12.30
SoftUnibet Middle Distance Series Veterans’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £15609
- 2m 3f 200y
- Class 2
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
Form: 631/P- D
Last run: 430 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
23 |
13th Apr 2024 Heavy 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; won twice at 2m5f over these fences in the 2021-2022 season but fell at the Chair when he tried 3m2f that December; also pulled up in that season's Welsh National and his successful return this winter from a long layoff was at 2m4f (not so good since); that leaves a big question mark over his stamina, to set against his trainer's good record at this meeting. |
50/1 |
|
23 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 4m 2f 74y Class 1 |
10st 9lb |
Probably acts on heavy; won twice at 2m5f over these fences in the 2021-2022 season but fell at the Chair when he tried 3m2f that December; also pulled up in that season's Welsh National and his successful return this winter from a long layoff was at 2m4f (not so good since); that leaves a big question mark over his stamina, to set against his trainer's good record at this meeting. |
50/1 |
|
3 |
24th Mar 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Tailed off over hurdles at Doncaster three weeks ago but chasing is his game nowadays and he won at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day when back from a long absence; stayed this far earlier in his career and has won on good/good to soft; not discounted now back over fences. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 3P0-FP
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 8lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed 13th, weakened after 4 out |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
31st Dec 2024 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
led, headed 13th, weakened after 4 out |
7/2 |
|
5th 2 |
9th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Mostly struggled last season, best effort when a close second of four at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day but form slumped after and well held in a Class 2 at Uttoxeter (3m) in May on final start for Philip Kirby; on a good mark but needs the change of scenery to have revived him. |
8/1 |
5/4
Form: 10772- CD
Last run: 243 days
W: 10st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
30th Mar 2024 Heavy 2m 3f 203y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
/Just two runs this season and, following a wind op, he returned to form with a good second at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; he's fine over this trip and on soft/heavy going, and is one to consider. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 7 |
2nd Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
Grade 1 chase winner in 2020 but has regressed and become very inconsistent; finished remote when third of four in veterans' chase at Aintree (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day and is not sure to be suited by today's drop back in trip; had wind surgery last month; cheekpieces refitted; others have much more persuasive profiles. |
16/1 |
15/8
Form: 21138/
Last run: 991 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
26th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 3f 200y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Off since soundly beaten in the Topham here in April 2021; it's a huge layoff to defy but his trainer is adept at bringing one back from an absence and he's on a competitive mark if retaining his ability; check betting. |
15/8 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £21.54 |
| Trifecta | £33.00 |
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