16.10
SoftMagners Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £67524
- 2m 4f 127y
- Class 1
- 26 runners
Runners: 26 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £21.00
- Place: £4.30
Form: 8F2311 C
Last run: 77 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
11th Sep 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 87y |
11st 0lb |
In tremendous form over hurdles and fences last season, winning four on the bounce, including the Magners Plate at Cheltenham; decent Flat debut run latest at Killarney; well-treated at these weights and hugely respected. |
2/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
24th Aug 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 180y |
11st 4lb |
led, headed and lost two places under 2f out, kept on but lost third final 110yds |
7/1 |
|
1st 12 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 30y |
10st 12lb |
made all, travelled strongly, ridden and faced challenge before last, kept on well run-in |
15/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 48-212 BF
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
18th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Came up short in Aintree Grade 1 in April; strong record in handicaps otherwise last term, winning at Chepstow once and finishing second at Cheltenham three times, most recently in the Plate (2m4f, soft); addition of cheekpieces may eke out further improvement from him; solid chance. |
9/1 |
|
5th 3 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Second-season chaser who has thrived in handicaps this term, winning at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in December before two fine seconds in hot races at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft), most recently at the Festival last month; also effective on good/good to soft; however, further improvement is needed now up in grade. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Second-season chaser who has been nicely progressive this term, with impressive success at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) flanked by a couple of good efforts at this venue (2m/2m4f), latest behind Il Ridoto (pair well clear); remains unexposed at this trip; solid chance. |
10/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 323-15 BF
Last run: 74 days
W: 10st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 20 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
|
1 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
disputing second, lost position 8th, soon pushed along, weakened and lost third after 2 out, tailed off when pulled up last |
11/8 |
|
4th 7 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Came from way back when beaten about 17l in third in the 2m handicap here last year; has shown better form since tongue tied at about 2m4f, impressing on return at Exeter (good to soft) and putting a lesser Cheltenham run behind him when third in the Plate there last month (both on soft); less testing ground is likely to suit and his brother stayed well so has every chance of seeing out a sharp test at this trip; yard won this in 2019. |
8/1 |
66/1
- Place: £20.90
Form: 743145 D
Last run: 110 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 5 |
19th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
Second in last year's Irish National; stayed on best to land last month's Munster National; handles heavy ground but this looks tougher and an 8lb rise may be enough to anchor him. |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Winner of three races over fences; creditable staying-on fourth in the Magners Plate at Cheltenham; put up a career-best when a gallant second to I Am Maximus in the Irish Grand National, 1 1/2l in front of Defi Bleu; had a run over hurdles at Kilbeggan in August; 13-2 in Kerry National, pulled up after a bad mistake three out. |
10/1 |
|
0 18 |
20th Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Winner of three races over fences; creditable staying-on fourth in the Magners Plate at Cheltenham; put up a career-best when a gallant second to I Am Maximus the Irish Grand National; should be fit enough now having had a run over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month. |
12/1 |
13/2
Form: 6-54F2 BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 157
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
30th Nov 2023 Yielding 2m 6f 0y |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, went second from 3 out, mistake and lost ground 2 out, soon pushed along, steadied last, kept on but no match for winner |
100/30 |
|
4th 1 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Second-season chaser; no top weight has won this since Dublin Flyer in 1995 but he's a genuine Grade 2 performer (at least) who wasn't beaten at all far under top weight at the Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) and his class should see him competitive for a long way, at the least; still only a 6yo and the chosen one of Paul Townend; jumps well; big player. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Second-season chaser who has shown smart form in Grade 2 events over 2m4f the last twice, proving unlucky at Thurles (would likely have won but for final-fence fall) then second at Gowran behind Ryanair contender Janadil; still unexposed at this distance; seems versatile ground-wise; has the ability to play a major role on handicap debut. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 83-441 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 146
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Failed to complete in the Topham at Aintree in April; respectable form in major 2m4f handicaps at Cheltenham otherwise last term, notably winning from Fugitif in January; fourth (off 4lb lower) in this race 12 months ago and Freddie Gingell now takes off a valuable 5lb; should go well again. |
8/1 |
|
7 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Hard to fault in strong 2m4f handicaps this season, winning on Trials' Day at Cheltenham when in this first-time headgear; beaten just under 10l off this mark at the Festival but still only a 6yo and could easily have better days ahead of him; newcomer over these fences. |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 3lb |
Sound record (form figures 441) in major 2m4f handicaps here this season, most recently taking well to first-time cheekpieces and showing a good attitude to beat Fugitif (pair well clear) on soft ground; this youngster looks capable of further progress; respected in the retained headgear. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 021112 D BF
Last run: 117 days
W: 11st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
towards rear, headway on inner and in touch with leaders 3rd, went second after 5 out |
7/2 |
|
7 |
28th Apr 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Progressive youngster when switched to chasing last autumn, scoring over 2m4f at Tipperary and 2m3f at Carlisle, then clear second in competitive 2m1f handicap at Ascot; prominent for a long way in the Magners Plate at Cheltenham; solid chance on overall form |
8/1 |
|
7th 12 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Improving youngster who has form figures of 112 (all last autumn) since switched to chasing, scoring at Tipperary (2m4f) and Carlisle (2m3f) then clear second in useful handicap at Ascot (2m1f, good; winner has boosted the form since); subsequently purchased by JP McManus; should be suited by this step back up in trip and improve further; shrewd Irish trainer won this race in 2021; strong credentials. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: -7P150 CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 0lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
jumped slightly right throughout, led narrowly, joined 11th, ridden when headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
The winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, including this contest (off 2lb higher on soft ground) 12 months ago; however, his Cheltenham form this season (three visits) has taken a turn for the worse, with advancing years a likely factor (now a 12yo). |
25/1 |
|
10th 3 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Fortuitous success in two-runner Grade 2 at Ascot two starts ago; the winner of three major handicap chases over 2m4f at this venue, albeit off lower marks; less likely to bag another one now aged 12. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: -16F13 D
Last run: 85 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
His only win over fences (1-4) came on a right-handed track but he tends to jump left and got away with it in that novice chase; could upgrade his ninth place in the 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham but, even so, this company demands a good jolt of improvement on that form. |
10/1 |
|
9th 14 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Has form figures of F13 since switched to chasing, the win registered at right-handed Punchestown (2m3f, yielding to soft); subsequent effort suggests this return to a left-handed track will suit; still nowhere near fully exposed over fences and could go well. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Came back strongly from a last fence fall at Wexford to decisively win a Punchestown novice last month (Gallyhill third) despite racing keenly; looks a decent novice and has every chance of following up here. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 15-434 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Below-par favourite in similar event at Warwick last November but is now 10lb lower; return to this level is suitable, having come up short at the Cheltenham/Aintree festivals last spring; attractively weighted. |
7/1 |
|
8th 25 |
14th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 19y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Has dipped beneath his last winning mark but only tenth in the 2m4f handicap at Cheltenham last month and he was behind some of these that day. |
40/1 |
|
10th 20 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Did well to finish fifth, having come from a difficult position, when a 4-1 shot in this contest 12 months ago (he was bidding for a four-timer); consistent efforts this term, without showing any further progress; on a handy mark but vulnerable now aged 11. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: P3-131 CD
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 152
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 1lb |
Won at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day and bounced back from lesser run at the Festival to win another Grade 3 handicap chase at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) in April in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since); well beaten in the Charlie Hall on reappearance but may have needed the run and he could still have more to offer over staying trips; a possible. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 3m 0f 45y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Highly progressive chaser last season with wins in hot Grade 3 handicaps at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in January and at the Aintree festival (3m1f, good to soft) in April; has something to find with Ahoy Senor and Bravemansgame but they're back from breaks and it's possible they won't be at their very best; goes well fresh and unexposed over staying trips; not discounted. |
11/1 |
|
1st 2 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Solid chance on form at about 2m4f on good and soft this winter, but a promising-looking challenge fizzled out in the Plate at Cheltenham last month and he hasn't been persevered with over 3m since his one-paced third at Uttoxeter last March; fitting a tongue-tie could help. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 9-2434
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
1st Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, led 4th, clear going okay 2 out, bad mistake last, much reduced lead run-in, headed and no extra final 110yds |
7/2 |
|
3rd 7 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Pretty consistent at about 2m, albeit with last win in January 2022 (heavy); has sometimes shaped as if he would be suited by 2m4f but he weakened right out of contention when trying it at the Cheltenham Festival (14-1) in March when last seen; that leaves him with a big question to answer, despite his good mark and his stable being in good form. |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: 0-235P D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 13 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Dual novice hurdle winner at 2m4f but 0-5 over fences and hasn't repeated the promise of a close call on chase debut at Exeter in November (2m3f, good to soft) in four runs since; now tackles a new trip and stablemate Shakem Up'Arry is a more solid option. |
20/1 |
|
13th 24 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 4lb |
Regressive novice chaser, having gone backwards since his narrow defeat at Exeter (2m3f) on reappearance; in deep waters at this level and needs to turn things around in a massive way. |
50/1 |
|
4 |
24th Feb 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Useful form in winning twice as a novice hurdler; made a solid start over fences with placed efforts in 2m3f/2m5f handicaps before predictably outclassed in a 2m4f Grade 1 at Sandown; would ideally prefer softer ground but looks on a competitive mark. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 235305
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
11th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 19y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Acts on heavy; ran a cracker to finish 10l sixth in the Grand National here (4m2f, good to soft) in April; second in a five-runner conditions event at Galway (2m6f) in August seems very much the best of his five starts since; the Grand National run puts him in serious calculations. |
7/1 |
|
5th 1 |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 2f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Ran a cracker to finish sixth in the Grand National at Aintree; has struggled in a couple of deep handicaps since then but did run well behind the smart Saint Sam in a conditions event over 2m6f here in August; this probably represents his best opportunity for a while and, although a strong stayer, he can cope with this sort of trip. |
3/1 |
|
13th 17 |
20th Sep 2023 Good 3m 0f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Fifth-best of the powerful Irish contingent when sixth to Corach Rambler in the Grand National; 33-1 when down the field in the Galway Plate but did well to chase home Saint Sam in a conditions event at Ballybrit only four days later. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 41-U2P CD BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, hampered then stumbled 1st |
11/1 |
|
1st 1 |
14th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
prominent |
7/1 |
|
15th 3 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
Sole completion this season came over C&D on New Year's Day when running well behind Midnight River; creditable fourth in this race 12 months ago and won a Grade 2 handicap here next time; has very good course form, therefore, but is now weighted to the hilt off career-high mark. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 242113 D
Last run: 125 days
W: 10st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 10 |
11th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear |
9/2 |
|
10th 5 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 2f 54y |
10st 13lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
20/1
Form: 322492
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
25th Nov 2023 Soft To Heavy 2m 5f 70y |
11st 3lb |
Better than ever in second season chasing, winning Galway beginners' event and following up in 2m6f Listowel handicap; disappointed following month however behind a stablemate in 3m Munster National where trip trip could have been too far; back in trip here with tongue tie added to usual cheekpieces so don't rule out bouncing back. |
7/2 |
|
10th 6 |
22nd Oct 2023 Heavy 3m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Second to Sharjah in a beginners' chase at the Galway festival before landing a similar event two days later, thus getting off the mark at the tenth attempt over fences; doubled his tally with emphatic handicap win over 2m7f at Listowel, raised 8lb but seems to have turned a corner. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
23rd Sep 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 6f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Second to Sharjah at Galway and two days later came out and won another beginners' chase to get off the mark at the tenth attempt over fences; went close off this mark in a 2m5f handicap at Leopardstown last season; respected. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: 112P-5 D
Last run: 131 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 156
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
4th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Easily best of his three runs last term was his win in a veterans handicap over C&D in April on final outing; back up 4lb but goes well in the mud and looks an each-way player. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 |
2nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Not disgraced at Aintree on reappearance but tailed off over four months later at Cheltenham Festival where his usual cheekpieces were replaced by a visor; reverts with headgear today and has a good shout judged on last season's form, including a career-best figure at this track. |
7/2 |
|
18th 2 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 13lb |
Last two appearances came over the big fences at Aintree, pulling up then below-par fifth; last three attempts over conventional fences resulted in form figures of 112 (second in Ascot Grade 1 the final time) but that was over a year ago; change of headgear. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: 829-27
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 151
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Third in the 2021 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham but now on a losing sequence that predates that run; best chase form has been in conditions races; lesser efforts in top-level handicaps; 50-1 when pulled-up in the Magners Plate last time. |
12/1 |
|
16 |
15th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 10lb |
Third in the 2021 NH Chase at Cheltenham over 3m6f but he cracked approaching two out in last year's National and was beaten 75l; also went to nothing in home straight for the Thyestes (3m1f) this January and no show at Cheltenham (2m4f) in March, so all in all he's had a fall from grace; usual headgear is removed. |
66/1 |
|
5 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Raced mainly at longer trips; finished third in the 3m6f novice chase at this meeting in 2021; inconsistent form since, below best in the Thyestes at Gowran (3m1f) most recently; something to prove back at 2m4f. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 213422 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
10st 7lb |
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 |
11st 3lb |
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 |
25/1
Form: -38726 BF
Last run: 80 days
W: 11st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
26th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 10lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield 4th, headway and prominent 8th |
12/1 |
|
11th 4 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 1lb |
prominent, dropped to midfield after 4th, dropped to rear and reminders after 6th, detached after 3 out |
12/1 |
|
9 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Raced mainly at about 2m (below best over 3m in September); beaten in the last two runnings of the Grand Annual here (fell in 2021, finished seventh in 2022); disappointing favourite at Leopardstown over Christmas when last seen; something to prove back up in trip. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 42-3P2
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
10th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 1f 109y Class 1 |
10st 6lb |
Smart novice when holding his own at the highest level but has found it tough since, with his laboured third in this race setting the tone for last season bar one good run at Wetherby; 5lb out of the handicap today but on the plus side he's running off 4lb lower than 12 months ago (good ground against him) and is well treated on his best efforts; commands respect after a wind operation. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 |
10th Apr 2023 Good 2m 3f 164y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Has found it tough since running so well in top novice company last season and has little margin for error off this high a mark; still merits consideration with his undoubted class and his penultimate effort was okay. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 9-4132 D
Last run: 146 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
7th Jul 2023 Good 2m 3f 170y |
11st 3lb |
prominent, mistake and lost ground 3rd, pushed along towards rear after 4th, not fluent and reminders 7th, detached 5 out |
7/2 |
|
5th 4 |
12th Jun 2023 Good 3m 0f 52y |
11st 6lb |
Only chase success came in a 2m4f beginners' event at Wexford last July but this represents a welcome drop in class from competitive handicaps at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals; seemed to stay the 3m okay last time. |
13/2 |
|
5th 8 |
29th Apr 2023 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Only chase success came in a 2m4f beginners' event at Wexford last July; fair second in a small-field handicap at Cheltenham last October; badly hampered at the first in the Magners Plate, so should not be judged too harshly on that. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: F-27P7 C
Last run: 104 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
9th Jul 2023 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
pressed leader, led 9th, headed 2 out, soon ridden, 2 lengths second when fell last |
3/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jul 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 34y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
Twice finished placed this spring (2m4f, soft/good) and the handicapper has given him a big chance as he's now 8lb lower; not ruled out but he has to perform better than he's managed the last twice. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
22nd Jun 2023 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Not as good as he was over fences but remains capable of useful chase form; didn't really fire here last month but still looks interesting off his lower hurdle mark; best on good ground but handles soft. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: -21212 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
19th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
pressed leader, mistake 5th, led narrowly or disputed lead from 11th, ridden after 2 out, hit last, edged left and hampered rival run-in, headed inside final 110yds, kept on, finished 2nd, placed 3rd, caused interference |
11/2 |
|
25 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 3lb |
First reserve; solid candidate who has form figures of 123221212 over fences, including two all-the-way wins this term; went very close in major handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) 12 days ago; has form on all types of ground; ahead of the assessor (future mark 3lb higher) and still improving. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Mar 2023 Good 2m 3f 187y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Solid candidate who has form figures of 12322121 over fences; has shown steady improvement this season, including all-the-way wins at Southwell (2m4f, good) and Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft); connections won this contest in 2014; enters calculations. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 148414 D
Last run: 165 days
W: 10st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 2f 0y |
11st 1lb |
in rear throughout, became detached from 2nd, some headway halfway, no impression from 4 out, pulled up 2 out |
20/1 |
|
26 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
Second reserve; absent since facing a tough task in Grade 3 event in October, having won a Kilbeggan handicap (2m3f, good) the time before; overall form isn't compelling; faces another stiff assignment. |
100/1 |
|
4th 4 |
2nd Oct 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 2lb |
in rear, headway and went fourth after 5 out, disputing third when not fluent 2 out, ridden and no extra approaching last |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £281.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £223.25 |
| Tricast | £3644.51 |
| Trifecta | £6124.50 |
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