15:38 Sedgefield 10 Mar 2026
Encore Educational For Early Years Supplies Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £4,700 - 6 run
Good (Good to Soft in places)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 6.3° - 11.1°
Rainfall: 0.43mm
Wind: 17.3 mph S
Last Update: 10/03/2026 07:00
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O
- W/O Alright Dai
- Insure 2 Places
- W/O Realisation
- W/O Alright Dai And Realisation
- W/O Le Grand Vert
- W/O Alright Dai And Le Grand Vert
- Finish Exactly 2nd
- W/O Upfordebate
- W/O Realisation And Upfordebate
- Not To Be Placed
- Not To Win
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 106.26% | Standard bookmaker terms: 2 places, 1/4 odds
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Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest where went too fast; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m1f, acts on soft, good; must bounce back after couple of below par efforts.
He has won a chase and two point-to-points at 3m on good ground. Pulled up 4 out when 10-1 at Newcastle over 2m 7f (good to soft) in a chase won by Uptown Harry in January on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Newcastle latest where went too fast; off a short-break; effective 3m-3m1f, acts on soft, good; must bounce back after couple of below par efforts.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Chase | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Andrews | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs F E Needham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form just tiring late at stiff track beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; in good form prior; suited by 3m+, acts on soft, good; progressive.
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases from 2m 4f to 3m 2f on good and soft ground. Finished 5l behind Sound And Fury when fifth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 3m (good to soft) last month. Has won 3 times this season.
Ran to form just tiring late at stiff track beaten 5l in a handicap chase at Carlisle last time; in good form prior; suited by 3m+, acts on soft, good; progressive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 5 | 0 | 31.3% | |
| Chase | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | B S Hughes | 7 | 4 | 0 | 57.1% |
| T | P Neville | 18 | 5 | 0 | 27.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Every chance, ran to form 7l third in a handicap chase at Huntingdon most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; consistent, latest form franked, remain competitive if stamina holds up.
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m 1f and 2m 4f on good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 12 behind Impatient beaten 7l at 13-2 on her latest outing in a chase at Huntingdon over 3m (good to soft) in December last year.
Every chance, ran to form 7l third in a handicap chase at Huntingdon most recent run; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2m, acts on good to soft and good; consistent, latest form franked, remain competitive if stamina holds up.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Chase | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | G Sheehan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C E Longsdon | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Well treated on hurdle form, did it cosily, improved on chase debut landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good; more to come over fences over staying trips.
He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 3f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 7-4fav at Fontwell over 2m 3f (soft) in January, beating Hatos by 7l. Has also won at Taunton this season.
Well treated on hurdle form, did it cosily, improved on chase debut landing a handicap by 6 1/2l off a 7lb lower mark at Fontwell last time; off a short-break; effective 2 1/2-3m, acts on soft and good; more to come over fences over staying trips.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 4 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Chase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C O'Farrell | 6 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| T | N P Mulholland | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest; usually held up; effective 3m, acts on soft and good; handicapper may have caught up, needs drop in class.
Winner of a hurdle race and five chases from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from good to soft. Pulled up 2 out when 40-1 at Market Rasen over 2m 7f (soft) in a hurdle race won by Aire Spray last month on his latest outing. Has won at Hexham and Market Rasen this season.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest; usually held up; effective 3m, acts on soft and good; handicapper may have caught up, needs drop in class.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 44 | 6 | 11 | 13.6% | |
| Chase | 26 | 5 | 7 | 19.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 33 | 5 | 10 | 15.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 45 | 6 | 11 | 13.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 7.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Kavanagh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | P G Atkinson | 45 | 6 | 11 | 13.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Returned to form back over C&D of last win landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ayr last time; effective 3m, wants some ease in ground; good mark on old form, inconsistent.
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 3f to 3m 1f on soft ground. A winner at 8-1 in a chase at Ayr over 3m (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Torosay by 1 3/4l.
Returned to form back over C&D of last win landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Ayr last time; effective 3m, wants some ease in ground; good mark on old form, inconsistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 42 | 4 | 12 | 9.5% | |
| Chase | 29 | 3 | 10 | 10.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 24 | 3 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mr O McGill | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | N C Kelly | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
ALRIGHT DAI arrives in fine fettle having won over hurdles at Taunton before making a successful start over fences at Fontwell. Despite a 7lb rise, Neil Mulholland's gelding makes plenty of appeal stepping back up in trip. Le Grand Vert bounced back to form when returning to the UK at Ayr and a repeat of that display would give him every chance. Realisation and Upfordebate head the remainder.
Expert View Verdict
ALRIGHT DAI had a fair bit in hand when making a winning chase debut so is expected to defy a 7lb rise here. He didn't beat much that day but he was progressive over hurdles previously where won over 3m on his only try over this far. He should have more to offer over staying trips and can defeat dual C&D winner Upfordebate who has enjoyed a productive season. The suggestion was last time that the handicapper may have caught up though. The consistent but frustrating Realisation can complete the tricast.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 4 | Ladronne | 11 | 12 0 | 101 | PB9441 | 13 days | T Collier (81 miles) | William Maggs | 7/ 2 | 6:51.96 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 5 | Deep Charm | 10 | 11 8 | 104 | F-P1125 | 28 days | W Coltherd (102 miles) | Sam Coltherd | 9/ 2 | 7:53.86 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 8 | Court At Slip | 6 | 11 11 | 107 | 431461 | 26 days | T D Easterby (58 miles) | Mr W Easterby | 4/ 1 | 7:33.72 | |
| 2022 | Good to Soft | 6 | Powerful Position | 7 | 11 0 | 100 | 61UF11 | 19 days | Christian Williams (309 miles) | Jack Tudor | 8/ 13 | 6:58.82 | |
| 2021 | Good to Soft | 7 | Gran Paradiso | 9 | 10 10 | 97 | 135-863 | 19 days | T Davidson (92 miles) | Harry Reed | 7/ 2 | 7:00.61 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 2f 59y | 6:27.10 |