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5 December 2025
Friday 5th December
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JCB Hydrogen "Chasing Excellence" Beginners' Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 1f 109y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Joyeuse
Selected at:
1/1
Bumper winner in France who won the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury last season and just looked in need of the run at Bangor on chase debut/return. The one to beat if at her best.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Ran creditably in notable handicap hurdles in last three appearances; solid claims
2754-5
Age: 7
Weight: 11-5
OR: 135
Days: 218
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 25 | Pun Punchestown | 23.5f Y | HcHL | 11-3 | 5/23 | Jeriko Du Reponet (8½L) | 13/2J | 133 | 132 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 21f GS | HcHG3 | 10-8 | 4/26 | Jimmy Du Seuil (5¼L) | 11/2 | 133 | 135 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 11-5 | 5/17 | Joyeuse (13L) | 10/1 | 135 | 136 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 11-1 | 7/14 | Secret Squirrel (7¾L) | 14/1 | 135 | 132 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Hay Haydock | 19f Sft | 2HcH | 11-9 | 2/14 | Steel Ally (3L) | 7/1 | 132 | 135 |
| 15 Dec 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 3NvH | 11-6 | 2/11 | Dysart Enos (2¾L) | 3/1 | 125 | 127 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Creditable fourth in Cheltenham Grade 2 on chase debut; respected on ratings
024-84
Age: 8
Weight: 11-5
OR: 137
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-4 t | 4/6 | July Flower (12½L) | 18/1 | 139 | 141 |
| 29 Apr 25 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | HcHL | 11-5 tp | 8/17 | Ascending Lark (10L) | 9/1 | 140 | 135 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | HG2 | 11-4 tp | 4/4 | Golden Ace (17L) | 11/2 | 146 | 131 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | HG2 | 11-4 tp1 | 2/5 | Constitution Hill (3L) | 10/1 | 146 | 131 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | 2HcH | 12-0 t | 12/14 | Secret Squirrel (22L) | 18/1 | 148 | 130 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | HG2 | 11-2 t | 2/3 | Rubaud (1¼L) | 2/1 | 148 | 144 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Headstrong sort; may benefit from first-time hood but faces a difficult task
1310-8
Age: 6
Weight: 11-5
OR: 128
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-13 t | 8/18 | Alexei (25L) | 7/2 | 129 | 118 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-9 | 10/17 | Joyeuse (31L) | 16/1 | 130 | 114 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f GS | 3HcH | 10-4 | 1/14 | Wreckless Eric (5½L) | 10/1 | 120 | 127 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 3HcH | 10-8 | 3/9 | Aucunrisque (3½L) | 9/1 | 120 | 126 |
| 4 Nov 24 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-2 | 1/6 | Bold Recruit (18L) | 8/13F | 115 | 125 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-9 | 2/7 | Sam's Amour (15L) | 6/5F | 116 | 104 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (36%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 9 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (31%)
Has very solid hurdles form; may progress with Bangor reappearance under her belt
2169-2
Age: 6
Weight: 10-12
OR: 140
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 25 | Ban Bangor-on-Dee | 17.5f Sft | NvChLM | 11-2 | 2/4 | Diva Luna (19L) | 11/10F | 142 | 127 |
| 22 Apr 25 | Fai Fairyhouse | 16f Y/Sft | HcHL | 11-7 | 9/16 | Lord Erskine (14L) | 11/2 | 142 | 134 |
| 11 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 20f GS | HG1M | 11-5 | 6/10 | Lossiemouth (13½L) | 12/1 | 138 | 140 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f Sft | HcHG3 | 10-7 | 1/17 | Lump Sum (8L) | 9/2 | 123 | 138 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | 2HcHM | 10-10 | 2/12 | Wodhooh (1¾L) | 5/2F | 119 | 121 |
| 22 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2H | 11-0 | 3/6 | Celtic Dino (6½L) | 100/30 | 119 | 115 |
Verdict
The percentage call goes to BEAT THE BAT who, judged on hurdles form, brings solid claims to this first attempt over fences.
Beat The Bat
Betting Forecast:
5/4 Joyeuse,
2/1 Brentford Hope,
3/1 Beat The Bat,
12/1 Mirabad
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