17.30 Cheltenham
SoftFulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Chase (Sponsored By JRL Group) (GBB)
- Prize money: £36667.5
- 3m 2f 0y
- Class 2
- 26 runners
Runners: 26 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £16.10
- Place: £3.90
Form: B8421U BF
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 22 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Short-headed at Punchestown (2m7f, soft to heavy) in December on third chase start and went one better at Down Royal in January (3m, soft; Ballykeel second); bang there when unseating two out at Punchestown (3m4f, yielding) last month and this progressive mare could be a key contender. |
13/2 |
|
9 |
19th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 40y |
10st 5lb |
Has taken well to chasing; short head second to today's rival Notice To Close over 2m7f here in her first handicap; kept on well under pressure to win for this rider over 3m at Down Royal; up 6lb now and stepping into a higher league. |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 |
24th Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 13lb |
in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 8th, briefly went second after 11th, not fluent 4 out, pushed along 3 out, headway when switched left going okay and went second before 2 out, ridden after last, edged left when ran on to lead towards finish |
11/4 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 753711
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 15 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner who has got back on track with comfortable handicap chase wins the last twice (2m5f/3m, yielding/good) and his win at Sandown latest has been franked by the runner-up; up 10lb since last time but this thriving 6yo could still be ahead of the handicapper. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
16th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 37y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Was threatening to become disappointing given his early promise but came good over fences on his sixth attempt at Thurles (2m5f, yielding; 100-30f), a 12l verdict that was never in doubt after travelling much the best; has a higher British mark to deal with now but he's interesting as only the second horse Gavin Cromwell has sent to Sandown (first was runner-up); should be fine at 3m. |
6/4 |
|
1st 8 |
22nd Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 5f 162y |
10st 9lb |
travelled strongly, disputed lead early, raced in second after 1st, joined leader 2 out, soon led going best, pushed along and clear before last, ridden out |
10/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2RP-B2
Last run: 61 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 145
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
18th Mar 2023 Soft 4m 2f 8y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Reluctant to race on his final two starts for Henry De Bromhead; back on track for his new connections, though, finishing a willing second behind Iwilldoit at Warwick (3m5f, heavy) and coming from well off the pace to be third in Thursday's Kim Muir at Cheltenham (3m2f); his hard race there would temper enthusiasm should he rock up here. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Reluctant to race on occasions and the drop back in trip could be a negative after his second in the Warwick Classic in January (3m5f, heavy); however, it was a really promising second start for his top yard and this lightly raced 7yo may have more to offer, with the stiff track a plus at least. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
14th Jan 2023 Heavy 3m 5f 54y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Won maiden hurdle on heavy; last season started so promisingly with strong finish to win chase debut at Naas (2m3f) but he was very reluctant to race on last two outings in that campaign for Henry de Bromhead; with new owner and trainer this season and just 7-1 for a top 3m handicap at Leopardstown 18 days ago but got brought down at the fourth; it remains to be seen how that affects his enthusiasm but he promised to be a good deal better than this mark when he put his best foot forward initially last term. |
11/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 66R1P2
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 141
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Refused to race at Punchestown in November; won at Gowran (2m4f, heavy) six days later and bounced back from Fairyhouse flop with narrow defeat in the Thyestes at Gowran (3m1f, soft to heavy) in January; open to further improvement for top yard and Jamie Codd has won this four times; shortlisted. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 13 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Went up 10lb for emphatic 2m4f course win in November; undependable on overall profile; pulled-up in a rated novice contest at Fairyhouse last time. |
16/1 |
|
1 |
21st Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along but lost position after 4th, dropped to rear 5th, soon ridden but beaten, pulled up before 4 out |
5/1 |
50/1
Form: 6280P3
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 8lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
10yo who has a patchy profile this season but was a good second of 17 in the Cork National (3m4f, soft to heavy) in November and a fair third at Punchestown (3m4f, yielding) last time; each-way contender if he's on song. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
19th Feb 2023 Yielding To Soft 3m 4f 40y |
10st 13lb |
Won off 131 at Fairyhouse last April but pulled-up here at the festival meeting; second to Captain Kangaroo in 3m4f Cork National; subsequent form in valuable staying handicaps far from encouraging. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Beat Donkey Years off 131 at Fairyhouse last April, but pulled-up in the race won by that opponent at the Punchestown festival; second to Captain Kangaroo in 3m4f Cork National; hard to be confident after much lesser efforts in the Troytown and Paddy Power. |
33/1 |
11/1
Form: 0/1B/1
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Made it 2-2 in completed chases when returning from a long absence to win by 10l at Punchestown (2m6f, heavy) in January; he's shot up the weights and is in a much hotter race here, but he did it in fine style last time and could have more left in the tank for his top yard; has won at up to 3m1f. |
11/1 |
|
1st 6 |
15th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 6f 150y |
11st 11lb |
raced wide, soon midfield, pressed leaders before 2nd, going okay towards near side when not fluent 3 out, went second going best 2 out, led last, ridden and went clear run-in, stayed on, eased towards finish |
14/1 |
|
4 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 7f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Useful staying hurdler won a Kilbeggan novice chase in October 2020 but has been unseen since brought down next time. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 1-2530
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 20 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Won on her chase debut at Clonmel (2m4f, heavy) and fair third of 12 to Punitive in Fairyhouse handicap (3m5f, soft) in December; this is just her sixth chase start and improvement is possible, but she was soundly beaten at Leopardstown in December last time out and others are more compelling. |
33/1 |
|
12th 28 |
27th Dec 2022 Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
10st 7lb |
towards rear, ridden and headway after 2 out, no impression approaching last |
50/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
4th Dec 2022 Yielding 3m 5f 0y |
10st 10lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3 out, soon pushed along, ridden and went fourth approaching last, kept on and went third run-in |
17/2 |
33/1
Form: -P13P1 C
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 144
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Back over hurdles for last few starts with two wins (3m, good), including here; won on soft/heavy earlier in career; it was a personal best last time and he won two chases (including here) in 2021 but he failed to kick on over fences; remains to be seen whether chasing is still his game. |
33/1 |
|
1st 1 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Down the weights when winning at Cheltenham in November and ran at least as well when third there off this 4lb higher mark in December, both from the front over 3m on good; needs to bounce back from a poor show at Wincanton on Boxing Day, when he was prominent early but did not lead. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
26th Dec 2022 Soft 3m 0f 150y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
No ground worries; down the weights when winning at Cheltenham in November and ran at least as well when third there off this 4lb higher mark 17 days ago, both from the front; an in-form contender. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: 14-124
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Has made mistakes when failing to threaten in warm novice chases the last twice; however, he made a pleasing chase debut in a Listed race at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last October and is well handicapped on his best hurdle form at up to an extended 2m7f; could be a contender if minimising the blunders. |
10/1 |
|
4th 1 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 2m 4f 127y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
raced in second, prominent when hit 10th, hit 4 out, soon ridden and outpaced, held from 2 out |
5/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
30th Nov 2022 Soft 2m 5f 127y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
led, briefly disputed lead 5th, mistakes from 10th, mistake and headed 11th, ridden 3 out, soon no chance with winner, weakened 2 out |
4/5 |
20/1
Form: 433241 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 23 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Went close behind Angels Dawn on handicap chase debut at Down Royal (3m, soft) in January and got off the mark over fences at the seventh attempt in Fairyhouse novice (3m1f, yielding) three weeks ago; only seven and he's open to further improvement for his top Irish trainer. |
20/1 |
|
1st 1 |
25th Feb 2023 Yielding 3m 1f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Hurdle winner has run consistently well in defeat in his six chase starts; best effort when just denied over 3m at Down Royal two starts ago; another solid run last time at Navan and should be involved today. |
2/1 |
|
4th 1 |
12th Feb 2023 Yielding 3m 0f 0y |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, mistake 6th, bumped 5 out, close up when pushed along on near side of group before 3 out, outpaced when jumped slightly left 2 out, soon ridden, kept on but no impression run-in |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 12-207 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Not at his best on his three runs this term; however, two of them were over hurdles and in between he may not have been suited by the big National fences and/or the good to soft ground at Aintree; a case can be made on his progressive front-running form in soft/heavy-ground chases early last year. |
25/1 |
|
7th 5 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Evolved into a very useful front-running staying chaser last season and he bumped into subsequent Grade 2 winner Maximilian when a near-10l runner-up in a novice hurdle at Bangor (2m7f, soft) on reappearance in November; tailed off in the Becher Chase (3m2f, good to soft) since and his best form is on soft/heavy ground, but he's not ruled out today. |
16/1 |
33/1
Form: 5P-150
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Won at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last January and comfortably made all at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December; of interest judged on that latest win but two lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track. |
33/1 |
|
10th 2 |
18th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 1 |
11st 11lb |
All starts have been on softer than good; 3-8 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; this term he impressively made all at Chepstow (9lb higher today) but his form dipped at Newbury four weeks later; mixed messages. |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
3-7 over fences in Britain and those wins were all gained in good style but his other runs last season were disappointing; made all when slamming Secret Reprieve by 8l eased down at Chepstow (3m) four weeks ago, since which he has been raised 10lb but he has to be in serious calculations. |
7/2 |
20/1
Form: 0-9315 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Impressive in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (soft) in January; not at the same level when fifth at Sandown (3m, good to soft) last month but it was still a fair run and he stayed on well; the extra emphasis on stamina here is in his favour and the first-time visor could be another plus; interesting. |
20/1 |
|
5th 2 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
midfield |
11/2 |
|
1st 7 |
1st Jan 2023 Good 3m 2f 70y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Nowhere near the first two at Haydock (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago but emerged best of the rest; wears headgear first time and he had better form with his two wins last winter, the second of which came off today's mark. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-P281 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Went close at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and back to form when comfortably winning three-runner handicap at Newbury (2m7f, good) last month; also effective on soft; however, he needs a career best if he's to win this competitive race and his jumping can sometimes lack fluency. |
20/1 |
|
1st 2 |
11th Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 86y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Three-time hurdle winner (2m5f-3m1f), none too consistent and 0-6 over fences; has claims on his close second of nine at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December, but he ran poorly at Doncaster four weeks later and needs to bounce back. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: P51-19 BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Won when up in trip at Perth (3m6f, good to soft) last April and followed up at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft) in November; ran well on soft early in career and surplus stamina is no bad thing on this stiff track, but he needs to bounce back from a disappointing run at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft). |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 7f 108y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Relished the step up in trip when winning the Highland National at Perth (3m6f, good to soft) last April and followed up in the Southern version at Fontwell (3m3f, good to soft) in November; he's climbed the weights but has clearly thrived over marathon trips and could still have more to offer. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 531296 C
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 52y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
In very good form earlier in the season, including a handicap chase success at Cheltenham off 1lb lower; can be excused his heavy defeat in the Grade 2 Cleeve Hurdle there in January but he was never going on his return to fences at the Festival only eight days ago. |
33/1 |
|
11 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won here (3m1f, good) last October and fine second in the Badger Beer at Wincanton (3m1f, good to firm) next time; he was in tough races when below par the next twice and a return to form can't be ruled out, but there is a concern if it's soft ground (has won on good to soft). |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
28th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, became detached from 9th, well held from 3 out, tailed off |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: -22U10
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Better could have been expected in the Thyestes in January last time out but he was progressive previously, finishing second here (3m1f, good) in November and winning at Fairyhouse (3m5f, soft) in December; not ruled out. |
20/1 |
|
10th 11 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Stayed on well when runner-up over 3m1f at Cheltenham in November; unseated at the fifth in the Troytown; made amends when beating stablemate Fakiera in the 3m5f Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse a week later; big chance now despite an 8lb rise. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
4th Dec 2022 Yielding 3m 5f 0y |
10st 9lb |
midfield, slow jump 14th, pushed along towards rear after 3 out, ridden and headway towards near side from 2 out, led approaching last, ridden out towards finish |
15/2 |
33/1
Form: 11-PU4 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 6lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Won this last year; has plenty to prove this time having failed to shine this season, particularly in the jumping department; today's cheekpieces didn't have a positive impact on their sole previous use (over hurdles in 2021) but it's possible they'll help his jumping and he's not written off. |
33/1 |
|
4th 3 |
12th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
In the form of his life last season with a hat-trick under Lucy Turner, the final leg of which came in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, soft); 6lb higher today, having failed to show much in his two runs this term; needs not just a return to form but a new career high. |
14/1 |
|
6 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
In the form of his life last season with a hat-trick under Lucy Turner, the final leg of which came in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham Festival (3m2f, soft); 6lb higher today, having failed to show much in Saint Xavier's Haydock race on reappearance in November (won on return last term); needs not just a return to form but a new career high. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 41-140 D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Disappointing favourite in the Grand National Trial at Haydock last month; however, the good to soft going may not have suited and she can be given a big chance on her soft-ground runs at the end of last year, winning at Haydock (3m1f) then staying on well for fourth at Kempton (3m); this stiff test should be ideal and her trainer saddled the first/third last year. |
20/1 |
|
10th 6 |
18th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 4f 97y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Last season ended with a win at Lingfield and she improved for the step up in trip to win here (3m1f, soft) on her reappearance in November, when clear with subsequent Welsh National runner-up The Big Breakaway; stayed on for solid fourth at Kempton (3m, soft) since and today's test of stamina could be right up her street; has won on good to soft, unraced on good. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 12-571 D
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Back to form to win a six-runner handicap at Exeter last month (3m, good; has also won on soft); this 10yo looked as good as ever last time and Derek O'Connor is a good booking today, but this 10yo has never won off a mark this high and there's a suspicion he'll be vulnerable in this hot race. |
20/1 |
|
1st 6 |
12th Feb 2023 Good 3m 0f 54y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Two wins last spring before his second when upped in trip for the big 3m5f handicap at Sandown (good) in April; made a satisfactory reappearance in November but remote seventh in the Welsh National next time; big player if reverting to last season's best efforts. |
11/2 |
|
7th 11 |
27th Dec 2022 Good To Soft 3m 6f 130y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Acts on heavy but last season's wins came on good to soft at Sandown and Haydock before his second when upped in trip for the big 3m5f handicap at Sandown (good) in April; made a satisfactory reappearance behind The Big Breakaway last month; could have more to offer as a stayer. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 471121 C
Last run: 124 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Progressive form here in the autumn, finishing second of 20 (3m1f, good) before going one better in November (3m1f, good) when last seen; suited by this track and could have more to offer, but needs to be better than ever after four months off and all her chase wins have come on good ground. |
14/1 |
|
1st 6 |
12th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Looked in very good nick when winning twice at Worcester (2m4f, good) in August/September and took form to another new level when close second to Jimmy The Digger in 20-runner C&D (good) event three weeks ago; another 6lb higher today but must be considered in current mood. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
21st Oct 2022 Good To Firm 3m 1f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
midfield, headway after 12th, prominent 15th, led 3 out, 4 lengths ahead when stumbled last, soon ridden, drifted right final 110yds, no extra when headed towards finish |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 231-P3
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 134
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
His jumping can lack fluency but he returned to form with an encouraging third when upped in trip at Sandown last month (3m, good to soft; has won on soft); jumped left on occasions last time and could benefit from this return to a left-handed track; could go well. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
disputed lead, led clearly 8th |
12/1 |
|
2 |
21st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Ex-French 8yo who is 3-6 in Britain for Nicky Henderson, the latest win gained at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in March; had wind surgery during subsequent 276-day absence; has good record when fresh; ought to make his presence felt. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 11-342 CD
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Course win number two when scoring over C&D (good) last April and he was back to that level when second at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) last month; it's possible this tougher company will find him out but he's not ruled out each-way; effective on soft ground earlier in career. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 3m 7f 108y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Won this last year and followed up at Cheltenham in April; has climbed the weights and it's a more competitive race than 12 months ago, but he's run creditably on both starts this season and could be thereabouts. |
7/1 |
|
4th 8 |
9th Dec 2022 Good 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Creditable third in 3m1f contest at the Showcase Meeting here seven weeks ago, taking form figures over fences at Cheltenham to 113; C&D winner on good ground in April; looks set for another solid run. |
5/1 |
100/1
Form: -P952P
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
24 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Won four times in the first part of 2021 and has dropped down the weights, but on this season's evidence he's hard to fancy in a race this competitive; wears first-time cheekpieces. |
100/1 |
|
9 |
25th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 4m 1f 56y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Out of sorts last term and reportedly lame when pulled up in the Scottish National (16-1); remote when he tried 3m5f at Sandown (80-1) in December this term and those are his only two attempts at a marathon trip; a bit more like it on last two outings (in two-runner race last time) but he needs something a fair bit closer to his form of spring 2021. |
40/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
13th Feb 2023 Good 3m 1f 54y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
led, pushed along before 3 out, joined 2 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, weakened run-in |
7/4 |
66/1
Form: 02/505 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time course winner who is very well handicapped on his form for Nick Williams up to spring 2021; however, following a long absence, he's struggled to get competitive on his three runs for this yard. |
66/1 |
|
5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 171y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Very useful chaser for Nick Williams back in 2018 but not so good nowadays and he has shown little both starts for his current yard, only 12th in 3m Sandown handicap last month; has it to prove. |
6/1 |
|
12th 15 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 3m 0f 37y Class 2 |
10st 12lb |
Career has had two big interruptions and his heavy defeat behind two of these in November was his first race since April 2021, also his first run since leaving Nick Williams; very well handicapped if judged even on his two seconds in February (C&D, heavy) and April 2021; needs a close look. |
8/1 |
40/1
Form: -3U355 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 2lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
26 |
16th Mar 2023 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Third in this last year and 8lb lower today; has posted two fair runs this season but well beaten the last twice and has to raise his game in a big way. |
40/1 |
|
5th 4 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 7f 214y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Inconsistent and losing run goes back 15 races to February 2021; well beaten at Musselburgh 18 days ago in his first veterans' chase but he was a good third at Ludlow previously and can be in the mix if bouncing back. |
100/30 |
|
5th 2 |
4th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 170y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Can be inconsistent and losing run goes back 14 races to February 2021; however, he's run well in third on two of his three starts this term, most recently at Ludlow (3m1f, good to soft), and he's a likely contender. |
3/1 |
Non-runners
Chambard, Captain Cattistock, One More Fleurie
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £85.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £43.61 |
| Tricast | £177.97 |
| Trifecta | £601.20 |