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12.50

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racingtv.com/freemonth Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4832.11
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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racingtv.com/freemonth Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.40
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 846-03

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden; distant third at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) most recently and that bare form is decidedly poor; hard to recommend, especially with being 15lb out of the weights.
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9

18th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

15:39 Wetherby

Ballynagran

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Joanne Foster

led, headed and lost second 8th

33/1

0

5

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:15 Sedgefield

Ballynagran

11st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Joanne Foster

Won two 3m chases in the first half of 2023 under front-running rides (one on soft); below par at Hexham when last seen in June and connections now turn to cheekpieces.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 55-722 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Ex-French maiden whose turn looks near, having finished a good second in handicap chases at Uttoxeter (2m4f) and Chepstow (2m3f) the last twice, both on soft ground and in a hood (now removed); major player provided he stays this new trip.
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6

18th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:54 Wetherby

Good Work

10st 5lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

16-race maiden (0-14 over fences) whose jumping can lack fluency; however, he finished runner-up six times in a row last season (2m3f-3m1f, soft/good to soft; including here) and ran pretty well at Cheltenham three weeks ago when back from a break; might not be far away in first-time blinkers.

9/2

9th

11

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Cheltenham

Good Work

11st 6lb

J: Mr T Power Roche

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

15-race maiden; deserves a break after finishing runner-up in six consecutive chases last season (2m3f-3m1f) and his latest defeat in May was in a maiden hurdle; couldn't call him well handicapped but still only a 7yo and returns with his yard having winners.

20/1

4th

3

1st May 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Warwick

Good Work

11st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

took keen hold, disputing second, not fluent 3rd, ridden after 3 out, weakening when mistake 2 out, not fluent last

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2P2U-4 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced over C&D on sole start this term (November) and may build on that effort as he's not fully exposed; form last season included a comfortable success and two good seconds; one to consider.
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8

10th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

12:25 Hexham

Kaphumor

10st 11lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

Captured this prize in 2021 but seems not so good nowadays and returned with a well-held third of five in 2m4f handicap here last month; others are more persuasive.

20/1

3rd

7

6th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Kaphumor

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sue Smith

On a dangerous mark and perhaps he'll have been helped by a break, but he was badly out of form earlier this year and returns with plenty to prove.

15/2

3

14th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

17:05 Sedgefield

Kaphumor

11st 6lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Sue Smith

Point winner whose sole success under rules came at Hexham (3m, good to soft) in 2021 when 7lb lower; acts here and on soft; form has tailed off of late but would have claims from this mark if reproducing his Wetherby effort from January.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-3114 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 3114 since switched to chasing, the wins gained at Hexham (3m, soft) and Newcastle (2m7f, good); not disgraced in Class 3 event at Ayr last time; may have more to offer back down in grade; remains of interest.
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3rd

7

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

13:40 Kelso

Return Fire

10st 11lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

raced in third, slow jump 2nd

7/2

1st

2

6th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Return Fire

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Enjoyed a solid first chasing campaign last season, with two wins (3m/2m7f, soft/good; including here), and he didn't see out 3m6f at Perth in April when last seen; this drop back to 2m4f may not be ideal but this may turn into a stamina test in the ground and he's respected on his reappearance.

7/4

Form: 23-449

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Ended last season in decent form but is hard to fancy on this season's handicap efforts, most recently well beaten at Uttoxeter back from a break; cheekpieces reapplied.
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2

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Warwick

Dawn Raider

11st 13lb

J: Luca Morgan

T: Gary Hanmer

Well below best form last season but last week's sixth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) was a good step back in the right direction; should be fine over today's longer trip and might be boosted by a change of headgear.

10/1

6th

3

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

20:10 Hexham

Dawn Raider

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Both chase wins came on soft/heavy in March 2022; only 1lb higher than his last winning mark but not been in the best of form this year.

20/1

8

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Dawn Raider

10st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Dual chase winner last season, the first over C&D (heavy); hasn't been in such good form this term but has become well handicapped as a result (3lb above last winning mark).

16/1

Form: 4-4314 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Took well to fences over C&D (good to soft; chase debut) on Boxing Day and that form has received a couple of boosts since; disappointing at Doncaster (3m2f) subsequently but may resume progress back in this scenario; shortlisted.
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4th

7

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 3

15:00 Catterick

Court At Slip

11st 2lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, lost position gradually before 3 out, kept on from 2 out, no telling impression

5/1

2nd

4

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Court At Slip

11st 9lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

led

9/2

4th

2

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Court At Slip

11st 11lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Has won three of his five chases and is 2-2 in these blinkers having scored at Newcastle (2m7f, good) and Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) the last twice; the progressive 6yo is on the up and could again play a leading role.

11/2

Form: -53PPP C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Belatedly found the winning thread over fences with two successes at Doncaster last term; inconsistent since, however, and pulled up in his last three races; opposed.
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2nd

7

11th Oct 2023

Good

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

16:05 Sedgefield

Lough Salt

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Peter Winks

in touch with leaders, mistake 4th, outpaced before 3 out, challenging before 2 out, sustained duel with winner run-in, just failed

10/1

6th

7

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Lough Salt

10st 2lb

J: John Kington

T: Peter Winks

Best recent run when 2.5l runner-up to Young Wolf (5lb worse off) over C&D in August; well beaten either side of that; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 154-25 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to his good second at Doncaster (3m2f, good) in November and was probably unsuited by heavy ground last time; game winner of this race (off 5lb lower; good to soft) last year and warrants respect back here.
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2nd

10

2nd Dec 2023

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 4

11:49 Doncaster

Bring The Action

10st 13lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Good second in this race on last season's reappearance outing and now 7lb below that mark but not much has gone to plan since; well beaten over hurdles on latest start five weeks ago; needs to turn a corner.

10/1

9th

16

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:04 Wincanton

Bring The Action

10st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Runner-up over fences in November (3m2f, good) first time out last season; well below form in his three runs afterwards, returned to hurdling for a novice event in March when last seen; tongue-tie (absent last term) returns; well treated judged on his better efforts.

25/1

Form: 422-5P

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Runner-up a few times (point/hurdles); however, not in much form in two outings (chase/hurdle) this season; subsequently had a second wind surgery, which needs to prompt a revival.
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2nd

7

20th May 2023

Good

3m 0f 5y

Class 4

14:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Robin Des Fox

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Oliver Signy

prominent

16/1

6

26th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

12:50 Wetherby

Robin Des Fox

11st 6lb

J: Harrison Beswick

T: Oliver Signy

Runner-up a few times (point/hurdles); however, not in much form in two outings (chase/hurdle) this season; subsequently had a second wind surgery, which needs to prompt a revival.

10/1

6

15th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Lingfield

Robin Des Fox

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Runner-up in a couple of maiden hurdles (2m4f-3m; Ludlow and Sedgefield) either side of wind surgery; fluffed his lines on rules chasing debut at Hexham (3m, soft; 11-4); switches back to the smaller obstacles for handicap (hurdles) debut.

10/1

Form: 1/12/5 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

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9

8th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 0f 37y

Class 3

15:00 Sandown

Robyndzone

10st 11lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Last season concluded with a win (3m1f, good to soft) and a good second (3m1f, good), and he was back to winning ways on last month's reappearance at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft); up in the weights and in grade here but he did it nicely last time and could be in the mix; has won on soft.

9/1

1st

6

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 4

15:45 Ludlow

Robyndzone

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Came good for Venetia Williams at third attempt, making virtually all at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) in April; may have bettered that performance when second at Ffos Las (3m1f, good) later that month and has possibilities if fully tuned up here.

5/1

Form: PU2P-P D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Veteran who completed a double at Bangor in May 2021, then had a layoff; far from solid on 2022 form and age appears to be catching up with him; others preferred.
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6th

7

8th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Warwick

Loch Garman Aris

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Gary Hanmer

Veteran who has never won over hurdles but who finished a good second of 17 at Uttoxeter when last seen in May; has tended to need an outing in recent seasons but repeat of that effort would put him firmly in this.

13/2

2nd

12

6th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Uttoxeter

Loch Garman Aris

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Gary Hanmer

Failed to complete all four chases last season; has posted some very respectable efforts since reverting to hurdling this spring but younger rivals appeal more all the same.

14/1

4th

9

1st May 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Warwick

Loch Garman Aris

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Gary Hanmer

held up in rear, headway 9th, ridden and weakened approaching last

14/1

Non-runners

Robyndzone

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £68.00
Straight Forecast £57.15
Tricast £248.73
Trifecta £432.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bring The Action

POSTDATA:

Court At Slip

Daily Mirror:

Good Work

The Times:

Return Fire

The Star:

Good Work

Daily Record:

Good Work

Telegraph:

Court At Slip

D Express:

Court At Slip

The Sun:

Court At Slip

RP Ratings:

Bring The Action

TOPSPEED:

Bring The Action

WEST COUNTRY:

Bring The Action

The Guardian:

Bring The Action

Daily Mail:

Bring The Action