Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Class 5 Handicap Chase | 2m (1m7f182y) | Good ground | 7 runners | 5yo+ | OR 0-100

Race Assessment

Going: Good ground looks ideal for most of the field, particularly Beorma, Alshadhian and Walk The Plank.

Field Size: Small field of seven. This reduces traffic problems and often favours prominent racers who can secure position without pressure.

Pace Angle:

Catchim is the obvious front-runner.

Beorma has raced handily during her recent winning sequence.

Alshadhian generally races prominently.

Walk The Plank can sit close to the pace.

Lack of confirmed pace suggests the race may not collapse late.


Draw Bias: Not applicable over fences.

Pace/Track Interaction: Southwell’s chase course over this trip can favour those racing prominently when the pace is only modest. Catchim may get his own way in front, but Beorma has shown enough tactical speed to sit wherever Harry Skelton wishes.

Have We Weighed the Race Correctly?

The obvious question is whether the handicapper has any chance of catching Beorma. She has won three times in seven days and the manner of those victories suggests she’s still significantly ahead of her mark.

Potential danger assessment:

Alshadhian is the class act on historical ratings and won this race last year, but returns from 236 days off and now races from a career-high mark.

Catchim has pace and recent winning form but needs to bounce back from a disappointing latest effort.

Walk The Plank receives plenty of weight and remains lightly raced over fences.


No obvious non-runner concerns from the information supplied.


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Runner-by-Runner Ratings

1. Beorma (P)

Rating: 9.5/10

Good ground suits.

Trip suits perfectly.

Track should suit.

Fast-improving profile.

Chasing debut win followed by two hurdle wins.

RPR progression very strong.

Trainer operating at 79%.

Small field should help.


Looks a mare transformed since the tongue-tie was applied. She remains very lightly exposed as a chaser and is clearly a promising (P) type.


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2. Alshadhian

Rating: 7.5/10

Course-and-distance winner.

Won this race by 13 lengths last year.

Consistent 2025 chase campaign.

Highest official mark in the field.

Long absence is the concern.


Proven rather than progressive. Dangerous if fully fit.


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3. Catchim

Rating: 6.5/10

Front-running style may be advantageous.

Good-ground specialist.

Won at Market Rasen in April.

Below form last time.


Small field helps his tactical style but recent setback tempers enthusiasm.


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4. Kill The Groove

Rating: 5.5/10

Hurdle form gives her a chance.

Chase form remains modest.

Handicap mark becoming workable.


Needs improvement over fences.


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5. Electric Eddy (P)

Rating: 6/10

Has shown ability over hurdles and fences.

Twiston-Davies stable respected.

Latest run lacked sparkle.


Still has relatively few chase starts, so retains some scope as a promising (P) chaser.


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6. Walk The Plank (p)

Rating: 6.5/10

Chase winner.

Low weight.

Good ground suits.

Shaped respectably latest start.


A lightly raced chaser who could improve further from current mark. Progressive (p) profile.


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7. Fond Farewell

Rating: 3/10

Chase debut.

Limited hurdle form.

Pedigree doesn’t scream chaser.


Hard to make a serious case.


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Strongest Contenders

Beorma (P)

The standout profile in the race. Arrives seeking a fourth consecutive win and appears to have improved dramatically for fences and the tongue-tie.

Alshadhian

Last year’s winner and the established benchmark on form. Fitness is the major question.


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Main Dangers

Catchim

Likely pace angle and could prove difficult to pass if left alone.

Walk The Plank (p)

Receives weight from most rivals and has shown enough over fences to remain interesting.


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Interesting Outsider

Walk The Plank (p)

Not an each-way race due to only seven runners, but if one is to outrun expectations, it may be him. Lightly raced over fences and still open to improvement.


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Significant Profile Notes

Beorma: Three wins in seven days; latest hurdle success produced an excellent figure for this grade.

Alshadhian: Won this race in 2025 by 13 lengths.

Catchim: Front-runner who may get a tactical advantage.

Walk The Plank: Chase record better than hurdle record and remains unexposed.



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Private Tissue

Horse Tissue

Beorma 4/7
Alshadhian 5/1
Catchim 8/1
Walk The Plank 10/1
Electric Eddy 12/1
Kill The Groove 16/1
Fond Farewell 33/1



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Summary

This revolves around whether Beorma can continue her remarkable progression. The answer is probably yes. She has looked a completely different horse since switched into handicaps over fences and her recent sequence suggests she remains ahead of the assessor despite carrying a penalty.

Alshadhian is respected as the defending race winner but faces a difficult task conceding fitness and weight to a rapidly improving rival.

Walk The Plank appeals as the runner most likely to nick a place if one of the principals underperforms.

ChatGPT Smart Plays

Win Selection

Beorma (P)

Everything points towards another big run. Progressive profile, ideal conditions, in-form yard, strong recent figures.

Saver

Alshadhian

Defending champion of the race, proven at Southwell and the clear danger if returning in peak condition.