13.45
SoftHuyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £67524
- 3m 0f 210y
- Class 1
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: -22391
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 158
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive novice campaign reached its climax when stepping up in trip, boting up in the Kim Muir and at least equally as impressive in the Midmay Novices Chae at Aintree; should find one or two too good here but will prosper when going back up in trip. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 |
24th Nov 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 150y |
11st 12lb |
Progressive novice campaign reached its climax when stepping up in trip, boting up in the Kim Muir and at least equally as impressive in the Midmay Novices Chae at Aintree; should find one or two too good here but will prosper when going back up in trip. |
16/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 113-15
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 149
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 127y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Won handicap hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) and last season's injury-affected novice chase campaign concluded with Grade 1 second at Aintree (3m1f, soft); has won on good ground; the Grand National is his aim but he's a leading contender if close to his best on this reappearance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 2 |
23rd Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 127y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Won handicap hurdle at the 2023 Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft) and last season's injury-affected novice chase campaign concluded with Grade 1 second at Aintree (3m1f, soft); has won on good ground; the Grand National is his aim but he's a leading contender if close to his best on this reappearance. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 6 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Acts on soft; won on the bridle at Warwick in November then picked up an injury; unable to get competitive in the Turners at Cheltenham (again over 2m4f) on return to action but should still have more to offer; ran well over 3m in the Sefton on this card last year; interesting back up in trip. |
7/2 |
9/2
Form: /2-221
Last run: 68 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 153
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
pressed winner |
13/8 |
|
2nd 4 |
1st Dec 2024 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 10lb |
pressed winner |
13/8 |
|
1st 4 |
28th Oct 2024 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Second-season novice last term, left clear at last to win valuable 2m5f Grade 3 Leopardstown Handicap and better form final start when third in 3m1f Grade 1 Mildmay Novices' at Aintree in April, trip probably stretching him; this trip should suit and gets big weight concession from the likely favourite although ideally wants softer ground. |
13/8 |
7/2
Form: P-1121 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 154
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Usually races prominently and can make the running; 7yo who had form figures of 1121 in handicap chases at 3m-3m1f last season, notably with a triumph on heavy ground here at the Festival, and he resumed with clearcut win on good in valuable handicap at Ascot six weeks ago; up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
13th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 1 |
12st 0lb |
Usually races prominently and can make the running; 7yo who had form figures of 1121 in handicap chases at 3m-3m1f last season, notably with a triumph on heavy ground here at the Festival, and he resumed with clearcut win on good in valuable handicap at Ascot six weeks ago; up another 5lb but the extra distance should help and he remains a fine prospect. |
6/4 |
15/2
Form: -12113 C
Last run: 90 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 150
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Has a record of 4-6 in completed handicap starts (hurdles/fences), notably a Cheltenham success (3m2f, soft) as a novice chaser last term; finished about 12l behind Senior Chief there on reappearance but should improve with the outing under his belt; this 6yo is the type to win a big staying prize and remains of major interest. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
30th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Has a record of 4-6 in completed handicap starts (hurdles/fences), notably a Cheltenham success (3m2f, soft) as a novice chaser last term; finished about 12l behind Senior Chief there on reappearance but should improve with the outing under his belt; this 6yo is the type to win a big staying prize and remains of major interest. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
26th Oct 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Second in a novice chase at this meeting last year before returning for wins in novice (3m) and handicap company (3m2f; 3lb lower); had some physical issues during second half of the season and failed to show his form; likeable front-runner who could yet be Graded class and returns with his yard in top form. |
3/1 |
9/1
Form: U12P13 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 148
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Acts on heavy ground; the only C&D winner in this field, ran well in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham (3m) most recently and represents a trainer who landed this prize two years ago; therefore has respected credentials and cannot be dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
12th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 210y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Acts on heavy ground; the only C&D winner in this field, ran well in the Brown Advisory at Cheltenham (3m) most recently and represents a trainer who landed this prize two years ago; therefore has respected credentials and cannot be dismissed. |
9/1 |
|
3 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 1 |
11st 7lb |
Strong traveller who has won two small-field handicaps this season but Stay Away Fay had too much for him in 3m Sandown Grade 2 on soft ground in December; pulled up in Kauto Star at Kempton later that month on his other attempt at Graded level; playing for minor honours unless his form takes a leap forward. |
20/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £8.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.43 |
| Trifecta | £32.30 |