore Park 141
Wingmen 142
Will The Wise 139
Waterford Whispers 137
Beckett Rock 132
McLaurey 133
Kim Roque 131

Might have a little go at Stencil given the mark he's received, he is keen in his races though, I thought he'd be one for a trip but those first two starts put me right off of him, settled lovely last time though...under 11st in this, think at 16/1 I've talked myself into another bet

 

[Istabraq]

I've backed Downmexicoway here for small and want to press, I think he'd have a right chance, but they ran him in the Irish Arkle when they didn't need to and had no chance of troubling two very good horses, was never put in that race and cruised over the line without any effort nearer the front two that he was jumping two out.
Was that run just to get him qualified for the handicaps ?
In which case the Plate seems the race as HDB has said they'll be stepping him up, is that an easier race to win ?

 

[darlojim]

Might have a little go at Stencil given the mark he's received, he is keen in his races though, I thought he'd be one for a trip but those first two starts put me right off of him, settled lovely last time though...under 11st in this, think at 16/1 I've talked myself into another bet

Take NRNB if doing so

Sure he's Aintree bound (G1 or the Red Rum)

 

[Yosser]

What is the first thing people look at when it comes to the handicaps. OR or Weight? OR is the first thing i reach for then work the rest around that.

 

[EnvoiAlien]

Take NRNB if doing so

Sure he's Aintree bound (G1 or the Red Rum)

Cheers for the heads up DJ

 

[Kauto’s star]

What is the first thing people look at when it comes to the handicaps. OR or Weight? OR is the first thing i reach for then work the rest around that.

OR for me too. Less focussed on weight unless they’re giving lumps of it away (like Stumptown).

 

[Istabraq]

Surely OR is the only consideration ?
If a horse is giving lumps of weight away then it confirms the superiority he/she has over the opposition, very occasionally something like a French recruit that's been hidden away for months because the handicapper has got it wrong would be a concern if in receipt of lumps, but they don't come around often, OR is everything I think....

 

[Quevega]

Surely OR is the only consideration ?
If a horse is giving lumps of weight away then it confirms the superiority he/she has over the opposition, very occasionally something like a French recruit that's been hidden away for months because the handicapper has got it wrong would be a concern if in receipt of lumps, but they don't come around often, OR is everything I think....

I do sometimes like a horse that has carried big weights who is then put up in class or into a handicap carrying a lighter weight though.
They must feel the difference between 12 stone on their back and 10 stone for example.
I should imagine that physically some are better at carrying more weight than others.
Official ratings are 95% the main consideration though.

 

[Lobos]

Weight comes into it much more imo when the going is testing.

 

[Wayward Lad]

I do sometimes like a horse that has carried big weights who is then put up in class or into a handicap carrying a lighter weight though.
They must feel the difference between 12 stone on their back and 10 stone for example.
I should imagine that physically some are better at carrying more weight than others.
Official ratings are 95% the main consideration though.

There are many within the industry that support this view that actual weight carried is key as we regularly hear;
- got a nice racing weight
- great weight carrying performance

I have never understood the view as surely it’s the OR mark that decides the differential between horses and if a horse is high in the weights, then it’s because of its OR verses the other participants ….is it not human subjectivity coming into the equation of more weight is bad and that you want a lighter weight in a race?

If you are going up in class with a lighter weight then it’s because you are taking on higher rated horses, so the actual weight is irrelevant isn’t it?

I am also not sure about the view that certain horses are built better to carry bigger weights, as I remember little Red Rum carry some welter weights over the GN trip. Maybe though Red Rum was an anomaly and bigger horses can carry weight better v’s their OR mark.

However Racing has decided that a horse can easily carry a max of around 12 stone for Nat Hunt racing, so although it’s 10 stone or 12 stone, which will most likely be felt by the horse, then it’s the difference between their OR’ which makes the handicap and is designed to try and get horses to finish together in a race etc…..so I don’t understand how the actual weight the horse carries is actually relevant?

Going though could be a factor, as maybe softer going over a longer trip could impact their OR differential, however I also remember Suny Bay and Denmans weight carrying performances in the Hennessy, so not sure this holds water either.

 

[Lobos]

I feel your pain, Yosser.

Also on at nice prices but 150 will probably tempt them in this.

Think it has to be the right decision to go for this. His only attempt at G1 limitations were exposed so he falls short of top class by a bit imo so Handicaps are his best opportunity.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

I think he's on the verge of G1 class so should run a blinder off 150.

Can't blame connections of they go for the Jack Richards even though I have him at 50s for the BANC

 

[Quevega]

I think Henry may still go graded with koktail although it may depend on how his others are near the day and what Jp picks to a small extent
He has a few in the jack Richards and plate to split

 

[Lobos]

I think Henry may still go graded with koktail although it may depend on how his others are near the day and what Jp picks to a small extent
He has a few in the jack Richards and plate to split

Would prefer him to go BANC as he looks a genuine threat to Sixmilebridge to me !

 

[Quevega]

For someone like myself who plays multiple horses in the handicaps I keep a close eye on any JP entries.
It stands to reason that JP will let the trainers know early this week of any running plans, as they will want to get the race prep started etc.
Looking at the betting today it looks like Ben Pauling's horse may have been given the nod for here.

It looks likely that Waterford Whispers may join Jeriko in the Kim Muir. Not sure about uhavemeinstitches, but there has been no movement since weights announced, so maybe they didn;t like the mark (who knows)

And Mclaurey may go in the plate.

Obviously just my thoughts at the minute having followed the markets for the last few weeks.

I'm aware he has other runners entered but these were on my radar as being potentially well treated and with improvement likely.