21:00 Haydock 18 Feb 2023
Betfred Steve Hope Walrus Open Hunters' Chase
Class 3 | 5YO plus
Winner £7,700 - 8 ran
chased leaders, left in lead 5 out, came clear from next, easily
chased leaders, lost place and in last pair 9th, rallied out wide chasing leaders 10th, left in close 2nd 5 out, well held and no chance with winner after next
chased leaders out wide, lost place 11th, hit next and pushed along, left in 4th 5 out, driven along and went 3rd home turn, stayed on same pace from 4 out
held up in last pair, went remote 4th 3 out, never involved
jumped right, led, unseated rider 11th
held up in rear, good headway out wide chasing leaders 9th, left 3rd 5 out, weakened before 4 out, poor 5th when pulled up before 2 out
chased leader until 8th, chased leaders, unseated rider 5 out
chased leaders on inside, went 2nd 8th, unseated rider 5 out
Future Form
| Type | Stats | Type | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | 37 runs, 6 wins (4 horses), 9 placed, 22 unplaced | Next time out | 8 runs, 2 wins, 0 placed, 6 unplaced |
| Class analysis | 7 runs up in class, 1 win, 1 placed, 5 unplaced | Ratings check | Highest winning OR: 142; Highest placed OR: 142 |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Heavy | 4 | Cousin Pascal | 10 | 12 4 | - | 211-122 | 19 days | J J O'Shea (38 miles) | Mr James King | 9/ 4 | 6:48.30 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 10 | Bob And Co | 10 | 11 8 | - | 5P3-P11 | 363 days | P Nicholls (192 miles) | Sean Bowen | 11/ 8 | 6:18.66 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 4 | Alcala | 10 | 11 12 | - | 45426-F | 30 days | P Nicholls (192 miles) | Angus Cheleda | 4/ 1 | 6:05.50 | |
| 2019 | Good | 8 | Road To Rome | 9 | 12 4 | - | 111111 | 10 days | J J O'Shea (38 miles) | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 4/ 6 | 6:03.10 | |
| 2018 | Heavy | 6 | Virak | 9 | 12 1 | - | 56456-1 | 30 days | P Nicholls (192 miles) | Lorcan Williams | 5/ 4 | 6:36.68 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 8 | Wonderful Charm | 9 | 12 4 | - | 3P2P7-1 | 14 days | P Nicholls (192 miles) | Mr W Biddick | 4/ 6 | 6:22.75 | |
| 2016 | Heavy | 7 | Pearlysteps | 13 | 12 4 | - | 4241-3U | 38 days | H Daly (93 miles) | Miss J C Williams | 7/ 4 | 7:21.20 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 8 | Pearlysteps | 12 | 12 4 | - | 6114-24 | 260 days | H Daly (93 miles) | Mr O Greenall | 4/ 1 | 6:42.75 | |
| 2014 | Heavy | 13 | Ockey De Neulliac | 12 | 11 12 | - | 139-211 | 20 days | N Mechie (121 miles) | Miss C Walton | 8/ 1 | 6:58.50 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 10 | Cottage Oak | 10 | 12 6 | - | 8P4111 | 34 days | J J O'Shea (38 miles) | Mr P Gerety | 9/ 4 | 6:34.00 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 8 | Unowatimeen | 12 | 11 12 | - | PF21-P3 | 53 days | J J O'Shea (38 miles) | Samantha England | 22/ 1 | 6:50.10 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 5 | Baby Run | 11 | 12 6 | - | 1211U-1 | 14 days | N Twiston-Davies (133 miles) | William Twiston-Davies | 8/ 13 | 6:40.43 | |
| 2010 | Heavy | 8 | Cowboyboots | 12 | 11 12 | - | 2P1-441 | 13 days | C R Cox (192 miles) | Mr S Parish | 7/ 2 | 6:29.00 | |
| 2009 | Heavy | 7 | Murphy's Cardinal | 13 | 11 12 | - | 45P12-1 | 287 days | N Chance (171 miles) | Mr W Biddick | 10/ 3 | 6:29.50 | |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 6 | Christy Beamish | 11 | 12 2 | - | 2FP-F11 | 20 days | Mrs P Jones (84 miles) | Mr A Wadlow | 11/ 1 | 6:24.40 |