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GoodBGC Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 4f 25y
- Class 3
- 5 runners
Runners: 5 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
Abandoned
Form: 33-211 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
30th Jun 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Creditable fourth at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and ran well for a long way before fading into ninth in Scottish Grand National in April but disappointed when dropped in grade at Market Rasen last week and will need to up his game here. |
20/1 |
|
9th 3 |
21st Jun 2024 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Failed to win last season but contested some hot handicaps; creditable fourth at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and ran well for a long way before fading into ninth in Scottish Grand National in April; on a good mark now and sure to appreciate this ease in grade; one to consider. |
7/1 |
|
9th 9 |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 8lb |
Good fourth at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December but backward steps in major handicaps both starts since; latest was the 3m2f Kim Muir at Cheltenham and that's the furthest he's been; it's possible that soft ground has been against him but he may get that again here. |
100/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -25324 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Three wins last year, including the Old Roan Chase at Aintree; pulled up in a Grade 3 at Newbury in March when last seen; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
1st May 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 80y |
11st 5lb |
Three wins last year, including the Old Roan Chase at Aintree; pulled up in a Grade 3 at Newbury in March when last seen; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Mar 2024 Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
held up in rear, in touch with leaders when hit 9th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up 3 out |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 496618 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced in last |
11/2 |
|
4th 5 |
12th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
raced in last |
11/2 |
|
3rd 5 |
2nd Apr 2024 Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Raced mainly at around 2m4f and is on the downgrade now; went close off his much-reduced mark in four-runner race at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in January but safely held twice since; formerly trained by Milton Harris/Anthony Charlton; now with Hariet Dickin; others preferred. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 542-12 D BF
Last run: 101 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Made winning seasonal/chase debut at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in November and the form of his clear second at Ayr (2m4f, soft) later that month has been well advertised by the winner since; moves up in trip after 111-day break; major player if fully tuned up. |
5/4 |
|
7 |
31st Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 6f 93y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Won his handicap/chase debut at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in November on reappearance; good second of five at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on latest outing and this longer trip looks well worth a go. |
13/2 |
Abandoned
Form: -01585 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 12 |
16th Mar 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Strong stayer (latest win in December coming over 3m6f on soft at stiff Exeter) but he's inconsistent and has been tailed off in his two subsequent runs, seemingly achieving little when beaten 60l into second last time; no great significance in the return of cheekpieces (effective in blinkers that were back on last time) and others are safer. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
23rd Feb 2024 Soft 3m 6f 153y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Inconsistent and well beaten at Plumpton (3m4f, soft) last month; however, he proved very well suited to this track when winning easily over C&D in December (soft; albeit with eight fences omitted due to low sun) and this 4lb higher mark could prove lenient if he can tap back into that promise; blinkers (has won in them) replace the cheekpieces worn on last four starts. |
6/1 |
|
9th 5 |
7th Jan 2024 Soft 3m 4f 102y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Backers can take heart that there are no stamina concerns after he eased some 20l clear over 3m6f on soft ground at Exeter last month; that form is perhaps a tad dubious with nearly half the fences omitted due to low sun, but the handicapper could have come down harder than with 5lb rise; remains unexposed as a stayer. |
6/1 |
Verdict
This will clearly ask more of Whistleinthedark (second choice) than the novice match he contested last time, and though it’s possible he’ll get an uncontested lead, he may just tee things up for the usually patiently-ridden JACAMAR, who is 2-2 over C&D and yet to run a bad race in 2m4f chases around testing, right-handed tracks. Doctor Ken may already prefer further but is respected nonetheless. [Jeremy Grayson]
Selections
The Guardian:
Doctor KenDaily Mail:
Doctor KenDaily Record:
Doctor KenDaily Mirror:
WhistleinthedarkThe Sun:
Jacamar