March 08 / 15.30 Ayr

15.30

Soft

Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Weatherbys Digital Solutions Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -3P1F1 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has suffered a couple of mishaps since switched to chasing in the autumn but won over C&D (soft) both times he completed; raised another 7lb since digging deep to repel Monochromix here last month but he travelled well for a long way and the front pair drew a long way clear of the others; likely contender.
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5th

4

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:15 Perth

Artic Row

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Hasn't always been foot perfect over fences but he's won all three completed starts and was nicely on top in the latest at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft); progressive, and breeding offers plenty of optimism for him staying this longer trip.

9/2

5th

4

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:15 Perth

Artic Row

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Hasn't always been foot perfect over fences but he's won all three completed starts and was nicely on top in the latest at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft); progressive, and breeding offers plenty of optimism for him staying this longer trip.

9/2

1st

7

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Has suffered a couple of mishaps since switched to chasing in the autumn but won over C&D (soft) both times he completed; raised another 7lb since digging deep to repel Monochromix here last month but he travelled well for a long way and the front pair drew a long way clear of the others; likely contender.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 21-P63 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when ending last season with chase win at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) but yet to strike form after three outings this term; took step back in right direction when third (albeit well held) over C&D in December but still needs help from the first-time cheekpieces today.
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3

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

18:55 Sedgefield

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in March; has done all of his winning with plenty of cut underfoot, but reportedly found the particularly testing ground too extreme at Newcastle (pulled up) last time; competitive mark for first visit to Sedgefield.

7/1

3

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

18:55 Sedgefield

High Moon

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in March; has done all of his winning with plenty of cut underfoot, but reportedly found the particularly testing ground too extreme at Newcastle (pulled up) last time; competitive mark for first visit to Sedgefield.

7/1

5

13th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:05 Newcastle

High Moon

11st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won this last year (heavy), and in first-time cheekpieces (retained) he returned to form with a good second at Ayr (2m4f, good to soft) last month; he's 1lb lower than 12 months ago and holds strong claims.

11/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 919-1F BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo who began this season with clearcut win on chasing debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in November; fell on only subsequent outing (in January) but will be fine on today's forecast soft ground and could still have a lot more to offer over fences.
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9

14th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Coniston Clouds

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

9/2

9

14th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Coniston Clouds

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

9/2

3rd

9

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Coniston Clouds

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lightly raced 8yo who began this season with clearcut win on chasing debut at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in November; fell on only subsequent outing (in January) but will be fine on today's forecast soft ground and could still have a lot more to offer over fences.

7/2

Form: -255P2

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Suffered slump in form over hurdles after pleasing seasonal/handicap debut in October but got back on track with big run in defeat behind Artic Row over C&D (soft) on last month's chasing debut; major player if in the right mood again.
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2nd

7

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Monochromix

11st 1lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

0-10 but showed improved form when close second on chase debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February, and perhaps good to soft going didn't play to his strengths when fourth there (2m4f) latest; retains potential for good yard and today's stiff 2m4f on testing ground could be right up this 6yo's street.

15/2

2nd

7

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Monochromix

11st 1lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

0-10 but showed improved form when close second on chase debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February, and perhaps good to soft going didn't play to his strengths when fourth there (2m4f) latest; retains potential for good yard and today's stiff 2m4f on testing ground could be right up this 6yo's street.

15/2

4th

6

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Monochromix

11st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Suffered slump in form over hurdles after pleasing seasonal/handicap debut in October but got back on track with big run in defeat behind Artic Row over C&D (soft) on last month's chasing debut; major player if in the right mood again.

5/1

Form: 952164 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 10lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Nine-time course winner, most recently when causing 14-1 surprise over 2m in early January; unreliable nowadays but he's effective over today's trip and his current mark is probably workable; impossible to rule out.
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9

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

14:47 Carlisle

Ardera Cross

10st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: William Young Jnr

raced in last, reminders after 5th, struggling from 6th, tailed off 8th

25/1

9

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

14:47 Carlisle

Ardera Cross

10st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: William Young Jnr

raced in last, reminders after 5th, struggling from 6th, tailed off 8th

25/1

5th

10

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Ardera Cross

10st 10lb

J: Derek Fox

T: William Young Jnr

Nine-time course winner, most recently when causing 14-1 surprise over 2m in early January; unreliable nowadays but he's effective over today's trip and his current mark is probably workable; impossible to rule out.

14/1

Form: 224-32

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-8 under rules but placed in three 2m4f hurdles this season, and stuck to his task pretty well when second of five on last month's chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft); sure to be suited by today's move back up in trip and can make his presence felt.
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7th

11

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Leading Force

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Came good over fences at third attempt, winning quite comfortably in first-time cheekpieces at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in May; found 3m1f too taxing at Cartmel last month and came home in his own time but this drop back in trip looks the right move.

14/1

9th

4

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

15:05 Cartmel

Leading Force

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Came good over fences at third attempt, winning quite comfortably in first-time cheekpieces at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) last month; had to settle for second off today's mark at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago but remains very much of interest; tongue-tie added today.

4/1

2nd

2

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

18:25 Market Rasen

Leading Force

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Off the mark at the third attempt over fences (in first-time cheekpieces) at Sedgefield five weeks ago, doing it nicely, comfortably accounting for Tupelo Mississippi (fourth); subsequent 5lb rise no barrier to more success; no issues with soft (or heavy) ground over hurdles; sets the benchmark.

13/8

Form: 2-67P8 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Out of form over hurdles and fences this season, and capitulated very tamely after making the running on latest outing (over hurdles) three weeks ago; needs first-time cheekpieces to prompt a revival.
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2nd

7

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Grand Voyage

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders, ridden and went second approaching last, stayed on but no match for winner

8/1

2nd

7

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Grand Voyage

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Opposable judged on five of his six starts this year, mostly very opposable, but the exception was his second of 11 off this mark over C&D (soft) on penultimate outing; on a losing run but, with a largely good overall record at this track, he's one to consider.

8/1

8th

2

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Grand Voyage

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

2m6f hurdle winner who has a 2m4f chase win to his name; slipped in the handicap last season; arrested the slump when supported and keeping on to be 1l second at Kelso (2m5f, soft) last month; back up 2lb but he's a player if holding that form.

7/2

Form: 15-7PU D

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland in 2022 but has struggled on both starts for new stable this season (2m4f/3m); drops back in trip with tongue-tie fitted here; big leap of faith required to support him.
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8

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Innovated

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won in December 2022 for Henry de Bromhead but struggled on final two starts for that yard and it's been the same story since joining this stable; major turnaround required in first-time cheekpieces.

66/1

8

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Innovated

11st 0lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won in December 2022 for Henry de Bromhead but struggled on final two starts for that yard and it's been the same story since joining this stable; major turnaround required in first-time cheekpieces.

66/1

8th

1

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Innovated

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland in 2022 but has struggled on both starts for new stable this season (2m4f/3m); drops back in trip with tongue-tie fitted here; big leap of faith required to support him.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12-PPP D

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
In good form for Patrick Griffin last spring, including a win at Hexham (2m4f, heavy), but has looked badly out of sorts on all three outings for Jackie Stephen this winter.
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6th

9

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Chameron

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last March and is well very handicapped on that form, but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season.

66/1

6th

9

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Chameron

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last March and is well very handicapped on that form, but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season.

66/1

9th

2

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Chameron

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

In good form for Patrick Griffin last spring, including a win at Hexham (2m4f, heavy), but has looked badly out of sorts on all three outings for Jackie Stephen this winter.

50/1

Form: 7-P545

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-14 under all codes when trained in Ireland; put in fairly good front-running shift when fifth at Fairyhouse (3m2f, soft) in January and may benefit from today's drop back in trip but others have more pressing claims; stable debut.
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10th

8

8th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Low Mileage

11st 4lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

0-14 under all codes when trained in Ireland; put in fairly good front-running shift when fifth at Fairyhouse (3m2f, soft) in January and may benefit from today's drop back in trip but others have more pressing claims; stable debut.

14/1

5th

5

27th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 2f 0y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Low Mileage

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J P Dempsey

led, jumped slightly left 6th, steadied 10th, headed 2 out, soon weakened

6/1

4th

3

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 100y

14:50 Tramore

Low Mileage

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: J P Dempsey

midfield, went fourth 5th, weakened from 2 out

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £24.82
Tricast £103.07
Trifecta £116.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Monochromix

SPOTLIGHT:

Artic Row

TOPSPEED:

Low Mileage

The Sun:

Leading Force

Telegraph:

High Moon

Daily Mirror:

Ardera Cross

The Times:

Monochromix

The Guardian:

Monochromix

D Express:

Monochromix

Daily Record:

Monochromix

RP RATINGS:

Artic Row

Daily Mail:

Artic Row

The Star:

Artic Row