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12.45

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bet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6535.2
  • 2m 0f 78y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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bet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: /21-U2

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
2-4 over hurdles (wins on very soft and soft) and he bumped into a progressive winner when second at Kempton (2m2f, good to soft) last month on second start over fences; 4lb higher but could be well treated.
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0

3

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 2

13:15 Cheltenham

Haddex Des Obeaux

11st 8lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Gary Moore

By the same sire as the stable's star 2m chaser Editeur Du Gite; looked seriously progressive when making all in 2m handicaps at Doncaster (good) and Warwick (heavy), with his jumping particularly impressive the last time; whacked up 10lb for that latest success but looks to have Graded-race potential.

11/4

4

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 1

14:40 Warwick

Haddex Des Obeaux

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Gary Moore

Has built upon the promise of his first two chases to make all in 2m handicaps the last twice (good/heavy), most recently over C&D by a wide margin; he's very promising but takes on a possible superstar in Jonbon.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 21-731 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Two-time point winner (good/soft) who showed improved form when winning over C&D (good) on last month's chase debut; he's 11lb higher in this much tougher race but he had plenty in hand last time and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie over fences.
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7th

9

17th Nov 2023

Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 2

13:45 Cheltenham

Coastguard Station

10st 9lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

All five efforts during his first season over fences were respectable and showed that he can live with this sort of mark; entitled to come on for his reappearance over hurdles at Wetherby but, while he won a point on soft, good ground has seemed ideal for him under rules.

16/1

3rd

7

18th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:08 Wetherby

Coastguard Station

11st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

raced in last but in touch with leaders, some headway 3 out, kept on and went third towards finish

5/1

5th

10

28th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Uttoxeter

Coastguard Station

10st 9lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Henry Oliver

held up in last, mistake 10th, steady headway from 11th

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 122343 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over fences at Sedgefield in May but he's finished down the field the last twice; major turnaround is required with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.
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5th

1

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Sedgefield

Nero Rock

12st 2lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made all for wide-margin wins in two four-runner handicaps here (2m3f/2m1f, good) last May, those are his only two runs at Sedgefield and he's now 9lb below his last winning mark; switched to visor when there was an upturn in his form on latest outing; tongue-tie (absent since 2021 in his Irish days) returns and 7lb claimer is recruited; of renewed interest.

5/1

3rd

7

29th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 3

12:45 Doncaster

Nero Rock

10st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Jennie Candlish

Won two in a row over fences at Sedgefield in May but he's finished down the field the last twice; major turnaround is required with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

25/1

3rd

3

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

14:22 Newcastle

Nero Rock

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Below par at Wetherby last month and has to bounce back, but he won two in a row at Sedgefield (2m3f/2m1f, good) in May and returned from a break with a fair third of four at Kelso (2m1f, good) in October; also effective on good to soft ground and he's not written off.

9/2

Form: P4-213 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Won at Chepstow (2m, good) last month on second chase start and solid third of six at Newbury (2m, good), form that has been franked by the runner-up; possible player if conditions suit (best form is on good ground but he showed promise on soft in a bumper in 2020).
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1st

11

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 1

14:50 Newbury

Datsalrightgino

10st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Jamie Snowden

Unraced beyond an extended 2m4f and this is a tough race in which to test his stamina; however, he was strong at the finish when winning a Grade 2 novice at Ayr (2m4f, good) in April and may well have staying potential; might have needed his reappearance in the Old Roan and is not ruled out.

16/1

8th

7

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

14:00 Aintree

Datsalrightgino

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Consistent novice chaser last season, apart from a blip at the Cheltenham Festival (soft); bagged Grade 2 honours at Ayr (2m4f, good; form boosted since) on final start; could well show further progress this term; major contender.

13/2

Form: 92-715 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
5-14 over hurdles, with wins over 1m7f-2m3f (good-soft), including here and under Toby Wynne at Newbury two starts ago; carries joint top weight on chasing debut against several rivals who are already proven over fences, but this 5yo could have a part to play if immediately taking to this game.
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2nd

1

1st May 2023

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:37 Warwick

Herbiers

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

disputing third, went second before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, edged left and no impression final 110yds

11/8

4th

4

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Herbiers

11st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

midfield, headway after 11th, disputing third after 12th, pushed along after 2 out, ridden when challenging after last, kept on until no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

1st

1

3rd Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 187y

Class 3

15:25 Newbury

Herbiers

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

raced in second, led narrowly 2 out, shaken up after last, 2 lengths ahead final 110yds, always doing enough

11/8

Form: 1F18-2 C BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner (bumper/novice hurdle; good/good to soft) who did very well to finish a close second of five on last month's chase and seasonal debut at Wetherby (1m7f, good) given he made mistakes; comes with obvious jumping risks attached but clearly open to improvement.
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1st

7

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

13:30 Exeter

Moriko De Vassy

10st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Well treated on his good second to very useful Notlongtillmay at Wetherby (1m7f; chase debut) last November; however, nowhere near that form in three runs since, latest in a notable race returned to hurdles; bit to prove back up in distance.

16/1

7th

10

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 2

15:20 Ffos Las

Moriko De Vassy

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Won a pair of novice hurdles two seasons ago but rather struggled over fences last term; ground could be an issue on stable debut (was with Tom Symonds) and others appear to hold stronger claims.

20/1

5

30th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:00 Hereford

Moriko De Vassy

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Tom Symonds

All three rules wins have come on good/good to soft and twice taken out of races on soft; the transition to fences hasn't been smooth and others are higher up the list; first-time cheekpieces fitted.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 117-33 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

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6th

2

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:00 Sedgefield

Barrichello

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Failed to kick on last season and he was tailed off at Kelso in February when last seen; however, he's on an attractive mark and goes well fresh, so could return to form with a big run on this reappearance.

6/1

5th

2

17th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

Barrichello

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Won four times over hurdles last season and has posted some creditable efforts over fences this term; not quite at his best when back over hurdles and mid-division at Cheltenham three weeks ago but it wasn't a bad run; in calmer waters here and the handicapper is giving him a chance; respected.

3/1

Form: 2113-3 C

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Bumper and two-time novice hurdle winner (2m, good/soft; including here) who reappeared with a fair third in handicap hurdle at Ascot (1m7f, good) in October; connections waste little time in sending this lightly raced 5yo over fences and he's a likeable prospect; one to consider.
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2nd

2

23rd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 3

14:40 Wincanton

Call Of The Wild

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway when short of room after 3 out

7/2

13

14th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Call Of The Wild

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Alan King

Switch to fences hasn't gone well the last twice; has a solid record (21133) over hurdles, placed in Ascot handicap (1m7f) the final time; granted a continuation, he holds each-way hopes back in this sphere.

16/1

Form: P273P- D

Last run: 272 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Newbury in April on final outing for Paul Nicholls; however, he's on a competitive mark on his best hurdle form and his rookie trainer saddled a winner on Monday with his first runner (who was returning from a long absence); not ruled on chase and stable debut.
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1st

4

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Kempton

Dargiannini

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Signed off with two down-the-field finishes in the spring (2m4f/3m), but looked in excellent nick when winning twice over 2m4f for new stable at start of this year and may yet have a bigger performance in him.

7/2

10th

4

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Dargiannini

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Back in prime form for new stable last season, winning twice over 2m4f in good style; lacked fluency and was below form at last month's Aintree festival but remains quite lightly raced for his age and could still have untapped potential over 3m.

8/1

11th

8

14th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Dargiannini

11st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Rookie trainer has made a fine start to career and this fellow won at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in January on his second stable start; again had something in hand at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month, despite being hampered early, and this progressive 8yo is one to consider; has won on soft.

9/1

Non-runners

Barrichello

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.40
Straight Forecast £40.37
Tricast £1755.89
Trifecta £513.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haddex Des Obeaux

TOPSPEED:

Datsalrightgino

Daily Mirror:

Coastguard Station

D Express:

Moriko De Vassy

Telegraph:

Barrichello

RP Ratings:

Haddex Des Obeaux

The Times:

Haddex Des Obeaux

The Guardian:

Haddex Des Obeaux

Daily Record:

Moriko De Vassy

The Star:

Coastguard Station

POSTDATA:

Datsalrightgino

LAMBOURN:

Datsalrightgino

Daily Mail:

Datsalrightgino