October 21 / 13.40 Newton Abbot

13.40

Soft

Talk Tidy Marketing Intermediate Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £12253.5
  • 2m 4f 216y
  • Class 2
  • 3 runners
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Talk Tidy Marketing Intermediate Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 3 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80

Form: 51212- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 152

Form & Verdict
Progressed well in his first season over fences, bolting up in Kempton handicap (2m4f, soft) in March and the nearest pursuer to the odds-on Gerri Colombe in Grade 1 novice at Aintree the following month; subsequently had a breathing operation; sets the standard on chasing form and his stable has won the last two runnings of this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 6f 130y

Class 1

14:50 Chepstow

Complete Unknown

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Highly progressive as a novice chaser last season, ending with an easy handicap win at Kempton (2m4f, soft) and staying-on second in Grade 1 novice at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft); won an intermediate chase on return but made a backward step when favourite for top 3m2f handicap at Newbury on latest outing; of major interest if that can be forgiven.

8/1

10th

8

2nd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 214y

Class 1

14:50 Newbury

Complete Unknown

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

towards rear, hampered 1st

7/1

1st

2

21st Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

13:40 Newton Abbot

Complete Unknown

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

raced in second early, led 2nd, increased tempo 10th, pecked on landing 12th, going best when good jump 4 out, went clear 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and reduced lead run-in, always doing enough

4/6

OUR TIP

15/8

Form: /824-5 C

Last run: 159 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Went into his summer break on the back of a below-par performance in France, but his two runs before that, in competitive handicap hurdles at Cheltenham (including the Martin Pipe at the Festival), were excellent; he's a half-brother to the high-class staying chaser Stattler, and if he adapts well to fences he could take some beating in receipt of weight.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Might I

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Faye Bramley

Acts on heavy; useful for Harry Fry but became inconsistent and has never won a handicap; bought for £35,000 last May and had a remote finish at Worcester in July on his only start since; has career-low mark but plenty to prove, including stamina on this fourth attempt at about 3m.

25/1

1

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Might I

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Smart for Harry Fry but became inconsistent; wasn't disgraced in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing in March and sights are lowered on stable debut having changed hands for £35,000.

8/1

Form: 4/1PP- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 8yo; made a successful chase debut in small field at Haydock (2m5f, soft) last November but pulled up both starts afterwards, bleeding from the nose on first occasion; now returns from wind surgery; first time out could be the time to catch him, but he has to concede weight to two smart rivals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Ballygrifincottage

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has flattered to deceive over fences (1-12) and jumping mistakes played a part; a bit below his best on his two completions this autumn/winter and has now left Dan Skelton; blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces for this first hurdle race since March 2023; well handicapped judged on best efforts but he's now a 10yo.

20/1

9th

4

8th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Ballygrifincottage

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has flattered to deceive over fences (1-12) and jumping mistakes played a part; a bit below his best on his two completions this autumn/winter and has now left Dan Skelton; blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces for this first hurdle race since March 2023; well handicapped judged on best efforts but he's now a 10yo.

20/1

2

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 162y

Class 3

15:45 Wincanton

Ballygrifincottage

11st 11lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £2.00
Straight Forecast £2.37
Trifecta £2.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Complete Unknown

SPOTLIGHT:

Might I

Telegraph:

Ballygrifincottage

WEST COUNTRY:

Might I

TOPSPEED:

Complete Unknown

POSTDATA:

Complete Unknown

The Times:

Complete Unknown

The Guardian:

Complete Unknown

Daily Mail:

Complete Unknown

Daily Mirror:

Complete Unknown

The Sun:

Complete Unknown

The Star:

Complete Unknown

Daily Record:

Complete Unknown

D Express:

Ballygrifincottage