Donald McCain plotting chase campaign for Lastbutnotleast
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Tue 5 Dec 2023
Donald McCain is looking forward to seeing his high-class mare Lastbutnotleast pursue a career over fences this season
The seven-year-old carried the colours of the legendary three-time Grand National hero Red Rum to three victories over hurdles last term, completing her hat-trick with a Listed success at Doncaster in March.
She has not been seen in competitive action since, but is closing in on a comeback and is being readied for her chasing debut.
McCain said: "She schooled on Friday morning and Will (Kennedy) was in, we gave her another pop over fences.
"She is in good form and will be running in the next three weeks, subject to the ground coming. She is very ground dependent.
"We made a couple of entries at the festivals in the spring, but the ground didn't come.
"She was always going to be more of a chaser than a hurdler.
"I may start her over a two-and-a-half (miles) somewhere if the ground is there, just to get her going, but she will want all of three miles."
Lastbutnotleast was the last horse bought by the late Ginger McCain, Donald's father, before he died in in 2011.
Related posts
Constitution Hill: who does he have to beat at Kempton on Wednesday?
Tuesday tips: Dave Nevison's best bets at Taunton and Southwell
The 2026 Grand National: guide to all the entries
Dubai World Cup meeting: news, tips and interviews
Dan Overall's Tuesday tips: 16-1 chance amongst three bets
Featured offers
Bet £10 Get £50 in free bets in Multis with Betfair
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Get a £50 free bet when you bet £50 with Coral
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 get £30 in free bets with Virgin Bet
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
£30 in free bets when you bet £5 with Ladbrokes
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets + money back if 2nd to SP fav with Boyle Sports
T&Cs Apply
Claim Now
Copyright 2026 Racing TV - All Rights Reserved.
Please bet responsibly
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved