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17 January 2026
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BetMGM Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 172y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Chase Turf
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts at this distance (100%)
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Good second to top-class Jango Baie on return; more needed today but should still go well
/P12-2
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 156
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 25 | Asc Ascot | 21f Gd | ChG2 | 11-7 | 2/5 | Jango Baie (9L) | 11/4 | 155 | 162 |
| 3 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f GS | NvChG1 | 11-7 | 2/9 | Impaire Et Passe (1¼L) | 7/1 | 153 | 162 |
| 17 Jan 25 | Wdr Windsor | 16f Sft | NvChG2 | 11-2 | 1/4 | Caldwell Potter (4L) | 15/2 | 138 | 158 |
| 25 Nov 24 | Kem Kempton | 18f GS | 3Ch | 11-4 | PU/4 | Iberico Lord () | 10/11F | 138 | - |
| 15 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 24f Hy | NvHG1 | 11-7 | 6/13 | Stellar Story (16L) | 9/2 | 138 | 135 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 20.5f GS | NvHG2 | 11-5 | 1/6 | Lucky Place (½L) | 5/6F | 138 | 136 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 14 wins from 43 in the last 14 days (33%)
7-9 over fences and slammed Jonbon by 9l in the Tingle Creek; has excellent credentials
/11-11
Age: 8
Weight: 11-10
OR: 172
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 1/5 | Jonbon (9L) | 8/11F | 169 | 178 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Clo Clonmel | 21f Sft | ChG2 | 11-12 ht | 1/4 | Senecia (18L) | 2/9F | 169 | 173 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 ht | 1/7 | Jonbon (5½L) | 9/2 | 160 | 175 |
| 2 May 24 | Pun Punchestown | 16.5f Y | NvChG1 | 11-12 ht | 1/4 | Gaelic Warrior (2¼L) | 7/2 | 160 | 163 |
| 11 Apr 24 | Ain Aintree | 20f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 ht | 1/5 | Ginny's Destiny (9L) | 3/1 | 155 | 170 |
| 12 Mar 24 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | NvChG1 | 11-7 ht | 3/10 | Gaelic Warrior (13½L) | 7/2 | 155 | 159 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C
2 x Course Winner - Won 2 times before at this course
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 8 wins from 13 starts at this distance (62%)
Going Specialist - 5 wins from 7 starts on this ground (71%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (33%)
Formerly dominant in this division but twice readily outpointed by Il Etait Temps in 2025
212-22
Age: 10
Weight: 11-10
OR: 166
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 p1 | 2/5 | Il Etait Temps (9L) | 3/1 | 167 | 170 |
| 14 Nov 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f Sft | ChG2 | 11-10 | 2/6 | L'Eau du Sud (15L) | 5/6F | 168 | 158 |
| 26 Apr 25 | San Sandown | 15.5f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/7 | Il Etait Temps (5½L) | 8/15F | 169 | 169 |
| 4 Apr 25 | Ain Aintree | 20f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Protektorat (3¼L) | 4/6F | 169 | 173 |
| 12 Mar 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 16f GS | ChG1 | 11-10 | 2/8 | Marine Nationale (18L) | 5/6F | 171 | 164 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Asc Ascot | 17f Gd | ChG1 | 11-10 | 1/4 | Energumene (6½L) | 8/13F | 170 | 173 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
4-4 on good ground for new yard; hard to discount but will need another personal best
1-1111
Age: 9
Weight: 11-10
OR: 158
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton | 16f Gd | HcChG2 | 11-3 ht | 1/7 | Saint Segal (10L) | 15/8 | 146 | 161 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 17.5f Gd | HcChG2 | 10-6 ht | 1/6 | Saint Segal (7L) | 3/1 | 136 | 150 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Wet Wetherby | 19.5f Gd | HcChG3 | 10-0 ht | 1/6 | Inedit Star (7½L) | 6/4F | 121 | 138 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Kel Kelso | 17f Gd | 3HcCh | 10-5 ht | 1/5 | Rare Edition (7L) | 5/4F | 115 | 126 |
| 2 Feb 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 16f GS | 3HcCh | 10-12 ht | 1/10 | Duhallow Tommy (4½L) | 17/2 | 108 | 118 |
| 28 Oct 24 | Ayr Ayr | 16.5f GS | 4HcCh | 11-2 ht | 2/7 | Home Free (11L) | 10/1 | 108 | 109 |
Verdict
Jonbon again looks vulnerable to IL ETAIT TEMPS who hammered him in the Tingle Creek. Gidleigh Park may pose the main threat.
Il Etait Temps
Betting Forecast:
8/15 Il Etait Temps,
4/1 Jonbon,
7/1 Gidleigh Park,
Thistle Ask
Relevant Tips
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