November 02 / 16.08 Wetherby

16.08

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bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 0f 45y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North Red Rum Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-4462

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on last season's hurdling form; well beaten on first three chase starts and there's a slight doubt about his stamina today, but he took a big step in the right direction when going close at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last time and could play a leading role if seeing out the trip.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Itso Fury

10st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

midfield, headway after 8th, prominent 2 out, weakened approaching last

11/1

8th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Itso Fury

10st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in two of his four handicap hurdles last term; has contested five chases since June, getting the hang of it the last twice and winning at Wetherby (3m, good) latest; 9lb higher on this return to hurdles but one to consider.

11/1

1st

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Itso Fury

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well handicapped on last season's hurdling form; well beaten on first three chase starts and there's a slight doubt about his stamina today, but he took a big step in the right direction when going close at Ludlow (2m4f, good) last time and could play a leading role if seeing out the trip.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 04436-

Last run: 196 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
5yo who won over fences in France in May 2023 and his mark has fallen 15lb since he ran here last November, but he needs to improve upon last season's British performances if he's to win today.
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9/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 313129

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season (3m1f/2m7f, good) and again ran well when second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) two starts ago; tailed off at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) since but he lost a shoe and he could bounce back today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 149y

Class 3

14:05 Fontwell

Roll With It

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit.

8/1

6th

5

17th Nov 2024

Good

3m 3f 149y

Class 3

14:05 Fontwell

Roll With It

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Had a good summer in chases at up to 3m1f; lost a shoe when tailed off at Chepstow but soon back on track when a close third at Wetherby (3m, good); perhaps high in the weights now but a thorough stamina test could suit.

8/1

3rd

8

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Roll With It

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Two wins this season (3m1f/2m7f, good) and again ran well when second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) two starts ago; tailed off at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) since but he lost a shoe and he could bounce back today.

9/1

Form: 31-1F9 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over hurdles at Worcester in September but was returning from a 104-day break and chasing is his game nowadays; won two in a row over fences at Southwell (3m, good) in the spring and he's a strong contender if back on song today.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:37 Doncaster

Taste The Fear

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, slow jump 1st, soon in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, dropped to rear before 7th, some headway and went fourth before 4 out, switched right and went modest third before 3 out, no impression

6/1

3rd

1

30th Nov 2024

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:37 Doncaster

Taste The Fear

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

disputed lead early, slow jump 1st, soon in touch with leaders, mistake 5th, dropped to rear before 7th, some headway and went fourth before 4 out, switched right and went modest third before 3 out, no impression

6/1

4th

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Taste The Fear

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well beaten over hurdles at Worcester in September but was returning from a 104-day break and chasing is his game nowadays; won two in a row over fences at Southwell (3m, good) in the spring and he's a strong contender if back on song today.

6/1

Form: 217-66 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in February; the headgear returns today and he's also won on good ground, but he was tailed off at Kelso (3m2f, good) four weeks ago when back from a break and needs to leave that performance miles behind today.
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5

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Captain Quint

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

held up in rear, not fluent 11th, struggling 13th, lost touch when mistake 14th

12/1

5

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Captain Quint

10st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

held up in rear, not fluent 11th, struggling 13th, lost touch when mistake 14th

12/1

5th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Captain Quint

11st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Won in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) in February; the headgear returns today and he's also won on good ground, but he was tailed off at Kelso (3m2f, good) four weeks ago when back from a break and needs to leave that performance miles behind today.

16/1

Form: P5312- C

Last run: 190 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a reduced mark at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in March and good second at Perth (3m, soft) the following month; there can be hope this course winner will be fine on the forecast good ground and he's a contender if reappearing at the top of his game.
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1st

9

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:30 Wetherby

Geryville

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, soon went third, went second 4 out, led before 3 out, jumped slightly left 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, ran on well

12/1

1st

9

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:30 Wetherby

Geryville

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, soon went third, went second 4 out, led before 3 out, jumped slightly left 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, ran on well

12/1

Form: 363-43

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
10yo who hasn't threatened this autumn on his two starts since returning from an absence, but it was still a fair performance last time and he continues to drop down the weights; not ruled out.
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3

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Topofthecotswolds

11st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Ollie Pears

in touch with leaders on inner, brought down 5th

10/1

3

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Topofthecotswolds

11st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Ollie Pears

in touch with leaders on inner, brought down 5th

10/1

7th

7

2nd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:08 Wetherby

Topofthecotswolds

11st 9lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

10yo who hasn't threatened this autumn on his two starts since returning from an absence, but it was still a fair performance last time and he continues to drop down the weights; not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 313P-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Huntingdon in April and there was no return to form at Market Rasen last month, but he may have needed that reappearance run and is on a competitive mark on last season's best form; not written off.
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4th

7

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Gold Link

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Emma Lavelle

Well handicapped on form as recently as last January but struggled to get competitive on his four subsequent outings in 2024.

25/1

4th

7

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:45 Market Rasen

Gold Link

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Emma Lavelle

Well handicapped on form as recently as last January but struggled to get competitive on his four subsequent outings in 2024.

25/1

Form: 1P2P-P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Improved when switched to fences last season and reverts to this sphere having been pulled up over hurdles at Warwick on last month's reappearance (reportedly lost his action); however, he was pulled up in a chase on his final outing last term and others arrive with less to prove.
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7

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:13 Doncaster

Harjo

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Pulled up on five of his six starts in 2024; showed some zest when ridden very positively in first-time blinkers (retained) at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) this month but was well held in the end and remains a risky option.

20/1

1st

7

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:13 Doncaster

Harjo

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

made virtually all

20/1

3rd

5

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Harjo

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off 4lb higher at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December 2023 but pulled up in five of his six starts since, including all three this term; had wind surgery before latest start; tried cheekpieces once and now it's blinkers.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.50
Straight Forecast £22.54
Tricast £90.24
Trifecta £145.00

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Itso Fury

The Guardian:

Geryville

RP RATINGS:

Topofthecotswolds

TOPSPEED:

Gold Link

SPOTLIGHT:

Taste The Fear

The Times:

Itso Fury

Telegraph:

Itso Fury

Daily Mail:

Itso Fury

D Express:

Itso Fury

Daily Mirror:

Gold Link

The Sun:

Geryville

Daily Record:

Geryville

POSTDATA:

Topofthecotswolds

The Star:

Topofthecotswolds