April 19 / 14.50 Ayr

14.50

Soft

Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £25720
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -1P231 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Novice who was placed twice in a row this winter (2m4f, good/soft) before winning at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft) last month; came clear with a course specialist last time and could continue to progress for top yard.
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9th

3

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

14:40 Aintree

Outlaw Peter

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won two in a row in the spring (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and campaign concluded with 7l second at Sandown (2m4f, good) behind Martator, who was on the third leg of a four-timer; has had wind op since; goes well fresh and top trainer has won this three times since 2013; firmly in calculations.

8/1

9th

3

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

14:40 Aintree

Outlaw Peter

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Won two in a row in the spring (2m4f, good to soft/soft) and campaign concluded with 7l second at Sandown (2m4f, good) behind Martator, who was on the third leg of a four-timer; has had wind op since; goes well fresh and top trainer has won this three times since 2013; firmly in calculations.

8/1

2nd

2

27th Apr 2024

Good

2m 4f 10y

Class 2

16:45 Sandown

Outlaw Peter

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders after 6th

7/2

15/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 14U342 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Back to form with neck second of five in novice handicap chase at Kempton (2m2f, good to soft) last month; also effective over 2m4f and on soft ground; there's a suspicion that latest performance (when he lost a shoe) represents strong form and this 7yo novice could be in the mix once more.
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4th

4

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Soul Icon

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

briefly led soon after start, raced in second, jumped left 1st, led just after 6th, headed 4 out, not fluent and dropped to last 3 out, weakened 2 out

20/1

4th

4

7th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Soul Icon

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

briefly led soon after start, raced in second, jumped left 1st, led just after 6th, headed 4 out, not fluent and dropped to last 3 out, weakened 2 out

20/1

2nd

5

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 1

14:23 Wincanton

Soul Icon

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Keiran Burke

Has the highest mileage of these but does boast the top BHA rating; multiple hurdle winner who is 0-7 over fences but four seconds include a near miss in the Summer Plate (2m5f handicap, good) at Market Rasen last time out; all that experience he's accrued could count for a lot.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 331411 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Has made it 3-5 over fences with wins at Catterick (2m3f, soft) and Haydock (2m4f, soft) the last twice; he's up in the weights and in grade today and could do with jumping with greater fluency, but he's clearly progressing nicely and could have even more left in the tank.
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4

23rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

15:40 Haydock

Prairie Wolf

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has something to prove regarding stamina and current form, having been soundly beaten on both runs this autumn; however, he was a progressive novice chaser last season, winning three times (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft, including here), and is on a handy mark if getting back on track.

20/1

4

23rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

15:40 Haydock

Prairie Wolf

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has something to prove regarding stamina and current form, having been soundly beaten on both runs this autumn; however, he was a progressive novice chaser last season, winning three times (2m3f/2m4f, soft/good to soft, including here), and is on a handy mark if getting back on track.

20/1

4th

3

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 85y

Class 1

15:00 Wetherby

Prairie Wolf

10st 12lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

raced in second, pressed leader after 3rd, jumped slightly right and lost position 12th, dropped to last before 4 out, lost touch from 3 out

11/4

Form: 2U134P D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won in fine style at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in November and is just 3lb higher today; however, he hasn't been at the same level on his three starts since and was pulled up last time; this 10yo needs to get back on track.
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3rd

3

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

12:42 Kelso

Half Shot

11st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

disputed lead, awkward jump 3rd, prominent 6th

7/1

3rd

3

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

12:42 Kelso

Half Shot

11st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

disputed lead, awkward jump 3rd, prominent 6th

7/1

7

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Half Shot

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

10yo who returned to form in first-time blinkers to win at Kelso (2m5f, good) four weeks ago; off 3lb higher today he remains well treated on last season's best efforts (including a soft-ground win) and he could play a leading role if the blinkers maintain their positive effect.

13/2

Form: 164673 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Following a break he returned to form with a 3l third of six at Cork (2m, soft) recently; his last win came over 2m4f and this Irish challenger could have a part to play now back up in trip.
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8th

4

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

15:50 Wexford

Take All

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Both chase wins have come here and won this off 1lb higher last year but this looks a stronger renewal; fair third at Cork in April; well held since but place chance.

12/1

6th

1

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:50 Listowel

Take All

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

An infrequent winner; has been running well off his higher chase mark but that's more his game these days and, although a winner over hurdles, it's 18 months since last seen in this discipline.

12/1

8th

2

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:55 Kilbeggan

Take All

11st 13lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Record of 2-23 over fences but lots of places; a fine run at Cork after a break but was below that level at Ayr since and has to rebound.

8/1

Form: 32P-41 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Winner of a veterans' chase at Haydock (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago on his second start back from an absence; takes on younger opponents today but he remains feasibly treated back up 6lb and could play another leading role.
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1st

8

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

14:25 Cheltenham

Numitor

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Heather Main

prominent, joined leader 12th, not fluent 5 out, led 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, ridden run-in, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

16/1

1st

8

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

14:25 Cheltenham

Numitor

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Heather Main

prominent, joined leader 12th, not fluent 5 out, led 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, ridden run-in, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

16/1

1st

3

27th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 2

14:42 Wincanton

Numitor

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Heather Main

pressed leaders, in touch with leaders before 2nd, headway and went second 6th

11/2

Form: -13421 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to course specialist at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in February then won easily in small field there (2m1f, soft) latest; has run well on all four visits here and further improvement can't be ruled out, but he's back up in grade and needs to be better than ever to defy a 7lb rise for last time.
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1st

4

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Nells Son

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Had tough task at the weights when winning graduation chase on reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted and he has a good record when fresh, so may not improve for that run, but he was progressive last season (won on soft over C&D) and is entitled to respect.

6/1

1st

4

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Nells Son

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Had tough task at the weights when winning graduation chase on reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted and he has a good record when fresh, so may not improve for that run, but he was progressive last season (won on soft over C&D) and is entitled to respect.

6/1

1st

1

11th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

14:00 Carlisle

Nells Son

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

He needs the others to underperform if he's to win this but that's not out of the question and he has an excellent reappearance record, including a win over C&D last October; not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 382118 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Now 3-3 at Newbury following two wins there last month (2m4f, heavy/good to soft); well beaten in hot handicap at Aintree (2m, soft) last Thursday and it remains to be seen if he'll reproduce his Newbury form on his first visit here, but the step back up in trip is a plus and he's not ruled out.
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8th

3

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:30 Newbury

Heltenham

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Took a heavy fall on last appearance and remains on career-high mark; however, commands plenty of respect back at Newbury, being 3-3 over C&D, the most recent success in March (beat Sir Psycho by a neck).

7/2

8th

3

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 2

14:30 Newbury

Heltenham

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Took a heavy fall on last appearance and remains on career-high mark; however, commands plenty of respect back at Newbury, being 3-3 over C&D, the most recent success in March (beat Sir Psycho by a neck).

7/2

Form: 4P7511 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
His form can be up and down but he's won his last two, from the rear at Sandown (2m4f, good to soft) last month and from the front at Market Rasen (2m3f, good to soft) last week; won on soft last October; did it easily last time and he's 4lb ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty; key player.
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5

30th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 1

15:20 Newcastle

Jet Plane

11st 3lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

His form was very up and down last season but he won four times (2m3f-3m2f, soft/good to soft) and reappeared with a creditable third at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last month; might not be far away if handling conditions (he's unproven on good going).

10/1

5

30th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 1

15:20 Newcastle

Jet Plane

11st 3lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

His form was very up and down last season but he won four times (2m3f-3m2f, soft/good to soft) and reappeared with a creditable third at Wetherby (2m3f, good to soft) last month; might not be far away if handling conditions (he's unproven on good going).

10/1

1

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Jet Plane

12st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Dan Skelton

Pulled up at Ayr in April when last seen but that race may have come too soon, nine days after he comfortably completed a double at Market Rasen (2m3f, good to soft); goes well fresh and he's respected.

9/2

Form: 221231

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard.
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9

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Ayr

General Officer

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard.

9/1

9

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:50 Ayr

General Officer

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Progressive novice who was suited by the return to a left-handed track when winning at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month; also effective on soft/heavy; this is a tougher test of his credentials than last time but he's up just 2lb and could continue to improve for last year's winning yard.

9/1

1st

3

2nd Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

16:00 Kelso

General Officer

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders, raced in second from 2nd, led just before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on, always doing enough

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.30
Straight Forecast £27.59
Tricast £206.52
Trifecta £255.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jet Plane

WEST COUNTRY:

Outlaw Peter

Telegraph:

Prairie Wolf

D Express:

Prairie Wolf

The Sun:

Outlaw Peter

Daily Record:

Outlaw Peter

RP RATINGS:

Jet Plane

TOPSPEED:

Jet Plane

POSTDATA:

Jet Plane

The Times:

Jet Plane

The Guardian:

Jet Plane

Daily Mail:

Jet Plane

Daily Mirror:

Jet Plane

The Star:

Jet Plane