September 03 / 16.44 Stratford

16.44

Good

NAF Racing Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4629.1
  • 2m 0f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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NAF Racing Handicap Chase

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88

Form: -P7611 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has found his form in no uncertain manner since fitted with a hood, twice winning over 2m3f+ here; did particularly well on the second occasion (up with a strong pace throughout) and combination of 6lb rise and drop in trip may well not prevent a successful tilt at the hat-trick.
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3

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

13:30 Stratford

Blaze A Trail

11st 7lb

J: Connor Brace

T: John & Rhys Flint

took keen hold, chased clear leader, in touch with leaders before 8th

12/1

7th

1

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Blaze A Trail

12st 0lb

J: Connor Brace

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won five consecutive chases on good ground in 2022 but lightly raced and inconsistent since; respectable second at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in April, after a break, but looked out of sorts at Fontwell last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

12/1

2

26th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:14 Fontwell

Blaze A Trail

11st 13lb

J: Connor Brace

T: John & Rhys Flint

Completed a five-timer in 2022 including two wins here (2m2f, good); second of five at Wincanton (2m, good) five weeks ago on his return from seven months off, but was beaten 10l by the winner; stays this far and 3lb below his last winning mark, but probably needs to find a bit more.

7/1

Form: 523-51 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Back from a break and back to form with a Market Rasen success three weeks ago, beating an in-form rival; 4lb rise should still leave him on a competitive mark and he represents trainer/jockey combination in fine form.
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3

29th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

14:05 Huntingdon

Obey The Rules

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Four chase wins, the latest at Leicester last December (four ran); only seen once since, when running poorly at Wincanton last month; good ground ideal and decent claims if that latest effort is overlooked.

7/1

7th

1

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

16:45 Wincanton

Obey The Rules

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

3/1

6

28th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 201y

Class 4

13:55 Leicester

Obey The Rules

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Had run well here on a previous visit and he showed his liking for this course when winning here four weeks ago (good to firm; all other wins on good); looks set for another good effort.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8F666- C

Last run: 156 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last October (after eight months off) and ran well in a handicap next time; seemed to lose his way after a fall and was not at his best early this year; debut over fences (winning chasers in extended pedigree) and it's possible he can figure given he has won after a break.
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6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

The first of his two chase wins (from 19 attempts) was over C&D in 2022 and he was runner-up back here on reappearance this term; ran respectably at Southwell last time and should figure prominently in this field.

6/1

6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

towards rear

6/1

4th

10

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Maninsane

11st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bit of a mixed bag since winning off 11lb higher here (2m, good to soft) in March last year, his second of eight at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) on his return last month (has a good record fresh) surrounded by lesser efforts; others are more convincing.

16/1

Form: -21334 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not at his best at Worcester latest but usually gives his running and is a regular here (four wins and eight placings from 17 attempts); best if able to swoop late off a strong pace.
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10

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Atlantic Storm

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Rob Summers

Six-time chase winner; enjoys good ground but recent form has been thoroughly underwhelming.

33/1

10th

4

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

14:35 Taunton

Atlantic Storm

11st 3lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Rob Summers

Six-time chase winner; will be suited by the forecast good ground here but has not been firing on all cylinders this year (albeit runner-up twice), and his latest run was very disappointing.

16/1

6th

2

3rd Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Atlantic Storm

11st 11lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Rob Summers

held up in rear, outpaced 10th, soon lost touch, eased and pulled up before 3 out

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £6.60
Straight Forecast £7.50
Trifecta £10.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blaze A Trail

RP Ratings:

Atlantic Storm

POSTDATA:

Obey The Rules

TOPSPEED:

Blaze A Trail

The Times:

Blaze A Trail

The Guardian:

Blaze A Trail

Daily Mirror:

Blaze A Trail

The Sun:

Blaze A Trail

The Star:

Blaze A Trail

Daily Record:

Blaze A Trail

Daily Express:

Obey The Rules

Telegraph:

Atlantic Storm

Daily Mail:

Atlantic Storm