April 21 / 19.05 Exeter

19.05

Good

Globe Inn Chudleigh Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 1f 109y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Globe Inn Chudleigh Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 574231

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdling winner in 2021; a breakthrough win for this yard had been coming and it arrived on just his second run over fences, at Newton Abbot (2m5f, soft) 13 days ago, where he was good value for that length success; only 4lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Begin The Luck

11st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Brian Barr

Running well but he has something to find with Across The Line on penultimate effort and the race he won at Southwell (2m4f, good) last time completely fell apart as he was the only horse to complete.

2/1

1st

5

24th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:50 Southwell

Begin The Luck

11st 2lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Brian Barr

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway before 10th, went second before 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden when left in lead before 2 out, eased run-in

9/2

3rd

5

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:45 Newton Abbot

Begin The Luck

11st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Brian Barr

took keen hold, towards rear, hampered 6th, soon in touch with leaders, went second after 7th

3/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22P133 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Consistent hurdler who had a decent winter in that discipline; the glaring concern is four heavy defeats over fences and he reportedly didn't enjoy his final chasing experience in November.
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1st

2

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Opening Bid

11st 10lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

jumped well, disputed lead, led clearly 4th, ridden before 2 out, went clear from last, readily

100/30

5th

2

23rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:22 Stratford

Opening Bid

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

Resurgent 8yo who has won three good-ground chases in a row since May, the latest by 12l over C&D; another 9lb higher today but commands respect in current mood; handles good to soft ground; not yet proven on soft.

2/1

1st

3

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

20:10 Stratford

Opening Bid

11st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

prominent, left in second 9th, led after 2 out, soon clear, comfortably

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 304-62

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Only 1-16 over fences; returned from 330 days away to finish runner-up on chase debut at Taunton (2m, heavy) when Pencil was a long way behind; off the same mark and she's as effective on good ground.
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8

21st May 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

Poet’s Reflection

10st 9lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Linda Blackford

Has modest 1-16 strike-rate over hurdles but returned from layoff with two good chase runs towards end of last season, more recently when third of ten at Exeter (2m1f, good); should be okay on this left-handed track; each-way claims at least.

9/2

3rd

6

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:05 Exeter

Poet’s Reflection

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: Linda Blackford

Only 1-16 over fences; returned from 330 days away to finish runner-up on chase debut at Taunton (2m, heavy) when Pencil was a long way behind; off the same mark and she's as effective on good ground.

7/1

Form: -8U415

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Appeared to be getting to grips with chasing when winning at Ludlow (2m, good) but then he produced a modest effort; not sure what to expect from him but the ability is there.
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7th

8

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Estate Italiana

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won off 2lb lower at Ludlow (2m, good) in February but there's been little sign of that form since; returns from a break.

12/1

6

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:30 Fakenham

Estate Italiana

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alexandra Dunn

Won at Ludlow (2m, good) in February and enters calculations on that performance, but he hasn't hit the same heights the next twice.

9/1

8

9th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

19:30 Ludlow

Estate Italiana

10st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Alexandra Dunn

Form: 0-9092

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Looks well handicapped on some of his form and he ran his best race for this yard when second in a 2m handicap hurdle at Sandown (soft) last month; his only win came on good ground and there are winning chasers in the family; could be the answer.
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5th

4

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:05 Exeter

Greatest Star

11st 10lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Looks well handicapped on some of his form and he ran his best race for this yard when second in a 2m handicap hurdle at Sandown (soft) last month; his only win came on good ground and there are winning chasers in the family; could be the answer.

4/1

2nd

8

7th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Greatest Star

10st 7lb

J: Tpr Lucy Westlake

T: Fergal O’Brien

Well handicapped on some of his form for the Skeltons but he's finished tailed off in all three runs for this yard, despite travelling strongly to a point last time at Doncaster; could come good again but reservations for now.

20/1

9th

4

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Doncaster

Greatest Star

11st 13lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

travelled strongly, jumped left on occasions, held up in rear

6/1

Form: U-00P3

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has an unconvincing profile and his third at Taunton (chase debut) was very remote; held by Poet's Reflection on that form.
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6th

9

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:05 Exeter

Pencil

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Nicky Martin

Has an unconvincing profile and his third at Taunton (chase debut) was very remote; held by Poet's Reflection on that form.

25/1

3rd

5

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 12y

Class 5

16:25 Taunton

Pencil

10st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

Chase debutant who has poor claims on his point/hurdles form; has failed to complete in most outings and posted duck eggs otherwise; difficult to recommend.

12/1

8

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:45 Ludlow

Pencil

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

No worthwhile form after one point and four hurdle races; hooded on last two starts; back up in trip for this handicap debut.

66/1

Form: 57-5P7

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sent chasing after three quiet runs over hurdles, none of them handicaps; there's reason to believe he could make a better chaser and gets in here off a low mark.
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6

14th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:10 Newton Abbot

Mountain Grey

10st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Seamus Mullins

prominent, hit 1st, jumped right and slow jump 6th, ridden after 9th, weakened after 4 out, pulled up after 2 out

25/1

6th

5

31st May 2023

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Mountain Grey

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

Has not finished closer than 13l to a winner in his eight starts and was pulled up over fences here (3m2f, good) two weeks ago; was always behind in that race and he has a lot to prove; 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

7

17th May 2023

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Mountain Grey

10st 10lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Unplaced all seven starts, the latest on last month's chasing/handicap debut at Exeter; young enough to improve but now takes a major step up in trip, which is not certain to work on pedigree.

14/1

Form: 5-3144 CD

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Having only his second run over fences when a clearcut winner over C&D last October; shown nothing since then but he's not on a bad mark if wind surgery has done the trick.
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3

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:05 Exeter

Braveheart

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Jamie Snowden

Having only his second run over fences when a clearcut winner over C&D last October; shown nothing since then but he's not on a bad mark if wind surgery has done the trick.

13/2

4

22nd Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Warwick

Braveheart

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Built on some promise from his chasing debut to break his duck at the second attempt, at Exeter (2m1f, good to firm) last October, when 5lb lower; well below par in two starts at Ludlow (both 2m, sound surface) since; returns after having had wind surgery for a second time.

8/1

4th

2

7th Dec 2022

Good To Firm

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

13:50 Leicester

Braveheart

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jamie Snowden

Mixed bag in three chasing efforts; lacked fluency on debut but showed the benefit of that when winning in good style at Exeter in October; hot favourite at Ludlow since but jumping let him down again; strong claims on the winning display and perhaps the return to a stiff track can help.

11/4

Form: 780-16 D BF

Last run: 188 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won twice on AW in 2022; made successful return to hurdling on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in August when 8lb out of the weights; being 7lb higher this time is not the end of the world and he's had wind surgery since making a noise last time; much depends on how he takes to fences.
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3rd

9

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:27 Newton Abbot

Vin Rouge

10st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Seamus Mullins

Quickened clear to win readily over C&D (good) in June but safely held off revised mark twice since; recent 2lb drop helps and Sam Twiston Davies is back on board for first time since that latest success but he may remain a shade vulnerable nevertheless.

10/1

5th

6

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Vin Rouge

11st 5lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

in rear

13/2

5th

8

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:00 Uttoxeter

Vin Rouge

11st 3lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Has a record of 2-4 in handicap hurdles and one of the defeats can be excused; strode clear in the closing stages for an 8l success at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) most recently and looks open to further progress at this level; shortlisted despite 10lb rise.

7/2

Form: 3PP549

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only 9l away when first-time blinkered at Ludlow (2m, good) but wasn't half as good next time, though he did make a mistake five out; could make an impression off this mark if putting his best foot forward.
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8th

10

29th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:50 Huntingdon

Megalodon

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Paul Henderson

raced in second

66/1

10

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 1f 109y

Class 5

19:05 Exeter

Megalodon

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Paul Henderson

Only 9l away when first-time blinkered at Ludlow (2m, good) but wasn't half as good next time, though he did make a mistake five out; could make an impression off this mark if putting his best foot forward.

12/1

9th

12

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

13:50 Southwell

Megalodon

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Paul Henderson

Not disgraced in first-time blinkers at Ludlow 12 days ago and may be capable of another decent effort in the retained headgear; however, sole win remains in a hurdles race three years ago.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.20
Straight Forecast £15.43
Tricast £58.93
Trifecta £58.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Begin The Luck

SPOTLIGHT:

Greatest Star

The Times:

Braveheart

Telegraph:

Opening Bid

Daily Mail:

Braveheart

POSTDATA:

Begin The Luck

WEST COUNTRY:

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D Express:

Begin The Luck

Daily Mirror:

Begin The Luck

The Sun:

Begin The Luck

Daily Record:

Begin The Luck

The Guardian:

Greatest Star

The Star:

Greatest Star