March 08 / 15.50 Leicester

15.50

Heavy

J Sirrell 40 Cup Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 6f 151y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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J Sirrell 40 Cup Handicap Chase

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.67

Form: /14-41

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Looked a cut above this level when returning to make a winning chase and stable debut at Bangor (3m, heavy; beating a bang-in-form rival) last week; carries a 7lb penalty for that success (is due a 10lb rise), so ought to prove tough to beat despite the concession of weight all round.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 3

14:55 Wincanton

Montgomery

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Low-mileage 8yo who is 3-6 over fences and was a highly commendable fifth in Sandown's London National (3m4f, soft) before a puzzling effort when only 6-4 at Haydock; strong contender on that penultimate effort.

3/1

5th

4

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 3

14:55 Wincanton

Montgomery

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Low-mileage 8yo who is 3-6 over fences and was a highly commendable fifth in Sandown's London National (3m4f, soft) before a puzzling effort when only 6-4 at Haydock; strong contender on that penultimate effort.

3/1

3

30th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 4f 97y

Class 2

15:10 Haydock

Montgomery

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Lightly raced 7yo who won his first three chase starts earlier this year (2m6f/3m, soft/heavy) and he reappeared with a fair fifth at Sandown (3m4f, soft) this month; could improve for that latest outing and he's one of two for a trainer with a fine record in this race; likely player.

7/4

Form: 84-002

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took a step in a positive direction when switching to fences at Southwell (3m, heavy; runner-up in first-time cheekpieces) last month; 3lb higher but is lightly raced and open to further improvement from this lowly mark; rates as the most obvious threat to Montgomery.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

14:00 Ffos Las

Wonder Of The Seas

10st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

0-6 over fences and 0-11 overall; seems versatile regarding ground is quite well handicapped if judged on best 2024 form but returned from long absence with poor run in December and may not be straightforward.

7/2

7

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

12:50 Ffos Las

Wonder Of The Seas

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered.

6/1

7

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

12:50 Ffos Las

Wonder Of The Seas

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Runner-up in three of his four chases, most recently on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (3m, good), where he caused a rival to unseat when swerving left on approach to penultimate fence; probably still on a workable mark and must be considered.

6/1

Form: 2-111F

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Successful in three attempts over fences late last year, winning on soft ground at Warwick, Ffos Las and Exeter, but was a spent force when taking a tired fall at Wincanton (3m1f) early in the New Year; freshened up and drops back in distance, but does sit 18lb higher than when the winning run commenced.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Percy Veering

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Completed a soft-ground hat-trick in late 2023 and, having had wind surgery, he returned to form with a close second over 3m here in November (soft), pulling clear with the favourite; off for 97 days, but goes well fresh so has clear claims off 3lb higher if he stays and handles this quicker surface.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 5-5P34

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a Ffos Las bumper in April 2022; competitive over hurdles, but yet to prove his worth as a chaser (0-2); has undergone more wind surgery since finishing fourth of eight (beaten 30l) over C&D in January; early days for current trainer Stuart Edmunds.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

8th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

15:50 Leicester

Hurricane Vichi

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Sole win came in a Ffos Las bumper in April 2022; competitive over hurdles, but yet to prove his worth as a chaser (0-2); has undergone more wind surgery since finishing fourth of eight (beaten 30l) over C&D in January; early days for current trainer Stuart Edmunds.

12/1

1

31st Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:25 Leicester

Hurricane Vichi

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Bumper winner and placed over hurdles for previous yard; ran badly on sole chase attempt but has the potential to do better judged on sole point effort; heed the market signals on debut for new stable.

9/2

3rd

6

4th Jul 2023

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Hurricane Vichi

11st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Milton Harris

Bumper winner and narrowly beaten in a handicap hurdle in January off 2lb higher; latest no-show was over fences in new headgear so best to put a line through that; could go well if taking to the new cheekpieces.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.40
Straight Forecast £5.35
Trifecta £8.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montgomery

TOPSPEED:

Wonder Of The Seas

The Guardian:

Percy Veering

POSTDATA:

Wonder Of The Seas

The Star:

Wonder Of The Seas

RP RATINGS:

Montgomery

The Times:

Montgomery

Telegraph:

Montgomery

Daily Mail:

Montgomery

D Express:

Montgomery

Daily Mirror:

Montgomery

The Sun:

Montgomery

Daily Record:

Montgomery