October 12 / 17.10 Chepstow

17.10

Soft

Unibet Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Unibet Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; brother to smart Irish jumper Minella Crooner and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Roger Pol, half-brother to two winners including useful chaser Adrrastos; dam 1m3f Flat/jumps winner; has joined Dan Skelton since winning Irish point debut in April and could have a very good future under rules.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

20th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Moneygarrow

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Brother to smart Irish jumper Minella Crooner (stays 3m); won his Irish maiden point in April and drew 6l clear when favourite for nine-runner bumper at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October despite flashing his tail; stable has plenty of good prospects among its youngsters and he's one to note.

11/4

2nd

8

20th Dec 2024

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Moneygarrow

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Brother to smart Irish jumper Minella Crooner (stays 3m); won his Irish maiden point in April and drew 6l clear when favourite for nine-runner bumper at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October despite flashing his tail; stable has plenty of good prospects among its youngsters and he's one to note.

11/4

1st

9

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Moneygarrow

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; dam placed over hurdles in France, sister to two French jumps winners; well beaten in valuable bumper at Punchestown festival in April but that was a tough introduction and he might get more competitive here.
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2nd

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:12 Uttoxeter

Koukeo

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in Chepstow bumper (good to soft) on seasonal/stable debut in October and filled same position on last month's hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); no match for the winner in either of those races but ought to be on the premises again here.

100/30

2nd

5

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:12 Uttoxeter

Koukeo

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in Chepstow bumper (good to soft) on seasonal/stable debut in October and filled same position on last month's hurdling debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft); no match for the winner in either of those races but ought to be on the premises again here.

100/30

2nd

7

19th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

14:40 Carlisle

Koukeo

11st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

novicey jumping, in touch with leaders on outer, not fluent 5th

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in both Irish points last season, latterly when second of 12 on yielding ground in February; subsequently changed hands for £42,000; new stable has good strike-rate in bumpers (17%).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:50 Chepstow

Joining Force

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made the frame in two Irish points before changing hands for £42,000 in February; started off under rules with a promising third in a bumper here (2m, good to soft) last month and he should have a future at this new discipline; in the mix on hurdling debut.

15/2

6th

2

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:50 Chepstow

Joining Force

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made the frame in two Irish points before changing hands for £42,000 in February; started off under rules with a promising third in a bumper here (2m, good to soft) last month and he should have a future at this new discipline; in the mix on hurdling debut.

15/2

3rd

2

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Joining Force

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear

6/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 181 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000euros 3yo; made low-key debut when keeping-on sixth at Plumpton (good; wore tongue-tie) in April and needs significant improvement here but her stable generally does very well in bumpers (22% strike-rate).
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Verdict Starting price

2

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Hello Cello

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Unable to threaten in her two bumpers (2m1f/2m, good/good to soft) but this 52,000euros purchase showed some ability and is in good hands to progress; no surprise to see an improved performance on hurdle debut.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
65,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; closely related to owners' useful jumper Harry Senior; dam a half-sister to high-class chaser Foxrock; stable does well in bumpers (15% strike-rate); no surprise if he features.
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8th

3

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

12:15 Ffos Las

Harry Junior

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

took keen hold, prominent, weakened before 3 out

10/1

8th

3

20th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

12:15 Ffos Las

Harry Junior

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

took keen hold, prominent, weakened before 3 out

10/1

5th

5

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Harry Junior

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

towards rear

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual Irish point winner in the spring (heavy/good) and made successful rules debut at Worcester (good) in June; ought to give another good account here but has to concede 7lb penalty to some good prospects.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 3

13:39 Southwell

Holokea

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

led at steady pace

10/1

1

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 3

13:39 Southwell

Holokea

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Made a successful hurdles debut when beating three rivals over C&D (good) in October, but a well-held fifth of nine under his penalty at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy; first-time cheekpieces) 13 days ago; may not want too much rain despite one of his two Irish point wins coming in deep ground; others preferred.

10/1

5th

2

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Ffos Las

Holokea

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Dual Irish pointer who is 2-3 under rules this season, the latter win gained on hurdle debut at Southwell (3m, good) in October; has more on his plate under penalty here but this trip-and-ground combination should also suit.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 4yo who was bought for 120,000euros soon after finishing second on Irish point debut in April (good ground); with top stable for rules career and needs to be taken very seriously.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

13:45 Wincanton

Keel Strand

11st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Bought for 120,000euros soon after finishing second on Irish point debut in April; stable was quiet when tailed off in a Chepstow bumper and should do better.

8/1

4th

5

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

13:45 Wincanton

Keel Strand

11st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Bought for 120,000euros soon after finishing second on Irish point debut in April; stable was quiet when tailed off in a Chepstow bumper and should do better.

8/1

7th

7

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Keel Strand

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

pressed leader, led after 3f

9/4

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to a point winner; dam unraced half-sister to smart chaser Andreas; trainer has the odd bumper winner but this newcomer seems unlikely to meet the standard required here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:08 Hereford

Bosko

11st 3lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Tom Weston

In rear throughout and tailed off in a Chepstow bumper 23 days ago (25-1).

25/1

3

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

14:08 Hereford

Bosko

11st 3lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Tom Weston

In rear throughout and tailed off in a Chepstow bumper 23 days ago (25-1).

25/1

8th

4

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Bosko

11st 1lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Tom Weston

in rear

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to fair Irish Flat racer Snag It; dam French 1m winner (RPR 86); stable won this race in 2022 but this fellow wears a hood on his debut and has already been given a wind op.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

6

12th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Ilostasock

11st 1lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Ella Pickard

towards rear

66/1

Non-runners

Beragon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £35.60
Trifecta £114.50

Selections

The Times:

Moneygarrow

RP RATINGS:

Holokea

SPOTLIGHT:

Keel Strand

Telegraph:

Beragon

D Express:

Moneygarrow

Daily Mirror:

Moneygarrow

Daily Record:

Moneygarrow

Daily Mail:

Keel Strand

The Star:

Keel Strand

POSTDATA:

Holokea

The Guardian:

Holokea

The Sun:

Holokea