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GoodSandown Park Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Leg 9 of The Veterans’ Chase Series)
- Prize money: £15609
- 3m 0f 37y
- Class 2
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 15P80- D
Last run: 211 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
12st 2lb |
Finished third in the 2020 Gold Cup and won a 2m5f Grade 2 early last season; absolutely nothing to shout about in the meantime and far from convincing despite this drop in grade. |
12/1 |
|
6 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
One-time high-class chaser who has proved far from consistent since finishing third in the 2020 Gold Cup; staged a part-revival with Grade 2 win (2m5f) last term but subsequent form leaves a lot to be desired; never figured in major 3m2f handicap at Newbury most recently. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 22P26/ D
Last run: 561 days
W: 11st 8lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
1st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
14yo who has been absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury in March; however, he made a winning reappearance at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) last November before a near-miss at Market Rasen (3m3f, good to soft), and it will be no surprise to see a bold bid from this front-runner; versatile ground-wise. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2110-3 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
First spell over fences soon turned sour much earlier in career but he was placed in his two further attempts this autumn; well handicapped on hurdles form, including from two runs over about 3m in the mud last February. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
11th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
First spell over fences soon turned sour much earlier in career but he shaped encouragingly at Perth (3m, good) returned to this sphere on seasonal debut; major player provided he builds on that effort; well handicapped on hurdles form, including several Graded efforts at up to 2m5f here. |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: /1P2-P CD
Last run: 177 days
W: 11st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
6th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 125y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Pulled up the last twice and has always struggled with his consistency, but he's a very capable chaser off this sort of mark when on a going day; the ground will be fine. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
16th Nov 2022 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /34P4- D
Last run: 288 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
11th Feb 2024 Heavy 3m 0f 54y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Well handicapped on some of last season's form and was a very creditable fourth in Veterans' Final at Warwick (3m, soft) on last month's reappearance; will cope if the ground becomes very testing here; big player. |
9/2 |
|
4th 11 |
13th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Returning from a similar absence (and wind surgery) when dominant from the front over C&D (soft) 14 months ago when only 2lb lower, after which he finished second in the final of this race at Sandown; fortunes went into reverse soon after but he's back from further wind surgery and handicapped to run a blinder if again on good terms with himself. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 2P-132 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
31st May 2023 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Recorded his fourth chase win when scoring off 5lb higher at Stratford (3m3f, good) last May but he's been generally disappointing since and was well-held sixth at Kempton on his recent return from a break; now goes back up in trip but has bit to prove and he needs to get back near best. |
8/1 |
|
6th 5 |
1st May 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Back to the mark of his near-3m4f Stratford handicap chase win of May 2022; below par last autumn (markedly so latest), but proven defier of absences of over 100 days and a sound surface would be appreciated. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
10th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Not seen since three below-par runs in the autumn but has often gone well when fresh before and is now back on same mark as when gaining clearcut win at Stratford (3m3f, good) at start of this season; will be suited by today's drying ground; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P112-4 CD
Last run: 170 days
W: 10st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
prominent, briefly led 4th, dropped to midfield 11th, blundered 13th, well behind but stayed on before 2 out, went modest fourth last |
7/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
16th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
12st 5lb |
This race was one of two wins in military races here last season, both of them under Charlie O'Shea; disappointed last time but was also pulled up prior to his success 12 months ago, and provided he takes to blinkers (replacing usual cheekpieces) he should threaten once more. |
5/2 |
|
3 |
2nd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Very safe jumper (has never fallen) and he landed a double in military races over this C&D (soft/good to soft) early in the year; below par when last seen in May but no surprise if he bounces back after a break; runner-up in this race last season under Ella Herbison. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 31P59- D
Last run: 232 days
W: 10st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
22nd May 2023 Good 3m 3f 208y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Inconsistent nowadays but proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February and is now only 2lb above that mark; could have a say. |
5/1 |
|
7th 12 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Thorough stayer who proved he retains a significant chunk of ability as a 12yo when winning Devon National at Exeter (3m6f, good) in February; again ran well over that C&D last month but is not very consistent and may not be seen to the same effect here. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
26th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Made it 2-2 over C&D when emerging from off the pace to win ridden out last month; for one who struggles with his consistency, it was encouraging that he posted the same RPR when third to a progressive winner at Wetherby (3m7f); back here he has to be of strong interest. |
7/1 |
Non-runners
Lostintranslation, Wandrin Star, Forgot To Ask
Verdict
He may not be the force of old but LOSTINTRANSLATION (nap) showed sparkle for a long way in the Grand National in April and can capitalise on a reduced mark on this first run in a veterans’ chase. Wandrin Star won this last year and could be the standout danger, given his excellent record when fresh in autumn. Ramses De Teillee could go well on his first start since wind surgery.[Ben Hutton]
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