Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Kempton

14:08

Date 2026-03-14

Distance 2m2f

Class Class 3

Going Good

Type Chase

Surface Turf

Age Band 5yo+

Prize £11,618

Weather Overcast

Temp 2.4°C

Wind 5mph W

Runners (6)

EW Terms: 2 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
1	Secret Des Dieux Bay J:Sean Bowen T:James Owen	J:Sean Bowen T:James Owen	164	—	-13461	129	136	128	23d	—	—	+17	39.3	0.75/1	3/1 25%
Contested some strong handicaps before resuming winning ways in small field latest; up 7lb
6	Pure Carbon Black J:Paul O'Brien T:Harry Derham	J:Paul O'Brien T:Harry Derham	153	—	4-21U1	118	138	128	41d	—	—	+3	22.7	0.75/1	3/1 25%
Won last two completed starts over fences and can go in again for last year's winning yard
3	Rightsotom Bay J:Tom Bellamy T:Joe Tizzard	J:Tom Bellamy T:Joe Tizzard	161	tp	-934F3	126	139	131	40d	—	—	+12	25.9	1.13/1	9/2 18%
Been fading late around 2m4f so this slightly shorter trip could suit
2	Chuggy Bay J:Tristan Durrell T:Dan Skelton	J:Tristan Durrell T:Dan Skelton	162	—	5-1112	127	138	121	78d	—	—	+8	23.7	1.25/1	5/1 17%
Won first three chases; second at Aintree on Boxing Day; respected back from short break
5	Tapley Grey J:Isabelle Ryder(5) T:Suzy Smith	J:Isabelle Ryder(5) T:Suzy Smith	154	t	632142	119	138	133	78d	—	—	+20	33.1	1.25/1	5/1 17%
2024 race winner; consistent over hurdles and fences since, if maybe better over further.
4	Jorebel Bay J:Freddie Gordon T:Chris Gordon	J:Freddie Gordon T:Chris Gordon	156	—	112115	121	137	128	75d	—	—	+27	35.8	3.00/1	12/1 8%
Five wins since autumn, including two chases; freshened up since lesser run at Christmas