July 25 / 14.45 Southwell

14.45

Good

Vickers.Bet App Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 1m 7f 182y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Vickers.Bet App Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62

Form: 02-111 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Very useful Flat-racer who collected four hurdle wins for Archie Watson last year and is 3-3 over fences for new stable this season; led close home to collect a good prize at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last time and may yet have more to offer; handles soft ground but probably best suited by good.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

5-9 over fences, the latest win gained in very strongly run race at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; well down the field in two competitive contests since but in calmer waters today and has a fighting chance if back on song.

5/1

13th

1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat background; made a successful return to fences (fifth win in this discipline) at Cartmel (2m1f, good) and didn't give himself a chance at Uttoxeter by racing too freely; wouldn't be a certain stayer over this far.

12/1

12th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Al Zaraqaan

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with two low-key Flat runs this year but came from behind to win Cartmel chase (2m1f, good) comfortably by 6l when back over jumps last month; was probably flattered by the way that very strongly run race panned out but is now 5-7 over fences (including a C&D win).

5/1

Form: 25/6V2 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner who returned to form with creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) this month; not bred for chasing but remains on a workable mark and today's drop back in trip won't be a problem; seemingly reliant on good ground.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

5th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:05 Warwick

Valentino Dancer

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Quirky customer who tends to idle when in front and had almost stopped to a walk before holding on to win three-runner chase at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month; remains on a workable mark, though, and can make his presence felt; has had wind surgery since last time.

5/1

1st

2

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:07 Newton Abbot

Valentino Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

raced in second, led going best 2 out, went clear approaching last, idled inside final 110yds

Evs

OUR TIP

Form: 31P-43 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Five hurdle wins for Nicky Henderson and started off for Brian Ellison with respectable third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; disappointed on the Flat a few days later, though, and it's hard to tell what he'll make of fences; has won on good to soft but good or faster ground probably suits best.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:05 Warwick

Impulsive One

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, always behind

20/1

Form: 0/P-6P D

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo who has been out of form over hurdles and on the Flat for new stable since the spring; 15lb out of the weights for today's chasing debut; can't be recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

With A Start

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Peter Winks

towards rear

50/1

0

4

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:05 Worcester

With A Start

10st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Peter Winks

Two modest chasing efforts and 26lb out of the handicap.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.20
Straight Forecast £3.56
Trifecta £3.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Zaraqaan

WEST COUNTRY:

Valentino Dancer

The Times:

Impulsive One

RP RATINGS:

Al Zaraqaan

TOPSPEED:

Al Zaraqaan

POSTDATA:

Al Zaraqaan

Daily Mail:

Al Zaraqaan

D Express:

Al Zaraqaan

Daily Mirror:

Al Zaraqaan

The Sun:

Al Zaraqaan

The Star:

Al Zaraqaan

Daily Record:

Al Zaraqaan

Telegraph:

Valentino Dancer

The Guardian:

Valentino Dancer