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- Prize money: £3406.24
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 45-426 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
12th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
All three chase wins came in 2021; well treated on all that and, although last to finish on his stable debut at Carlisle (2m, soft) after three months off, he wasn't beaten far and might come on for the run; has done his winning over shorter but probably stays this far. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 667422
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0314-P
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two chase wins wins at 2m1f (good to soft and soft) in early 2024; back on latest winning mark as a result of some lesser efforts, in cheekpieces last twice, but has something to prove at present. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 24PU-P D
Last run: 204 days
W: 11st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won back-to-back handicap chases last May and staged a revival when second at Ffos Las this April; very hit and miss, though, and has been well beaten in his last three races. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Dual 3m chase winner this time last year; hit and miss since, and although third on his last two starts he's been comfortably held at the line. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8024-3
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Placed twice off higher marks at about 2m; form has dipped since reappearance and he remains a maiden; enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip. |
8/1 |
|
6 |
14th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Placed twice off higher marks at about 2m; form has dipped since reappearance and he remains a maiden; enough to prove, including stamina, over this new trip. |
8/1 |
|
4th 6 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Below par the last twice and particularly disappointing at Taunton last month when making it 0-10; however, perhaps the first-time hood will help and a case can be made judged on his close third at Doncaster (2m, good) last November; also effective on soft ground. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 62247P
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last |
33/1 |
|
11 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in rear, hampered by loose horse 7th, not fluent 8th, soon struggling, pulled up before last |
33/1 |
|
7th 12 |
4th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
His second at Stratford came in a weak race and was pulled up next time to extend losing sequence to 37. |
33/1 |
Verdict
Abaya Du Mathan finished second on both starts for his new stable last month but preference is for the younger legs of HOWYOUPLAYTHEGAME (nap), who ran a big race and succumbed in only the closing stages when third on last month’s seasonal debut. Casa Tall and Hokelami also have possibilities.[Chris Wilson]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
HowyouplaythegameRP RATINGS:
Casa TallDaily Mail:
Abaya Du MathanThe Times:
HowyouplaythegameTelegraph:
HowyouplaythegameThe Guardian:
HowyouplaythegameD Express:
HowyouplaythegameThe Sun:
HowyouplaythegameThe Star:
Casa Tall