December 01 / 14.40 Market Rasen

14.40

Good To Soft

Tis The Season To Be Jolly Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 7f 191y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Tis The Season To Be Jolly Handicap Chase

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.80
  • Place: £2.50

Form: P2-842 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Beaten 12 times since his last win in 2018 but he's 7lb lower than when going close over hurdles this March and he would have posed a much bigger threat over fences at Huntingdon three weeks ago but for a bad mistake four out; could be thereabouts if avoiding a similar mishap.
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5

31st Dec 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Warwick

Ballinslea Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in last, detached after 11th, pulled up before 12th

25/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 45571 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Plenty of experience in points (one from six in that sphere) and he improved for the switch to fences when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) a fortnight ago; up 8lb but this unexposed 5yo could have more to offer.
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6

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

15:10 Ayr

Future Benefits

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Scored on chasing debut at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and probably bettered that performance when second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) the following month; below form on good ground four weeks ago but remains one to be interested in.

3/1

5th

4

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Future Benefits

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Point winner who improved for the switch to fences when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November, and good second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) since; could progress further and he has leading claims.

15/8

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 26-P12

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt at Perth (2m4f, good) in September and showed it was no one-off when going very close at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago; runner-up over 3m on soft at Musselburgh in February so should be fine now back up in trip; respected.
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6th

9

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

17:06 Perth

Shanbally Rose

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Won C&D handicap (good) last September but her form cooled during the winter and she was pulled up at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) on her return last month; chase record now stands at 1-9 and she needs to turn things around; cheekpieces added.

25/1

9

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Shanbally Rose

10st 7lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Won a handicap at Perth (2m4f, good) last September and she went very close at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) next time but her form has cooled in last two runs; chase record now stands at 1-8 and she needs to get back near her best after a break.

12/1

5th

9

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:10 Musselburgh

Shanbally Rose

10st 9lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Has taken well to chasing, winning at Perth in September (2m4f, good) and creditable runs both starts since; a contender.

5/1

Form: 5384-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of his 41 starts and he's been unable to reproduce his best French form on his three starts for this yard; beaten 13l when third of nine at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) latest but that was a step back in the right direction and the winner has followed up; might not be far away.
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3rd

7

13th Mar 2023

Soft

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

16:10 Plumpton

Surdoue De Ballon

10st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kayley Woollacott

pressed leader, led 4th, headed but pressed leader 5th

16/1

5th

8

31st Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Ffos Las

Surdoue De Ballon

10st 5lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

No closer than 11l in three runs this season and his strike-rate of 1-43 is offputting; the win came in France.

33/1

6th

7

4th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Surdoue De Ballon

10st 13lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

Tailed off at Market Rasen last month, taking his career record to 1-42 (his only success came in France in 2019); others are more likely.

25/1

25/1

Form: 640/60 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler/chaser up to summer 2018 but he struggled on his three starts in 2019 and, after a very long absence, it's been the same story on both outings this autumn; this 11yo has plenty to prove.
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11

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

15:55 Ffos Las

Souriyan

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Useful in his prime but lightly raced and very disappointing in recent years; ought to have coped with the soft ground when pulled-up 200-1 shot over C&D six weeks ago; has too much to prove.

66/1

6

23rd Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Souriyan

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter Bowen

Multiple winner in his younger days; however, has achieved little since returning from a mammoth absence this term; still needs to prove he retains ability.

25/1

6

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Souriyan

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter Bowen

Pretty useful hurdler/chaser up to summer 2018 but struggled on his three starts in 2019 and, after a very long absence, it's been the same story in three runs this term; equipment is removed today.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: P451-6 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby in March on his final outing last season and he may have needed his comeback run there three weeks ago; can't be ruled out but he has a patchy profile nowadays and others look more solid.
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6

28th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:30 Wetherby

Sigurd

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Joanne Foster

12yo who is winless since March 2022 and is 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's a three-time C&D winner who was a fair third of six over C&D (soft) last time, and holds each-way claims in a race lacking depth.

7/1

3rd

7

29th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Sigurd

10st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Joanne Foster

12yo who has regressed and struggled at Catterick the last twice; however, this three-time C&D winner ran fairly well over C&D in November on his reappearance, and could stage a revival now back here off 12lb lower.

16/1

Form: 73-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in novice hurdle at Wetherby in October when back from nearly a year off; however, he showed promise in 3m1f maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last term and, having been third in his sole point, this very lightly raced 6yo is a possible improver now switched to fences on his handicap debut.
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9

28th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

13:38 Catterick

Moore On Tour

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when pulled up on this month's chase/handicap debut but remains very unexposed and is evidently thought capable of better.

12/1

4

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Moore On Tour

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Tailed off in novice hurdle at Wetherby in October when back from nearly a year off; however, he showed promise in 3m1f maiden hurdle at Huntingdon last term and, having been third in his sole point, this very lightly raced 6yo is a possible improver now switched to fences on his handicap debut.

5/1

10th

4

29th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:50 Wetherby

Moore On Tour

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

always towards rear, lost touch 3 out

33/1

Form: 463-1P CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
13yo who was pulled up at Sedgefield last time out and could do with the ground drying out (has done all his winning on good going); however, he won over C&D two starts ago and may be able to cope if good to soft going prevails; not discounted now back here.
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5

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Chase The Wind

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

13yo who was pulled up at Sedgefield last time out and could do with the ground drying out (has done all his winning on good going); however, he won over C&D two starts ago and may be able to cope if good to soft going prevails; not discounted now back here.

14/1

4

17th Nov 2022

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Chase The Wind

11st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

13yo who was pulled up at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, on his two previous starts he was a close third over this C&D (good) and won at Market Rasen (3m, good); not ruled out if conditions suit (wouldn't want soft ground).

14/1

1st

4

24th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

14:53 Market Rasen

Chase The Wind

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Joanne Foster

prominent, led before 3 out, soon faced strong challenge, ridden after 2 out, headed after last, rallied to lead final 110yds, kept on well towards finish, gamely

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £25.28
Tricast £82.87
Trifecta £102.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Future Benefits

WEST COUNTRY:

Surdoue De Ballon

The Star:

Shanbally Rose

The Sun:

Sigurd

RP Ratings:

Future Benefits

POSTDATA:

Future Benefits

The Times:

Future Benefits

The Guardian:

Future Benefits

Daily Mail:

Future Benefits

Daily Mirror:

Future Benefits

Daily Record:

Shanbally Rose

Telegraph:

Surdoue De Ballon

D Express:

Surdoue De Ballon